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7 Business Mistakes Serial Entrepreneurs Never Make (Twice)

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As an entrepreneur, I helped create companies which achieved two IPOs and two trade sales totaling $385 million. Hopefully this article and the accompanying six-minute video will help you avoid learning these mission-critical lessons the hard way. Eleanor Roosevelt – US Diplomat & Wife of President Franklin Roosevelt.

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Extracting More Than Cash From Your Angel Investors

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A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. In order to extract value beyond your Angel investors' cash, you must first assess three important parameters: (i) the relative strength of their personal brand, (ii) their ability to add operational value, and (iii) the amount of care and feeding they will demand from you.

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Startup Lessons From Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon

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A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. Entrepreneurs can learn a great deal from the manner in which Pink Floyd created DSOTM. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Entrepreneurs should always err on the side of long-term gain. Pay To Play.

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Five Trick Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Answer Before Asking For Money

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However, certain questions can be tricky for an entrepreneur to answer. Below are five common questions an entrepreneur will encounter when seeking venture funding. Handled appropriately, these questions provide investors a window into an entrepreneurs’ soul, which minimizes the chances of a future misalignment.

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Serious Presentation Tips From Standup Comics

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A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. Comedians are entrepreneurs. In addition, both comedians and entrepreneurs must engage and entertain their demanding audiences. In addition, both comedians and entrepreneurs must engage and entertain their demanding audiences. Comedic Tips.

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How This Startup Kicked Oracle’s A$$

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A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! According to Marten, it was a demoralizing blow that would have spooked the investors, if MySQL had acquiesced to the US company's demands. Yet Another Overnight Success.

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Lean Startup Legend Steve Blank Discloses His Most Daring Guerrilla Marketing Tactics

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However, many people are not aware that prior to entering academia, Steve was a wily and creative marketing entrepreneur. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! . Number two (was) to create end-user demand and drive it into our sales channel. Share and Enjoy.

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