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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6 Reasons Smart Entrepreneurs Think Twice Before IPO
The visibility of Google, Facebook and a few others continues to propagate the myth that the ultimate objective of every entrepreneur should be to take their... Read more
Posted on 03 July 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Mistakes To Avoid With A Startup Board Of Directors
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 01 July 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Ways To Turn Team Conflict Into Positive Results
The best startup teams don’t shy away from some healthy friction and heated debates between team members or founders. That’s the way smart people with innovativ... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
4 Entrepreneur Types That Survive Best In The Hunt
Most entrepreneurs believe they are “different,” but they can’t quite understand how. They usually explain it by insisting that they are driven to follow their... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Lead With New Work Models
The new era of highly connected and interactive technology is changing not only how business employees interact with customers, but also how they interact with... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Keys To A Compelling Investor Executive Summary
Few investors these days have the time or patience to read a full business plan, so a better way to catch their eye is with a tightly written and well... Read more
Posted on 26 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Tips On Building Better Connections With Your Team
Entrepreneurs need to be effective team leaders, since no one can transform an idea into a product and a business without some help. Read more
Posted on 24 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The Peter Principle Can Paralyze Your Startup Team
The good news is that recent big company financial woes and layoffs have generated a flood of candidates with real experience seeking positions at startups. Read more
Posted on 22 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
5 Principles That Lead To More CleanTech Startups
The cost of entry for an aspiring entrepreneur has never been lower, and the total wealth of opportunities has never been larger. Read more
Posted on 21 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Recommendations For Entrepreneurs Who Hate Norms
Every culture and community puts pressure on its members to follow the norms. Even young people who start out wanting to be different are called “freaks,” and... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Check Your Entrepreneurial DNA Before You Start Up
As an angel investor, I get requests almost every day to review a new product or website, and provide feedback on its potential success. Read more
Posted on 19 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
5 Shortcomings Of A Visionary And How To Compensate
It seems like every entrepreneur I meet these days is quick to proclaim themselves a visionary, expecting that will give more credibility to their startup... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
6 Challenges In Going Public Through The Backdoor
With the uptick in the economy, as an active startup mentor, I’m seeing a new surge of entrepreneurs and startups, with the commensurate scramble for funding.... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Ways To Illuminate Your Business Leader Blind Side
Every business leader has blind spots which limit their effectiveness and success, but due to ego, over-confidence, or deferential subordinates, many live... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Social Media Marketing Should Not Be Used Alone Today
Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should select only social media for marketing, or stick with digital media, or just count on traditional media. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Grants May Be Free, But They Do Come at a Price
Every investor in your startup, even friends and family, normally expects a share of your company (equity), which means your return for all your effort goes dow... Read more
Posted on 12 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Lessons For Entrepreneurs From The Shark Tank
As an advisor to entrepreneurs and active angel investor, I often get questions about the realism of the Shark Tank TV series, compared to professional... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Entrepreneur Mistakes To Avoid In Early Meetings
Relationships are the key to survival and success for entrepreneurs, and first impressions usually turn into lasting impressions. Read more
Posted on 08 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Entrepreneurs Who Improve Society Make More Profit
Many entrepreneurs still don’t understand that building a business culture today of doing good, like helping people (society) and planet (sustainability), is... Read more
Posted on 07 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Ways For Logical Business Thinkers To Get Creative
Traditionally, the majority of entrepreneurs have been logical thinkers, problem solvers, with full attention to details. These are the stereotypical... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2015 BUSINESS, CAREER