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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. From my own experience and from the best entrepreneurs I know, I always offer some basic business realities, and assure you that conditions will never be perfect.

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Shopify Guide — Here’s How to Become an Expert

ReadWriteStart

You may have already known about the Shopify marketplace and how it is one of the best platforms to make money by selling your products and services online. Whether you are a Shopify designer, developer, industry authority, or someone who wants to start a Dropshipping business, to become an expert, you will have to learn all the crucial aspects of the marketplace.

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What is Bridge Page and Why Should You Use It?

The Startup Magazine

No matter the terminology you use — pre-landers, presell pages, or gateway pages — website bridge pages are a valuable marketing tool that helps qualify leads, rather than simply converting any visitor who discovers a landing page. Bridge pages act as a buffer between the referring traffic source and the landing page. This helps to acclimate the cold traffic and convert them more efficiently, versus a regular landing page which does not consider who it is converting or if they will ultimately pr

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30 Entrepreneurs Share Their Takeaways From 2022

Hearpreneur

The start and ongoing of a business can be rewarding and exhausting at the same time. Running a business successfully encompasses learning from mistakes that happen along the way which in the end, helps your business to be more strategic and to get back on track. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the tough lessons they have learned in 2022. #1- Focus on employee well-being Photo Credit: Dr.

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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10 Lessons To Be Learned By Winning Teams Everywhere

Startup Professionals Musings

Did you ever wonder why some entrepreneurs always seem to have all the luck and success, while others never seem to catch a break? As an angel investor, I quickly learned that luck has very little to do with it, and I now look for some personal characteristics and leadership styles that separate the potential winners from the losers. These differences are the reason that investors say that they invest in people, rather than ideas.

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Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy

Duct Tape Marketing

Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Mark Schaefer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mark Schaefer. Mark is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, college educator, marketing consultant, and author of books such as Marketing Rebellion – Cumulative Advantage, and Belonging To The Brand: Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy.

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Startup 101: What goes in a startup data room

VC Cafe

“Organization is the foundation of success.” – Andrew Carnegie As a founder, one of the key tasks in raising capital is to effectively communicate the value of your company to investors. In my post “ YC’s guide to series A ” I shared Ycombinator’s advice on how writing your own investment memo can help articulate your value proposition for investors and have the answers to the questions you’re likely to get probed on by VCs.

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5 Ways To Optimize Team Satisfaction In The Workplace

Startup Professionals Musings

With business teams now getting back together in the workplace after primarily working remotely during the pandemic , it’s an ideal time to implement change and make sure your team is feeling a renewed sense of satisfaction, high engagement, and maximum productivity. These people are your most important assets , and you can’t succeed in business if they are not happy and healthy.

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The Story Of A Young Entrepreneur Building A Better World With A Nonprofit

Duct Tape Marketing

The Story Of A Young Entrepreneur Building A Better World With A Nonprofit written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Camden Francis In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Camden Francis. Camden is the Founder and CEO of the Nonprofit Organization Beyond the Crisis Beyond the Crisis, the food-distribution charity, which has distributed over 100,000 dollars of food items to housing communities and homeless shelters across Massachusett

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Protective Safety Equipment – Body Armor Alternatives

The Startup Magazine

Body armor can protect against cold or firearms, as well as from shrapnel wounds. Life often depends on this personal protective equipment. Most often, armored businessmen, bodyguards, as well as people who are engaged in the transportation of expensive goods and do not want to attract too much attention to themselves purchase a body armor vest. Less often, private individuals buy vests, for example, football fans who fear attack amid sports disputes.

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Your Comprehensive Guide To Starting Your Business In 2023

YoungUpstarts

Looking to start your own business? Let's go through the essential steps in starting your business in 2023. The post Your Comprehensive Guide To Starting Your Business In 2023 appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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4 Initiatives To Escape The Perils Of Linear Thinking

Startup Professionals Musings

Why do a few entrepreneurs, like Steve Jobs and Elon Musk, seem to come up with all the real innovations, while the majority of business leaders seem stuck in the rut of linear thinking? I have always wondered if innovation required some rare gene mutation, or whether I might be missing a simple formula for unlocking the ability in any intelligent business person to innovate.

