The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2025

They simplify employee payments and benefits management, and many integrate seamlessly with accounting software. Whether you need an accountant to sort out your books, a loan to fuel your next big idea, or software to make day-to-day tasks easier, the help you need is right around the corner. Need help setting things up?

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Phoenix Small Business Small Business Administration Software Review 148

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

Thus I was pleased to see a much more complete and broader perspective of employee support recommendations in a new book, “ Employees First! ” by Donna Cutting, who is a globally-recognized guru on employee culture and optimizing customer service. Other studies have shown a return of up to 400 percent for this approach.

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Technical Review Cofounder Employee Global 353

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2019

These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. There are many books written on this subject, but this classic by Chris Ducker, “ Virtual Freedom ,” manages to pack a lot more practical guidance into a small space that many others I have seen.

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Entrepreneur Philippines Bandwidth Cofounder 303

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2021

I also enjoyed the classic book, “ 63 Innovation Nuggets for Aspiring Innovators ,” by George E. In reality, the best business process innovations usually come from regular employees on the front line of your business, just trying to do a better job and better serve customers. Individuals who are innovators are born, not bred.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2022

For example, I remember a classic book, “ The Best Team Wins: Build Your Business Through Predictive Hiring ,” by Adam Robinson, CEO and cofounder of Hireology, which details the how and why of hiring your most valuable assets today. It’s a small cost to prevent a long-term loss. Give priority to attitude over experience.

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Hiring Technical Cofounder Cofounder Retention 337

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In his classic book, “ The Leadership Capital Index ,” Dave Ulrich, a best-selling author, business consultant, and business school professor, provides some real insights and metrics on what makes up the elements of goodwill in the minds of top valuation experts. Performance accountability processes.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Valuation Leadership 323

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

Remember that leadership is both upward, as well as downward to direct reports and employees. There are several books written on this subject. Disconnects on how employees are treated or decisions will be made can be disastrous, especially with family-owned or closely held ventures. Provide effective leadership.

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Exit Strategy Leadership Founder Networking 407

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Rounding out the team with employees and freelancers. Successful startup teams today have a mix of remote employees, freelancers, and contractors.

Intellectual Property 404

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Groups Social Media 404

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2020

In his classic book, “ The Leadership Capital Index ,” Dave Ulrich, a best-selling author, business consultant, and business school professor, provides some real insights and metrics on what makes up the elements of goodwill in the minds of top valuation experts. Performance accountability processes.

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Valuation Technical Review Due Diligence Leadership 311

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chip Bell and Ron Zemke, who are experts in this area, provide some of the best specific insights I’ve seen, in the classic book “ Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service.” The process must be employee friendly, as well as customer friendly, and have feedback mechanisms to correct poor results. Make your service deliver process “happy.”

Technical Review 385

Technical Review Salary Metrics Matching 385

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

One of the most stressful and unanticipated challenges that comes with starting a new business is hiring and managing employees. While this approach appears to cost more on the surface, it often actually costs you less, when you consider the hidden costs of rework, poor customer satisfaction, employee management, and training required.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Startup Employee 308

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2023

Charlene Li, in her classic book “ Open Leadership ,” shows leaders how to tap into the power of the social technology revolution and use social media to be “open” while still maintaining control. Employees can share best practices with customers on social network platforms and customers can help each other. Democratic.

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Social Media Media Software Review Social Network 281

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Employees are still too often thought of as a commodity, to be acquired “just in time” for the lowest cost, and managed as a disposable asset. For a hands-on guide in developing data-driven people strategies, I found some practical techniques in the classic book, “ The Data Driven Leader ,” by Jenny Dearborn and David Swanson.

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Analytics Hiring Open Source Employee 303

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2023

If you have a different view, I urge you to see the data presented in a new book, “ The Nine: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace ,” by Phil Simon, a globally recognized authority on technology, collaboration, and the future of work. The birth rate in many countries is declining. Number of non-compete agreements is way down.

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Non-Compete France Japan Technical Review 282

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2021

I have my own views on what it takes to be an effective leader at the top, based on many years as an executive in large companies as well as small, but I was impressed with the solid points in a new book, “ The CEO Test ,” by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer. If your focus is on an effective culture, you are a leader.

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Leadership Framework Demand Employee 340

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

Some are doing this at the expense of employee experience , which I believe is one of the major causes of employee dissatisfaction and exit of good employees today. To achieve real growth, business leaders need to improve both employee as well as customer experiences. Responsive – empower employees to help peers.

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Employee Matching Customer Leadership 282

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

For example, I remember a classic book by Penina Rybak, “ The NICE Reboot ,” that does a great job of outlining problem solving steps, honed from working with special needs youngsters. After some review of available resources, I’m convinced that problem solving is a learnable trait, rather than just a birthright.

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Startup Technical Review Restful Partner 338

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Brian shares insights on effective feedback techniques, the significance of employee engagement, and how to align a team around a common mission. The conversation highlights the role of training and development in fostering a motivated workforce and the importance of understanding employee perspectives through stay interviews.

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Wisconsin Cofounder Leadership Employee 91

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2022

In the classic book, “ Fish Can’t See Water ,” Kai Hammerich and Richard D. Incidentally, I love that book title, which seems to me applicable to most aspects of business (and even people), as well as business culture. Lewis explore these cultural issues, both national and international, that can make or break your company strategy.

