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Startup Founders Should Flip Burgers

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When I founded my first company along with Brian Moran (whose idea it was) I had no real experience running startups. I had an MBA, had done a few years of strategy consulting and knew all of the management theory. I had worked for Accenture building computer systems for large corporations. He was to head up UK operations.

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5 Mistakes Derailing Startup Founders

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Sometimes when you’re in the zone as a founder, a case of the twisties can utterly derail progress. As a consultant to many of the world’s most innovative global brands as well as motivated founders looking for a jump-start, it’s important to be able to know what steps along the way are absolutely necessary and which ones are nice to have.

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How This Entrepreneur Raised $28,000 Using Airbnb to Fund Her Startup

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Tracy DiNunzio isn’t your typical Silicon Valley startup founder. She did her first tech startup after the age of 30. She not only became an expert in SEO, she began consulting in SEO to continue to make ends meet and she became a speaker on the topic. She’s a painter and a self-proclaimed Bohemian.

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Startup Grind Turns the Tables on Mark Suster

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You know, the weird thing, Derek, and I should probably let you speak some time, but I was deeply technical when I went into Andersen consulting, and I got paid much less than engineers who graduated, because I had a degree in economics. We don’t take tech guys in the strategy consulting group.”

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

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Yet, I find that startup founders often fixate on one or two sources, often to the detriment of their business. A startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources for equity to nurture young companies, helping them to survive and grow during the startup period when they are most vulnerable.

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How To Build Startup Credibility Before Your Brand

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The biggest excuse most startup founders mention is too much to do building a product, mapping strategy, investors, etc. There’s also the opportunity to do some consulting with interested customers to provide needed revenue while the product is still under development. Build your brand and get leads today.

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How Understanding Multigenerational Workforces Can Make You a Better Leader

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Schedule a Consultation with AccessPoint. Fun fact: Gen Xers make up the highest percentage of startup founders at 55%. Schedule a Consultation with AccessPoint. To learn more, schedule a consultation with AccessPoint today. Supporting multigenerational workforces. Baby boomers (1946- 1964) = 25%. Generation Y.

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