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Entrepreneurs: Are You an Olympic Athlete or a Spectator?

InfoChachkie

Often entrepreneurs are running their playbook for the first time. Entrepreneurs who can figure out how to solve a problem, even when they don’t have the muscle memory, will succeed. Entrepreneurs should embrace their beginnings and move forward with performance on their side. A key to business success is agility. Confidence.

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7 Business Mistakes Serial Entrepreneurs Never Make (Twice)

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As an entrepreneur, I helped create companies which achieved two IPOs and two trade sales totaling $385 million. For example, if you indicate that you will generate $1 million in sales and actually deliver $750,000, you will be viewed as having failed. “Learn from the mistakes of others. Grant Exclusivity. Share and Enjoy.

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From Near Death To YouTube Stardom, An Entrepreneur’s Story

InfoChachkie

Take music, for example. Performers Are Entrepreneurs. Mike was surprised when I identified him as an entrepreneur. Mike was surprised when I identified him as an entrepreneur. It''s funny that you say the word ''entrepreneur'' and I''m just trying to make money to eat and have an apartment. Share and Enjoy.

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Entrepreneurs Should Forget ROI And Focus On Return On Life – The New Measure Of Wealth

InfoChachkie

According to Tige Young, Founder and CEO of Tui Tai Expeditions , entrepreneurs should de-emphasize ROI and focus on a more accurate measure of wealth, Return On Life. I became acquainted with Tige, when I was researching examples of exemplary online customer service. Being an entrepreneur) can be a really good thing for ROL.

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Entrepreneurs Now Start Hyperlocal Then Go Global

Startup Professionals Musings

Foursquare is good example of a modern hyperlocal site, which describes itself as “50% friend-finder, 30% social city guide, 20% nightlife game.” This is the main focus of EveryBlock, where they give each city block its own Web page, its own RSS feed and its own e-mail alerts. Give people a way to follow news around a particular block.

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Extracting More Than Cash From Your Angel Investors

InfoChachkie

There are a variety of factors entrepreneurs should consider when evaluating a potential early-stage investor. For example, if your team lacks solid UI/UX talent, a Hands-on Former Operator who shores up this weakness will be a great fit. However, entrepreneurs frequently over-estimate the impact an investor will have on their venture.

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Brad Feld: Secrets To A Successful Startup Life (Hint – Creating Wealth Ain’t Everything)

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In their new book Startup Life , serial entrepreneur and venture investor Brad Feld, along with his wife Amy Batchelor, describe what has, and has not, worked for them during their 22-year relationship. In Boulder for example, we''ll be at dinner and people will just come up to us and just start talking to us. Share and Enjoy.

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