Who. What. How. Three Secrets Investment Bankers Wish Every Startup Knew

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Many entrepreneurs fail to consider what investment bankers can do to help them raise money. Let’s look at investment bankers — who they are, what they do, and how they differ from a VC or an angel — and key reasons that hiring an investment…

Six Success Principles to Ponder for High Performance

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Successful entrepreneurs are admired for high performance. They amplify the best within themselves. They challenge themselves in new ways. In these efforts, underlying principles guide them. Give them focus. Here are six principles for high…

Three Ways to Find Your First Customer

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Take your startup idea to the next level—a startup company—by getting paying customers. <click to tweet> Whether you are hoping to pre-sell your product or if you are ready to make a sale, here are three sources that may lead to your…

Why Phoenix Deserves a Spot on the List of Best Cities for Startups

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Due to the growing community of tech entrepreneurs, Phoenix has earned the nickname “Silicon Desert.” In the latest Kaufman Metropolitan Area Rankings for Startup Activity, Phoenix moved from 12th last year to 14th this year after topping…

10 DAILY RITUALS FOR ENTREPRENEURS—Improving Everyday Routines

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Most everyone has rituals in daily life. We will look at ten everyday routines. And then we'll take those rituals and improve upon them to help you thrive as an entrepreneur.<click to tweet> WAKE — get up and get ‘er done! But first,…

5 Elements for Building a Healthy Startup

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With the right planning up front, you can cut the time it will take to successfully get to your ultimate destination. Here are five elements to consider for starting your business on the path to success. <click to tweet> 1. Experience.…