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The Impact Matrix: Prioritize Your 2013 Initiatives Using This Startup Ninja Tool

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During my many years as an entrepreneur, I developed the Impact Matrix to help me prioritize such significant, long-term initiatives. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! The Impact Matrix. Impact – The degree to which the ideas further the venture’s objectives.

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Interview: Kevin O’Connor of FindTheBest

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With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs? In the early days of your companies, what techniques do you use to separate entrepreneurs from Wantrepreneurs (those who think they want to be an entrepreneur but do not have the innate skills, drive, risk profile, etc.)?

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Interview: Kevin O’Connor of FindTheBest

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With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs? Messenger : Kevin O’Connor , Co-Founder of FindTheBest, former Co-Founder and CEO DoubleClick (sold to Google, $3.1B, seed investor ISS (sold to IBM, $1.3B), co-founder ICC (sold to DCA $25mm). free weekly Infochachkie articles! “We

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Maximize Your Exit By Not Selling Your Company

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In 1987, a representative of Michael Jackson approached the modest Sycamore Valley ranch house and knocked on the door. The owner of the ranch was shocked by the visitor’s message. He told the homeowner that he represented someone who wanted to purchase the ranch at a substantial premium over its current fair market value. My House Is Not For Sale.

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Know When To Declare Defeat And Toss Out A Bad Idea – Do Not Be Afraid To Say, “That Baby Be Ugly!”

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The ability to objectively critique ones creative output is vital to an entrepreneur. Record companies evaluated songs based upon a variety of informal means, such as the Old Gray Whistle Test. As Founder and CEO of Motown Records, Berry Gordy devised an effective methodology to objectively evaluate and critique the label’s music.

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