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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Entrepreneurs Need Time Management Accelerators
Many entrepreneurs fantasize about days longer than 24 hours, convinced that their new venture could change the world, if they just had more time. Read more
Posted on 26 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Lead Generation Is Still The Lifeblood For Startups
Contrary to popular opinion, viral marketing has not eliminated the need for old-fashioned lead generation to bring customers to a startup. Read more
Posted on 25 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Key Traits Of An Ideal Entrepreneur Partner
A while back I talked about how and where to find a co-founder in “For a Startup, Two Heads are Always Better Than One”. The feedback was good, but some... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How To Find Your Business Leadership Blind Spots
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 21 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Does Doing Good In Business Imply Doing Less Well?
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 20 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Guidelines For Friends And Family Startup Funding
Most entrepreneurs have learned that it’s almost always quicker and easier to get cash from someone you know, rather than Angel investors or professional... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Is An Ideal Entrepreneur Right Brain Or Left Brain?
Traditionally, the majority of entrepreneurs have been logical thinkers, problem solvers, and pay attention to details. These are the stereotypical left-brain... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Do-It-Yourself’ Startups Have Never Been Easier
Sponsored by VISA BusinessIf you have a unique product or service, and you are not selling it around the world on the Internet, now is the time to start. The... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Team Member Competency Is Critical To Your Startup
Most people think that the Peter Principle (employee rises to his level of incompetence) only applies to large organizations. Let me assure you that it is also... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How Stories Best Communicate Your Startup Value
The entrepreneur’s challenge is to effectively communicate their value proposition, not only to customers, but also to vendors, partners, investors, and their... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Hard Questions Spark Breakthrough Business Thinking
The entrepreneurs I see are always talking about “disruptive innovation” ideas, but the plans I read are more often linear extensions of a current hot... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
A Founder’s First Key Decision Is The Business Name
First things first – your startup needs a name! This may seem a silly and frivolous task, but it may be the most important decision you make. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Can Startups Surf The Huge Information Tidal Wave?
A tidal wave of valuable data is surging from the Internet and connected devices today, and the volume is growing exponentially each year. Read more
Posted on 06 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Don’t Assume A Non-Profit Will Reduce Failure Risk
A common misconception I often hear in the startup world is that non-profits are easy and safe, since they don’t have to pay taxes, and they don’t have to make ... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How To Make Your Next Business Pivot More Graceful
You will be pivoting your business in your lifetime, whether you are a new startup, or a mature company like Motorola or IBM. You can count on it and plan for... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Set Your Online Reputation Before Someone Else Does
These days, your online Internet reputation is your reputation. Of course, having no reputation is usually better than a bad one, but don’t wait for someone els... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Some Entrepreneurs Get Big Value From An Incubator
More and more entrepreneurs are hearing about the successful graduates and investors queued behind a few well-known startup incubators, including Y Combinator,... Read more
Posted on 30 March 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Entrepreneurs Can’t Do It Without The Right Team
Entrepreneurs are usually highly creative and innovative, but many innovative people are not entrepreneurs. Since it takes a team of people to build a great... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Problem Solvers Rock In This New Entrepreneur Era
Perhaps sparked by the recent recession, I’m seeing a new era of the entrepreneur, with startups springing up all around. Based on my own mentoring and investin... Read more
Posted on 28 March 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How To Kick Your Business Legacy Up A Notch
Every entrepreneur and business leader waits too long before really working on the legacy that he wants to leave to society and his family. Read more
Posted on 26 March 2014 BUSINESS, CAREER