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National Business Plan Competition Deadline/Pismo Ventures

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Sunday, September 6, 2020 -- National Business Plan Competition Deadline/Pismo Ventures. Pismo Ventures presents the National Venture Plan Competition (NVPC). Seee [link] (more)

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Why Entrepreneurs Should Be Respected More Than Loved

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If you hire truly talented people you end up definitionally with a lot of competitive peers who will inevitably jockey for resources and control. Extremely talented people are ultra competitive. The best leaders are great at hiring in large part because they are inspirational. Marketing of course often feels the opposite.

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6 Essential Elements For Kickstarting Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

A few years ago, I saw a classic primer on the key elements of great online content that I like, in “ Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition ,” by Michael Stelzner, founder of SocialMediaExaminer.com. They are a shortcut that can put you far ahead of your competition.

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Startup ‘Word-Of-Mouth’ Is Not A Launch Strategy

Startup Professionals Musings

A couple of years ago, I saw a modern-day primer on the key elements of great online content that I like in “ Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition ,” by Michael Stelzner, founder of SocialMediaExaminer.com. They are a shortcut that can put you far ahead of your competition.

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How To Make The Most Of Your DNA As An Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

These are the ultimate chess players in the game of business, always looking to be two or three moves ahead of the competition. The drivers for your strategic plan come from at least four directions: World of experts (books, consultants, webinars). The Builder loves building a business from the ground up. Opportunist.

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6 Core Elements of Winning Startup Launch Content

Startup Professionals Musings

Not too long ago, I saw a modern-day primer on the key elements of great online content in “ Launch: How to Quickly Propel Your Business Beyond the Competition ,” by Michael Stelzner, founder of SocialMediaExaminer.com. They are a shortcut that can put you far ahead of your competition.

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What To Do When Your Startup Profits Hit the Wall

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s important to stand up to competition and wear your reputation on your sleeve. Accreditations, licenses, and certification – for your business or for individual employees – can set you apart from your competition. Today, marketing is all about immediacy. Make everyone a salesperson.

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