crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 6, 2014

An Oral History Of Apple Design: 1992–2013 | Co.Design – crowdspring.co/1nJ2Ms0. Jessica Livingston: Why Startups Need to Focus on Sales, Not Marketing | WSJ – crowdspring.co/1h6bKMW. Why you should care about Price/Market Fit early on (a.k.a. Customer Development 101) – crowdspring.co/1pNIOcD.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2014

But keep that time as short as possible and give the customer something to listen to: Research shows that music makes the wait feel much shorter, and that both music and product information will keep the customer on the line longer. Maybe some hold time is inevitable. Hang posters that remind your people of the power of caring.

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ConversionXL

MAY 1, 2019

In 1992, two researchers in New Zealand, Neil Fleming and Colleen Mills, published what became a foundational paper on learning styles. Your website content—however tailored—may represent only a fraction of the total time a prospect considers your product. A prospect’s first impression of your ads, whitepapers, product page, etc.,

Marketing 124

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 31, 2021

John has invested in various small businesses and served as a mentor and branding authority since his beginnings in 1992. Scratching your own itch is often the best way to find a product-market fit because you know that at least one company needs it. He has also been named CEO of the Shark Group, a brand consultancy firm.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 28, 2018

Knowing your product or service is a fad doesn’t make it easier. If you want your business to thrive long-term, you need to consider your product’s sta ying power , as some products and services quickly become obsolete. The first method is to launch a timeless product or service that can be customized according to any fad.

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2018

I put “ SuperWomen Do IT Less” ( First Edition 1992) into the closet, and became my own boss. I used it for presenting new products and negotiations for future business. Everything has to be sold and your product will have competitors. It had never been my dream to own my own business and become an entrepreneur.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2020

For example, you may think that disruptive smartphones were an overnight sensation, but in reality, it took huge investments by several different companies starting in 1992, including IBM, Apple, and Google, before the market really took off in 2007. Or find an entirely different application for an existing product.

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Agile VC

JUNE 30, 2016

Cruise control was invented in the late 1940’s and was first adopted on a production car in 1958, the Chrysler Imperial. Lane departure warning –> first deployed by Mitsubishi in 1992 and broadly available in early 2000s from Japanese manufactuerers.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 8, 2018

2- From the line of item for productions supplies. When I was trying to think of a name for my production rental company, a friend recommended giving it a name that only those within the industry would understand. The name “Line 204” comes from the line item for productions supplies in a production’s overall budget.

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K9 Ventures

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

I came to the United States in 1992 at the age of 17 (so there, now you know exactly how old I am!) At the same time, I was also working on the product. This was one of the biggest hurdles I had to overcome when I was starting up, and if I hadn’t been fortunate to find ways around it, my story would have been very different.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

” If you don’t read any more of the post, the summary lesson learned for entrepreneurs is this: Product-centric founders often over-intellectualize their communications and therefore fail to sell their concepts to the masses. Think of James Carville’s slogan for Clinton in 1992, “It’s the economy, stupid.”

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Describing your product as “new and “never been done before” instead of “we’re just like those others guys, but better” could cost your company billions. By 1992 Research in Motion (RIM) had been in business for eight years, had 16 employees, sales of about $500,000 a year, and three or four business lines. Research in Motion (RIM).

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alexpoole.info

AUGUST 14, 2012

Although studies of screen reading show no difference between reading from screen and from paper ( Dillon, 1992 ; Bernard, 2001 ), there could be some validity to this argument. Around 1992 a friend presented me with a book by a political commentator and wanted me to read it because he found it so enlightening. Gaultney, V. Mills, C.B.,

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 23, 2020

In the same way that you promote the value proposition of your products and services to potential customers, you should do the same with employees, only focusing on your attributes as an employer. Here are 10 tips to business leaders and managers on how they can retain their best employees: 1. respectively.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 29, 2017

That goes for any industry, location or product; from enterprise SaaS in my home town of Austin, to live music ticket sales in Virginia, to B2C services in Seattle. Or maybe you recently launched a product and made an educated (or not so educated) guess on price. By the way, every customer considers your product this way.

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Differentiation Virginia .Net B2C 54

Steve Blank

MAY 16, 2024

They were used in photographic filters, glare-free sunglasses, and products that gave the illusion of 3-D. The NRO’s existence wasn’t even acknowledged until 1992. After Land’s forced retirement in 1982, Polaroid never introduced a completely new product again.

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Up and Running

JULY 25, 2014

If your product or service is leading the market, that’s a great feeling, but it’s important to remember that the “game” isn’t over. . It also presents an opportunity to differentiate your product or service in a competitive market. It was over just like that,” Thomas says, snapping his fingers.

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2012

I’ve been gestating this since 1992. I’d greatly appreciate any feedback you have on the book. Hack your Education. Photo: Inside a Harvard Business School classroom (Wikipedia).

