Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2014

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Tips 111

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2021

An entrepreneur has to engage with team members, partners, investors, vendors, and customers. Don’t confuse engagement with satisfaction. Entrepreneurs need to ask team members what they think, and then act on the feedback. Success in a startup is not possible as a “one-man show.” Facilitate and use feedback.

Entrepreneur 138

Entrepreneur Social Media Satisfaction Startup 138

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2015

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Entrepreneur 103

Entrepreneur Ideas Framework Tips 103

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Entrepreneurs that are not listening, not engaging, and not changing are destined to be left behind even in the best of times. If you as an entrepreneur are not “listening” to your online reviews, and not moving quickly to make changes, you are losing ground. They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever.

Tips 126

Tips Technical Review Organization Social Media 126

InfoChachkie

APRIL 21, 2014

It wasn''t until I turned 50 that I fully adopted basketball legend John Wooden''s definition of victory: "Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming.". Self-awareness is a vital trait which successful serial entrepreneurs must embrace.

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Activity Santa Barbara Startup Tips 275

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

A common request I hear from aspiring entrepreneurs is for an assessment of their latest idea. The best new idea for any entrepreneur should first be based on their own personal interests, skills, and lifestyle, rather than the characteristics of a given market or technology. I can assess execution plans, if you have any.

Entrepreneur 62

Entrepreneur Tips Ideas Satisfaction 62

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Social media is so pervasive in today’s world that every entrepreneur believes instinctively that they know how to use it for their startup. Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Use the tips outlined above during the first three months to get in the game, and count on much more time and money if you intend to stand out. Publish the terms of your support, return, and replacement policies. Professional user-friendly site design.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2021

If you define your self-worth as an entrepreneur by how busy you are, it’s time to find another lifestyle. For survival, entrepreneurs need to be all about accomplishing results that matter for themselves, their team, and their customers. We all know people who are extraordinarily busy, but never seem to accomplish anything.

Framework 153

Framework Product Entrepreneur Social Media 153

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

I find that the most successful entrepreneurs have mastered the art and skill of building and managing relationships. In my role as a mentor to business professionals and entrepreneurs over the years, I have found that it’s important to take a hard look at the relationships around you on a regular basis.

Tips 95

Tips Mentor Coach Activity 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2015

Entrepreneurs need to be effective team leaders, since no one can transform an idea into a product and a business without some help. Even busy entrepreneurs need to schedule regular and predictable times which will be devoted only to working and interacting with the team. Be compulsive about scheduling time for your team.

Technical Review 99

Technical Review Tips Development Team Review Startup 99

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Startup 141

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Framework 141

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Here are some tips from a book by Harvey Mackay a while back, titled “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensible. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 103

Startup Entrepreneur Journal Outsource 103

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. The challenge is when and how to make the switch to the entrepreneur lifestyle. You must feel satisfaction.

Startup 114

Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Use the tips outlined above during the first three months to get in the game, and count on much more time and money if you intend to stand out. Publish the terms of your support, return, and replacement policies. Professional user-friendly site design.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2014

Sponsored by VISA Business Running a small business as an entrepreneur is a never-ending challenge of new products, customers, competitors, and an unpredictable economy. Too many entrepreneurs never find the time to reflect on the positives of their lifestyle, or even take a break. Choosing entrepreneurship is no exception.

Startup 92

Startup Tips Satisfaction Entrepreneur 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

As an advisor to business professionals and entrepreneurs, I often hear about an innovative new solution that could lead to business growth or a new business. Over time, I have collected a list of new business attributes that go beyond the initial idea or solution, which often are more critical to long-term success and satisfaction.

Tips 80

Tips Startup Satisfaction Ideas 80

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2019

I often recommend to technical entrepreneurs (logical) that they team with a cofounder who has a business perspective (emotional customer appeal). People with different values and different perspectives from your own lead to better decisions and innovation – ultimately growing your business success and your satisfaction.

Tips 97

Tips Technical Review Examples Coach 97

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

While there are many books written on this subject, most entrepreneurs I know simply assume that their own vision, motivation, and drive will be adopted and maintained by partners and employees. Positive social interactions with fellow team members lead to improved job satisfaction and motivation. Relationships. Responsibility.

