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4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)

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The benefits of building a diverse startup team are overwhelming; from increased creativity and faster problem solving, to a greater diversity of thought opening up new market opportunities and more revenue streams, to better understanding the customer base and building better products… the list goes on.

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The Perfect Side Hustle: Amplify Your Strengths and Sharpen Your Skills

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In three years, he downloaded roughly 600 new apps and services. He earned an MBA by cramming on the weekends, then just had to start something entirely new, the strategy consulting firm Outglocal. Pinto has other side hustles in real estate – all this on top of his consulting firm. (Mathieu Guerville).

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Why Recessions Are a Good Time to Start a Side Hustle

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When that happens, unless you have an unusually large savings account, it’s time to get creative and independent. Although recessions often harm the consulting market, for example, there’s evidence that they improve short-term labor markets. Related: Download StartupNation’s FREE COVID-19 E-Book! Overhead is low.

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Cozy houseplants and self-care: how one startup is reimagining mobile gameplay as a healing activity

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billion downloads last year, while leading meditation app Calm alone pulled in $118.2 Clinnick first entered the games industry as a marketing consultant for games like Crossy Road, co-founded a boutique games marketing agency, then moved into direct games development. Mobile well-being apps topped 1.2 Image Credits: Lumi Interactive.

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Appetiser’s co-founders discuss building client relationships and getting to MVP

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Help TechCrunch find the best software consultants for startups. MacRae: On the App Store, you’ve got seconds to convince a user to download your app. We also believe that product design is not just a creative field; it’s a matter of performance: One design will always outperform the other. ” Can you explain?

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7 Essentials for Successful PR in 2022

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If you’re interested in having your business, product or service considered for or included in a 2022 issue, you’ll want to consult the publication’s editorial calendar to see where you’d be a good fit. Most publications offer easy access to editorial calendars directly on their website.

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Entrepreneurial Closers Don’t Let Perfection Stand in the Way of Completion

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They thrive in the creative and risk-taking process. Too many projects with no traction are a problem that I regularly consult and coach on with many entrepreneurs and business leaders. Download more information HERE. Entrepreneurs are great initiators. Too many projects with nothing moving forward. Hyperfocused on perfection.

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