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10 Ways Entrepreneurs Limit Their Creative Potential
Marty Zwilling
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Every entrepreneur believes in their heart that their startup is more innovative and creative than their competitors. Yet none knows exactly
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Entrepreneurism is all about personal risk.
Berkonomics
MARCH 18, 2021
Here’s the ultimate thing about entrepreneurism. The post Entrepreneurism is all about personal risk. Well, of course it is. So, let’s dig a bit deeper.
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Entrepreneurs do not easily retire.
Berkonomics
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Most successful sales of businesses, again especially in the technology arena, enrich younger entrepreneurs and stock-option holders who are under fifty years of age. I followed many of these stated retirees, and very few if any retiring entrepreneurs stay that way for long.
LAVA: First Time Entrepreneur Training Seminar
SoCal Tech Calendar
MAY 5, 2021
Saturday, May 8, 2021 -- LAVA: First Time Entrepreneur Training Seminar. Speaker: Matthew Crowley, Crowley Corporate Legal Strategy. Matthew Crowley is a former president and board member of LAVA. He has written two books in the field and is also an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School, teaching venture law. His practice revolves around startups, securities and mergers and acquisitions. See [link] (more
10 Entrepreneur Actions To Grow Beyond A One-Man Show
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 17, 2021
An entrepreneur has to engage with team members, partners, investors, vendors, and customers. Entrepreneurs need to ask team members what they think, and then act on the feedback. leadership growth solo entrepreneur team engagement tips for success
5 Early Entrepreneur Strengths That Can Limit Growth
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 13, 2021
Many years ago, John Hamm published some definitive work on this subject in " Why Entrepreneurs Don't Scale " in the Harvard Business Review. This is generally a required quality for a successful entrepreneur, but it can turn into an unhealthy stubbornness during the scaling stage.
6 Motivations Shared By Most Satisfied Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Out of curiosity, I often ask aspiring entrepreneurs like you, who come to me for help, what drives them to take on the workload and risk of a new startup. The result is a higher probability of success, and the true entrepreneur lifestyle. best entrepreneurs motivations satisfaction
10 Strategies That Work Best For Serial Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 23, 2020
Entrepreneurs who experience success with their first startup are often amazed to realize that the risks and fears of doing it right the second time go up, rather than down. I have pulled together here a few of our joint recommendations to every entrepreneur and startup that I advise.
10 Traits Demonstrate Entrepreneur Character Strength
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 20, 2020
As I was watching the investor show, Shark Tank , on TV the other night, I was struck by how quickly and how extensively the sharks focused on the background and character of the entrepreneurs, compared to time spent evaluating their products. entrepreneur investors stregth of character
How The Reality That Entrepreneurs Face Is Not Fair
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Most of the time, I’m all about providing encouragement and inspiration to entrepreneurs. They need it and they deserve it, because entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy. The question of defensibility is one of the toughest for an entrepreneur to answer.
5 Crowdfunding Approaches To Tempt Every Entrepreneur
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 20, 2020
Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today. crowdfunding entrepreneur model startup
6 Reasons To Ease Into The Entrepreneur Startup Dream
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Billionaire entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" co-host Mark Cuban is an outspoken proponent of the all-in early approach in a video interview, and made it clear that he gives no credibility and low odds to founders seeking funding who have not fully committed their time and efforts to their cause.
5 Startup Challenges That Derail Many Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
As a mentor to entrepreneurs, I tend to see many of the same obstacles appearing in every new startup, and since I don’t want to appear to be a downer , I’m not sure how to properly warn people ahead of time to be on the alert for these challenges. business challenges entrepreneur startup
Why ADD Might Actually Benefit Startup Entrepreneurs
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 2, 2014
” This sentiment is probably familiar to many entrepreneurs and it must certainly resonates with anybody who suspects he or she has ADD. It was called “ Delivered from Distraction ” and it outlines many successful executives with ADD and in particular some famous entrepreneurs. ” So as I realized that ADD is a trait found in many successful CEO and entrepreneurs and that it has this creative benefit I started to feel better and look at how to improve my life.