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www.singlefounder.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Myth #2: I need to have a perfect product. Often, you will see a large company put enough marketing muscle behind a mediocre product to generate a profit from it. Let’s turn the tables and think about an off the wall question: Do you even need a product? In fact, not having one can be more helpful than anything else.

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Software Review Software Startup Massachusetts 40

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

For background, since 1992, I’ve been (slowly) working on a book tentatively titled “Hack your Education: How to Squeeze Maximum Value from College or Graduate School” I’ve attached a presentation below I’ve given on the topic, plus a draft of the book.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Why would they choose not to invest in your products/services? This is true regardless of whether you are selling products to consumers or services to businesses. A company that used this report would get credit for enlightening the reader and would also get to position itself as the source for lower-cost but just-as-good policies.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 1, 2014

The most important thing you can do to optimize your social media home pages is to make sure your bio or profile includes the keywords or phrases that potential customers would use if they were searching for the products or services you offer. The best way to use your social media posts is to drive people to your blog.

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2012

I’ve been gestating this since 1992. I’d greatly appreciate any feedback you have on the book. Hack your Education. Photo: Inside a Harvard Business School classroom (Wikipedia).

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New York Programming Cost Product 114

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Here is more of his story: TSM: Describe your product/service in 10 words or less: Jeff: We match the right people with our clients in order to create long lasting relationships. We’ve been a family-owned business since 1992. Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Vertex Resource Group. Share with us what problem you’re solving).

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2014

They’re simple to set up, and they’re a great way to promote your products and services. Each time you publish a post, people searching for any keywords it contains will be drawn to your site, where they may sign up for your email list and buy your products or services. And why not? But here’s the real question: Do they get results?

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Bahamas SEO Search Australia 168

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Most of us who have some type of expertise get asked certain questions about ourselves, our jobs, our products, and/or our companies repeatedly. Frequently Asked Questions. It’s old hat to us, but for those who don’t have our level of expertise, having answers to FAQ in one place is very helpful.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 13, 2017

In 1992, Tony started his own manufacturing company of skateboarding products, which eventually took off. The business provides non-toxic household and baby products, and although it was deemed to fail by many critics, it’s now valued at more than $1 billion. Tony Hawk – Skateboarder.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2014

The idea is to subtly infuse your posts with keywords potential clients might be searching for — so they’ll end up on your site, sign up for your communications, and ultimately, buy your products and services. People think SEO is hard, but it’s really just a matter of following a formula.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2014

What’s a big mistake people often make with your topic or product that they need to avoid? Since 1992, he has helped clients in financial services, insurance, health care, consulting, real estate, advertising, training, recruiting, and more than 75 niche industries grow their businesses without cold calling or hard selling.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 4, 2012

RADVISION was founded in 1992 in Israel and is a world leader in the supply of video conferencing solutions. Founded in 1999, AeroScout’s products are used in hospitals to track patients and blood products, such as organs; to manage and monitor equipment in universities; and to keep tabs on products throughout the manufacturing process.

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Up and Running

APRIL 4, 2014

Despite developing a brand that was synonymous with soda, the Coca-Cola Company decided to scrap its signature drink in 1985 and start over with a product it deemed New Coke. New Coke sales nosedived as the earlier product regained its former market share and then some. New Coke was rebranded Coca-Cola II in 1992.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

In 2009, Matt Sonnhalter switched the focus of his advertising and marketing agency from B2B industrial manufacturing accounts to working only with companies that sell products to professional tradesmen. DAY ONE: Choose Your Niche Market. Mark Satterfield is the founder and CEO of Gentle Rain Marketing, Inc.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2011

The company will also receive a single grant of 400,000 shekels to set up a beta-site to prove the product or service’s application in the local market. a privately held maker of at-home dermatological products, is merging with US company Photomedex in a share swap deal that gives Radiancy a $175 million valuation.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Here are some of the many ways I recommend to market and sell products and services with love, not fear: Love-Based Tip #1: Don’t Exaggerate. Be comfortable with whatever price you are charging for whatever product or service you’re selling. Love-Based Tip #6: Make Peace with Money. Don’t grapple with money. And they won’t buy.

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2016

My first company (Feld Technologies) was acquired by a company doing a rollup (AmeriData – acquired 40 companies between 1992 and 1996 when it was then acquired by GE Capital.) At the essence of the approach is a focus on two things – acquiring people and product.

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Mike Michalowicz

AUGUST 8, 2016

Expanded to a 1,800 sq ft commercial production kitchen in 2010 to a full service CHEF SERVICE prepared meal service offering weekly delivery and retail take away. She says she has used this focus to help companies drive more efficient production and development processes, increase systemization and motivate effective and happy Teams.

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aweissman.com

APRIL 19, 2012

Many of the traditional roles, or competencies, normally assigned to media companies - financing, production, distribution, promotion, marketing - have been disaggregated. Miramax films - I still check out what Miramax releases due to the strength of The Crying Game and Reservoir Dogs, back from 1992. Which is hugely valuable.

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