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6 Ideas To Recover From Business Resource Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

Ironically, as a startup investor and mentor, I have seen too many failures caused by just the opposite – too much money spent too soon, taking time to get product perfection, and assuming customers will wait. The result, called resourcefulness, allows entrepreneurs to create opportunities in the face of scarcity. Marty Zwilling

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7 Steps To Greater Satisfaction As A New Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

In my role as mentor to many of you aspiring entrepreneurs, I often find you convinced that all you need to start is a unique innovation or idea , and now you are ready to jump in with both feet and enjoy the ride. They always give credit to the many things they learned, and the resources they needed, before risking their own career.

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10 Keys To More Satisfaction In Your Business In 2023

Startup Professionals Musings

You’ve probably already made your resolutions for 2023, but if not, I suggest a renewed commitment to finding happiness and satisfaction in your chosen business lifestyle. The happiest people are the ones who can split their focus between work and family, and get value and satisfaction from both. Keep expectations realistic.

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Smart Entrepreneurs Use Resource Constraints To Win

Startup Professionals Musings

Ironically, as a startup investor and mentor, I have seen too many failures caused by just the opposite – too much money spent too soon, taking time to get product perfection, and assuming customers will wait. The result, called resourcefulness, allows entrepreneurs to create opportunities in the face of scarcity. Marty Zwilling.

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5 Keys To Satisfaction From Solving Market Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. After some review of available resources, I’m convinced that problem solving is a learnable trait, rather than just a birthright. A good alternative is to enlist the help of a business mentor you can trust.

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5 Key Steps For Launching A Successful Startup Today

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. After some review of available resources, I’m convinced that problem solving is a learnable trait, rather than just a birthright. A good alternative is to enlist the help of a business mentor you can trust.

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6 Ways To Transform Startup Constraints Into Benefits

Startup Professionals Musings

Ironically, as a startup investor and mentor, I have seen too many failures caused by just the opposite – too much money spent too soon, taking time to get product perfection, and assuming customers will wait. The result, called resourcefulness, allows entrepreneurs to create opportunities in the face of scarcity. Marty Zwilling.

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