Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. It’s awesome.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Read his earlier posts on how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received and nine lessons learned from entrepreneurial projects. When asked, “What was your first entrepreneurial project? What did you learn?”

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I started my first company in 1999 and was admittedly swept up in all of this: Magazine covers, fancy conferences, artificial valuations and easy money. How’s that advice holding up? People proclaimed that there was a “new economy” and “the old rules didn’t apply” and if you questioned it you “just didn’t get it.” Let’s deploy faster!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2024

.” — Denise Vitola, VP of Brand Integration at Bayer, Episode 66 Stay open for the next great idea “My advice to all entrepreneurs out there: You cannot live in your little bubble; you need to be out there experiencing things.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. Awesome small business advice! Great small business advice from Jason! Thanks, Steve!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2017

Consistently providing information that only an expert could will result in followers looking to you for advice. For three more questions that Frank Cowell asks his clients, check out his article in the March issue of Octane magazine. . Are you positioning yourself as an expert with intimate knowledge of your product and audience?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

Actually, this is usually the same advice I give people about recruiters, accountants, lawyers and similar trade professionals. The number of stories that I have in my career about a senior executive who read about a company in a magazine on a flight, clipped the article and then followed up directly are numerous.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Founders a few steps ahead of you will give you the most valuable advice you have ever received because they were in your shoes not too long ago. Luke Campbell – Cofounder.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 8, 2020

Real Estate Advice . Divya has some great advice for those who are looking to get into real estate either as a side business or move into it as a full career. Her first piece of advice is not to buy a fixer-upper right away. Check Out This Expert Advice on the Do’s and Don'ts. The post Looking to Invest in Real Estate?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2012

It’s the new magazine. Using the fashion-sharing example, imagine turning your shared fashion photos into beautiful magazine-like collages that can be scrolled through, Pinterest style. But Pinterest’s success really proves the point I’ve been making. I think it’s replacing time spent on TMZ.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 19, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? The best advice I can give is to dive in with the mindset that done is better than perfect.” The post 500 Founders: Rick Kiessig, Hannah Hunt, Matthew Jackson & Jenni Matheson appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2010

I buy dead magazines.” I buy dead magazines. We think that the magazine industry is going through incredible change but that the Internet website experience doesn’t yet fulfill our magazine needs. People read magazines for a reason and it’s a combination of focused content and beautiful images. He’s a master.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The size of magazines seems to be expanding, marketing seems to be up and the number of tech announcements per day is dizzying. My advice to entrepreneurs is to have a sense of purpose and stick to that regardless of what you’re reading in TechCrunch or Business Insider. Who can keep up with all this stuff?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 5, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? My best piece of advice for founders is to keep in mind that they can’t do it alone. “ One piece of advice I would give to others starting their entrepreneurial journey is just start! Matt Miller – Founder. BrakeAce. “My

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 25, 2011

It was also voted by Time Magazine as one of the top 100 novels of all time. It’s not an “entrepreneurship manual&# but it will broaden your thinking nonetheless. And don’t just trust me. American Pastoral won the Pulitzer Prize! The White Tiger, by Aravind Adiga. The White Tiger is set in India.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

We help co-lead the execution of Startup Aotearoa, a one-to-one program for first-time entrepreneurs to get coaching and advice from a startup advisor or mentor as they navigate the first time they’ve gone through the journey. The post Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 2, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Accelerate your journey by shamelessly asking for advice and feedback from the best and brightest.”. The post 500 Founders: Janelle Fenwick, Jack Coleman, Lane Litz & Frayne Cooke appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. Chatterize.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

Getting on the front cover of the most prominent VC magazine in Europe (was called Tornado Insider). Our advice is what helped them target the right market, hire the right team, build the right products.&# And there are some delusional people who really believe it. Winning my first million-dollar contract.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

I have found searching for and finding relevant industry leaders on LinkedIn super helpful – they normally share tips, advice or an opinion piece in their posts that is relevant to you and your journey. The post Pacific Kids’ Learning appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. WORKING ON SOMETHING NEW, INTERESTING OR IMPORTANT?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Identify the sources businesses trust when evaluating software Businesses are turning to rich, analytical sources for advice. More than one-third of SMBs seek advice from industry experts, but they don’t stop there.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

