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You launched your idea on Kickstarter... but the crowds (and their wallets) never came. Here's what you did wrong. Read more
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Put these on your list of tasks not to delegate this year. Read more
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You already know how to divide your audience into broad groups. Now it's time to create unique individual targeting. Read more
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It used to be that showing all your cards in business was the first sign of weakness. Not anymore -- and especially not overseas. Read more
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You ask a ton of questions. Your process is exhaustive -- and exhausting. And that might be your problem. Read more
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Maybe you don't say any of these things... but you know people who do. Read more
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Can you set out to fail? Yes, in fact, you can -- if you do one of the following things. Read more
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