7 Winning Business Writing Pointers For Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 17, 2020
Since we all lose when an entrepreneur with a great idea is held back by a failure to communicate, I would like to offer a quick summary of business writing basic strategies. business writing entrepreneurs tips for success
5 Keys to Moving From Entrepreneur Thinking To Action
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 11, 2020
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m always surprised by the fact that some never seem to be able to that first startup going, while many others never seem to stop, starting their second or third initiative before the first one is fully hatched. Real entrepreneurs start experiments.
5 Rewards Of Independence That Excite Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 4, 2020
For all entrepreneurs, starting a business is the route to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” no matter how risky. According to a classic article and poll by Startups.co.uk , having the independence to make your own decisions is considered the key benefit of being an entrepreneur.
6 Lessons Most Entrepreneurs Only Learn On The Street
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 30, 2020
In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities. business lessons business realities entrepreneur street smarts
6 Cost-Cutting Recommendations For New Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
With the appearance of do-it-yourself services on the Internet, entrepreneur curriculums at every university, and a wealth of new books on the subject, the need for expensive consultants and business advisors has also been mitigated.
One Book Every Entrepreneur Should Own
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 20, 2013
” I have long thought about and written about the personal toll that being an entrepreneur places on your life. These were amongst some of the most read blog posts I have written, which shows me that the stress, pressures and loneliness of being and entrepreneur resonates. They talk about the destructive nature that the all-consuming and at times narcissistic entrepreneur journey can place on your personal relationship. Entrepreneur Advice
7 Entrepreneur Stages Help You Assess Your Progress
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
The road to becoming an entrepreneur is a journey , and it’s not a short trip. Many well-known entrepreneurs, including Amazon’s Jeff Bezos , worked for years in bigger businesses and Wall Street before they had their awakening to untapped opportunities.
How Bill Gates Was A Role Model For New Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 31, 2020
In retrospect, however, Bill Gates did a lot of things right as a startup that I still look for today in aspiring entrepreneurs and their companies: Build a strong team. Bill Gates entrepreneur attributes role model
8 Indications Of A Real Entrepreneur Versus A Hacker
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 7, 2020
I recognize that entrepreneurs tend to substitute vision and passion for formal processes, but using no discipline or process in building something new is a sure way to spend money, rather than see any return and build a self-sustaining business.
Understanding Your True Character as an Entrepreneur
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 19, 2015
” The post Understanding Your True Character as an Entrepreneur appeared first on Bothsides of the Table. Why do we do all that we do? Is it for the money? The recognition? Is work a part of life and life a part of work? Is it just the next rung in the ladder after we finish college and join the next grouping of people we’re tied to for a brief period in time? These aren’t generally the thoughts of 20-year-olds. That is the age where you do more than think.
7 Questions To Test Your Potential As An Entrepreneur
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 2, 2019
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, the most common question I get is, “I want to be an entrepreneur -- how do I start?” Many people with great ideas never make it as entrepreneurs, and true entrepreneurs can make a business out of anything.
7 Ways Investors Assess Your Focus As An Entrepreneur
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 3, 2020
Most of you aspiring entrepreneurs have new ideas on a regular basis, and find it hard deciding which to pursue, or try to tackle several at the same time. entrepreneur focus investor learn from failure
10 Attributes That Make You An Entrepreneur To Follow
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 12, 2020
Every new entrepreneur has to initiate the right actions to be perceived as a leader in their chosen business domain by their team and by their customers, or the road to success and satisfaction will be lost along the way. No entrepreneur can build a business alone.
