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In a Strong Wind Even Turkeys Can Fly

Both Sides of the Table

During the down market they were able to double down on recruiting, sales, outsourcing, new market entries and marketing (yes, with Tiger ads ). There seem to be a lot of market entrants in every category where it becomes hard to differentiate them all from each other. Many “me, too&# companies will perish.

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6 Entrepreneur Recovery Steps When Profits Plateau

Startup Professionals Musings

A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances.

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What To Do When Your Startup Profits Hit the Wall

Startup Professionals Musings

A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances.

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7 Good Entrepreneurial Habits That Turn Bad

Startup Professionals Musings

Most begin by doing the product development, marketing and sales alone, but struggle making the transition to hiring and coaching others, defining repeatable processes and focusing on future strategy. Investors and alliances are looking for partners who have a strategic focus, and can find the right consultants to solve their tactical issues.

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6 Tips for Services Startups When Profits Plateau

Startup Professionals Musings

A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances.

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Pour And Stir II – Managing Your Cost Per Customer

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Paid Search – Customers which click on sponsored ads associated with search keywords fall into this category. Although I generally despise the involvement of consultants during a venture’s early stages (see Beware The Consultant ) , consider securing a risk – reward relationship with an outsourced marketing firm. Meredith Publishing.

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