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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Even a Non-Profit Startup Needs a Revenue Model
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 02 February 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Seize the Power of Diversity in Your Startup
Many entrepreneurs think that diversity on their team just makes their job harder, since startups are all about making fast decisions, and executing efficiently. Read more
Posted on 01 February 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
8 Key Processes Distinguish a Business From a Hobby
Even when your startup is a one-man show and lots of fun, a “business” needs some discipline and controls to keep it from being defined as a hobby by... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
10 Criteria for a Memorable Name for Your Startup
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 30 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
What is the Primary Reason For Startup Failure?
When I heard a friend make the statement “Your startup can’t fail if you don’t quit,” I realized that every entrepreneur should adopt it as their mantra.... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Startups Need the Right Team Mindset to Survive
Since the days of Henry Ford, mass production has been the Holy Grail of business, rather than build-to-order. Too many businesses haven’t noticed that we have... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Top Floor Relationships Make For a Top Entrepreneur
In the world of entrepreneurs and startups, high level relationships are everything. You can’t start a business alone. You need partners, team members,... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Entrepreneurs Who Master Storytelling Win More
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 26 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Entrepreneurs Can’t Win By Pushing Their Startup
True leaders realize that, by definition, the word "leader" places the leader at the front, and not the rear. Yet many, many executives try to lead through... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Don’t Let One Customer Kill Your Online Reputation
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 24 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Failures of Corporate Executives as Entrepreneurs
Mid-level or even top executives who “grew up” in large companies often look with envy at startups, and dream of how easy it must be running a small... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
How to Protect Your Startup Founder’s Shares
In reality, so-called “founder’s” shares are simply common stock, issued at the time of startup incorporation, for a very low price, and normally allocated to... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Build Entrepreneur Credentials Early and Wisely
Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a goo... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Start Here If You Are Looking for Angel Investors
If your startup is looking for an Angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of Angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoo... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
6 Key Characteristics of Innovative Startups Teams
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 19 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Seed and Later Investments for Startups Are Booming
The number of startups getting seed funding in 2012 jumped by 65% over the previous year to a total of 1749, according to a recent report by CB Insights. “Seed... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
5 Startup Marketing Actions to Impress Investors
It’s not uncommon for me to see a startup business plan “mission” to be the “premier brand” for their product, yet their marketing budget in the financials is... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH -
Top Entrepreneurs Have Follow-up, Not Ideas Alone
When someone introduces me to an “idea person,” I automatically jump to the down-side conclusion that this person doesn’t do follow-up. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
Get A Domain Name Without Bankrupting Your Startup
I’m sure you have all been frustrated at least once by not being able to get the Internet domain name you want for your company. Who owns all of these names, an... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER -
7 Startup High Risk Factors That Scare Investors
We all know that every startup is risky. No risk means no reward. Yet every investor has his own “rules of thumb” on what makes a specific startup too high a... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2013 BUSINESS, CAREER