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3 Tips For Raising Start Up Financing (video)

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Sylvain Girard

Focus on a single product or service Differentiate yourself from the competition Make an emotional connection with the people you are presenting to

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Why people fail online, by Carrie Wilkerson (video)

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Sylvain Girard

1- Lack of commitment to a market. 2- Pursuing a market just because it’s hot or trendy and not knowing enough about it to resonate with it for the long term. Prevents you from being your authentic self and therefore … Continue reading →

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7 Traits All Successful Entrepreneurs Have

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Sylvain Girard

They think big They believe in themselves They have a vision They are action oriented They are focused They make no excuses and never give up They are product and customer focused – Steve Jobs, Michael Dell, Ray Kroc, Sam … Continue reading →

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7 characteristics of an ideal business opportunity

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Sylvain Girard

Something you are passionate about and you know there is a market for. Focuses on a specific niche that is small enough for you to become known in and where you can have a clear and distinct position in the … Continue reading →

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8 common startup mistakes

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Sylvain Girard

Choosing a bad business opportunity Choosing the wrong customers Having the wrong product Pricing product or services improperly Not selling to enough customers fast enough Not executing well Improperly selecting and managing people Mismanaging growth Source: So, You Want To … Continue reading →

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