StartUp Awards’ Post

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This week, I learned from Rob Fraser that most Canadian startups either fail or exit before their trademark applications are reviewed. That definitely seems like a problem, but it also got me thinking about how many startups ultimately fail and how rarely founders share those stories. I have a lot of respect for those who choose to openly discuss their failures and what they’ve learned, rather than potentially misleading young entrepreneurs with tall tales of financings that returned nothing, claiming to have go-to-market experience despite never having launched a product, or celebrating an acquisition that was, at best, a soft landing. It seems to me that we, as entrepreneurs, could create more value for ourselves and others if we shared the unabridged version of our stories, rather than drowning our failures with a long list of “accomplishments” that only serves to inflate our egos.

There are so many quiet business failures, but even worse, failures positioned as success. I know of many brands that say they were 'acquired', when in reality, they were sold for pennies on the dollar and everyone lost their money. The ecosystem would be best served if founders were honest when things don't work out. But at the very least, don't make it look like a success.

Starting a new business is exciting and... expensive. BBB has a list of startup costs to consider when starting a new business. Learn more at https://zurl.co/aPGM: https://zurl.co/MAlv

A new business startup comes with some risk, but the rewards of owning a franchise can be amazing. This Forbes piece details how business startups are one of the best ways to build wealth accumulation and offers tips to consider before starting a new business venture. https://bit.ly/3xjdlwz #FranchiseOwnership #Forbes #PremierGarage

Delegation is one of the most important skills you will need to develop as a business owner. As you continue to grow and build your startup, you won’t be able have your hand on every department like you used to. This is an incredibly positive thing because it is a sign that you're growing! Head to our Digital Guides section to download The Startup Founders Guide to Virtual Assistants to understand how to start delegating like a champ🥇 https://lnkd.in/gVU3knxC

𝐖𝐞'𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: "Congratulations for submitting to Founders Live Prime Time Pitch Challenge. This is a monumental step and we're excited you are with us for it." - 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅 We developed a 99-second pitch video for last year's competition with our Ukranian partner VLC Motion. Unfortunately, we missed the deadline. Well, now we're in the game. VOTING IS NOW OPEN - until 11:59 pm on March 31, 2024 (UTC) The ProcureNode pitch and the voting link are here: https://lnkd.in/dAP3mFbk We need as many votes as possible to get to the next stage. Your help is much appreciated and needed. STARTUP VOTES ARE RANKED - By Region. Here you'll find regions and participating startups: https://lnkd.in/dJAZyNjJ How to Vote? View the pitch video. After the video has ended, the "vote" button is available. You'll need to wait for a couple of seconds after the video to activate the button. What is Founders Live Prime Time? Founders Live Prime Time is a global competition of the top 25 global startups out of the Founders Live ecosystem, which currently spans 120 cities and 47 countries. The ongoing winners from the pitch competition events are currently in qualification for the Prime Time events this fall (https://lnkd.in/dxv9XR7E.) Think of it as Shark Tank meets American Idol, but broken up into 5 regions of the world. Every vote counts! Let's do this! Please like, comment & share. #procurement #sourcing #purchasing

Your pitch is your golden ticket to funding and partnerships. Here’s how to get it right: • Start strong: Show the problem your startup solves. • Be concise: Investors love clarity over complexity. • Show numbers: Data builds trust. • Practice like it’s game day: Confidence is everything. At EuroAff, we’ve seen countless successful pitches—and we’re here to help you perfect yours. Let’s tell your story the right way. #PitchPerfect #StartupPitch #InvestorTips #EuroAff #EntrepreneurSuccess

Getting stuck at a revenue plateau happens to 83% of startups within 3 years. Three reasons for that: 1. Exhausting its pool of clients 2. Poor Product-Market fit 3. Inefficient pricing + we tackle other factors with my clients. Reply if you want tactics to avoid the 3 above.