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Feb, 2020
About Michael Dermer
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Jan, 2020
2 Things You Must Do If You Want To Succeed As an Entrepreneur
Michael Dermer2020-01-28T09:35:54-05:00Things That Set You Up For Success
In the chaotic world of entrepreneurship, it is rare that […]
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Jan, 2020
What You Should Consider When Hiring a Freelancer
Michael Dermer2020-01-23T07:02:14-05:00Hiring Freelancers to Advance Your Business
There will be a day when you have a full staff […]
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Jan, 2020
How To Set Expectations and Get Value From Your Advisory Board
Michael Dermer2020-06-19T10:58:12-04:00Creating an Advisory Board
Advisory boards can be an invaluable source of insight. Think of an advisory […]
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Jan, 2020
You Wrote A Business Plan But Do You Know How To Use It?
Michael Dermer2020-01-20T20:25:55-05:00Writing Your Business Plan
You’ve decided to write a business plan. You’ve just greatly increased the chances […]
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Jan, 2020
How To Determine The Viability of Your Business Idea
Michael Dermer2020-01-20T07:44:23-05:00Determining The Viability of Your Idea
How do you validate your idea to determine whether it can […]
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Jan, 2020
You Must Practice ‘Self-care’ If You Want To Be A Successful Entrepreneur
Michael Dermer2024-09-03T02:57:18-04:00We All Need Time To Recharge And Practice Self-care To Be Better
We know how it goes, […]
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Jan, 2020
The Benefits of a Knowing Where You Need Help As an Entrepreneur
Michael Dermer2020-01-15T21:52:32-05:00Know Where You Need Help
As entrepreneurs we all have things we would be happy to work […]
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Jan, 2020
The Real Cause Behind Your Lack Of Success
Michael Dermer2020-01-12T20:23:34-05:00The Real Cause Of Why Your Business Isn’t Succeeding
Want to know the cause? You may be ticking off a hundred reasons in your head as you read this […]
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Jan, 2020
Trust Must Be Earned Especially with Investors
Michael Dermer2020-06-15T20:22:42-04:00Whom Should I Trust?
When you start a business, you spend a lot of time alone with […]
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Jan, 2020
Do You Think Your Problems Are Different From Other Entrepreneurs?
Michael Dermer2020-01-07T21:17:35-05:00Your Problems Are the Same as Every Entrepreneur’s
How often do you think to yourself – no […]
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Jan, 2020
We Are Launching The Tennessee Entrepreneur Initiative Today!
Michael Dermer2024-08-01T02:02:33-04:00The Tennessee Entrepreneur Initiative Launches to Empower 10,000 Tennessee Entrepreneurs
New York, NY: January 7, 2020 – Diane Michel, the founder of Nashville-based company Lady Like Leaders, […]
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Jan, 2020
Are You a Great Leader Or a Great Learner?
Michael Dermer2024-07-23T07:20:38-04:00Great Leaders Are Great Learners
There’s a powerful book called Leading at the Speed of Growth: Journey from Entrepreneur to CEO4 by Katherine Catlin and Jana Matthews. It addresses […]
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Jan, 2020
Start The New Year By Being Honest With Yourself
Michael Dermer2020-01-02T07:07:19-05:00It’s Natural to Blame Others
You probably believe the cause of this chaos is that your business is unique or faces a unique set of obstacles, you’re developing a […]
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Dec, 2019
Happy New Year To All Of Our Entrepreneurs WorldWide!
Michael Dermer2024-10-10T06:50:14-04:00WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
We know that being an entrepreneur is not a job, it’s an identity.
In the year 2020, we want to help you turn your passion […]
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Dec, 2019
Happy and Healthy Holiday Season to All!
Michael Dermer2019-12-23T18:44:54-05:00WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASON!
We know that being an entrepreneur is not a job, it’s an identity.
Turning your passion into success is never easy.
We want to make sure […]
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Dec, 2019
Acknowledging Weaknesses Can Actually Benefit Your Company
Michael Dermer2019-12-23T11:12:31-05:00Know Your Weaknesses
Knowing what you don’t like and what you are not good at is an important step to not only improving your company, but to making your […]
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Dec, 2019
What Happens When We’re Desperate for Revenue
Michael Dermer2019-12-18T17:09:14-05:00Customers and Revenue
When we become entrepreneurs, we are creating something we believe in. You hear many of us say, “There are so many customers that need our product […]
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Dec, 2019
How To Create a Positioning Statement For Your Product
Michael Dermer2019-12-17T17:19:47-05:00Creating a Positioning Statement
A positioning statement is one of several guiding frameworks I believe should exist in any company. The following is the common outline:
- That… (The value […]
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Dec, 2019
Don’t Let Your ‘Need’ Cloud Your Judgement When It Comes To Business
Michael Dermer2019-12-16T18:42:11-05:00You Want to Believe
We are under pressure. We have limited time and resources. We want customers. We want money. We […]
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Dec, 2019
How and When To Truly Really Evaluate Your Life and Happiness
Michael Dermer2019-12-16T10:27:14-05:00Don’t Evaluate Your Life in The Middle of The Fight
It’s natural for people to start analyzing […]
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Dec, 2019
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 […]
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Dec, 2019
How To Create a Founder’s Agreement For Your Startup
Michael Dermer2024-07-30T05:27:00-04:00Get Partner/Founder Agreements in Place
What if someone wants out of the business a year later, becomes […]
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Dec, 2019
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 […]
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Dec, 2019
Know When You Need a Lawyer
Michael Dermer2019-12-02T21:41:34-05:00When Do I Need a Lawyer?
Entrepreneurs have plenty on their plate and the last thing we […]