Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

We eventually launched the product, which didn't generate enough revenue to support us- so we shut down the business after all my credit cards maxed out. With some tough-learned lessons, it was clear to me that my new (and current) business Slidebean would not make the same mistakes.

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Dream It

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

and “What are the top mistakes you should avoid when executing a deal?” When considering a possible acquisition of your company, try to figure out where you could add value to a prospective acquirers strategy. Managing Partner Steve Barsh refers to this as being a “mercenary” entrepreneur, as opposed to a “missionary.”

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Feedough

DECEMBER 21, 2020

About 6 million new businesses start in the USA every year. million businesses either bootstrap or make inevitable fundraising mistakes that prevent them from raising funds. So, if you don’t want to be in the 98% of the businesses who fail to raise external funds, you need to avoid certain fundraising mistakes.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 24, 2023

From trying to take on too much by yourself to overlooking crucial elections, here are nine answers to the question, “What are some unhelpful tax mistakes that every startup founder should know and avoid?” Not having a professional in your corner to review before filing could cause unforeseen fines and penalties.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Making mistakes when starting a business is inevitable, but for some young entrepreneurs it’s enough to crush their dreams of ever starting a business again. The mistakes, failures and wrong turns in the world of business can be costly, but the cost doesn’t have to be worthless.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

When you’re just starting out building your company, there’s obviously a lot that can go wrong. Especially if you’re a first-time founder (but even if you’re an experienced serial entrepreneur), it can be hard to spot the potential pitfalls that might lead you astray before you even really get rolling.

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Dream It

JUNE 26, 2019

After you pitch your startup to venture investors or to potential customers, if they have any interest in what you’re doing, they’ll almost always ask you questions. And, if you’re like most founders, you’ll immediately start to answer their questions with enthusiasm and zeal. This is a mistake. or “How much runway do you have?”

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 17, 2022

Are entrepreneurs born or made? While it helps to have that entrepreneurial flair inbuilt, there’s no reason you can’t learn and develop the qualities of an entrepreneur. Successful products, services and businesses solve problems for people. Successful products, services and businesses solve problems for people.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2020

Intellectual property can create trouble for startups in their early stages, and getting it right is a crucial aspect to running a successful business. i) Assuming your intellectual property is not important. i) Assuming your intellectual property is not important. ii) Assuming other’s intellectual property is not important.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Whether you are just starting a business or you’ve been an entrepreneur for a long time, and your business could use a boost, the murky waters of business promotion and marketing can be daunting. There’s no need to be dismayed, however, by the task of promoting your brand.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 19, 2022

Technology continues to level the playing field for innovators and creatives, providing new opportunities for ambitious entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs must be able to communicate their stories quickly and effectively to investors and consumers alike. So how do you know whether your great new business idea is a darling or a dud?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Not everyone has the drive to start their own business. We need that entrepreneurial spirit and mindset in the world in order for innovative new businesses to emerge. You need to consider all of the steps that need to be taken to open a business. How sustainable is your business? Company values .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2019

Skip Prichard is a growth-oriented business leader, turnaround specialist and keynote speaker. He has written a Wall Street Journal bestselling book called The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. . The late business philosopher Jim Rohn taught that success is not available to everyone.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 13, 2022

But just like any other exceptional adventure, entrepreneurship comes with pros and cons, and there are plenty of obstacles and difficulties that need to be taken into account, especially when just starting. (I I strongly believe in proper preparation before executing a plan or emerging into deep business waters.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 3, 2021

These include dealing with personal relationships both within and outside the business and conflicting co-founder visions. Starting your business with a co-founder can be beneficial for many reasons. Starting your business with a co-founder can be beneficial for many reasons.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Your startup idea is your golden child – and it should be. But keep blind enthusiasm in check and move forward strategically and realistically to avoid the mistakes that can derail your project. You fumble around in the dark for your phone to jot memorable notes. Work in finance. First, MVPs are necessary.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 5, 2023

At the helm of Awesome Ventures is Lok Yek Soon, a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience within the startup ecosystem. And what’s your mental model for investing? Currently, we are starting a new Awesome Ventures Climate Tech fund. What mistakes do you see founders make when raising money?

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. By analyzing the feedback and sign-ups, you can gauge the demand for your product.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Entrepreneurs can prevent malicious actors from undermining their vision by developing a security-first mentality. Cybersecurity is important for all businesses, large and small. Entrepreneurs who understand cyber threats can avoid compromises that disrupt business and erode trust with both clients and consumers.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Starting a business can be an exciting time, and the idea of being your own boss and doing what you love is alluring to many. rack up company debt , hindering your company’s chances before turning a profit. 9 Highly Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal the Biggest Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them.

