Here are some ideas to keep your momentum moving forward and your focus sharp as you develop your fledgling business.
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Learn to tell your story. Show how you’re addressing a problem and don’t be afraid to get creative with your storytelling approach. (Find invaluable information about storyboarding here.)
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Know your market/opportunity outside of personal experience. Work with others who can offer valuable insights and even counterpoints.
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Be adaptable. Your business may have to radically shift depending on needs and/or opportunities. Embrace change or be left behind. (Suggestion: conduct a SWOT Analysis to get a deeper perspective on your idea.)
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Network. Cultivate local, regional and national/international relationships.
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Focus on service. You might have the greatest product in the world but how you deliver it makes all the difference.
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Accept failure and move on. Rejection is always hard but it’s part of the startup process. It’s your next step that truly defines who your startup is.
