Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2020

I was shocked to read an old Gallup study that indicates only 13 percent of employees worldwide are actively engaged at work, and more recent data shows only a small change in the right direction. Your team members follow your actions on integrity and follow-through, much more than any written company policy. Start today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2021

For example, I commonly see metrics to keep track of revenue per employee, overtime, and absenteeism, but I don’t often see measures of overall customer satisfaction with individual employees. Studies show that peer recognition programs are often more effective than bonuses or cash rewards.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

In a famous Harvard study of 212 new ventures a few years ago, USC professor Noam Wasserman found that half the founders were no longer at the helm after three years, and over time 80% were forced out. Should you start a company solo or find co-founders to help you? The dilemma is that these goals are usually mutually exclusive.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

While this approach appears to cost more on the surface, it often actually costs you less, when you consider the hidden costs of rework, poor customer satisfaction, employee management, and training required. Customers won’t know that vendors are not employees of your company. Outsourcing can give your startup a more mature image.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Based on a classic study by the Wharton School of Business , in a survey of 11,000 MBA graduates over many years, those running their own businesses ranked themselves happier than all other professions, regardless of how much money they made. This often happens when a Level A company goes public.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2013

They forget that they probably became entrepreneurs, according to the recent DNA of an Entrepreneur study, for just this flexibility. Almost nine in ten respondents (87%) found benefits from running or working in a small company, like flexible working hours and being in control of your life. Beat the competition. Few benefits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2012

They forget that they probably became entrepreneurs, according to a recent DNA of an Entrepreneur study, for just this flexibility. More than nine in ten respondents (91%) found benefits from running or working in a small company, like flexible working hours and being in control of your life. Beat the competition. Few benefits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2014

They forget that they became entrepreneurs, according to the “ DNA of an Entrepreneur ” study a while back, for just this flexibility. Almost nine in ten respondents (87%) found benefits from running or working in a small company, like flexible working hours and being in control of your life. Beat the competition. Few benefits.

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Startup Tips Satisfaction Entrepreneur 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2019

They apparently ignored all conventional wisdom and advisors, and struck a deal which crashed both companies, now a case study in many business schools. A good fight in business is called healthy competition. Engagement drives performance and satisfaction. Case and Gerald M. Why does a good fight sometimes go bad?

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Startup Case Study Competition Entrepreneur 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2020

Based on a classic study by the Wharton School of Business , in a survey of 11,000 MBA graduates over many years, those running their own businesses ranked themselves happier than all other professions, regardless of how much money they made. This often happens when a Level A company goes public.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2019

In a famous Harvard study of 212 new ventures a few years ago, USC professor Noam Wasserman found that half the founders were no longer at the helm after three years, and over time 80% were forced out. Should you start a company solo or find co-founders to help you? The dilemma is that these goals are usually mutually exclusive.

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Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2018

For a company to thrive, it needs to find and broadcast its purpose in all that it does. If you want your company and team members to be seen as going above and beyond the competition, you need to include an element that adds social value or sustainability for the greater community.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2015

The good news is that none of these need be mutually exclusive, according to recent studies of market trends. Companies that have focused on sustainability and social responsibility, in addition to ethical business practices, such as Patagonia and Zappos , claim more than three times the return of average companies over the last 10 years.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2013

But very quickly, it is becoming obvious to startups that the value and satisfaction exceeds the costs. I believe this option will spread quickly to other companies, states and countries. Startups can use social responsibility as a competitive advantage. Socially responsible products typically sell at a premium price.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

They apparently ignored all conventional wisdom and advisors, and struck a deal which crashed both companies, now a case study in many business schools. A good fight in business is called healthy competition. Engagement drives performance and satisfaction. Case and Gerald M. Why does a good fight sometimes go bad?

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Startup Case Study Entrepreneur Competition 106

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2016

No matter what people may proclaim, everyone in business is looking to achieve the highest possible level of satisfaction and financial success in their career. According to many studies, entrepreneurs tend to be happier , and 80 percent of self-made millionaires are entrepreneurs. Committed to the success of the company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2017

They apparently ignored all conventional wisdom and advisors, and struck a deal which crashed both companies, now a case study in many business schools. A good fight in business is called healthy competition. Engagement drives performance and satisfaction. Case and Gerald M. Why does a good fight sometimes go bad?

