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Avoid the Backward Start-up

The Entrepreneurial Mind

The problem is that many of these entrepreneurs have gotten the design of their business models backwards. Starting a business by trying to find a market for an already developed product usually leads to a long and often futile launch of the new venture.

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Finding Money in the 2010's

The Entrepreneurial Mind

I received a very timely e-mail this morning from a Belmont alum, who is trying to start a business here in Nashville. Revenues are the best source of financing we can ever hope for during lean times. Growth takes time with this approach to building a business. She wanted advice on where to find money.

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Be Prepared

The Entrepreneurial Mind

While we survived this double whammy, many small businesses did not. Ever since then I have tried to warn small business owners about the need to prepare for disasters. shock on a market may require new business tactics, strategies or even. models going forward. businesses assuming a very static business model.

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19 Entrepreneurs Share Their Business Goals for 2018

Hearpreneur

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. It could be more revenue, hiring clients or launching a new product or service, but every new year is an exciting time because it’s ripe with opportunity. 7- Business and income expansion. 6- Continue to Challenge Ourselves.

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Beware The Consultant

infochachkie.com

There is an inherent conflict in a consultant’s business model and the needs of a startup. For instance, if a consultant proposes to help you with public relations, pay them a commission equivalent to the greater of a flat fee per story placed or a percentage of revenue generated from the PR coverage.

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