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Jason Malki

JULY 13, 2023

Exploring Shaun Gold’s Entrepreneurial Journey as Nightlife Ninja, Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, and VC I had the pleasure of interviewing Shaun Gold. He is a successful entrepreneur, VC, 2x best-selling author, speaker, super connector to startups and standouts, Jeopardy contestant, and screenwriter/executive producer.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

What advice would you give your past self? Most founders I speak to agree that the startup journey is generally discouraging, overrun with unsolvable challenges and many many mistakes. Amy Bach , Measures for Justice   — You will make mistakes. Instead, remember them to increase your gratitude for your team.

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StartupNation

MAY 19, 2021

This new economy is all about aligning your business with your creative calling, and for many, that means creating an online course or program to monetize their zone of genius and help others level up in theirs. There are only so many hours a day to serve your existing clients. Planning your online course launch.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A smooth sale depends on doing several things right Deciding to sell my business was a pivotal moment in my entrepreneurial journey. I poured my heart out over eight long years to make the business the best it could be, so exiting was a decision that I didn’t take lightly. From start to finish, my exit took 11 months.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Few things create a flood of new online business seekers like economic uncertainty, but the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly exceptional for one reason: remote work. They make starting an online business sound easy because the easier it appears to outsiders, the easier it is to sell people their products.

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StartupNation

APRIL 26, 2021

So, you want to start your own business — in which you are your own boss and you’re in control of your professional destiny. You’re mentally ready to become an entrepreneur, but the question is: Are you financially ready? Making the leap from side hustler to full-time entrepreneur is a big move.

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StartupNation

APRIL 21, 2021

Crowdfunding is an excellent way for entrepreneurs to test the concept of their product or service and determine market need (or lack thereof). While rewards-based crowdfunding isn’t the be-all, end-all of fundraising methods, it’s one of the simplest and cheapest ways to raise capital for your new business.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 31, 2021

When I accepted a position at a software development company after college, I was clear with them from the start. I went into a startup environment where I learned how to run a business and wear a lot of hats. My job gave me the skills and tools to run my own business. Your current job and income is a huge asset.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

What separates the entrepreneurs who make it from those who don’t? These successful business founders and Advisors in The Oracles share the most common mistakes they see from aspiring entrepreneurs and explain how to overcome those mistakes. Here’s why some will never make it — and how you can.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Mistakes made in building and selling an agency Image: Jodie Cook Once they reach a certain level, business owners can get pretty cocky. Sure of themselves and their ability, they start to believe they are invincible. Chapter One: Build a Business The first three years were everything a new business should be.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2020

If you’re are thinking about taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, you should avoid making common business mistakes and learn from thriving small business owners. Recently Ramon Ray hosted a small biz panel discussion, consisting of three successful small business owners. Latosha Stone, Founder of Proper Gnar.

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StartupNation

MARCH 22, 2021

Starting a new business is exciting. For many entrepreneurs, nothing is more thrilling than building a business that solves a big problem in a unique way. Startup founders have to make many decisions in the days, weeks and months after starting a business. What happens if you pick the wrong business name?

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Gust

DECEMBER 29, 2013

When you try new things, you make mistakes, and I’ve seen many. Smart companies learn from their own mistakes, but some don’t pay enough attention to other people’s mistakes. The simple answer is to do something, and start simple. This step shows everyone you are serious, and limits your liability on any mistakes.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 18, 2022

I discovered that most businesses genuinely have no idea how to collaborate with journalists because little insight is ever shared into the media’s processes. Businesses can only make guesses based on their own processes or what they see journalists doing in films and tv dramas. Nor do they have to correct any mistakes.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. Consider all the smart business people who want to start tech companies, all with an idea or unique insight. Traction Think about what you can do to test the underlying business proposition?

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Gust

MARCH 16, 2014

Typically, vesting in startups occurs monthly over 4 years, starting with the first 25% of such shares vesting only after the employee has remained with the company for at least 12 months (one year “cliff”). Thus, most Founders will start vesting their shares from the date they actually started providing services to the company.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Their conversation isn’t a rehash of basic best practices — Moore says the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way he does business: “I actually believe that first meetings over Zoom are here to stay; I think it’s far more efficient.” Part 3: Where StockX fits in the business of sneakers. The StockX EC-1.

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