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8 Unpublicized Strategies From Serious Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Here is a summary of some key insights I have gathered over the years from talking to and reading about serious entrepreneurs, including some of the “movers and shakers” today who have built multi-billion dollar enterprises, and really changed our world: The magic is in only pursuing smart risks. Today’s world will continue to evolve.

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7 Ways To Raise Your Visibility As A Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on my own years of experience helping new businesses grow, I’d like to offer my own summary of some key lower-level action items, which I believe every business professional and entrepreneur can learn and practice to their advantage: Show ambition and a sense of urgency in every role. The time to get started is now.

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5 Keys To Breaking Through Success Barriers At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

You will learn to recognize that some friends and colleagues are always downers, and get their satisfaction from snuffing out your aspirations through negative thinking. You need to take responsibility for selling your value to the right people, as well as building relationships with leaders who can help you.

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5 Keys To Enhancing Your Business Negotiation Ability

Startup Professionals Musings

They know how to communicate what they have to the best advantage, and generate more results and satisfaction for all parties. It helps to draw on current events to show that you are not out of touch, and your argument is not dated. The end-result will be more business success and personal satisfaction from your lifestyle choice.

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6 Due Diligence Goals When Vetting Business Partners

Startup Professionals Musings

In every case, a partner can be an asset, bringing new skills and perspectives to the business; or a burden, making every decision more difficult, and taxing your lifestyle satisfaction. I support his summary of recommendations for what to look for in every candidate: Being around this person is a positive experience.

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6 Ways A Business Can Lead With ‘We’ Rather Than ‘Me’

Startup Professionals Musings

Customers are looking for a differentiator today. The evidence is clear that companies that help people in need, and the environment, are paid back in revenue by the rest of us. Skip the shortcuts you may be taking to get an edge on your competitors at the expense of quality or customer service. Practice your agility.

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10 Rules To Bridge The Gap In Business Communications

Startup Professionals Musings

Use simple words and sentences, and try to make a full circle, to put a closing summary on your thoughts. Ask for help and support, rather than appearing to issue orders and assign blame. This will get people’s respect and help you stay on point. Yes, you have to finish a point, but don’t hammer it into pulp.

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