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Are you still flexible enough to be coached?

Berkonomics

Using our relationships to speed adaption One of the best indicators of future success for an entrepreneur and an early-stage idea is the quality and depth of great relationships with industry veterans or technology gurus, or experienced successful business leaders. Coaches have seen your movie before. Don’t be one of those.

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5 Ways To Kickstart Your Business Coaching Reputation

Startup Professionals Musings

Image via Pixabay I’ve always been a bit confused about the difference in a business context between a coach and a mentor. According to many pundits , a mentor shows you the right way based on experience, while a coach brings out the best in you, then let’s you find your own way. Give people the room to debate differences.

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8 Steps To Creating A Business From Your Startup Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

As you gather your team, recognize that they will need your help and coaching as well. People don’t usually need to ask for help with their dreams, but no entrepreneur I know has built a successful business alone. Don’t let your pride or fear keep you from seeking the help that you need. Summon the courage stay optimistic, yet humble.

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5 Steps To Get You From Your First Idea To A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

One thing I have learned the hard way in business is that implementing new ideas is usually much more difficult than conceiving the idea in the first place. That’s why I caution my aspiring entrepreneur clients against proclaiming to investors that they are a great “idea” person. For example, I have a friend with a Ph.D.

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Online Training, Coaching and Instruction

SoCal Tech Calendar

Thursday, November 17, 2011 -- Online Training, Coaching and Instruction. Come and participate in a group brainstorm where you can share your ideas to shape this product and even join the team (they're recruiting). LA Web Ventures.Several members of the group have an exciting startup project involving computer assisted instruction.

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7 Keys To Selecting A Startup Idea That Works For You

Startup Professionals Musings

A common request I hear from aspiring entrepreneurs is for an assessment of their latest idea. I don’t even try to assess things at the idea level, since I can’t read minds. Here are seven key considerations for how you should make your own best entrepreneur business idea decision in this context: Pick something you really enjoy doing.

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How To Pick The Best Idea For Your Next Business

Startup Professionals Musings

A common request I hear from aspiring entrepreneurs is for an assessment of their latest idea. I don’t even try to assess things at the idea level, since I can’t read minds. Here are seven key considerations for how you should make your own best entrepreneur business idea decision in this context: Pick something you really enjoy doing.

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