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Bill Liao is an Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist, author and social-networking pioneer. He is also a co-founder of XING.com and CEO of Finaxis AG, a privately held company in the financial services industry. Among his philanthropic endeavours is his participation as an investor and volunteer in The Hunger Project in Uganda, New York and Mexico. Liao is the author of 'Stone Soup: The Secret Recipe for Making Something from Nothing'.

Given Liao's experience in founding and developing businesses, his expertise lies within enterprise, entrepreneurship, social networking, international development, coaching and mentoring.

Bill Liao works as a speaker, commentator, motivator and coach with selected individuals and organisations worldwide.
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Starting a Business or Social Enterprise - The Stone Soup Way
1.5-3 hrs 20,890 learners
By Bill Liao
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You will be assessed on the following Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
  • Explain the role of catalysts in a team
  • Identify key types of communication useful in starting an enterprise
  • List the characteristics of people who negatively impact morale and productivity
  • Explain the importance of trust in an enterprise
  • Outline the role of risk in a new enterprise
  • Discuss the components the make change easier
  • Explain the role of goals and the need for the to be flexible
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If you have that big,life changing, project in your head and need some direction on how to capitalize this is definitely for you.
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