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Startup Case Study Entrepreneur Competition 63

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2013

One of the big advantages of being an entrepreneur and starting your company from scratch is that you get to set the culture, which is much easier than changing the culture of an existing business. Why not learn what you can from companies like Apple, who are leading the way with great growth and a great culture?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2016

I was shocked to read an old Gallup study that indicates only 13 percent of employees worldwide are actively engaged at work, and more recent data shows only a small change in the right direction. Your team members follow your actions on integrity and follow-through, much more than any written company policy. Start today.

Startup 58

Startup Examples Mentor Activity 58

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2012

But very quickly, it is becoming obvious to startups that the value and satisfaction exceeds the costs. I believe this option will spread quickly to other companies, states and countries. Startups can use social responsibility as a competitive advantage. Socially responsible products typically sell at a premium price.

Startup 100

Startup Organization Customer Custom 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2012

One of the big advantages of being an entrepreneur and starting your company from scratch is that you get to set the culture, which is much easier than changing the culture of an existing business. Why not learn what you can from companies like Apple, who are leading the way with great growth and a great culture?

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Training Startup Study Customer 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2013

They apparently ignored all conventional wisdom and advisors, and struck a deal which crashed both companies, now a case study in many business schools. A good fight in business is called healthy competition. Engagement drives performance and satisfaction. Case and Gerald M. Why does a good fight sometimes go bad?

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Startup Case Study Competition 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

In a famous study of 212 new ventures a few years ago, Harvard professor Noam Wasserman found that half the Founders were no longer at the helm after three years, and over time 80% were forced out. Should you start a company solo or find co-Founders to help you? The dilemma is that these goals are usually mutually exclusive.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Statistics Equity Satisfaction 107

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

According to a study by the Wharton School of Business , in a survey of 11,000 MBA graduates over many years, those running their own businesses ranked themselves happier than all other professions, regardless of how much money they made. This often happens when a Level A company goes public.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Organization Customer Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2018

According to a study by the Wharton School of Business , in a survey of 11,000 MBA graduates over many years, those running their own businesses ranked themselves happier than all other professions, regardless of how much money they made. This often happens when a Level A company goes public.

Entrepreneur 66

Entrepreneur Organization Customer Custom 66

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2017

In a famous Harvard study of 212 new ventures a few years ago, USC professor Noam Wasserman found that half the founders were no longer at the helm after three years, and over time 80% were forced out. Should you start a company solo or find co-founders to help you? The dilemma is that these goals are usually mutually exclusive.

Entrepreneur 57

Entrepreneur USC Statistics Equity 57

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2014

According to a study by the Wharton School of Business , in a survey of 11,000 MBA graduates over many years, those running their own businesses ranked themselves happier than all other professions, regardless of how much money they made. This often happens when a Level A company goes public.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Organization Customer Custom 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2012

Translating that into business value, a study by Wirthlin Worldwide concluded that 80% of customers still base a good portion of their buy decision on their perception of that firm’s ethics. Just as people must manage their personal and work responsibilities, so, too, must companies balance their priorities. Balance work and life.

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Entrepreneur Startup Coach Satisfaction 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2013

In a famous study of 212 new ventures a few years ago, Harvard professor Noam Wasserman found that half the Founders were no longer at the helm after three years, and over time 80% were forced out. Should you start a company solo or find co-Founders to help you? The dilemma is that these goals are usually mutually exclusive.

Startup 98

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Equity 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2011

Translating that into business value, a study by Wirthlin Worldwide concluded that 80% of customers still base a good portion of their buy decision on their perception of that firm’s ethics. Just as people must manage their personal and work responsibilities, so, too, must companies balance their priorities. Balance work and life.

Startup 91

Startup Coach Satisfaction Customer 91

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2021

In my role as mentor to business professionals, I often get the question about your potential of going out on your own as an entrepreneur, versus your current role of working for a boss at an established company. If you enjoy wearing many different hats and are constantly learning new skills, you will get more satisfaction as an entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Ideas Social Media 158

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2019

First of all, you should never wait for a crisis to prepare for the future, but even initiating a startup for consulting in your favorite role is good for the following reasons: Companies prefer candidates with no gaps in their resume. Learn more about business by doing versus studying. Seek out relevant business groups and events.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 20, 2013

But his phone rang and he ended up spending much of the dinner on his mobile phone dealing with a company issue. Before the accident I aspired to run a bigger company with more power, money and responsibilities. They gain satisfaction and status from knowing “stuff” and one-upping other men in sharing and debating facts.

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