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8 Entrepreneurship Principles For Anticipating Change

Startup Professionals Musings

It requires an attitude of self-education, versus an assumption that someone else will provide the education. The Internet is the source of data for alternative views, and social media allows direct customer interactions to test these views. This is a key part of enjoying the journey, as well as the destination.

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6 Reasons Technical Expertise Does Not Make A Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. In the interim, I recommend you use advisors, social media, and the Internet to find your alter-ego.

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6 Suggestions For How To Begin Your Startup Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

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8 Learning Principles To Keep You Ahead Of The Game

Startup Professionals Musings

It requires an attitude of self-education, versus an assumption that someone else will provide the education. The Internet is the source of data for alternative views, and social media allows direct customer interactions to test these views. This is a key part of enjoying the journey, as well as the destination.

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How Baby Boomers Fit In The Realm Of Entrepreneurship

Startup Professionals Musings

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated.

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6 Tips For Entrepreneurs To Lock In On The Right Road

Startup Professionals Musings

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

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8 Tips For Success In Turning A Dream Into A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Over time, I have collected a list of new business attributes that go beyond the initial idea or solution, which often are more critical to long-term success and satisfaction. Be customer focused, not technology focused. A legendary pivot example in social media was the transformation of Odeo into Twitter.

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