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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 15, 2017
In my experience working with startups, the best approach these days is to find and use a good mentor (been there, done that). Of course, mentoring is not new – it’s been the favored way to learn arts and crafts since way back in the middle ages. But I assert that mentoring in business is making a comeback.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
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. Each of these will help you in achieving success and satisfaction while tackling your toughest business issues: Stop attacking symptoms – dig first for the root cause.
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Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 31, 2023
Inside the organization, it also pays to offer some of your time for coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members, as an entrée to a supportive relationship. The technology and tools in this discipline have improved dramatically over the years, so be sure you stay current and knowledgeable over time. Loners need not apply.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 10, 2022
In my own experience as a startup advisor and mentor, I find that entrepreneurs who can’t attract and maintain a highly motivated team rarely even get off the ground. Yet many managers unintentionally de-motivate their team by being too busy with business challenges to communicate, understand, or help people.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 8, 2019
Unfortunately, work and satisfaction have become an oxymoron in many businesses. I found many more helpful suggestions in a new book, “ The Culture Question ,” by Randy Grieser, Eric Stutzman, Wendy Loewen, and Michael Labun, who have spent years providing leadership and professional development training to companies around the world.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 25, 2023
The cost of entry has never been lower, with new tools to create your own website , and free social media to get your message out everywhere. Based on my own experience as a mentor and angel investor, I find that as many as ninety percent of startups fail in the first five years, despite their best efforts.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 3, 2022
These events are also opportunities to get a better handle on customer requirements, as well as measure your customer satisfaction and market trends. At least, these professional networking events allow you to get out of the office and meet people who can help. Seek mentoring from established industry leaders.
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