A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MAY 31, 2010

What if a huge company with a hundred software developers and a million dollars in marketing budget decides to copy my idea? First, take a deep breath and remember that every little software company on Earth in under this threat. Answer: You're dead! No small company has ever survived competition with a large one!

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

CRM software, in this case, can really help you build the foundation of a successful start-up. But, how do you select the right CRM software for your startup? Review Different CRM Solutions. The first step in the process of selecting the right CRM software is reviewing the solutions available to you. Flexibility.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 12, 2018

A few years ago, a friend of mine got hired by a company as a software developer. A diligent worker, she was super focused from the moment she sat down at her desk--and so by the time 6PM came around, she had gotten a lot of work done and ready to call it a day. Her young male colleagues had a different approach.

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SoCal CTO

JULY 23, 2012

What existing systems will we leverage, what programming languages, software development methodologies, web application frameworks, revision control systems, etc.? How will we find and interview developers? How do we motivate and manage developers? How can we address this risk? What technology research is required?

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ConversionXL

JUNE 13, 2017

Traditionally associated with development and product management, agile is a lightweight and, well, agile framework for software development and bringing features and products to market. Developed in the early 90’s by Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber , Scrum is: Lightweight. Debrief & Share with the Sprint Review.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s one of many ecommerce software platforms on the market but only the fifth most popular by market share. It’s the reason that 69% of people buy from a brand they know over one that gets better reviews. It’s why reputation management and following good business practices is a critical but unseen part of a company’s brand.

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Equity Marketing Social Media Software Review 94

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

In very few specific cases, depending on the nature of the business, the business model might demand a considerable gestation period or extensive research and development. Any custom manufactured IoT device would require software development as well as hardware customization. Both of which are expensive and time-consuming.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Getting this right becomes even more important when you consider that the most common reason staff members move on to pastures new is due to a strained or bad relationship with their boss. Introducing an efficient and smooth-running management structure is crucial to your business’ success – but it’s also easier said than done.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 15, 2021

They even used this reputation to ask their customers not to buy their jackets in a groundbreaking anti-consumerism ad campaign : . Customer stories work well here, as social proof builds trust and credibility—93% of consumers state online reviews impact purchase decisions. . If so, how? Conclusion.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

You need to know that user-generated content can build or destroy your brand’s reputation. The Nielsen Company conducted a worldwide survey and found that consumers trust word of mouth marketing the most; 90 percent of survey-takers believe recommendations from people they know while 70% put faith in reviews posted by strangers online.

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Software By Rob

AUGUST 25, 2010

But this was how they built their reputation as a solid, reliable band with outstanding musical chops. I cover topics that affect software and web startups of all sizes, but mostly relating to startups you can fund yourself. These were eight-hour sets, and they would reportedly take uppers to maintain their energy on stage.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

TL;DR Product management is a unique and poorly understood discipline, especially as it applies to software and other tech-related companies. family of brands), I was there to source the absolute best talent for the Product Management summer internship program in order to continue to push HomeAway’s agenda to develop a Tier 1 workforce.

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Software By Rob

MARCH 9, 2009

Software by Rob Passionate about Startups and MicroISVs Lessons Learned by a Serial Entrepreneur home about press micropreneurs archives ← A Glimpse of the Future What is the Micropreneur Academy? I cover topics that affect software and web startups of all sizes, but mostly relating to startups you can fund yourself.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2010

How To Build Your Reputation And Authority As A Designer- [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Nice to see Google crowdsource identifying software bugs – [link]. Logo design heresies: A Devil’s Advocate look at The 10.5

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2010

How To Build Your Reputation And Authority As A Designer- [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Nice to see Google crowdsource identifying software bugs – [link]. Logo design heresies: A Devil’s Advocate look at The 10.5

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

We have been using LinkedIn for both sourcing recruits and reviewing backgrounds for recruits. Mobile Internet Apple Facebook ► 2009 (32) ► December (3) Startup Software Developers Startup Software Development – Do Your Homework Be. Its been great to zero in on very specific skillsets.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

In the early 2000s, digital design and development freelancers were sort after – I was fresh out of University (having completed a degree in Media Arts) and was hungry for work. So I packed in my day job – as a software developer – and devoted more time monetizing the blog and website.

