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How should I go about acquiring ownership of the business that I work for?

July 25th, 2017

You should sit with him and your CFO to build a realistic 5 year projection based on the previous 3 years of historical performance. You would then... More

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

Maxine Pierson INTERIM CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ VP Investor

July 25th, 2017

They startup another one

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Sambit Ghosh Self-propelled & Dynamic Electrical Engineer,having knowledge of Project Engineering,Sales&Marketing

July 25th, 2017

One should know about his/her capability. You can't be succeeded in each and every business segment of this world. Don't follow the flow. It would... More

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Looking for a suggestion on biz arrangements with adding a co-founder

Dane Madsen Organizational and Operational Strategy Consultant

July 25th, 2017

If you expect the co-founder to be the primary on the strategy while you run the consulting company, then this person needs the ability and authority... More

Question · Entrepreneurship · Startups

What industries are untapped for entrepreneurs and ready for disruption?

Maja Rašić QA Tester

July 25th, 2017

What are from your point of view some industries that are completely outdated? I mean with this industries that have a huge potential for entrepreneurs... More

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Would you use a Web Development Company or Independent Contractor?

Kate Mykhaylyak Marketing and Sales at CyberCraft Inc.

Last updated on July 24th, 2017

Hi Jen, Each of two ways is good enough and has its pros and cons. Let me start with a web development company. It will provide you with the full... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Saad Ismail I have a business skill only

Last updated on July 24th, 2017

See the future ! Always do the new business with more and more courage and patience and most of all believe that you can do it but see also the reality... More

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

Justin Pickering

July 24th, 2017

In my first start-up, when we got the celebrities on board for the TV show, we hit the roof. They actually talked to nobodies like us. After we found... More

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What do you think about the "Build things that don't scale" advice. What is your experience on this?

Simon Jones Co- Founder

July 24th, 2017

I find its a case of trying to satisfy a small amount of early adopters and make your product work for them, so much so that they love it. I saw an... More

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I had unsuccessful launch on ProductHunt. What's next?

Ahmed Hanafy rethinker

July 24th, 2017

do not give up focus on the 25-30% of returned users find out what is common between them so you could know who are your customers find out a way... More

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

Anas Kayani Founder & CEO @ Khudrung (Business developer, Strategist, Computer Scientist)

July 24th, 2017

In my context, No one ever FAILED, Everyone either WIN or get a LESSON and an EXPERIENCE which gives an Entrepreneur a new kick to start following... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Charles Terrill Investing humanity and happiness.

Last updated on July 24th, 2017

Ask yourself why you are doing this. If the answer is because you think you could make a good living and it will be fun; forget it. Every entrepreneur... More

Question · Change Management · Ownership

How should I go about acquiring ownership of the business that I work for?

Matthew Hodge Adventurous, Interested in investment or entrepreneurship, Hungry

Last updated on July 24th, 2017

I am an electrician for a smaller but very competitive and profitable electrical contractor. The owner is tired of the responsibilities of being an... More

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What role does networking play in the startup's success?

Pavel Kabanets executive director

July 23rd, 2017

I think working with the network is an integral part of modern business, especially in a start-up. You carry can make your startup recognizable without... More