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6 Keys to Attracting Customers Based On Social Needs

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, my dictate that entrepreneurs need to find a “ painful ” problem to solve (such as high cost, low productivity) to attract customers, doesn’t really account for many successful startup businesses today, including top social media platforms, dating sites, and new fashions. All of these tend to override cost and usability.

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I Haven’t Seen A Startup Yet Thrive Without Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. At any rate, “buzz-worthy” and “viral” are marketing illusions that cost big money to create, and these are only the beginning. That’s a double death wish. Marty Zwilling.

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The Ultimate Guide to Start-Up Costs for Your Business

Women Entrepreneurs Can

For the markets that don’t have anything like this, you can usually find a business worksheet online that will help you calculate your startup costs. If you want to go into the laundry business, you will need laundromat equipment , but you may be able to rent office space to delay the cost of securing a mortgage.

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10 Keys To A Credible and Trusted Internet Web Domain

Startup Professionals Musings

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Add a modest advertising presence. The presence of a few related advertisements can actually improve your site credibility, since most credible sites have them. These are all minimal-cost survival marketing efforts.

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8 Priorities When Offering A New Product Or Service

Startup Professionals Musings

The cost of any new product these days must include education and rollout marketing, perhaps equal or greater than the development costs. You will find that customers discount advertising, and look for user testimonials, online influencer reviews, and return-on-investment examples from industry experts. Incent these early.

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Viral Marketing And Word-of-Mouth Require Investment

Startup Professionals Musings

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. At any rate, “buzz-worthy” and “viral” are marketing illusions that cost big money to create, and these are only the beginning. That’s a double death wish. Marty Zwilling.

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Hibu’s Smart Solutions Spark Local Business Success Stories – Sponsored

The Startup Magazine

An RV maintenance and repair-shop worker reported, “I switched to Hibu last year for all of our advertising and website services. An outboard repair service owner shared his experience: “For the past 20 of my 28 years in business, I’ve avoided advertising, relying mostly on word-of-mouth.