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8 Tasks To Prepare You For Starting Your Own Business

Startup Professionals Musings

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. Network extensively for partners, investors, and suppliers. Define key metrics to measure progress and success.

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5 Keys To Satisfaction When Starting A New Business

Startup Professionals Musings

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to get satisfaction from this lifestyle. It’s up to you to constantly look for options inside and outside your own network, and be willing to make the adjustments to capitalize on them. Then write them down. One alternative is to become an entrepreneur.

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5 Steps To Get You From Your First Idea To A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Create a written plan, with target milestones and metrics. I have found that the process of writing down your idea, with a plan for implementation, and reviewing that plan with a business advisor, will force you to learn and acknowledge the real requirements for implementation. Build a strong team around you and learn from them.

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5 Steps To Get Ahead With The Entrepreneur Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. It’s up to you to constantly look for options inside and outside your own network, and be willing to make the adjustments to capitalize on them. Then write them down. Be prepared to experiment.

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Why Am I So Lucky?

Both Sides of the Table

He’s an incredibly smart investor and somebody that I actually consider to be a mentor to myself. VCs will spend over a year networking just to position around one founder or one deal, and if they lose it, it’s gone.” I’ve seen you write a $10 million check before. Competition is fierce. But I always ask.

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amSTATZ Social Network For Fitness Gurus, Athletes & Events | Interview With Founder

Tech Zulu Event

The fitness professional network develops business tools that make it easier for fitness professionals to run their businesses and keep their clients engaged between training sessions. The post amSTATZ Social Network For Fitness Gurus, Athletes & Events | Interview With Founder appeared first on TechZulu.

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6 Steps To Move From Inspiration To Business Reality

Startup Professionals Musings

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. Writing down key parameters will force you solidify the specifics, and mentally commit to them. Present at trade shows and network with your ten-slide pitch to build your following.

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