8 Team Member Types Test Your Entrepreneur Leadership
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 13, 2020
The most valuable assets of a new startup are the people on the team, and the most challenging task of the entrepreneur and team leaders is to spend their leadership time and energy productively. entrepreneur team leadership team members Victor Prince
The Ten Commandments for Entrepreneurs
Eric Greenspan
MAY 19, 2015
Years ago I began doing a presentation called Think Big for area high schools and colleges which included The Ten Commandments for Entrepreneurs. Part of my Think Big presentation is the 10 Commandments for Entrepreneurs. The post The Ten Commandments for Entrepreneurs appeared first on Eric Greenspan. Entrepreneuring Ignite Motivational Think Big
5 Ways To Sample The Joy Of An Entrepreneur Lifestyle
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Even though I’m a big proponent of becoming an entrepreneur, it is definitely not for everyone. In my view, entrepreneur roles need to be planned carefully rather than made on the spur of the moment. Adopt the Silicon Valley entrepreneur family model.
5 Entrepreneur Lifestyle Drivers That Lead To Success
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 27, 2020
As a startup advisor, I see many aspiring entrepreneurs whose primary motivation seems to be to work part time, or get rich quick, or avoid anyone else telling them what to do. Entrepreneurs at this level will seek the minimum cost and quality to be more competitive.
10 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Enhance Their Leadership
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 10, 2020
Most new entrepreneurs don’t anticipate the learning burden of being the leader, including the sense of loneliness and isolation at the top. Even in a single entrepreneur startup, the leader carries a heavy weight.
Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Microbiome
SoCal Tech Calendar
SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Thursday, September 12, 2019 -- Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Microbiome. This event will explore many fascinating and potentially life-saving developments in the Microbiome field. Keynoting will be Professor Sarkis Mazmanian of Caltech's Division of Biology and Biological Engineering. See [link] (more
Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum - Entrepreneur Lessons Learned
SoCal Tech Calendar
JANUARY 19, 2020
Saturday, January 25, 2020 --.
10 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Assure Happiness In 2020
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 1, 2020
As a mentor to entrepreneurs and business owners, and seeing their workload and challenges, it would be easy for me to conclude that starting a business is a big hit to health and happiness. A great way is to become an entrepreneur and join the happiest work segment.
Should An Entrepreneur Seek Out An Investment Bank?
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 26, 2020
entrepreneur investment bank startup fundingThe name “investment bank” somehow always sounded like a place where I could deposit my investments, and maybe even earn a little interest.
10 Manageable Risks That An Entrepreneur Should Take
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
Entrepreneurs see “no risk” as meaning “no reward.” There are no guarantees in business, but it pays to learn from the experiences of entrepreneurs and business experts who have gone before you. business entrepreneur smart risks
7 Personal Strategies That Define Great Entrepreneurs
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 31, 2020
As an angel investor in startups, I’m a believer that smart investors invest more in you as the entrepreneur than the next billion dollar solution you are pitching. Great entrepreneurs know how to listen and learn effectively, as well as talk.
How Do VCs Choose Their Investors (and should entrepreneurs care?)
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
I recently read a blog post by Beezer Clarkson, Managing Director of Sapphire Ventures about why entrepreneurs should care about from whom their VC funds raise their capital. There are a lot of things I think entrepreneurs should care about when raising from a VC: How big or small their fund is? But should entrepreneurs really care whom the LPs of a fund are? It’s the same reason I think many entrepreneurs like working with VCs who had formerly been entrepreneurs.
Can a “good-hearted” entrepreneur succeed in business?
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 6, 2018
People argue over whether an entrepreneur with a sense of fairness, a desire for collegiality, a want to share the profits can succeed in the long run within a business world full of lions and tigers that eat timid entrepreneurs for lunch. First, let’s separate the “good heart” from the issue of whether an entrepreneur is driven to succeed. A sense of values that allows for sharing and fairness is not at odds with a ‘type A’ entrepreneur driven for success.
5 Steps To Get Ahead With The Entrepreneur Lifestyle
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 3, 2020
One obvious alternative is to become an entrepreneur. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. In fact, Mehta focuses on a special class of entrepreneurs that he calls disruptors.
7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Supercharge Team Engagement
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Every business wants and needs top performers, but most entrepreneurs and executives assume that if they hire and train the smartest and most experienced people, they will get exceptional performance.
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