Entrepreneurship

Posts from David DeWolf on entrepreneurship, his experience as an angel investor and board member, and important lessons he has learned that fellow entrepreneurs should heed.

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Why the Product Services Sector is on the Verge of Irrelevance
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Over the past several months the Product Development Services (PDS) sector has begun to head down a consolidation path that is pushing many within the sector towards their ultimate demise.…

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Choosing the Right Board Members
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Choosing the right board members is critical for business success. Here are three considerations that can make all the difference.

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Is empathy enough to create strong business relationships?
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Are your business relationships with clients healthy? Are they truly mutually beneficial? Is the exchange of value equitable?

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5 Components of a Strategic Plan
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Strategy can seem daunting. To create a comprehensive strategic plan all you really need is a little bit of time to think and a single sheet of paper.

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5 Steps to Ensure Cascading Goals that Promote Teamwork
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Here are 5 steps I have taken this year to ensure that I cascade goals that promote teamwork.

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4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a COO - David DeWolf
4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a COO
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Hiring a COO can be a great move…or not. Here are 4 questions you should ask to help you make your decision.

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What to Do with Fatal Flaws in Business Relationships
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Certain people have character traits that make it difficult to work with them in business relationships (and life, too!). Here’s how to deal with them.

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5 Tips for a Successful Client Relationship - David DeWolf
5 Tips for a Successful Client Relationship
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A few years ago, we struggled with a client who seemed like a dream come true. Here are five tips I learned the hard way about how to turn a rocky start into a successful client relationship.

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The Best Way to Find “the Element of Truth” in Every Story
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Over time I have learned an important lesson. There is “an element of truth” within each and every story. Here’s how I make sure I find it…and share it.

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A Warning for the Financial Services Industry - David DeWolf
A Warning for the Financial Services Industry: You’re on the Cusp of Disruption
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The financial services industry is on the cusp of disruption. The economic pie that we’re so familiar with is in question. Brokerages may be in trouble. Mutual fund managers and wealth advisors should take heed. Banks may be in for it again.

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