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5 Startup Funding Models That Depend On The Consumer

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, crowdfunding still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return.

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Maintain Your Startup Motivation While Working Harder

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. There are no “can’t fail” shortcuts or “get rich quick” scenarios.

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Balance Your Focus Between Passion And Perspiration

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. There are no “can’t fail” shortcuts or “get rich quick” scenarios.

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7 Personal Decisions That Delineate Your Best Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Most aspiring entrepreneurs I know are just waiting for that unique idea to strike them that will kickstart their new venture, put them in control of their lifestyle, achieve financial independence, and maybe even change the world. Should I start out alone, or assemble a team first? A business is never a solo operation.

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5 Crowdfunding Approaches To Tempt Every Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, it still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. In the U.S.,

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6 New Venture Challenges Make It An Endurance Sport

Startup Professionals Musings

McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Make sure you have the right idea before risking all.

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6 Reasons To Ease Into The Entrepreneur Startup Dream

Startup Professionals Musings

McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Make sure you have the right idea before risking all.

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