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Why Tracking Goals Is Crucial To Your Success
Michael Dermer2019-12-12T13:06:25-05:00Tracking Goals
Once you’ve established your company-wide and individual goals, the next step is tracking progress on those goals. It’s important for employees to track their progress on goals because […]
How To Create a Founder’s Agreement For Your Startup
Michael Dermer2024-07-30T05:27:00-04:00Get Partner/Founder Agreements in Place
How To Structure Equity Vesting In Your Startup
Michael Dermer2019-12-04T07:04:41-05:00Equity Vesting
Even when you decide on the allocation of equity among founders, this […]
Know When You Need a Lawyer
Michael Dermer2019-12-02T21:41:34-05:00When Do I Need a Lawyer?
Not Knowing Everything Could Be a Blessing
Michael Dermer2024-07-25T03:04:13-04:00Since When Are CEOs Humble and Learners?
You’re the CEO, so you think you know more about […]
What Does It Means To Be The CEO Of Your Business
Michael Dermer2019-11-25T21:40:44-05:00Like It or Not You Need To Be CEO
You Are Always Being Watched, Make Use Of It
Michael Dermer2019-11-25T07:07:46-05:00You Are Always On Stage
How To Network As An Entrepreneur
Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:21-04:00Networking For Entrepreneurs 101
Why Making Exceptions for the CEO Is Never A Good Idea
Michael Dermer2019-11-21T09:21:09-05:00Avoid Doing This At All Costs
Always Make Decisions In The Best Interest Of The Business
Michael Dermer2019-11-19T21:11:57-05:00Make Decisions in the Best Interest of the Business
6 Ways to Differentiate your Offering
Michael Dermer2026-08-31T15:57:22-04:00Six ways to differentiate what you sell, and the test for whether a difference is worth building: valuable to the customer, important, and hard to copy.
Focusing On Specific Customer Is Better For The Business
Michael Dermer2019-11-06T07:17:58-05:00Focus on specific customer and go deep
Pick a market and go after it. Debate with your team and advisors what that market should be. But once you decide […]
If You Want To Succeed, Don’t Dismiss How Your Team Feels
Michael Dermer2019-11-03T20:39:20-05:00Dismissing How Your Team Feels.
Everyone understands that entrepreneurial ventures don’t succeed, or exist, without hard work and dedication. But that doesn’t mean you can ignore the needs and […]
Do You Really Believe There Is No Competition?
Michael Dermer2019-11-03T20:18:08-05:00Competition Is Everywhere
In this day and age no matter what your product or service is, you have competition. It may be across the street or it may be […]
Never Talk Catastrophe In A Startup No Matter How Bad It Gets
Michael Dermer2019-10-31T07:26:14-04:00Do Not Say These Things Out Loud
In the chaos of your venture, and when under the influence of the daily pressure, passion, pleasure and pain you often find […]
How To Establish Core Values In a Startup
Michael Dermer2019-10-30T07:13:10-04:00Developing Values
Core values are what support the vision, shape the culture and reflect what the company values. They are the essence of the company’s identity – the principles, […]
What Happens When You Feel Like You Have To Do Everything
Michael Dermer2024-07-25T06:26:02-04:00Doing Everything Yourself Isn’t Dedication—It’s Bad Leadership
6 Techniques To Understanding Your Target Customer
Michael Dermer2024-10-11T03:18:03-04:00Understanding Your Target Customer
What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part II
Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:33-04:00Don’t look to hard sell your business to potential investors. Let your offering sell it for you. The big question is “how do you do that?” Using data of course. Venture capital firms and other investors want to see 3rd party data that validates your offering, show the market, the employees, any media coverage, and your customer base.
Understanding The Pricing Landscape Of Your Market
Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:38-04:00Choosing Your Pricing Model
How To Create A Positive Impression With a Buyer
Michael Dermer2024-09-03T05:15:48-04:00How to Create A Different Perspective with a Buyer
6 Things Your Standard Sales Materials Must Have
Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:43-04:00Build a Repeatable Sales Process and Materials
In the early stages of a business, you often have […]
What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part I
Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:49-04:00So you’ve started a new business. More than likely you are going to need to develop new skills to secure funds in order to get your business off the ground. To start, […]