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Is Your Press Release Hurting Your Business?

Rembrandt Communications

The secret side to publicity uncovered… You get an email every other day about a new press release service… “Your competitors are using us. Why aren’t you?” “We’ll get your news on the top media sources.” “Promote your business for just a few hundred dollars per month.” These marketing messages sound great. After all, you have a lot to do, and you could just sign up for this service and be done with the matter.

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SAP BAU excerpts  – Ch. 3 – Integrated Mobility

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As part of the launch of the Business as Unusual book (click on badge on left to get to the Amazon page) by Thomas Saueressig and Peter Maier that we helped conduct interviews and research for, we will share excerpts.

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Managing Your Online Presence During A Recession: Where Not To Scrimp And Save

YoungUpstarts

Tempted to cut your online spending? JoAnne Gritter highlights five areas not worth compromising on your website during a recession. The post Managing Your Online Presence During A Recession: Where Not To Scrimp And Save appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Recognize And Capitalize On Business Team Superstars

Startup Professionals Musings

Every startup founder rightfully starts out as the single leader of the startup, but as the business grows, many entrepreneurs struggle with relinquishing any control, or fail to recognize and allow other leaders to emerge. The result is that the business becomes dysfunctional as growth stagnates, and entrepreneur health and happiness decline. The right alternative is to focus on finding and delegating some control to the hidden leaders in your startup.

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AI and the HyperEncabulator

Feld Thoughts

Dave Jilk and I had a long discussion last night, which included some rambling about AI. If you have been following me for a while, you know that in 2010 I stated that the machines have already taken over for us and are patiently waiting for us to feed all human knowledge into them. This morning, Dave told me about the new HyperEncabulator project by SANS ICS as part of their ICS initiative.

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SAP BAU Videos – Ch. 5 Lifelong Health

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The SAP Business as Unusual book by Thomas Saueressig and Peter Maier was released on December 20. (click on badge on left to link to the Amazon page). The book relies heavily on conversations with SAP, customer, partner, research firm.

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Lost In A Sea Of Data?

YoungUpstarts

Ever feel like you are in a leaky canoe barely staying afloat atop terabytes of data? Consider using an enterprise search engine. The post Lost In A Sea Of Data? appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Southeast Asia Startup Ecosystem Continues to Prosper Post-Pandemic

ReadWriteStart

When it comes to launching a startup, most founders think they should reside in the United States, Silicon Valley, in particular, to have a successful business. While being in Silicon Valley provides excellent access to key people and companies, its fierce competition and fast-paced environment can soon kill the dreams of having a startup. But there are other regions in the world that might not be as fancy as Silicon Valley but have a remarkable potential for growth.

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The MIT Banana Lounge

Feld Thoughts

I’ve co-founded or been an early investor in many things. One of my favorites is the MIT Banana Lounge. I will be hanging out there Tuesday afternoon and doing an AMA from 2pm to 4pm. It began with an email from Zoe Sheill. I met Zoe at PSL when she was an intern the summer before her freshman year at MIT. We stayed in touch, and I went bananas when I got the following email from her on May 3rd, 2021. … Right now, though, we’re running into a bit of trouble raising the money for star

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Analyst Cam: SAP – Enable Now

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As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Eva Zauke, Executive Vice President, Global Head of Enterprise Adoption at SAP.

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How To Become A Professional Novelist

YoungUpstarts

Becoming a professional novelist involves much work, but it’s worth it in the long run. With time, you’ll master the skill of writing and become a great author. The post How To Become A Professional Novelist appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Rich Wesselt Explains How to Give Time and not Just Money Back to Your Community

The Startup Magazine

Giving back to your community is a great way to show appreciation for the place where you live and work. Whether volunteering your time or donating money, experts like Rich Wesselt in Collegeville, PA, say every bit of help goes a long way toward making your community a better place. But did you know other ways to give back beyond just money? Volunteering your time can be just as valuable, and often even more valuable than monetary donations.

