Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2022

Their experience as executive coaches and entrepreneurs gives real credibility to their assessment of some new leadership approaches that are required in business today. Everyone needs to take the necessary action, despite their fears, to continuously explore new ideas. Benton and Kylie Wright-Ford.

Customer 152

Customer Custom Coach Satisfaction 152

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2020

You need a faster and more flexible on-demand hiring strategy, based on the current gig-economy of remote freelancers, contract personnel, and specialists. Many entrepreneurs still believe they need a traditional multi-level organization to handle growth and scaling, so they start hiring career managers to populate it.

Competition 168

Competition Startup Demand Training 168

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

New entrepreneurs are always looking for a shortcut in getting their venture story and plan across to investors, and closing on the funding they need. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. Investors will demand clear channel definitions.

Funding 133

Funding Activity Customer Custom 133

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

Most entrepreneurs struggle with many startup founders quandaries in building their business, and these key dilemmas are probably the biggest source of pain and failure for the entrepreneur lifestyle. Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 130

Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 130

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

Statistics 124

Statistics Equity Satisfaction Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

Most entrepreneurs struggle with many startup Founders dilemmas in building their business, and these key dilemmas are probably the biggest source of pain and failure for the entrepreneur lifestyle. Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Statistics Equity Satisfaction 107

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. I once met with an entrepreneur who had developed a new algae strain to cure world hunger and make him rich.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2017

Most entrepreneurs struggle with many startup founders dilemmas in building their business, and these key dilemmas are probably the biggest source of pain and failure for the entrepreneur lifestyle. Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 57

Entrepreneur USC Statistics Equity 57

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2019

As a mentor to entrepreneurs, I often get asked for the magic that has made Amazon the world's most valuable brand , from a total unknown only twenty years ago. They present a convincing story that every entrepreneur has the same potential, but most get sidetracked and bogged down by their technology, competitors, and internal organization.

Marketing 123

Marketing Technical Review Customer Custom 123

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2019

New entrepreneurs are always looking for a shortcut in getting their venture story and plan across to investors, and closing on the funding they need. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. Investors will demand clear channel definitions.

Activity 100

Activity Customer Custom Resource 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2019

Most entrepreneurs struggle with many startup founders quandaries in building their business, and these key dilemmas are probably the biggest source of pain and failure for the entrepreneur lifestyle. Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 97

Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 97

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

These are responding to the demands of this new world for collaboration, trust, and transparency. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you.

Organization 52

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Their experience as executive coaches and entrepreneurs gives real credibility to their assessment of some new leadership approaches that are required in business today. Everyone needs to take the necessary action, despite their fears, to continuously explore new ideas. Benton and Kylie Wright-Ford.

Customer 92

Customer Custom Coach Satisfaction 92

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

These are responding to the demands of this new world for collaboration, trust, and transparency. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you.

Startup 99

Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

These are responding to the demands of this new world for collaboration, trust, and transparency. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you.

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

These are responding to the demands of this new world for collaboration, trust, and transparency. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you.

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2017

New entrepreneurs are always looking for a shortcut in getting their venture story and plan across to investors, and closing on the funding they need. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. It forces you to bridge the gap between idea and execution. Investors will demand clear channel definitions.

Funding 57

Funding Startup Activity Customer 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2014

I’ve written about this before, but I was reminded again a while back at a conference for startups when an entrepreneur started berating investors for not funding early-stage startups. It sounded to investors like me that they felt a funding entitlement for their startup idea. business entitled entrepreneurs investors startup'

Startup 96

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Customer 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2013

Most entrepreneurs struggle with many startup Founders dilemmas in building their business, and these key dilemmas are probably the biggest source of pain and failure for the entrepreneur lifestyle. Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 98

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Equity 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Their experience as executive coaches and entrepreneurs gives real credibility to their assessment of some new leadership approaches that are required in business today. Everyone needs to take the necessary action, despite their fears, to continuously explore new ideas. Benton and Kylie Wright-Ford.

Entrepreneur 59

Entrepreneur Customer Custom Coach 59

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

On the other hand, I often hear from “wanna-be” entrepreneurs who dream of being their own boss, and working their own hours by running their own business. Committed owners love their idea, and you can hear the commitment in their voice and dedication. Gives priority to business demands over social. That’s commitment.

Startup 59

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Writing 59

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2018

New and better technology is becoming available every day to present dashboards and metrics to show how well processes and empowerment are working, assess workload backlogs, and capture customer feedback and satisfaction. Identify team champions to drive initiatives and processes. Assure employee engagement and buy-in for each change.

Startup 62

Startup Organization Customer Custom 62

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2013

I’ve written about this before, but I was surprised again recently at a conference for startups when a couple of entrepreneurs started berating investors for their low rate of funding for early-stage startups. It sounded to investors like me that they expected a funding entitlement for their startup idea.

Startup 98

Startup Satisfaction Customer Custom 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2012

I’ve written about this before, but I was surprised again recently at a conference for startups when a couple of entrepreneurs started berating investors for their low rate of funding for early-stage startups. It sounded to investors like me that they expected a funding entitlement for their startup idea.

Startup 93

Startup Satisfaction Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

The caveat is that these young entrepreneurs have to drop out of college to do it. For most of us, though, the idea of investors or even securing financing may as well go the way of the corporate ladder. You get the personal satisfaction of making something out of almost nothing. You get to call the shots.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

As an advisor to business professionals and entrepreneurs, I often hear about an innovative new solution that could lead to business growth or a new business. Unfortunately, in my experience, it takes much more than an innovative idea to launch a successful business today. You are just as important as your innovative idea.

Tips 80

Tips Startup Satisfaction Ideas 80

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2022

Many business professionals and entrepreneurs I know are quick to attribute success of a peer to luck, rather than any recognition of a unique strategy or personal attributes. Having an unlimited number of ideas is not a substitute. In my view, too many businesses fail, simply because founders give up too early.

Startup 143

Startup Competition Coach Satisfaction 143