16 Oct, 2019

How Do You Evaluate the Market For Your Startup

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:42:51-04:00

How Do You Evaluate the Market

There are many factors that go into this determination: the nature of the industry, established players, competitive solutions, pricing models, market influences, nature […]

How Do You Evaluate the Market For Your StartupMichael Dermer2020-06-19T11:42:51-04:00

15 Oct, 2019

Get Ahead by Using Tools to Stay Organized

Michael Dermer2019-10-13T09:51:05-04:00

Tools to Stay Organized

As entrepreneurs we often feel disorganized and as our business progresses, it becomes […]

Get Ahead by Using Tools to Stay OrganizedMichael Dermer2019-10-13T09:51:05-04:00

14 Oct, 2019

Main Inputs You Must Have As Part of Your Financial Plan

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:43:13-04:00

Main Inputs to Your Financial Plan

To create your financial statements, you need to project the major financial elements of the business. These financial projections include the following elements:

[…]

Main Inputs You Must Have As Part of Your Financial PlanMichael Dermer2020-06-19T11:43:13-04:00

10 Oct, 2019

Importance of Knowing the Market For Your Startup

Michael Dermer2020-07-23T17:33:31-04:00

Know What Inning You’re In

As an entrepreneur, we think that the market […]

Importance of Knowing the Market For Your StartupMichael Dermer2020-07-23T17:33:31-04:00

9 Oct, 2019

How To Set Priorities As An Organization To Drive Success

Michael Dermer2019-10-08T16:10:41-04:00

Everything Can’t Be at The Top of The List

Most entrepreneurs are in a state of chaos. […]

How To Set Priorities As An Organization To Drive SuccessMichael Dermer2019-10-08T16:10:41-04:00

8 Oct, 2019

Implications of Having No Process In Your Company

Michael Dermer2019-10-06T16:14:29-04:00

Why Process is Necessary For Your Business To Grow

The entrepreneur has to move, and […]

Implications of Having No Process In Your CompanyMichael Dermer2019-10-06T16:14:29-04:00

7 Oct, 2019

Why Having an Operating Plan Is Crucial To Your Success

Michael Dermer2019-10-06T16:04:31-04:00

Why Do You Need an Operating Plan?

So why not just wing it? You’re moving fast. You don’t know what your assumptions should be. Heck you don’t even know […]

Why Having an Operating Plan Is Crucial To Your SuccessMichael Dermer2019-10-06T16:04:31-04:00

3 Oct, 2019

Don’t Let Your Needs Cloud Your Judgement

Michael Dermer2019-10-03T08:49:27-04:00

Your Clarity and Understanding Will Help You Make The Right Decisions

Entrepreneur to acknowledge that […]

Don’t Let Your Needs Cloud Your JudgementMichael Dermer2019-10-03T08:49:27-04:00

2 Oct, 2019

Make Progress Rather Than Spend Time Being Disappointed

Michael Dermer2019-10-02T07:39:52-04:00

No One Cares As Much As You Do

Being an entrepreneur is not a job, it’s an […]

Make Progress Rather Than Spend Time Being DisappointedMichael Dermer2019-10-02T07:39:52-04:00

1 Oct, 2019

As Entrepreneurs We All Deal With The Same Problems

Michael Dermer2019-10-01T08:05:24-04:00

Your Problems Are the Same as Every Entrepreneur’s

How often do you think to yourself – no […]

As Entrepreneurs We All Deal With The Same ProblemsMichael Dermer2019-10-01T08:05:24-04:00

26 Sep, 2019

2 Rules To Make You More Productive During The Day

Michael Dermer2019-09-22T16:47:14-04:00

Rules to Live By

In the chaotic world of entrepreneurship, it is rare that entrepreneurs assess how […]

2 Rules To Make You More Productive During The DayMichael Dermer2019-09-22T16:47:14-04:00

25 Sep, 2019

Who Do You Trust When It Comes To Your Business
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Who Do You Trust When It Comes To Your Business

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:54-04:00

Whom Should I Trust?

When you start a business, you spend a lot of time alone with […]

Who Do You Trust When It Comes To Your BusinessMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:54-04:00

24 Sep, 2019

Leadership Is Knowing Where You Need Help

Michael Dermer2019-09-22T16:16:58-04:00

Know Where You Need Help

As entrepreneurs we all have things we would be happy to work […]

Leadership Is Knowing Where You Need HelpMichael Dermer2019-09-22T16:16:58-04:00

23 Sep, 2019

Accept That You Can’t Do Everything Yourself

Michael Dermer2019-09-22T16:11:58-04:00

Doing Everything Yourself Isn’t Dedication—It’s Bad Leadership

Most entrepreneurs feel that they have to do everything. We […]

Accept That You Can’t Do Everything YourselfMichael Dermer2019-09-22T16:11:58-04:00

19 Sep, 2019

These 3 Rules Will Serve You Well When Starting a Business

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:44:10-04:00

Your Role

As the leader of your organization, you set the tone. Keeping constituents aligned and motivated, especially when you don’t have the capital or resources you need, requires […]

These 3 Rules Will Serve You Well When Starting a BusinessMichael Dermer2020-06-19T11:44:10-04:00

18 Sep, 2019

Tell Stories To Drive Fundamental Change

Michael Dermer2019-09-17T20:54:24-04:00

Driving Fundamental Change.