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Colossal Biosciences is Bringing Back the Dodo Bird From Extinction and Announces $150 Million in Funding

SiliconHills

First, Colossal Biosciences announced in September of 2021 plans to bring the wooly mammoth back from extinction. The next year, the synthetic biology company announced plans to bring the Tasmanian tiger, also known as the thylacine, back to life.

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SAP BAU excerpts  – Ch. 5 – Lifelong Health

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As part of the launch of the Business as Unusual book (click on badge on left to get to the Amazon page) by Thomas Saueressig and Peter Maier that we helped conduct interviews and research for, we will share excerpts.

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Three Reasons Why Personal Trainers Need Insurance

YoungUpstarts

Are you a personal trainer? Personal trainer’s insurance can help mitigate risks such as damages or injuries resulting from your professional services. The post Three Reasons Why Personal Trainers Need Insurance appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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5 Essential Strategies for Scaling Your Ecommerce Business

The Startup Magazine

As an ecommerce business owner, scaling your business is essential for success. It is vital to understand that there are different strategies for scaling depending on what type of ecommerce business you have. Here are five crucial tips for scaling your ecommerce business. Source: Pixabay 1. Invest In SEO Search engine optimization (SEO) is essential for driving organic traffic from search engines like Google directly to your website or e-Commerce storefronts.

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Josh Wilson Leads SciPlay to New Heights as CEO

SiliconHills

After moving to Austin recently, SciPlay’s CEO Josh Wilson has plans to expand operations and move into new areas including building SciPlay’s own gaming platform. In this episode of Ideas to Invoices, Wilson talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mobile gaming company’s operations.

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Salesforce: Plenty of growth markets

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Most of the recent analysis I have read about Salesforce has focused on the stakes taken by Starboard Value and Elliott Management. Activist investors play a useful role as they push for efficiencies and resets to increase shareholder value. I.

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How To Secure Venture Capital Funding Even If You’re A New Entrepreneur

YoungUpstarts

Raising venture capital? Fundraising has been significantly harder last year is that venture capitalists have become more risk-averse. The post How To Secure Venture Capital Funding Even If You’re A New Entrepreneur appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Mistakes You Never Want to Make

The Startup Magazine

With more wanting to become entrepreneurs, it’s only natural to be excited and want to get things up and running. After all, who doesn’t want to be their own boss of a revolutionary startup? As exciting as the idea is, it’s equally important to understand that getting a startup off the ground doesn’t happen overnight. There’s a certain process to get things moving in the right direction, so if you find yourself trying to rush the process, you could make a lot of cos

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The Southwest Debacle Wreaked Havoc On A Beloved Brand  

YFS Magazine

YFS Magazine YFS Magazine While the long-term fallout remains to be seen, Southwest Airlines is now a cautionary tale for the leaders of every company and brand culture.

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Health Insurance Startup Decent to Shut Down and Layoff Employees

SiliconHills

Decent, the Austin-based health insurance provider is “shutting down all of its operations to just a core team,” according to a blog post published Friday afternoon by Nick Soman, the company’s founder, and CEO.

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Surefire Business Tactics For Good First Impressions That Last 

YoungUpstarts

The first impressions you create will be one of the most definitive factors to your business’ trajectory, and is something that any business would do well to pay extra attention to. The post Surefire Business Tactics For Good First Impressions That Last appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Outsourced DPO: What Services Do They Provide?

The Startup Magazine

With the worldwide implementation of data protection acts like the GDPR in the EU, it’s imperative that modern businesses start to take the necessary steps to ensure full and complete compliance. Failure to comply with data protection regulations can result in hefty fines, a damaged reputation, and legal repercussions for an organisation. That said, having a dedicated in-house DPO can cost the organisation a lot of time and money.