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5 Startup Funding Models That Depend On The Consumer

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a classic article on Thrinacia , there were over 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence then, estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to today. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. Marty Zwilling.

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6 Tips to Boost Workforce Engagement and Motivation

Startup Professionals Musings

Unfortunately, work and satisfaction have become an oxymoron in many businesses. I found many more helpful suggestions in a new book, “ The Culture Question ,” by Randy Grieser, Eric Stutzman, Wendy Loewen, and Michael Labun, who have spent years providing leadership and professional development training to companies around the world.

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5 Crowdfunding Approaches To Tempt Every Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

According to a recent article on Thrinacia , there are now aver 600 crowdfunding platforms in existence, currently estimated to add more than $89 billion to the economy at a compound growth rate of 17% from 2019 to 2022. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return.

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8 Keys To Enjoying Work, And Enhancing Your Career

Startup Professionals Musings

For me, ownership of the challenge meant developing and honing a set of personal habits that fostered a sense of learning, challenge, and accomplishment, rather than boredom, fear, and negativity. Take satisfaction from a couple of simple wins every day. Your satisfaction and productivity will both go up for the rest of the day.

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5 Ways To Kickstart Your Business Coaching Reputation

Startup Professionals Musings

Image via Pixabay I’ve always been a bit confused about the difference in a business context between a coach and a mentor. According to many pundits , a mentor shows you the right way based on experience, while a coach brings out the best in you, then let’s you find your own way. Give people the room to debate differences.

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