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7 Key Strategies For Joining The Freelancer Evolution

Startup Professionals Musings

In my view, the gig economy is a key driver to the current boom in entrepreneurship – every professional and consultant is actually a solo entrepreneur. One question I often hear from solo entrepreneurs, and she addresses directly, is “How do I set the right price for my services?” Know your competitive value. Marty Zwilling.

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Makers vs. Takers – Entrepreneurs Create Wealth, They Do Not Confiscate It

InfoChachkie

Community Organizer Saul Alinsky categorized people into three classes; (i) the Haves, (ii) the Have A Little, Want Mores and, the (iii) Have Nots. Mr. Alinsky incited his followers to demand something for nothing. Your opinion of entrepreneurs is likely rooted in your understanding (or lack thereof) of the source of wealth.

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Makers vs. Takers – Entrepreneurs Create Wealth, They Do Not Confiscate It

InfoChachkie

Community Organizer Saul Alinsky categorized people into three classes; (i) the Haves, (ii) the Have A Little, Want Mores and, the (iii) Have Nots. Mr. Alinsky incited his followers to demand something for nothing. Your opinion of entrepreneurs is likely rooted in your understanding (or lack thereof) of the source of wealth.

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5 Venture Periods Call For Unique Funding Strategies

Startup Professionals Musings

On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue). It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.” This is the exit stage for the entrepreneur, and for all earlier investors.

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5 Startup Stages And The Right Investors For Each One

Startup Professionals Musings

On the other hand, if you are a new entrepreneur, still in the idea stage, professional investors will only tell you to come back later when you have traction (customers and revenue). It’s time to scale up and I need money to keep up with demand.” This is the exit stage for the entrepreneur, and for all earlier investors.

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10 Key Business Plan Elements Not In A Product Spec

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to new hardware entrepreneurs, I often hear the myth that a business plan is no longer required to find an investor, if your idea is good enough. What you don’t realize is these famous investors only deal with entrepreneurs who sold their last company for a $100M dollars or more.

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