About Entrepreneurs: Moving Beyond Startup Mode

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	from Scott Allen As you acquire customers and start to generate revenue, you'll find that a lot of things have to change. Maintaining a product is not the same as creating it. Taking care of customers is not the same as acquiring them. Growing a business is not the same as starting one. You may find that you need new skills, or new people with those skills, in order to sustain and grow your business. This week we'll look at some of the challenges involved in moving beyond startup mode and how to address them.
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