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Business Pivot Examples: The Curious Story of Victorinox

During the first week of this year, I spent some hours reading a book that touches on the subject of companies that went through massive business pivots. As an entrepreneur myself, after reading that book, I realized that one of my own businesses pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was this pivot that helped us […]

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Examples of Logical Fallacies in Business That Can Ruin You

I’ve seen people do painfully stupid things in my career that cost them their entire life savings. In this article, you will learn about 5 examples of fallacies in business that pave the path to bankruptcy. I was a financial advisor for several years. It was a common way for business school graduates to get

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Deep Work vs Shallow Work: A Crucial Step for a Productive Ogre

A reality exists that few people are aware of: the battle of deep work vs shallow work inside our minds. A scary truth: business conglomerates and media companies are auctioning for your attention right now. Each year, they invest billions in research. All of them aimed to find a method to catch your attention, even

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Things to Consider Before Starting a Business (Factors for 2023)

Asking if a business idea is worth any SH*T? Here we tell you 6 things to consider before starting a business. But first of all, two disclaimers: 1st — This article is based on my own experience (as someone who has started three different businesses) as well as the experiences of my fellow entrepreneurs. If you are

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The Ancient Romans Can Teach Us About Strategic Business Alliances

Caius Julius Cesar was one of history’s most skilled military leaders. The Roman consul, leader of all legions, and conqueror of Gaul will give us a lesson today. A lesson about strategic business alliances. A lesson that can benefit YOUR enterprise and career. Gaul was in the contemporary area that includes France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the

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Books Jeff Bezos Recommends (For ALL Aspiring Entrepreneurs)

Why make a list of the books Jeff Bezos recommends on a website for small business owners? Well, first because he was once a small business entrepreneur too. Second, because like most entrepreneurs, I bet you want to expand your business, and third, just as mega-investor Warren Buffett is known for reading hours a day,

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You Will Never Be the Same After Adopting SMARTER Business Goals

Adopting SMARTER Business Goals is widely acknowledged as one of the best strategies for most entrepreneurs to achieve their missions by focusing on the most important objectives. Listen to “How to Make Goals and Stick to Them – Importance of Setting Objectives & SMART Goals” on Spreaker. The methodology consists of a set of rules

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How You Can Apply Lean and the 5s to Obliterate Business Bureaucracy

How can you reduce bureaucracy while dramatically increasing productivity in your startup or business venture? Listen to “How to Reduce Bureaucracy in Business by Adopting Systems Thinking” on Spreaker. Is there a solution that can be used in multiple situations? Yes. In a nutshell, combine the Lean Management System, the 5S Method, and Systems Thinking.

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8 Time-Tested Business Lessons for Entrepreneurs from a Legendary CEO

This article is just the first of a series with business lessons for entrepreneurs from legendary CEOs and founders. For the next articles, remember to subscribe (for free!) to my list here. Listen to “9 Business Lessons for Entrepreneurs from a Legendary CEO” on Spreaker. If you are reading this on a computer, there is

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The Ancient Art of Finding Business Mentors over a Cold Beer

Forging enduring business alliances in unusual places. This is the first article of a series about how to find business mentors. To receive the next ones directly in your e-mail, subscribe to our list for free here. Entrepreneurs frequently leave their home country. The unpredictability and difficulty of beginning a company in an unknown environment add to

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