Posts by Mark Flickinger
Why Entrepreneurs Need Agility Now More Than Ever
In these trying times, we’re already discovering that the businesses most likely to come out on the other side are the ones with the ability to adapt. We saw some early, publicized examples of this: restaurants turning into community pantries and bodegas, whiskey distilleries switching over to producing hand sanitizer. Even during a crisis such as…
Read MoreWhy Having A Good Idea Doesn’t Always Make For A Good Business
It seems that most people, at some time, have what they think is a good idea for a new product or service. Not everyone goes so far as to put a business plan into action, of course, although 62 percent of Americans say they want to make their dream of owning a business a reality. But the true reality…
Read MoreHow To Balance Experience And Cost When Building A New Company
Most of us would agree that building a successful business is contingent on hiring the right people. Product, price, and market matter, but without the right team in place, even companies with incredible potential can stall out. However, most startup founders focus heavily on “what” they’re building without a similar amount of attention being paid…
Read MoreFive Intrinsic Traits Of A Winning CEO
Over the course of their careers, venture capitalists assess a huge number of entrepreneurial founders, most of them in the role of CEO within their organizations. Good VCs have become somewhat adept at identifying those leaders who are most likely to build and grow a successful company, and tend to bank on them accordingly. What…
Read MoreThree Ways To Make Sure Your Startup Isn’t Successful
Creating a startup business is a lot like building a house. You can have high-quality materials and the most skilled laborers, but if things aren’t done in the right order, or you try to skip a step, you’ll end up with a shoddy structure that won’t stand the test of time. Imagine putting in the…
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