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Software By Rob

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Football vs. Track One more example and then I’ll get back to talking about software and entrepreneurship. Now Back to Software Let’s translate this to being a software developer / entrepreneur. MY EXAMPLE Let’s translate this to being a software developer / entrepreneur.

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blog.expensify.com

APRIL 24, 2012

The right sort of person is so passionate about coding, they can’t be stopped from doing it. But every day spent in that kitchen is a day NOT spent in a real kitchen, learning how to cook real food, and write real code. Full discloure, I am a former PHP, Perl, ColdFusion, ActionScript, VB.NET, ASP.NET and C# developer.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 18, 2012

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. 47 Logo Designs That Will Build Powerful Reputation – [link]. Amazon has democratized the book review process, according to latest research – [link].

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Software By Rob

APRIL 21, 2010

I cover topics that affect software and web startups of all sizes, but mostly relating to startups you can fund yourself. This post is single handedly going to ruin your reputation, career, and love life! Im a serial web entrepreneur here to share what Ive learned in my 11 years as a self-funded startup founder.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 3, 2013

Well written Google Glass review from Engadget – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Reputation and Community | crowdSPRING Blog – [link]. Why More Is Not Always Better – [link]. ” – [link].

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sivers.org

JUNE 25, 2010

They log in to translate the documents, one at a time, marking each finished when done, which sends the file back to the company for review.” Also important: Only go for providers who have great reviews from many past customers. Decline bids from providers without many great reviews. The translator rejects or approves.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 21, 2014

Software developer Patrick McKenzie aka @Patio11 (easily one of my favorite marketers to follow and learn from) asserts that 40-60% of users who sign up for a free trial of almost every software or SaaS application will use it once and never come back. Often, however, they’re unable to see the benefit of using the software.

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Software By Rob

MARCH 10, 2009

Software by Rob Passionate about Startups and MicroISVs Lessons Learned by a Serial Entrepreneur home about press micropreneurs archives ← Here is My Glimpse of the Future How Third-Party Licensing Can Ruin Your Launch → What is the Micropreneur Academy? As you know, my reputation is on the line and I do not plan to disappoint.

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Software By Rob

AUGUST 11, 2009

And thus it is with the majority of open source software: Open source software is free if your time is worth nothing. I’m bracing my inbox for emails from disgruntled Gimp users explaining how charging for software is bad, commercial software is evil, and my mother dresses me funny. But I don’t buy it.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

There's a thriving geek culture in Paris, and no lack of software development expertise, thanks to superior universities that produce superior engineers. The startup scene is relatively young, however, which is partly due to some pretty fundamental cultural barriers. But these barriers are showing some wear and tear.

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mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Bootstrap – Online bookkeeping software that lets you track sales and expenses, organize your records for tax time, and more. Invoice Place – Online billing software that lets you track invoices, quotes, receipts and more. Gliffy gliffy – Online diagramming and charting software.

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bhargreaves.com

MARCH 7, 2010

Read the scenarios and give yourself points accordingly: 3 Points: You actually do not know any software developers. 5 Points: You are developing software for government or major corporate clients. What development shop/agency remains in business doing poor work?

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discuss.joelonsoftware.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

(Not logged on) | Register | Log On Home Discuss Jobs About The Business of Software A community discussing the business of software, from the smallest shareware operation to Microsoft. A part of Joel on Software. This community works best when people use their real names. Please register for a free account.

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www.kalzumeus.com

AUGUST 13, 2012

Kalzumeus Software. Patrick McKenzie (patio11) blogs on software development, marketing, and general business topics. For example, immediately after you confirm your email address, I’ll send you a link to watch a free 45 minute training video on improving the first run experience of your software. Greatest Hits.

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www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

Henry , Chris Callahan , Travis Briggs , Nene Kalu , Nikolay Pohodnya , Jamin Wong , Nick Gauthier , Anon User, Andrea Narciso , Steve Shapero , Max Yankov , Christopher Wiley , Bruce Serven and Tony Karrer This question gets asked a lot on Quora, but this one strikes me due to the phrasing. Wild guess: nope, you never heard of him / her.

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