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7 Ways Your People Skills Are The Key To Your Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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7 Success Factors When Your People Are The Solution

Startup Professionals Musings

Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products

Both Sides of the Table

In 2008 I started VC blogging. I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur. I went to an industry event where people actually called me self-centered for writing publicly. Some people draw satisfaction by pointing at you and saying, “See! Ironic to be self-centered while you’re trying to offer advice to others.

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6 Ways To Strengthen Your Base As A Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

It may be time for you to start your own blog, write a book, or volunteer as a speaker at public events in your domain. The more you use your new-found leadership ability, the greater will be your satisfaction and confidence. The more you know, the more self-confident you will be to make your own leadership decisions.

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Growing A Services Business Requires Selling Yourself

Startup Professionals Musings

Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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8 Strategies For Winning As A Freelancer Or Employee

Startup Professionals Musings

Use blogging, outside publication, and speaking or mentoring opportunities to establish credibility and stand out above peers. Focus on the ultimate customer, and find a way to improve satisfaction, grow revenue, or cut costs. Write down some target objectives and milestones. Be an advocate for change in your current role.

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7 Critical Success Factors For A Services Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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