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5 Ways To Sample The Joy Of An Entrepreneur Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

Thus, as an initial step in my mentoring efforts to young or older aspiring entrepreneurs alike, I always recommend ways of dipping your toes in the water, before risking all your life savings, some important personal relationships, and your own well-being for a long time to come.

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Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Impact entertainment “accelerator” inks deal with Netflix

TechCrunch LA

” Writers need to submit an idea and a writing sample from today through July 6. We are looking forward to being a part of this new way stories and talent are discovered and mentored.”. .” The first genre that Imagine Impact is looking for pitches in is “large scale action-adventure movies for all audiences.”

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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

A sample of three views is adequate. That means you and your business must benefit from both the money and mentoring from the investor, and the investor will win from getting a larger return sooner. If your investor is unknown, or peers offer no positive attributes, take it as a red flag.

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6 Startup Lessons Learned By Passionate Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Over my many years of mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals, I often hear a desire to start a new business, with a big hesitation while waiting for that perfect idea and perfect alignment of the stars.

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5 Keys To Vetting Investors Before You Accept Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

A sample of three views is adequate. That means you and your business must benefit from both the money and mentoring from the investor, and the investor will win from getting a larger return sooner. If your investor is unknown, or peers offer no positive attributes, take it as a red flag.

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Size Up Your Investors Before Accepting Their Money

Startup Professionals Musings

A sample of three views is adequate. That means you and your business must benefit from both the money and mentoring from the investor, and the investor will win from getting a larger return sooner. If your investor is unknown, or peers offer no positive attributes, take it as a red flag.

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Building a Startup is Like Prospecting for Gold

Startup Professionals Musings

Here is a sampling of quotes from the book which don’t need any commentary from me for you to understand their business applicability: A dream is just a dream until it is written down. If you are willing to work with mentors, peers, and your team, it only takes a few weeks to cultivate a good habit. Only then does it become a goal.

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