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5 Ways To Build Startup Resilience And Avoid Failure

Startup Professionals Musings

Both Bill Gates and Warren Buffet , although extremely successful in their own domains, share a great relationship as mentors for each other in learning how to deal with today’s challenging business and social problems. Use metrics in lieu of feelings to measure progress. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/19/2020.

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10 Strategies For Success Long-Term As Well As Today

Startup Professionals Musings

Although his focus is naturally on bigger companies, I contend that his recommended strategies apply equally well to entrepreneurs and startups: Demand a mindset of deep thinking for the long term. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/23/2020. Cote, former Chairman and CEO of Honeywell.

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8 Strategies For Sustaining Momentum In Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Ongoing momentum requires a move to mainstream, or even late adopters, who demand simplicity in your base function. It’s important to define your growth strategy, document it, communicate it to your team, and align metrics and employee rewards to target goals. Utilize outside expertise and mentoring.