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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10 Lessons For Entrepreneurs To Weather The Storm
A "perfect storm" is an expression that describes an event where a rare combination of circumstances aggravate an environment drastically. Read more
Posted on 20 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Skills An Entrepreneur Needs To Get Things Done
Getting things done effectively in a startup requires total individual and team accountability. You can’t afford excuses and multiple people doing the same job. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Smart Entrepreneurs Anticipate Market Segment Gaps
Everyone in the business world has heard of the old bestseller by Geoffrey A. Moore titled “Crossing the Chasm,” but most entrepreneurs have no idea how it... Read more
Posted on 18 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Metrics To Drive Your Annual Business Review
Entrepreneurs have no trouble focusing on how to build a product, and the good ones know how to find and nurture those first critical customers. Many, however,... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Key Questions To Expect In Investor Due Diligence
If you really want to impress a startup founder as a potential employee, or you want to be a smart investor, you need to know the right questions to ask. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How Good Is Your Business At Reading Weak Signals?
When the economy tanks as it did in the recent recession, that’s a strong signal that things have to change, and it’s hard to miss. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
5 Key Steps For Every Startup Roadmap To Revenue
Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. But the reality is that... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Growth Without Profits Isn’t A Sustainable Business
A question that I often hear debated these days is whether a new startup should focus on growth or profits. First of all, the glory days of “dot. Read more
Posted on 13 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Startup Co-Founders To Avoid And Keep Your Sanity
Most entrepreneurs who start a company alone soon come to the conclusion that two heads are better than one – someone to share the workload, the hard... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How To Make Sure Your Success Leads To Fulfillment
Is it possible to be successful in business and not fulfilled? The answer is a resounding yes today, and I’m convinced that it will be even more true tomorrow,... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Steps To A Productive Mentor-Mentee Experience
Every entrepreneur can learn from a mentor, no matter how confident or successful they have been to date. Even one of the richest, Bill Gates, still values his... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Corporate Perks Will Doom Your Entrepreneur Dreams
I hear many executives and professionals in large corporations talking about their dream of jumping ship, and starting their own company. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Top Marketing Content Sources For Your Startup
These days every new entrepreneur understands that an innovative product or service is necessary, but not sufficient, to start a business. Read more
Posted on 08 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Startup Location Is Still A Critical Success Factor
Even in this age of globalization and virtualization, the geographic area where you choose to live and work can still make or break your startup business. Read more
Posted on 07 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The Best Entrepreneurs Relish But Manage Conflicts
Many entrepreneurs are not prepared for conflict, or actively avoid it. Their vision, passion, and focus are so strong that they can’t imagine someone... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Benefits For Startups Joining The B-Corp Movement
More entrepreneurs want to be socially responsible these days, but fear a negative impact on profits, growth, and the ability to find an investor. Read more
Posted on 05 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How To Handle Tricky Investor Negotiating Styles
Every entrepreneur seeking funding loves the challenge of getting customers and investors excited, but dreads the thought of negotiating the terms of a deal wit... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 New Business Facts Of Life For Entrepreneurs
Startups are the corporations of the future, so I have long believed that entrepreneurs who study existing corporate models, rather than ignoring them with... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
6 Tips For Entrepreneurs Who Think They Can Dance
I’m not much of a television person, but my family loves one of the popular “reality” shows, called “So You Think You Can Dance,” so I’m sort of forced to... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Don’t Limit Your Startup Marketing To Social Media
Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should use social media for marketing, digital media, or traditional media. The answer is yes to all, and the... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER