fm Linked In 12/15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Although entrepreneurs dedicate countless hours and plenty of money in an effort to develop the next Facebook or Uber, few actually see their startup take off. Then there are those startups that simply take the world by storm. With plenty of startups …
Business Lessons in JOY movie from Stones Media blog 01/16 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz As an entrepreneur who has spent much of the last week thinking about how 2016 is going to look for our personal lives and our business, this movie inspired me in so many ways. The movie …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz 01/16 21. “There is no finish line for Entrepreneurs. We just love the challenge of the journey. -David Weekly, Founder & Chairman, Pbworks 22. “Watch, listen, & learn. You can’t know it all yourself. Anyone who thinks they do, is destined for mediocrity.” – Donald Trump …
fm MarketingDounut.co.uk 12/15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Getting new Business. Not having enough or relying on too few customers can leave you vulnerable. Losing just one major Customer could mean a Cash-flow crisis. By consistently focusing on “new” business, you’ll reduce your risk of failure and grow your business in …
fm Forbes.com Zine 12/30/15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz From leadership fiascos to unprecedented benefits policies to buzzwords that are on their way out, 2015 has been a year for leadership shifts & changes. The one thing that’s for sure – there’s a lot to be learned from this year’s leadership …
Compiled by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz & 5 Star Startup Services 12/15 1. “Do. or Do Not. There is no try.” – Yoda, Jedi Master, Star Wars 2. “You need three things to create a successful Startup: 1) a great idea, great people to make it happen, & spend as little money …
from Inc.com Zine 12/15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Who is Richard Brandson? Is one of the most flamboyant–and successful–entrepreneurs in the world. The founder of a long string of “Virgin” companies, from Virgin Records to Virgin Atlantic Airways to Virgin Mobile–and many others–Richard Branson continues to push the limits. In …
from Guy Kawasaki [Rich Dad, Poor Dad] 09 Sept 15 enhanced for Wiz4biz 10/20/30 Rule of Pitching “I am evangelizing the 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint” says Guy Kawasaki [Author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad”]. It’s quite simple: a pitch should have 10 slides, last no more than 20 minutes, and …
from Inc.com Zine 26 May 15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Anyone who’s ever seen Mark Cuban in a live interview knows that quoting him without using some rather colorful language is nearly impossible. I had the honor of witnessing such an interview the recent iConic Tour here in Chicago, the …
fm Business Knowhow.com 12/15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Growing a Garden is similar to growing a Business. It takes knowledge, careful planning, organized systems, use of proper tools, continuous care, & dedication give you the very best chance of producing a beautiful and abundant garden that brings forth fresh veggies …
fm Entrepreneur.com 30 June 14 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Entrepreneurship is a capitalist game. The rich find it easier to fund and operate their startup, as compared to those who are not as lucky. Having trouble finding investors, is the last excuse an aspiring entrepreneur has for giving up on …
“If saving $$, DIY-ing new skills, & never taking NO for an answer, it must be time for you to Boot-strap” fm Fast Company.com Zine 10 Nov 14 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Boot-Strapping? Not all startups have the luxury of getting investors right off the bat. Sometimes it takes Boot-strapping …
from Entrepreneurship.com 27 April 15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz What are the strengths of a Serial Entrepreneur? While many young entrepreneurs make the mistake of dwelling on past failures, Serial Entrepreneurs appear extremely resiliant in their ability to rebound from the past and move forward. Former Harvard faculty member and …
from the Good Magazine 19 Sept 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz The 3 P’s. I didn’t plan to be an entrepreneur. I’d just moved back to Los Angeles after spending two and a half years in San Francisco while attending Presidio Graduate School – an MBA program dedicated to a …
from Huff Post 28 Nov 15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz In today’s fast moving world of business startups, learning more trumps thinking you know every thing. What established businesses know through experience keeps them from looking for the new & innovative ways to do what they do “better, cheaper, faster”. …
The range of Opportunities allowing small businesses to compete in the marketplace is about as vast as the variety of modern Entrepreneurs from so many cultures. FutureofBusinessandTech.com 11/15 enhance by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Going Global. For small businesses attempting to reach a multitude of global customers, compete on cost, attain & …
from Purdue Univ 26 Feb 15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4.biz (Silicon Valley) Their Role at Purdue University [Indiana, USA] as Women Innovators & Entrepreneurs is making a strong statement about their role as faculty members, students, administrators & entrepreneurs. From biomedical engineering to speech sciences to clothing designs, Purdue’s entrepreneurially …
fm Forbes.com Zine 29 May 14 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz The nature of being an Entrepreneur means that you fully embrace ambiguity and are comfortable with being challenged regularly. Choosing this career path is completely irrational, because the odds of succeeding are dismal, but most succeed because of their unwavering …
fm theThrivingSmallbusiness.com 31 July 13 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Employee training is something that many organizations struggle with. There are issues with adequate resources for determining training needs, doing the training & the down time associated with pulling employees out of their job for a period of time to learn …
Without Being Annoying – 10 Rules from Forbes.com Zine 03 Oct 15 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz Early in our Career, we are advised to network, network, network. However, at some point in our career, we transition from primarily asking others of favors (ie, counsel, advice, connections) to being the person …
. . .that will help you Grow & build a good Market Share. from Inc.com Zine 18 Aug 14 enhanced by Peter/CXO Wiz4biz No matter how strong an idea you have, the fate of your startup ultimately rests on the shoulders of your Team. After all, it could take only …