Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2021

People-centric leaders realize that the right motivated and accountable people are their real competitive advantage. Your team, properly selected, trained, and engaged, can focus on tomorrow’s requirements, learn from mistakes, and implement the constant improvements required to stay competitive.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Most aspiring entrepreneurs I know are just waiting for that unique idea to strike them that will kickstart their new venture, put them in control of their lifestyle, achieve financial independence, and maybe even change the world. Should I start out alone, or assemble a team first? A business is never a solo operation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Trying to do everything is a sure way to maximize stress, lower job satisfaction, and minimize productivity. This early stage is often called the idea stage, best populated by people who see the need for change early, or always have a vision for unmet opportunities, or a better way to do things.

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Activity Satisfaction Metrics Startup 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2021

In my own view, the recovering pandemic economy is ripe for new startups, but successful startups are more about the right person, than the right idea or the right climate. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk. It means you'll be facing a lot less competition. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Ideas Satisfaction Entrepreneur 168

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2020

I still see entrepreneurs who spend money and time for months on a new business idea without any separation of personal and business funds, and any formal accounting system for their new business. No mention usually means no plan and not competitive. It’s a myth in the startup world that not having processes makes you more competitive.

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Entrepreneur Outsource Development Startup Competition 131

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In today’s world of growing competition and customer evolution , holding your own, and growing to the next level is a constant challenge that can never be ignored. Balance the act of competition with the art of collaboration. There is always a next level of satisfaction for you, your team, and your customers.

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Ideas Customer Custom Competition 77

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2015

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Watch that patent provide a real barrier to competitive entry.

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Satisfaction Entrepreneur Customer Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2021

Most investors will readily admit that they invest in entrepreneur leadership, more so than innovative ideas, but they often find it difficult to separate aspiring leaders from those that are clearly extraordinary. The most effective leaders marshal existing resources and incent people to create innovative yet competitive solutions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2022

I expect questions about how a business works, or what are best practices, but I really can’t help you with removing doubts on your abilities, or providing a sure-fire idea and formula for success in business. In my view, business leaders are not “idea people,” but people who drive a given idea to business results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

I still see entrepreneurs who spend money and time for months on a new business idea without any separation of personal and business funds, and any formal accounting system for their new business. No mention usually means no plan and not competitive. It’s a myth in the startup world that not having processes makes you more competitive.

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Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 115

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2016

I still see entrepreneurs who spend money and time for months on a new business idea without any separation of personal and business funds, and any formal accounting system for their new business. No mention usually means no plan and not competitive. It’s a myth in the startup world that not having processes makes you more competitive.

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Ideas Outsource Development Startup Competition 62

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

We spent time out in the marketplace talking with customers, looking at their solutions, comparing ourselves with our competition and then squirreling ourselves away in our offices designing our next set of features. The product was rebuilt and launched as Salesforce Ideas (and if memory serves it was also called the Ideas Exchange).

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2021

As you look at your own idea of fun and success, self-esteem and support will come from greater competence in these areas. Show that others are an inspiration, not competition. Trying to “fake it until you make it” is a losing strategy in today’s complex world. Prioritize your passions in improving competence.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Since investors tend to invest in people, more than the idea, the personnel review is normally the highest priority item. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Status of the solution. Traction in the marketplace.

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Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Invest 151

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Another example is Facebook , maintaining motivation with food, stock options, collaborative office space, an on-site laundry, and a competitive atmosphere that fosters personal growth and learning with great benefits. So if your mission is to change the world, a great idea may be necessary, but is not sufficient. Start today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2022

As with most investors and advisors, I always look first at some key personal characteristics and leadership strategies that I find often make you a more likely survivor and winner in the highly competitive world of businesses, both new and mature. Having an unlimited number of ideas is not a substitute.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2015

I still see entrepreneurs who spend money and time for months on a new business idea without any separation of personal and business funds, and any formal accounting system for their new business. No mention usually means no plan and not competitive. It’s a myth in the startup world that not having processes makes you more competitive.

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Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 99

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Most of you business professionals that I know have at least thought about or talked about starting their own business, to get more control, make more money, or to get more satisfaction out of their life. You must feel satisfaction. Remember that investors tend to fund entrepreneurs, not ideas.

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Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2020

Another example is Facebook , maintaining motivation with food, stock options, collaborative office space, an on-site laundry, and a competitive atmosphere that fosters personal growth and learning with great benefits. So if your mission is to change the world, a great idea may be necessary, but is not sufficient. Start today.