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Dilution Startup Merger Flash 355

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2020

For best results, my advice is to think like an entrepreneur, even if you are a corporate employee. I saw these highlighted well in a classic book, “ Get Smart! He lays out seven thinking strategies for both entrepreneurs and employees that will make them business winners: Focus on the customers at all times.

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Technical Review Business Model Employee Sales 294

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

I found some excellent guidance on the specifics in the classic book, “ What Customers Crave ,” by Nicholas J. Employees must learn to develop relationships with real customers, and engage these customers to understand what each customer expects, and how to get customers to engage other customers.

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Customer Social Media Media Employee 395

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Aside from the environmental advantages, car sharing is a cost-effective option for company employees to use vehicles. Thanks to this, there is no need for employees to pay for taxis or save up for their own cars; instead, they can access cars from the company’s fleet when necessary for business trips or assignments.

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Software Review Software Mobile Technical Review 158

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2021

There are also many other good sources of guidance, including the classic book “ Click Millionaires ” by Scott Fox. Hiring virtual assistants for each specific project can be a lot more efficient and cheaper than hiring and managing employees. Generate revenue around the clock. Use the Internet to outsource staff.

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Technical Review Software Review Internet Revenue 312

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

If you’re an early employee at a startup, one day you will wake up to find that what you worked on 24/7 for the last year is no longer the most important thing – you’re no longer the most important employee, and process, meetings, paperwork and managers and bosses have shown up. I know a change is going to come. Loss of status ?

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Part-Time VPE Employee Cofounder Hiring 334

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2021

Thus I was pleased to see that it’s consistent with the guidance in a new book, “ Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most ,” by Greg McKeown, a well-respected author and public speaker on business breakthroughs. they still find time to meet and compare notes regularly, and are avid readers of business books.

Technical Review 309

Technical Review Restful Internet Small Business 309

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

I see the commonalities detailed well in the classic book, “ Extreme Teams ,” by Robert Bruce Shaw. These include companies across multiple industry spectrums, notably NetFlix in entertainment, AirBnB in hospitality, and Whole Foods for groceries.

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Developer Startup Social Media Internet 387

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2020

I found some good insights and details on this approach in the classic book, “ How To Be A Great Boss ,” by Gino Wickman and René Boer, who speak from years of experience working with leadership teams of both small and large companies. Learn to deal effectively with people who disappoint you.

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Leadership Demand Management Founder 380

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Today’s customer buying dynamics are all about “user experience,” according to Brian Solis, in his classic book “ What’s the Future of Business? ”. Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today.

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Customer Technical Review Social Media Social Network 306

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2023

I found some practical guidance to supplement my own recommendations in a new book, “ Be Human, Lead Human ,” by Jennifer Nash, PhD. You really hearing employees also augments engagement levels and business results. Your employees judge you by body language and cues, like repeating the message back.

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Leadership Employee Community Cost 279

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2022

I was pleased to see this approach highlighted as well in a new book for startups, “ Zero to IPO ,” by Frederick Kerrest. In today’s economy, with more and more employees working remotely , assessing trust may seem especially difficult. Don’t ignore any big red flags. Your gut-check finds this to be a good fit.

Technical Review 313

Technical Review Due Diligence Partner Cofounder 313

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2023

I found some excellent guidance on the specifics in the classic book, “ What Customers Crave ,” by Nicholas J. Employees must learn to develop relationships with real customers, and engage these customers to understand what each customer expects, and how to get customers to engage other customers.

Social Media 328

Social Media Customer Media Employee 328

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Gerber wrote a best-selling business book called The E-Myth: Why Most Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It. The Technician’s Perspective sees the business as a place in which people work to produce inside results for the Technician, producing employee income. Well over 25 years ago, Michael E.

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Technical Review Social Media Startup Internet 341

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In that context, I was pleased to see the supporting message in a recent book, “ Fearless Innovation: Going Beyond the Buzzword ,” by Alex Goryachev. Before you act, shut up and listen to employees, customers, and futurists. Take responsibility for owning an informed strategy. Define realistic metrics to keep track of progress.

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Technical Review Silicon Valley Software Review Metrics 252

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Rounding out the team with employees and freelancers. Successful startup teams today have a mix of remote employees, freelancers, and contractors.

Intellectual Property 261

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Angel Groups Social Media 261

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2025

Robert is an expert in workplace culture, employee retention, and leadership. By fostering psychological safety, improving communication, and rethinking job exit strategies, businesses can enhance employee retention, protect workplace culture, and build long-term loyalty.

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Exit Strategy Retention Employee Programming 60

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Based on my own experience in both large and small companies, I agree it can be done, with the essential principles outlined in a new book, “ Winning Now, Winning Later ,” by David M. The challenge we all have as business leaders is balancing the focus between business today and tomorrow. Cote, former Chairman and CEO of Honeywell.

Technical Review 312

Technical Review Due Diligence Merger Social Media 312

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Chip Bell and Ron Zemke, who are experts in this area, provide some of the best specific insights I’ve seen, in the classic book “ Managing Knock Your Socks Off Service.” The process must be employee friendly, as well as customer friendly, and have feedback mechanisms to correct poor results. Make your service deliver process “happy.”

Technical Review 249

Technical Review Salary Metrics Matching 249