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8 Keys To Being A First Responder To Market Changes

Startup Professionals Musings

The recent pandemic was a strong signal for change, and I see most of you entrepreneurs and business owners responding to the business changes required and new opportunities presented. When sales fall off, you need to dig deep for the “why,” rather than just assuming the price needs to go down. We need your urgency and creativity.

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7 Ways To Balance Your Heart And Logic With Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

To keep you on a positive track with potential investors, I recommend the following logic principles, to balance your passion in presenting your vision of a new business: Make sure your plan includes some business metrics. Postulate competitive reactions and your responses. Present a viable exit strategy for investors to cash out.

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7 Ways To Highlight Your Personal Value To Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Founders who present themselves as a lone entrepreneur may develop an innovative solution, but building a business requires a team. You need to show that you have a powerful team, and can attract and lead people with strong skills complimentary to yours for marketing, finance, sales, and operations.

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