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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Should Work Relationships Ever Be Friendships Or More?
We all have to communicate and collaborate with other people at work, but most of us start out instinctively trying to maintain an emotional distance from other... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Customer Relationships Now Drive Brand Perceptions
Brands are people first. Customers are people too, so customers tend to take their relationship with a brand personally. Thus it’s not a surprise that people... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Tenets For Adapting To A Customer Culture Shift
I’m a very logical guy, so I still fondly remember when new solutions and technologies started trends on the basis of their logical strengths. Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Qualities Every Future Business Needs to Have
The reigning theory in business has long been that “alpha” leaders make the best entrepreneurs. These are aggressive, results-driven achievers who assert... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Startup Team Attributes That Maximize Creativity
An entrepreneur is literally “one who creates a new business.” The best new businesses are ones that have never been done before, so mastering creativity and... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Startup Decisions Must Be Quick And Disciplined
Every so often a promising entrepreneur seems to freeze in the oncoming headlights and gets run over by his competition. Why is it that his idea which seemed... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
When A Startup Chooses IPO Most Founders Are Out
Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. They don’t realize that this option would likely... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
The Next Business Stage Requires Aggressive Growth
Early-stage entrepreneurs rightly keep their focus on creating an innovative product or service. After celebrating success at that level, they often find... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How To Begin Using Social Media In Your Business
When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Proceed With Caution Selecting Startup Investments
Investing in entrepreneurs and startups is a fun but different world from investing in conventional stocks, bonds, and commodities. Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Myths About Creativity Can Derail Your Startup
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 31 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
What Does It Take To Get Lucky In Your New Startup?
If you have had some success in a business, I’m sure you bristle just like I do when someone says “You were just lucky…” I’m a strong believer that we all make... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Tips On How Much Money To Ask For From Investors
Startups ask me “How much money should I ask for?” The simple answer is the absolute minimum amount you need to make your plan work. Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Myths About Ethics Which Will Hurt Your Business
New entrepreneurs tend to focus only on getting the product right, and assume that the right culture and ethics will come later simply by hiring good people. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How To Find An Angel Funding Match For Your Startup
Fundraising is brutal. Actually, according to Paul Graham of Y-Combinator fame, “Raising money is the second hardest part of starting a startup. The hardest par... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Steps To Maximize Clout In Your Business Today
Successful entrepreneurs often start with a “random” idea, but they quickly focus their efforts and follow a “system” to organize their startup and maximize... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
9 Tips To Business Success By Anticipating Problems
Creating a startup, or managing any business, is all about problem solving. Some people are good at it and some are not – independent of their IQ or their book... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Ways Self-Promotion Drives Entrepreneur Success
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 24 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Investors Look First At The Founder, Then The Idea
Investors are people too. They evaluate you like you should assess a possible co-founder or first employee. What are your credentials? What have you done that... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How Entrepreneurs Can Be Business Leaders And More
Starting and building a company is all about leadership – formulating an idea, building a unique plan based on vision and experience, and forging a path over an... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER