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What are some tips in handling strict clients? 6 Questions to ask BEFORE you take them on as clients Do I know their expectations? Can I deliver on them? Is the money they are paying worth the aggregation? Are they going to exhaust my staff? Do I really need their...

If my startup company isn't expected to have positive cash flow until after some years, how am I expected to make CEO money? Unless you have some very generous investors willing to underwrite your salary while this business is getting off the ground you cannot expect...

How can a decision (or cost) today become the fall of a great company? Let’s look at history: Blockbuster failed to buy Netflix. Yahoo failed to buy Google. Blackberry failed to see the value of a smartphone.

What are the three most important ingredients that make a great business and why? 10 KEY INGREDIENTS TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS See opportunities before others Driven towards a goal or achievement Determination in the face of obstacles Decisive People skills Team Builders...

How do you convince someone to invest in your business who never invested on anything before? First, don’t pitch someone who cannot afford to lose it. That is my rule #1. For someone, especially someone new to investing in startups, they need to see the potential for...

What makes you a great team member for a job? 7 MUSTS IN A GREAT TEAM MEMBER ON THE JOB Easy to work with Get along with others Support the company mission and culture Reliable Trustworthy Help others Do a great job

What in your opinion is the commonest cause of failure in business today? 4 MOST COMMON CAUSES OF STARTUP FAILURES Founder falls in love with their idea and does not allow it to be criticized, challenged, or tested. No tested strategy to acquire customers. So little...

Why is it important to identify changes in customer preferences? If you do not identify and stay current with what your customers want they will find their needs met by another company and no longer buy from you. What your clients are requesting will also give you key...

What are the 10 traits of a great leader? 10 QUALITIES IN AN EXCEPTIONAL LEADER Decisive Team Builders Focused Energy Motivators Communicate Well Respected Talent Scouts Problem Solvers Forward Thinking

How do I get an idea for a brand name? How to Choose a Brand Name When you here the name do you quickly associate it with what you are selling? Examples: Liquid Plumber, Sleep Aid, Post It, My Pillow, etc. Are there other companies using this name? Can you get the...