Never Talk Catastrophe In A Startup No Matter How Bad It Gets

Do 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 […]

Never Talk Catastrophe In A Startup No Matter How Bad It GetsThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-31T07:26:14-04:00

How To Establish Core Values In a Startup

Developing 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, […]

How To Establish Core Values In a StartupThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-30T07:13:10-04:00

What Happens When You Feel Like You Have To Do Everything

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

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

What Happens When You Feel Like You Have To Do EverythingThe Lonely Entrepreneur2024-07-25T06:26:02-04:00

6 Techniques To Understanding Your Target Customer
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6 Techniques To Understanding Your Target Customer

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6 Techniques To Understanding Your Target Customer

Understanding Your Target Customer

Identifying your target market and your ideal customer is essential to creating a […]

6 Techniques To Understanding Your Target CustomerThe Lonely Entrepreneur2024-10-11T03:18:03-04:00

What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part II
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What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part II

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What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part II

Don’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.

What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part IIThe Lonely Entrepreneur2024-10-10T05:34:14-04:00

Understanding The Pricing Landscape Of Your Market

Choosing Your Pricing Model

Figuring out the right pricing for your startup is a challenging, yet crucial, […]

Understanding The Pricing Landscape Of Your MarketThe Lonely Entrepreneur2020-06-19T11:41:49-04:00

How To Create A Positive Impression With a Buyer

How to Create A Different Perspective with a Buyer

How do you get a buyer to view […]

How To Create A Positive Impression With a BuyerThe Lonely Entrepreneur2024-09-03T05:15:48-04:00

Things to Keep in Mind When Selling

What Is Selling?

So what makes successful salespeople. What so few of us are willing to accept […]

Things to Keep in Mind When SellingThe Lonely Entrepreneur2024-07-22T07:20:56-04:00

6 Things Your Standard Sales Materials Must Have

Build a Repeatable Sales Process and Materials

In the early stages of a business, you often have […]

6 Things Your Standard Sales Materials Must HaveThe Lonely Entrepreneur2024-09-10T05:40:21-04:00

What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part I
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What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part I

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What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part I

So 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, […]

What To Know About Securing Investor Backing, Part IThe Lonely Entrepreneur2020-06-15T20:23:12-04:00

Are You Confident Enough To Handle Objections?

The Art of Handling Objections

One of the greatest fears of the untrained salesperson is hearing objections […]

Are You Confident Enough To Handle Objections?The Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-17T07:23:49-04:00

How Do You Evaluate the Market For Your Startup

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 StartupThe Lonely Entrepreneur2020-06-19T11:42:51-04:00

Get Ahead by Using Tools to Stay Organized

Tools to Stay Organized

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

Get Ahead by Using Tools to Stay OrganizedThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-13T09:51:05-04:00

Main Inputs You Must Have As Part of Your Financial Plan

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:

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Main Inputs You Must Have As Part of Your Financial PlanThe Lonely Entrepreneur2020-06-19T11:43:13-04:00

Importance of Knowing the Market For Your Startup

Know What Inning You’re In

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

Importance of Knowing the Market For Your StartupThe Lonely Entrepreneur2020-07-23T17:33:31-04:00

How To Set Priorities As An Organization To Drive Success

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 SuccessThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-08T16:10:41-04:00

Implications of Having No Process In Your Company

Why Process is Necessary For Your Business To Grow

The entrepreneur has to move, and […]

Implications of Having No Process In Your CompanyThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-06T16:14:29-04:00

Why Having an Operating Plan Is Crucial To Your Success

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 SuccessThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-06T16:04:31-04:00

Don’t Let Your Needs Cloud Your Judgement

Your Clarity and Understanding Will Help You Make The Right Decisions

Entrepreneur to acknowledge that […]

Don’t Let Your Needs Cloud Your JudgementThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-03T08:49:27-04:00

Make Progress Rather Than Spend Time Being Disappointed

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 DisappointedThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-02T07:39:52-04:00

As Entrepreneurs We All Deal With The Same Problems

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 ProblemsThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-10-01T08:05:24-04:00

2 Rules To Make You More Productive During The Day

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 DayThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-09-22T16:47:14-04:00

Who Do You Trust When It Comes To Your Business

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 BusinessThe Lonely Entrepreneur2024-07-23T07:32:35-04:00

Leadership Is Knowing Where You Need Help

Know Where You Need Help

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

Leadership Is Knowing Where You Need HelpThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-09-22T16:16:58-04:00

Accept That You Can’t Do Everything Yourself

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 YourselfThe Lonely Entrepreneur2019-09-22T16:11:58-04:00

Insights to Turn Your Passion into Success

Do Not Say These Things Out Loud

Developing Values

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

Understanding Your Target Customer

Choosing Your Pricing Model

How to Create A Different Perspective with a Buyer

What Is Selling?

Build a Repeatable Sales Process and Materials

The Art of Handling Objections

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