Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, it still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return.

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Satisfaction Equity 129

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2017

I advocate his nine deliberate steps for bringing balance between purpose and execution to every organization, including new startups and mature businesses: Define a pragmatic organizational purpose first. If you build an organization that can’t change, you will become extinct. Design a structure flexible enough for change.

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Satisfaction Customer Custom Startup 56

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2016

No matter how strong your business and technology insights are, you can benefit from input at all levels of the organization, as well as outside experts and customers. When team member solutions work well, everyone wins, while top-down decisions provide minimal satisfaction and learning for the team.

Coach 64

Coach Satisfaction Organization Activity 64

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, it still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return.

Venture Capital 108

Venture Capital Angel Satisfaction Equity 108

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Creating an innovative new business is guaranteed to test your skills, patience and determination, and you need to derive satisfaction from the journey, as well as the destination. Contrary to a popular myth, problem-solving is a talent that can be developed. Don’t hesitate to call in an experienced advisor or mentor to help.

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Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Metrics 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek.

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Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Innovative products and services always take longer to develop than anticipated, and quality problems pop up where least expected. Delivery and cost milestones are missed, which derail marketing and rollout plans, de-motivate the supporting organizations, and drive costs into worst-case scenarios. The solution fails to come together.

Startup 105

Startup Entrepreneur Marketing Satisfaction 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 18, 2013

Join business organizations of like-minded executives. Groups like the Inner Circle and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) are perfect. Most people by nature get some satisfaction from team interaction, working toward the same goal. Most people by nature get some satisfaction from team interaction, working toward the same goal.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction Organization 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2012

Join business organizations of like-minded executives. Groups like the Inner Circle and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) are perfect. Most people by nature get some satisfaction from team interaction, working toward the same goal. Most people by nature get some satisfaction from team interaction, working toward the same goal.

Startup 97

Startup Satisfaction Organization Mentor 97

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Join business organizations of like-minded entrepreneurs. Groups like the Inner Circle and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) are perfect. Most people by nature get some satisfaction from team interaction, working toward the same goal. Most people by nature get some satisfaction from team interaction, working toward the same goal.

Startup 84

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Organization 84

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2017

The reality is that every professional in every organization at every level needs to understand what coaching means, and how to live and build a coaching culture: Nurture the spirit of sharing in every team member. Those who refuse to change rarely relate well with others. Life-long learners make great coaches.

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Coach Satisfaction Organization Guide 54

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

One of the attributes that I often recommend to the business professionals and entrepreneurs I mentor is to always be totally accountable for your actions and ideas. Lack of accountability can permeate an entire organization. Also, it helps to work collaboratively with your team and other teams in the organization.

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Activity Organization Mentor Training 109

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

As a result, Amazon has ranked as #1 for customer satisfaction for many years in a row and has grown accordingly. Studies show that a positive team culture in an organization can result in 26 percent fewer mistakes, 22 percent higher productivity, 41 percent lower absenteeism, and 30 percent stronger customer satisfaction.

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Coach Satisfaction Customer Custom 120

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2015

Many started out in a completely unrelated field and fell into their current profession where they discovered a passion, skill and expertise they developed over time, becoming more successful as they grew in knowledge and experience. Almost all credited their spouse, or a mentor, in helping them achieve their success.

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