Startup 108

Startup Resource Tips Layoffs 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2016

If you define your self-worth as an entrepreneur by how busy you are, it’s time to find another lifestyle. For survival, entrepreneurs need to be all about accomplishing results that matter for themselves, their team, and their customers. We all know people who are extraordinarily busy, but never seem to accomplish anything.

Product 60

Product Entrepreneur Framework Social Media 60

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Every entrepreneur I know feels the pressure of the thousands of things that need to get done, all seemingly at the same time. I recommend that entrepreneurs test the market with a minimum viable product (MVP), before burning resources on the ultimate solution, only to find the market has changed. There is just not enough time!

Tips 100

Tips Activity Startup Product 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Ann outlines six fundamental principles that are key to building this culture, or changing an existing culture to improve financial return, customer satisfaction, and employee performance: You can’t force culture, you can only create environment. Values start and emanate from you, the founding entrepreneur.

Startup 101

Startup Tips Education Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Use the tips outlined above during the first three months to get in the game, and count on much more time and money if you intend to stand out. entrepreneur startup website business' Publish the terms of your support, return, and replacement policies. Professional user-friendly site design.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Here are some common sense tips: Get financial statements and verify. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.”

Invest 96

Invest Startup Offshore Tips 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2010

Here are some tips from a recent book by Harvey Mackay, titled “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work just as well in a startup as they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensible. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Marty Zwilling.

Tips 49

Tips Startup Journal Outsource 49

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2017

Entrepreneurs are now measured against the “triple bottom line” (TBL or 3BL) of people, planet, and profit. How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction.

Tips 55

Tips Startup Entrepreneur Examples 55

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2016

Finding your sweet spot as an entrepreneur needs to start with a meaningful personal purpose that is also a business opportunity. Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success. Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success. Delight and deliver value to your customers.

Entrepreneur 54

Entrepreneur Framework Customer Custom 54

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2023

Finding your sweet spot as an entrepreneur needs to start with a meaningful personal purpose that is also a business opportunity. Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success. Both ends of this spectrum fail to bring long-term satisfaction or success. Delight and deliver value to your customers.

Framework 95

Framework Customer Custom Tips 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2011

Here are some common sense tips: Get financial statements and verify. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.”

Invest 92

Invest Startup Offshore Tips 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2018

Most aspiring entrepreneurs are convinced that the strength of their initial idea somehow defines them as a leader, as well as the success potential of their derivative business. It takes leadership ability, as well as a good idea, to make a successful entrepreneur, and great leaders evolve from key leadership decisions along the way.

Ideas 66

Ideas Entrepreneur Framework Tips 66

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2012

Here are some tips from a book by Harvey Mackay a while back, titled “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensible. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 92

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2011

Here are some tips from a recent book by Harvey Mackay, titled “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensible. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 91

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 91

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2010

Here are some common sense tips: Get financial statements and verify. Ask for references, and call or visit previous “successes” of the company to verify experience and satisfaction. The Internet has just made it easier and faster for vultures to feed on entrepreneurs tempted by the possibility of an “inside deal.”

Offshore 70

Offshore Tips Satisfaction Invest 70

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2016

Entrepreneurs don’t realize that this burden is actually costing them over $200 billion in repeat sales, according to a recent study by the W. In my experience, and the eyes of experts in this arena, here are some practical tips: There is no substitute for a personal touch. Carey School of Business.

Customer 56

Customer Custom Startup Satisfaction 56

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2018

Their insights are based on their experience optimizing websites for hundreds of clients in 34 countries, and they provide many practical tips on how to easily double your own website conversion rate or more, including the following: Content must be written well, user-friendly, and credible. Usability problems kill conversions.

SEO 53

SEO Tips Newsletter Statistics 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2017

Here are ten tips which may surprise many of you, but I have found to be real difference makers: Go ahead, get close to the people you manage. Let them go to find a better fit, with real job satisfaction. Extending their time in that situation is not compassionate, diminishes self-esteem, and the stress often causes health problems.

Coach 58

Coach Tips Satisfaction Organization 58

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

There has recently been a common theme among the entrepreneurs I have interviewed and the conferences I have attended: despite the relatively weak state of the world economy, now is a great time to create a high-tech startup. As noted in Now Is Never Too Early , successful entrepreneurs are not inclined to wait. Christy was correct.

Company 257

Company Companies Startup Study 257