You know your company needs to drive some fundamental change. Imagine […]

Tell Stories To Drive Fundamental ChangeMichael Dermer2019-09-17T20:54:24-04:00

17 Sep, 2019

How To Avoid Common Communications Pitfalls

Michael Dermer2019-09-16T16:27:56-04:00

Using Presence Based Leadership to Avoid Common Communications Pitfalls

Startups are fast-paced and high-pressure with no time […]

How To Avoid Common Communications PitfallsMichael Dermer2019-09-16T16:27:56-04:00

16 Sep, 2019

3 Components Your Startup Plan Must Have!

Michael Dermer2024-07-29T03:30:13-04:00

3 Components Your Startup Plan Must Have!

What Do You Mean by a “Plan”?

People will ask an […]

3 Components Your Startup Plan Must Have!Michael Dermer2024-07-29T03:30:13-04:00

13 Sep, 2019

Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory Board
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Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory Board

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:59-04:00

Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory Board

There are three levels of oversight of a company, each with different roles and legal responsibilities:

a formal board of directors, […]

Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory BoardMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:57:59-04:00

12 Sep, 2019

How To Do a SWOT Analysis For Your Business

Michael Dermer2020-06-19T11:45:08-04:00

Why Do a SWOT Analysis?

By doing a SWOT analysis, you should be able to identify where you have opportunities and […]

How To Do a SWOT Analysis For Your BusinessMichael Dermer2020-06-19T11:45:08-04:00

11 Sep, 2019

Determine Where Your Company Sits in the Market

Michael Dermer2019-09-07T13:49:29-04:00

Assessing Your Business’ Strengths and Weaknesses

When starting a business you have to be very aware of […]

Determine Where Your Company Sits in the MarketMichael Dermer2019-09-07T13:49:29-04:00

10 Sep, 2019

What Is Emotional Intelligence And Why You Need To Have It

Michael Dermer2019-09-07T13:37:20-04:00

What is Emotional Intelligence?

What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to read and understand your own emotions as well as others’ emotions in the context of […]

What Is Emotional Intelligence And Why You Need To Have ItMichael Dermer2019-09-07T13:37:20-04:00

9 Sep, 2019

Overcoming Barriers Of Communication As An Entrepreneur
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Overcoming Barriers Of Communication As An Entrepreneur

Michael Dermer2026-08-31T12:58:05-04:00

How To Overcome Barriers of Communication

Many in the entrepreneurial ecosystem will say that the single biggest […]

Overcoming Barriers Of Communication As An EntrepreneurMichael Dermer2026-08-31T12:58:05-04:00

5 Sep, 2019

How To Create a Positioning Statement For Your Company

Michael Dermer2019-09-03T09:45:47-04:00

Positioning is More Important Than Perfection

We all want to have the perfect product or service. But […]

How To Create a Positioning Statement For Your CompanyMichael Dermer2019-09-03T09:45:47-04:00

4 Sep, 2019

Why Training Your People Is Crucial To Your Success

Michael Dermer2019-09-03T09:10:03-04:00

Who has time for training?

That’s what many entrepreneurs think. But a little training […]

Why Training Your People Is Crucial To Your SuccessMichael Dermer2019-09-03T09:10:03-04:00

About Michael Dermer

How Do You Evaluate the Market

Tools to Stay Organized

Main Inputs to Your Financial Plan

Know What Inning You’re In

Everything Can’t Be at The Top of The List

Why Process is Necessary For Your Business To Grow

Why Do You Need an Operating Plan?

Your Clarity and Understanding Will Help You Make The Right Decisions

No One Cares As Much As You Do

Your Problems Are the Same as Every Entrepreneur’s

Rules to Live By

Whom Should I Trust?

Know Where You Need Help

Doing Everything Yourself Isn’t Dedication—It’s Bad Leadership

Your Role

Driving Fundamental Change.

Using Presence Based Leadership to Avoid Common Communications Pitfalls

3 Components Your Startup Plan Must Have!

What Do You Mean by a “Plan”?

Difference Between Board of Directors and Advisory Board

Why Do a SWOT Analysis?

Assessing Your Business’ Strengths and Weaknesses

What is Emotional Intelligence?

How To Overcome Barriers of Communication

Positioning is More Important Than Perfection

Who has time for training?