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7 Initiatives To Streamline and Focus Your Company

Startup Professionals Musings

If you see signs of internal misalignment, such as too many meetings, overload of emails, or lack of engagement at any level, now is the time to take action before customers and employees both sense it and leave you. Update skill requirements as technology and the market changes. Assure team alignment of values with company values.

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Where You’d Least Expect Them

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ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals 2017. ICPC World Finals 2017, held in Rapid City. In 2016, the renowned international university programming tournament — attended by student competitors, coaches, and parents — took place in Phuket, Thailand. In 2017, it was in Rapid City, South Dakota.

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Why You Should Enlist a Business Mentor, Or Be One

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet in this age of technology, many seem to favor tools and data to get the edge, or can’t find the time to talk to real people. Each time I mentor an entrepreneur, I learn new things about their technology, customers, and business domain. Regularly review progress and adjust focus (Review and Renewal).

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How Future-Proof is Your Company (and Your Career)?

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, nobody really knows all of what tomorrow will bring, in terms of globalization, digital technology, or demographic shifts, but most experts agree that certain elements are already obvious, and things must be done today to get your business ready in time. Data technology facilitates more fact-based decisions.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients. Use visibility and social media to pull clients in.

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7 Work Ethic Elements Will Get You Investor Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

I’m a strong believer that a great team can achieve success with a less impressive product offering, while potentially disruptive technology often goes nowhere due to a team with an uninspired work ethic. These will provide the competitive edge you need with customers and less-focused team members. Never makes excuses.

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8 Steps To A Positive Mindset And Business Success

Startup Professionals Musings

His 30 years of business and coaching experience bring credibility to his perspective. Smart business executives learn to use new technology software to give them new insights and more free time. They see customer support as positive lessons to improve quality and processes. Start your day with a positive business challenge.