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Product Examples Mentor Activity 129

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2020

No matter what people may proclaim, everyone in business is looking to achieve the highest possible level of satisfaction and financial success in their career. Maintain a meaningful competitive advantage. Entrepreneurial thinking is focused on dominating a segment of a competitive market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2020

On the other hand, even the best solutions and ideas will fail as a business, if excellence in execution is lacking. You need the very best to maintain a competitive edge, and get the satisfaction you want for you and your team members. A great team can turn even a mediocre strategy and solution into a successful business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2021

Among other things, she identified ten general productivity principles to give you a competitive edge, which I have adapted here for entrepreneurs: Control yourself well, but don’t try to control others. For entrepreneurs, after the idea, success is all about execution. The key problem you need to solve first is “distractionitis.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction. Let your continuous innovation become your sustainable competitive advantage. You can’t have an agile business without effective communication, an empowered team, and a constant influx of new ideas.

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Technical Review Organization Social Media Entrepreneur 151

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2015

As a team member, low self-esteem leads to low confidence, poor productivity, and no job satisfaction. Identify and redirect unhealthy competition and comparisons. Competition sabotages teamwork and leaves feelings of isolation and alienation. Fortunately, both can be fixed. Make you the base, not others. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction Competition 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2022

As a team member, low self-esteem leads to low confidence, poor productivity, and no job satisfaction. Identify and redirect unhealthy competition and comparisons. Competition sabotages teamwork and leaves feelings of isolation and alienation. Fortunately, both can be fixed. Make you the base, not others. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 101

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Competition 101

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

In my own view, the recovering economy is ripe for new startups, but successful startups are more about the right person, than the right idea or the right climate. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk. It means you'll be facing a lot less competition. What are you waiting for?

Startup 109

Startup Ideas Software Review Entrepreneur 109

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

Your great idea for the next Facebook may make you wealthy, but it probably won’t help the hungry. Otherwise exit and startup with another idea. Turn these top ten dilemmas into your strengths, and you will have a competitive advantage, as well as the fun and satisfaction you sought to find in the entrepreneur lifestyle.

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Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 130

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

As a team member, low self-esteem leads to low confidence, poor productivity, and no job satisfaction. Identify and redirect unhealthy competition and comparisons. Competition sabotages teamwork and leaves feelings of isolation and alienation. Fortunately, both can be fixed. Make you the base, not others. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Startup Satisfaction Competition 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Since investors tend to invest in people, more than the idea, the personnel review is normally the highest priority item. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Status of the solution. Traction in the marketplace.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Invest 118

Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 12, 2015

While the global economy has proved to be fertile soil for launching small to mid-sized businesses, there has never been a time in which the competition in the small business arena has been as intense as it is currently. The post Here Comes New Ideas from BPM appeared first on TechZulu. Cost Efficiency.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. Set aside time to seek out experts in your field for ideas, as well as mentoring and coaching. The stakes are higher than ever in this competitive and rapidly changing world. Save 30 percent of your energy for outside activities.

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Class Activity Coach Satisfaction 148

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2013

In my own view, the recovering economy is ripe for new startups, but successful startups are more about the right person, than the right idea or the right climate. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk. It means you'll be facing a lot less competition. What are you waiting for?

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Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Satisfaction 103

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

You must recognize that change is the new norm in business, so problems represent opportunities to learn something new, improve your productivity and competitiveness of the business. Find time in your work schedule for networking, working lunches, and business conferences, where you can test your ideas, learn, and generate support.

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Coach Training Satisfaction Mentor 137

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Getting lots of input on important issues is always a good idea. The more you use your new-found leadership ability, the greater will be your satisfaction and confidence. Then make the decision your own, before you use it to lead the team. Over time, your self-worth and your leadership performance will increase.

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Entrepreneur Course Satisfaction Guide 132

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2014

As an employee, low self-esteem leads to low confidence, poor productivity, and no job satisfaction. Identify and redirect unhealthy competition and comparisons. Competition sabotages teamwork and leaves feelings of isolation and alienation. Fortunately, both can be fixed. Make you the base, not others. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 91

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Competition 91

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Since investors tend to invest in people, more than the idea, the personnel review is normally the highest priority item. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Status of the solution. Traction in the marketplace.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108