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10 Steps To Second Stage Success For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

According to one study a decade ago, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Managing business growth is more than metrics. Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge.

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8 Strides For Balanced Business Thinking And Delivery

Startup Professionals Musings

Recent studies indicate that less than ten percent of business leaders show this balance today. This is where metrics and real data must be used to guide your business, complementing your own vision and intuition for the pace. Some very creative leaders try to move too fast, in their passion to get the ultimate impact.

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7 Strategies To Solve Your Business Problems Faster

Startup Professionals Musings

In my own business career, many years as a business advisor, and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I have validated the following strategies to practice and guide you. Ultimately, every problem and every issue needs a decision and a solution, not more study. Hold the right people accountable for delivering results.

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5 Keys To Satisfaction When Starting A New Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Fear is a dangerous emotion with which to guide your actions. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. Find the men and women you wish to be more like, talk to them, study them, and learn from them. Be prepared to experiment. Build the courage to “think different.”

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10 Keys To Surviving From A Startup To An Enterprise

Startup Professionals Musings

According to one study a while back, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Managing business growth is more than metrics. Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge.

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5 Steps To Get Ahead With The Entrepreneur Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

Fear is a dangerous emotion with which to guide your actions. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. Find the men and women you wish to be more like, talk to them, study them, and learn from them. Be prepared to experiment. Build the courage to “think different.”

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10 Keys To Evolution From A Startup To An Enterprise

Startup Professionals Musings

According to one study a while back, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Managing business growth is more than metrics. Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge.

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