Take a deep breath, and some useful advice. If you take one piece of advice away from this article it should be this one: talk to potential customers, a LOT of them. For years at Issuu , it appeared we were a solution for publishing digital magazines, because these were the examples our marketing team highlighted.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 21, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask startup founders and innovators from around New Zealand, What is one piece of advice you would give to people working on their first startup and why? Thomas Clyma – Cofounder. TheTestMart.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

TAKE THE BEST FROM LAST YEAR AND […] Advice Magnify Consulting Sales and Marketing Supporter Content How to ask for the sale March 29, 2021 #nzentrepreneur If 2020 showed us anything about the sales profession, its that some of us have become de-skilled in “the Ask” You know… asking for the sale.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 17, 2021

Check out the advice from these experts to get some insight. Magazine , The New York Times , and Forbes. One of the things that Loren has always puzzled over with entrepreneurs is that to start a business and have any success at all, you have to be willing to ignore the advice you get from everybody else. Meet the Experts.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Craig offered practical advice for SMEs aiming for growth, stressing the importance of accurate financial forecasting. The post Supporter Profile: Capital Connect appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. About this feature: Our goal is to showcase products and services that we think you may be interested in.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 16, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? ” The post 500 Founders: Sophie Silver, Terry Wen, Ankita Dhakar & Aleks Dahlberg appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. Sophie Silver – cofounder. “Take as much time as you can to understand your customer.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 31, 2023

Over the six-part series, we have heard valuable insights and practical advice from trailblazing Taranaki enterprise owners who are leading in their fields. The post PowerUp Podcast Season Three: Highlighting remarkable Taranaki entrepreneurs appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 30, 2020

So getting legal advice from an intellectual property professional is a good idea. The post Tips for developing strong brands appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. Also be aware that registered trade mark rights extend beyond the exact name or logo that appears on the trade mark register. Gillian Nelson is Associate at AJ Park.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 26, 2021

There’s a lot of advice out there on how to grab people’s attention, but there’s one aspect of marketing that Robert Katai thinks isn’t talked about as often: maintaining their attention. And is his advice applicable beyond borders? I also recommended they create an internal print magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 7, 2022

A network of people you can talk through your ideas with is a must, but you also have to take on their advice.” - Stanley Henry. The post Ask the right questions of the right people appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. One of the ways we do this is through a regular meet-up called Converge.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

Therefore, ideally, before disclosing your idea publicly, you should obtain advice on your potential intellectual property rights, including how you might commercialise these and any protection you need to support that commercialisation. Our advice is to as much as possible, avoid using an open source software altogether.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Church also remembered the advice of her mother who has been in small business her whole life. The post 4 small business owners’ best tips for mental resilience appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. It was something I’d never have done if it weren’t for lockdown,” she says. For immediate help, call Lifeline on 0800 543 354.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Shawn suggests leading with empathy to help employees feel safe in difficult conversations, establishing the common ground that connects you, and monitoring both body language and word choices so that emotions don’t get the best of you. “My

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2018

We were featured in O, The Oprah Magazine. I paid no attention to his well-intentioned advice. Our product was gaining steam and partnering with big companies including Target, GAP and Pottery Barn Kids. Around this time, an entrepreneur friend warned me about the notorious “bell curve” common in many startup businesses.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 25, 2023

So Staal has advice for other startups facing challenging situations. The post EC8’s technology automating the measuring and cutting of plasterboard is a world first appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. One piece of hardware took two years to get the required accuracy before it could be trialled commercially.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Advice on Pivoting in a Small Business. Erik gave us some advice on where to shift: Focus on yourself and your teams. Final Words of Advice. Small businesses that want to survive and thrive have had to turn themselves into digital masterpieces. Overall, Microsoft and Dell have tools for b udgeting, productivity and security.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 17, 2023

We have had a lot of help from organisations such as Vodafone NZ Xone startup accelerator, XStart and our NZ based investors providing advice and guidance. My most important piece of advice to founders is that you need to develop a thick skin and be resilient and flexible in dealing with the problems all startups face.

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