Martin Zwilling

LATEST ARTICLES ( 3466 )

• Procrastinators Rule Among Wishful Entrepreneurs

  

  If I had a dollar for every time someone has said to me, “One of these days, I’m going to start my own company,” I’d be rich. If this day ever comes for all... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Entrepreneurs Build Big Dreams Without Big Money

  

  One of the biggest myths I still see in the community of new entrepreneurs is the assumption that “All I need is a good idea, and some investor will give me... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• No Entrepreneur Sets Out To Demotivate Their Team

  

  Assuming no one would demotivate their team intentionally, then why do we see it happen so often? I believe it’s because too many entrepreneurs and leaders are... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Smart Startups Think Global But Act Hyperlocal

  

  Even though the world is getting smaller, due to easy global connectivity, people still feel alone if not well-connected locally. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Learn to ‘Do the Right Thing’ for Your Startup

  

  Did you ever wonder how a new entrepreneur knows how to “do the right thing” for his business? Most experts believe that the essence of doing the right thing... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• How to Have a Thousand Friends and Still Be Alone

  

  The Internet and social media have totally destroyed the meaning of the word “friend” and even changed it from a noun to a verb. On Twitter and MySpace, many... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Innovation Takes Real Effort, Even For Startups

  

  It seems to be an accepted fact these days that big companies normally innovate by buying a startup with innovative products, rather than focusing on in-house... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• How to Balance Entrepreneur and Family Lifestyles

  

  I know some entrepreneurs with successful businesses, and others who seem to have a great relationship with their family, but I can’t think of many who have... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Investors Expect Ten Essentials in a Business Plan

  

  People ask me if they really need ANY business plan, unless they are looking for an outside investor. In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• The Connectivity Wave Needs Entrepreneur Leaders

  

  Entrepreneurs are always looking for “the next big thing,” when maybe in fact it’s a lot of little things that are only recognized after the fact as components... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Non-Technical Entrepreneurs Need the Right Partner

  

  I often hear the qualms of business-smart but non-technical entrepreneurs, wondering if they really have a chance in this high-technology marketplace. Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Build the Right Social Network Resume for Business

  

  With the advent of LinkedIn, Facebook, and dozens of other websites requiring your profile, the old-fashioned written resume is simply an artifact of a hiring... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER, SOCIAL MEDIA

• David S. Rose – Father of Angel Investing in New York

  

  I recently had the privilege of interviewing David S. Rose, who has been described as "the Father of Angel Investing in New York" by Crain's New York Business,... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Don’t Pay Bribes to Get International Expansion

  

  By Ernst Gemassmer Expanding into International is both necessary and positive for every company, including startups, but it has some unique challenges, as I... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• PR for a Startup Should Not Start With an Agency

  

  As an entrepreneur, it’s never too early to start selling yourself and your idea. I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern ove... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER, MARKETING & ADVERTISING

• How To Temper Entrepreneur Passion With Reality

  

  Every entrepreneur wants to know how they can improve their odds on the road to success, and why some entrepreneurs seem to be able to squeeze success out of... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• The Right Startup Advisory Board Has A Big Payback

  

  Every startup faces a myriad of challenges that are well beyond the scope of any founder, so you need a few guiding lights to illuminate the road ahead. Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Your Toughest Competitor May Be Your Best Partner

  

  Companies today are paranoid, afraid that even their friends will steal their business. Yet a creative collaboration with your biggest competitor may be the bes... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER

• Social Media Accounts Are Intellectual Property

  

  A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. When someone says... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER, SOCIAL MEDIA

• Five Legal Traps Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid

  

  Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2011 BUSINESS, CAREER, LEGAL