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How Early-Stage Startups Can Prepare for Their Big Break

Tech.Co

Robbie Cabral, CEO and founder of Benjilock , the first biometric and rechargeable smart lock, is a veteran to Eureka Park and recipient of the 2017 CES Innovation Award. Add Mentors to Your Roster. Regardless of one’s stage, mentors are a must have for any founder. Get Your Playbook Together. I [received] very good advice.

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8 Strategies For Winning As A Freelancer Or Employee

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet I find that few of today’s workers realize that succeeding as a freelancer requires a whole new focus on “marketing” yourself. As you know, things can change quickly, as businesses try to survive and adapt to an evolving market, so it’s better to be prepared than caught off guard. Write down some target objectives and milestones.

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7 Plan Elements That Separate Businesses From Hobbies

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on my experience as an angel investor and a mentor to dozens of entrepreneurs, having no business plan is the quickest way to define yourself as just a dreamer, or at best a hobbyist. Providing your product or service free to customers may sound attractive in marketing materials, but you need revenue sources to survive.

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6 Keys to Becoming an Influencer for More Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on my current role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I will paraphrase and recommend Whiddon’s top techniques in business terms: Build an image of likability and rapport. You can also establish authority by writing and public speaking. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/02/2017.

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7 Ways To Take The Lead In Building A Personal Brand

Startup Professionals Musings

That means that you need to overtly market yourself, rather than wait and hope that the right people or customers will find you. In my long-time role as a mentor and business advisor, I still see too many people who are waiting to be found as a candidate for their dream role, or waiting for investors to find their startup.

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