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Balance Minimal Product Viability With Maximum Utility: Maximize Your Startup’s Value Proposition – MVP²

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With a few exceptions at the end of their career, the Beatles did not include songs that had previously been released as a single on their UK albums. According to George Martin, The Beatles’ Producer, “At the time, I didn’t want to shortchange the public. However, by the release of Sgt. free weekly Infochachkie articles!

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Shutup And Sell: Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Discuss Religion, Politics Or Sex(ual Orientation)

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Entrepreneurs with a high-profile role in their organization cannot credibly claim they were speaking "personally" when they make a divisive public comment. Even after the Beatles broke up, much to their chagrin, each member spent the remainder of their musical careers "answering" for the actions of their former bandmates.

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Your Startup Should Emulate The Beatles, Not A Flock Of Seagulls

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Why did A Flock of Seagulls crash soon after their initial hit while the Beatles’ career has spanned nearly 40-years, including a number one CD (“Love”) as recently as 2007? The Beatles longevity and success was largely the result of their group dynamics, which are identical to those present in successful startups. We Can Work It Out.

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Are You an Entrepreneur?

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Hint: He was an entrepreneur. The same is true of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is so highly valued in the Western World that some people try to convince themselves that they are an entrepreneur, when in fact they would be better off at a Big Dumb Company (“BDC”). Entrepreneur Does Not Equal Inventor.

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

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Dynamic, growing startups consistently identify more ideas and opportunities than they have the time or resources to pursue, including: entering into potential partnerships, developing new products and accessing emerging markets. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! The Impact Matrix.

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Startup Lessons From Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon

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By 2012, total sales exceeded 50 million copies and founding band member Roger Waters was cited by Forbes as the second highest paid musician of the year, pulling in $88 million. Entrepreneurs can learn a great deal from the manner in which Pink Floyd created DSOTM. A version of this article previously appeared on Inc.

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Maximize Your Exit By Not Selling Your Company

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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. Our response was that there was no “price” as our company was not for sale. Open up a “sales process” and solicit bids from multiple companies.

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