What are the most common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make?

Not sharing their idea openly.
Falling in love with the solution versus the problem.
Taking too long to learn from customers (release Version 1.0)

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What are the most common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make?

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor.

They're worried about making mistakes. You will make mistakes, it's normal. I make em' everyday - just make small ones and move fast to correct them. Stop worrying and ge... (more)

What's the most common mistake you see small businesses make with regards to intellectual property?

Answered by David Ullmann – Partner at Minden Gross LLP.

The most common mistakes are not considering what entity should own the IP and not agreeing who owns or created the IP. There are tax, investment and creditor protection is... (more)

Whats the most common mistake you see entrepreneurs make?

Answered by Dan Martell – Founder & Investor. Posted in Operations

Buy an office dog. (kidding) In reality, there's a few things I see them do. - Don't measure the amount of time they have left. (i.e. run out of time and/or money) - They... (more)

What is the most common Angel Investor Financial Arrangement and is acceptable?

Answered by Laura Fitton – Founder, oneforty.com

I have no statistical data to tell you what is the most common. It depends who your angels are, where you live, how far along you are and frankly, how badly you need the mo... (more)

What do you think are the most common mistakes on social media marketing?

Answered by April Dunford – Product Marketing Expert.

I think the common mistakes in social media marketing are the same as they are in any kind of marketing. There are no real metrics to determine if the marketing was success... (more)

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