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Paul is a serial entrepreneur, strategic and risk management advisor, marketer, speaker and coach who has dedicated the majority of his career to entrepreneurship, leadership and peak performance. Paul has worked with various entrepreneurial companies in senior management roles and has led the development, review, and selective implementation of several hundred start-up and corporate venture business plans, financial models, and feasibility analyses. He has performed due diligence on and valuation of many potential investment and acquisition candidates. Paul was also the Director of a consulting operation in Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Paul has lived, worked, learned and traveled extensively in Latin America, Europe, and Asia and speaks and writes English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Challenges, Small Business, Startup

What You Need To Know About Running A Small Business

by Paul Morin / July 20, 2020August 1, 2020

Running a small business can be one of the most rewarding things you do in your life. It can also be one of the biggest…

Consulting business, Problem Solving, Start A Business, Startup

How To Start A Consulting Business

by Paul Morin / July 17, 2020August 3, 2020

I’ve been asked how to start a consulting business by friends leaving the corporate world. My usual answer is that in many ways, it’s not…

Insurance, Risk, Risk Management, Small Business, Startup

Do You Need To Buy Small Business Insurance?

by Paul Morin / July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

Do you need to buy small business insurance for your startup or existing company? The answer depends on several factors, but yes, you probably do…

Competition, Deliberate Practice, Mindset, Social Media, Startup

Think Of Your Startup Like You Think Of The Olympics

by Paul Morin / July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

When you think of your startup, think of it like you think of the Olympics. In many ways, it is highly analogous. Just as in…

Business Idea Screening, Problem Solving, Startup

Startup With This Question: What Problem Are We Solving?

by Paul Morin / July 11, 2020July 12, 2020

Before you start up your business, you must ask yourself this question: What problem are we solving? There are many other follow-up questions you must…

Crisis, Fixed Costs, Leverage

Are All Small Businesses Doomed Because Of The Pandemic?

by Paul Morin / July 10, 2020July 12, 2020

Are all small businesses doomed because of the Covid-19 pandemic? Absolutely not. Will many small businesses fail because of the pandemic? Yes, they will. The…

Passion, Startup, success

Should You Follow Your Passion When You Start A Business?

by Paul Morin / July 9, 2020July 12, 2020

Should you follow your passion when you start a business? This question comes up frequently. I don’t think there is a simple answer. The premise…

Work From Home

What It’s Like To Work From Home Every Day

by Paul Morin / July 8, 2020July 12, 2020

For years, people have asked me what it is like to work from home. Now, with the Covid-19 pandemic and so many people on lockdown,…

Clarity, Efficiency, Productivity

Lack Of Clarity Is A Productivity Killer

by Paul Morin / July 7, 2020July 12, 2020

Lack of clarity will kill your productivity, no question about it. As you’re starting and running your business, how often do you ask yourself, “What…

Break-even, Business Idea Screening, Business Plan, Cash Flow, Idea Screening, market research, Profitability, Start A Business, Startup

How To Start A Successful Business During A Global Pandemic

by Paul Morin / July 6, 2020July 12, 2020

If you’re wondering how to start a successful business during the global pandemic, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that there…

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