Martin Zwilling
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Startup Professionals Musings
http://blog.startupprofessionals.com/
Selected ideas and assistance to entrepreneurs and startup founders in finding business ideas, funding, executive mentoring, and business networking to incorporate a business, file patents, add an advisory board, and address operational issues.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 3466 )
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8 Entrepreneur Challenges Founders Don’t Anticipate
Every new entrepreneur who has not spent years in corporate life has the advantage of an unbiased look at business opportunities, but at the same time has the... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Startup Priorities May Negate The Business Plan
If you are one of the new age of entrepreneurs who hates the thought of doing a business plan as a first step in starting your new venture you will love this... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Business Professional Types Will Test Every Leader
The most valuable assets of a new startup are the people on the team, and the most challenging task of the entrepreneur and team leaders is to spend their... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Steps To Turning Business-As-Usual Into A Moonshot
In this era of accelerating change, business-as-usual is the enemy of every business, new and old. Yet it’s an easy rut to fall into, and a tough one to break... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Ways People Can Make A Big Difference In Startups
In my years of working with entrepreneurs, I have heard many times the promise that their new idea will create the next Amazon or Apple, but I rarely hear the... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Indications You Would Make A Great Entrepreneur
As a startup advisor and investor, I’ve met many aspiring entrepreneurs, and I often get asked the question, “I have a great idea for a startup – do you agree... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Entrepreneur Beliefs Restrict Innovative Thinking
Every entrepreneur believes in their heart that their startup is more innovative and creative than their competitors. Yet none knows exactly where creativity... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Reasons Entrepreneurs Need To Market Themselves
Too many entrepreneurs I know still believe that that their great idea will carry the startup, and they may even minimize their own value, especially if they... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
6 Ways To Start Learning For Aspiring Entrepreneurs
America's Moment: Creating Opportunity in the Connected Age Business gamification and simulation. Learning doesn’t have to be all work. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Think Like An Entrepreneur For Business Longevity
Every new venture that survives the first five years starts to drift away from their entrepreneurial thinking, and assumes they have achieved the path to... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Beware Of New Challenges With Services Relationships
Service Excellence, Intangibility of a customer experience with services. Customer services experiences can’t be seen, felt, tasted, or touched in the same way... Read more
Posted on 11 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Ways Entrepreneur Consistency Wins In The Long Run
Most of the young entrepreneurs I know are classic proof of the old adage that people tend to overestimate what they can do in a short period, and... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
4 Pillars Of Social Capitalism Drive Good Business
I’ve noticed that most young entrepreneurs are more socially conscious today than ever before, which is a great trend. Unfortunately, some are so focused on thi... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Common Staffing Mistakes That Doom Many Businesses
Business success is all about having the best team, yet the average entrepreneur has little prior experience with hiring people and building top-notch teams. Read more
Posted on 08 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Keys To Signing Business Advisors That Add Value
In my role as an angel investor to startups, I’m struck by the broad variety of advisor strategies I see in investor presentations and business plans that... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Entrepreneurs Celebrate Their Independence Every Day
For all entrepreneurs, starting a business is the route to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” no matter how risky. It’s the American dream that has... Read more
Posted on 04 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
9 Distinct Strengths Which Position You As A Leader
Entrepreneurs inherently understand that they have to be the initial leader of their startup, but often they don’t have the experience or the training to know... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Ways That Entrepreneurs Naively Misuse Their Board
Most entrepreneurs avoid setting up a board of directors for their new business unless or until they sign up an investor who demands a seat on the board. Read more
Posted on 02 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
You Need A Motivated Startup Team To Change The World
I was shocked to read an old Gallup study that indicates only 13 percent of employees worldwide are actively engaged at work, and more recent data shows only a... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Bold Entrepreneurs Now Create New Market Categories
Have you noticed that the really big startup wins in the last couple of decades have come from creating and dominating new market categories, more than just... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2016 BUSINESS, CAREER