Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

Startup 82

Startup Mentor Satisfaction Writing 82

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and courteously explain to bosses or colleagues why certain requests or expectations may be unreasonable. Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching. Marty Zwilling.

Class 148

Class Activity Coach Satisfaction 148

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2016

There seems to be a big debate these days about the best approach to starting a new business. Some argue the only way to start is to drop everything and jump in with both feet, while others recommend an overlapped approach to the lifestyle, including not quitting your day job until you have revenue and a proven business model.

Entrepreneur 63

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction News 63

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Dini, tied together several threads I have often seen in my own experience of mentoring and helping aspiring entrepreneurs. Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. Hunter franchisees move on quickly, or end up owning the entire franchise system.

Entrepreneur 95

Entrepreneur News Slides Startup 95

Tech.Co

DECEMBER 4, 2020

It’s with profound sadness we mourn the loss of a true visionary, author, mentor, thought-leader, investor, and friend, Tony Hsieh. Under Hsieh’s leadership, Zappos revolutionized the apparel industry, and e-commerce in general, by being one of the first to prioritize customer satisfaction and service. By Frank Gruber and Jen Consalvo.

Commerce 206

Commerce Statistics Customer Custom 206

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2012

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Startup Mentor Satisfaction 97

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2014

Dini, tied together several threads I have often seen in my own experience of mentoring and helping aspiring entrepreneurs. Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. Hunter franchisees move on quickly, or end up owning the entire franchise system.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Startup News Slides 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2015

Dini, tied together several threads I have often seen in my own experience of mentoring and helping aspiring entrepreneurs. Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. Hunter franchisees move on quickly, or end up owning the entire franchise system.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur News Slides Startup 106

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2019

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and courteously explain to bosses or colleagues why certain requests or expectations may be unreasonable. Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching. Marty Zwilling.

Class 93

Class Activity Coach Satisfaction 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Dini, tied together several threads I have often seen in my own experience of mentoring and helping aspiring entrepreneurs. Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. Hunter franchisees move on quickly, or end up owning the entire franchise system.

Entrepreneur 54

Entrepreneur News Slides Startup 54

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2011

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

Startup 84

Startup Mentor Satisfaction Writing 84

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2010

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

Startup 48

Startup Mentor Satisfaction Writing 48

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2017

In the same way, you may think that people assessment is all about skills and experience, but as a mentor to business owners, I have learned to look more for the right attitude, persistence, and determination, as success factors. Start looking for what is right in a person or business situation, instead of looking for what is wrong.

Software Review 57

Software Review Technical Review Startup Press 57

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2015

The good news is that none of these need be mutually exclusive, according to recent studies of market trends. This starts with hiring the right people, and giving them the training and support they need on a regular basis. Apply the same high bar to product quality, employee satisfaction, social responsibilities and customer service.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Training Demand Customer 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2017

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and courteously explain to bosses or colleagues why certain requests or expectations may be unreasonable. Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching.

Tips 58

Tips Class Activity Coach 58