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7 Steps To Greater Satisfaction As A New Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

Unfortunately, from my own experience, it’s not that simple, and not doing some preparation first can easily result in stress, lack of satisfaction, and a hard road to success. I’m certainly not saying that all of these are required, but they are certainly all worth some consideration: Get some business education, as well as technical.

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6 Ideas To Recover From Business Resource Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

In reality, resource constraints should be seen by startups a competitive advantage, by forcing them to develop new markets, and to think differently and act differently than existing players. Subtraction leads to simplicity, better usability, and easier education of your customers. Find new ways to augment. Marty Zwilling

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8 Entrepreneurship Principles For Anticipating Change

Startup Professionals Musings

It requires an attitude of self-education, versus an assumption that someone else will provide the education. Technologies are not solutions, but understanding a technology, in the context of a customer need, will result in more competitive and long-lasting solutions. The act of communicating and writing enhances learning.

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7 Personal Decisions That Delineate Your Best Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Unfortunately, these goals are often mutually exclusive, and focusing on the wrong ones won’t bring you that business success and satisfaction you crave. For example, Richard Branson relishes the satisfaction of initiating innovative startups, and rewarding strong team members with the opportunity to run a joint spinoff.

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6 Ways To Transform Startup Constraints Into Benefits

Startup Professionals Musings

In reality, resource constraints should be seen by startups a competitive advantage, by forcing them to develop new markets, and to think differently and act differently than existing players. Subtraction leads to simplicity, better usability, and easier education of your customers. Find new ways to augment. Marty Zwilling.

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5 Ways To Focus Your Strategy On Delighting Customers

Startup Professionals Musings

Today, customers are looking for real relationships, a memorable shopping experience, and satisfaction of a higher purpose. In addition to their focus on purpose, Whole Foods continues to target high-income, educated city-dwellers who are health- or eco-conscious. They follow leaders who live and promote these strategies.

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Customer Loyalty Can Be a Startup Competitive Edge

Startup Professionals Musings

You hear a lot of talk these days about the importance of customer satisfaction, but customer loyalty is the real win. Educate your customers on your business. Herein lies an opportunity for startups to beat the big guys. Get to know your customers, and actually call them by name, or even remember their likes and dislikes.

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