Weekly Wrap: Startup Edition

Startups.  Where would we be without them?  They keep the business world fresh and bring innovation to the marketplace by offering us original and updated products.  For all you (aspiring) entrepreneurs out there, keep this wrap in mind for what’s to come, how to handle it and what other opportunities might be ahead. 

What Is It Really Like to Be a Startup CEO?

Mashable

Starting a business comes with heavy responsibility and accountability that most never need to deal with.  Many entrepreneurs expect that pressure, but these ones will tell you that actually living it is a different story. entrepreneurship, new business, investing, startup

5 Major Warning Signs Your Startup Could Fail And What to Do About Them

Huffington Post

All startups will experience some hiccups in their initial stages.  It’s only natural.  But some of those blunders require closer attention to steer clear of a crash course.  Take note of these red flags and know what to do when you see them.

Why Entrepreneurs Make Great Modern-Day CMOs

Forbes

Entrepreneurs are always thinking about customers because, well, they have to.  To keep a startup in business, you’ve got to sell and that’s why founding CEOs often make great marketing execs.  The mentality of always pushing new business to keep the product alive is exactly what it takes.

Whether you’re just starting your entrepreneurial journey or if you’ve been in the game for a time, remind yourself that the responsibility is always yours, missteps will happen and to keep an open mind for future opportunity.

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Kyle McClure is an intern for WordWrite Communications.  Connect with him on Twitter @kylmcclr.

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