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5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Transforming Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Outsourcing the entirety of building a new system. Outsourcing may look like a quick and easy solution, but you can’t let a partner or supplier drive your business strategy and direction, and it will never absolve you of the responsibility of providing business success. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 1/9/2023

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5 Key Growth Initiatives In This Inflationary Economy

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Outsource functions outside your core competency. I see a new resurgence of outsourcing alternatives from outside the country as well as inside, driven by freelancers caught in the squeeze. Selective outsourcing can save you real money. Selective outsourcing can save you real money. Make it a win on all fronts.

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5 Keys To The Culture Change Required For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

Continuous innovation is a mindset that you cannot outsource, or bring in through acquisition or consultants. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/28/2023 Focus on team member strengths and unique contributions, and show how your plan facilitates their progression and growth.

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6 Mindset Factors Turn Constraints Into Opportunities

Startup Professionals Musings

Outsourcing of manufacturing is another option. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/19/2023 Many companies these days start with a single online-only purchase model, but later move to providing subscription services and freemium alternatives. Expand your thinking to add additional solutions.

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