Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It takes an effective team to attract and serve a community in business these days. With real-time online reviews and feedback via the Internet, and instant relationships via social media, a voice from the top that is inconsistent with what is heard from the firing line defines a dysfunctional and noncompetitive company for today’s customer.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Why Community Is The Last Great Marketing Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Mark Schaefer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mark Schaefer. Key Takeaway: Mark Schaefer argues that brand communities are the future of marketing strategy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Products that can be easily produced and sold via multiple channels, including the Internet, are more easily scaled world-wide. Customer feedback, including blog comments, usability reviews, and early user testimonials, build relationships and provide credible marketing to the broader customer community.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Only a few years ago a humorous video or unique toy could be seeded into a couple of relevant online communities, and it would be hugely popular. Seeding is the most expensive aspect of a viral marketing campaign, with some video sites charging in excess of $10,000 to be featured on their home page for one week. That’s a double death wish.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2022

To maximize this value, start now in taking a visible and active role in your industry and community. With today’s worldwide Internet and social media, your brand impact is not set by what you say, but by numbers of followers, influencers, and satisfied customers. In my view, that was their key to the early goodwill they needed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Concurrently, I am seeing an upswing in the number of entrepreneurs and startups, with the cost of entry at an all-time low, and the new focus on entrepreneurship in every university and every community development organization. Other popular sites for startups, including StartupNation and Startups.co

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

In addition, as every business becomes instantly global via the Internet, it’s virtually impossible for you to touch every customer personally. Unlike traditional media, which is not interactive, social media provides for and customers expect targeted, personalized, and socially responsible communications.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

Major leading-edge (also called bleeding-edge) products or technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) or the Internet of Things (IoT), involve new concepts, time for acceptance, and focus on understanding value. To win in this environment, you may need to expand your leadership in industry conferences and community activities.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

It] is being seen and responded to by community members tenfold from where we were near the end of last year, 2024, noted the companys owner and operator. A Rhode Island-based general contractor had zero internet presence before partnering with the agency. An HVAC company experienced this comprehensive impact.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2019

No matter how hard you are willing to work inside the business, you still need external relationships with suppliers, people in your business network, and your community. In small towns, this may mean sponsoring local events, supporting complementary businesses, and community involvement. You are selling an experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Outside connections usually come by taking a more active role in your industry and community. The Internet and social media are also a key knowledge source. Building relationships with others, and effective listening, are the keys to utilizing the intelligence around you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

Concurrently, I am seeing an upswing in the number of entrepreneurs and startups, with the cost of entry at an all-time low, and the new focus on entrepreneurship in every university and every community development organization. Other popular sites for startups, including StartupNation and Startups.co

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

He headed to the local community college to take some general classes and get ready to restart. Neil launched an internet marketing agency called Advantage Consulting Services, together with his sister’s boyfriend. Try, Try Again. Neil’s next step was to go back to school. Finally, his luck began to turn.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In any business domain, there is no substitute for skills acquired by personal experience to supplement any academic training and the Internet. That only happens if you take an active role in your community and relevant business associations with like-minded people. Can demonstrate domain expertise and experience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2020

In any business domain, there is no substitute for skills acquired by personal experience to supplement any academic training and the Internet. That only happens if you take an active role in your community and relevant business associations with like-minded people. Can demonstrate domain expertise and experience.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2014

As the old joke goes, “on the Internet nobody knows you’re a dog.” In short I ended up having to deal with what is affectionally called on the Internet – trolls. And I accept that anonymity is inevitable on the Internet. ” So I have gotten comfortable with pseudonymity. But context matters.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 26, 2024

She shares her insights on how businesses can transform their approach by fostering engaging online communities, ultimately raising profits and enhancing member experiences. Key Takeaways According to Gina Bianchini, it all begins with “people magic” and how leveraging advanced software and AI can revolutionize online communities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. Perceived authorities guide decision making, by investing time, resources, and activity in earning a position of influence, leading to a community of loyalists who follow their recommendations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2022

With today’s pervasive Internet and social networks, people can see how you act outside of work, as well as inside. Your career and leadership value can be greatly enhanced, or greatly hampered, by your participation, or lack of it, in industry forums, the local community, and global issues.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2020

Everyone needs to realize that whether it’s in the workplace or in the startup community, business is a new world today with new rules. With the Internet and social networks, things you do in your personal life can affect your success in a big way. What other people think you can do is more important than what you have done.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2023

I’ve heard it many times from technical entrepreneurs who should know better than to believe the old “ Field of Dreams ” sports fantasy movie theme in today’s Internet information overload environment. It also helps to create office events for family members and local community groups. “If we build it, they will come.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Only a few years ago a humorous video or unique toy could be seeded into a couple of relevant online communities, and it would be hugely popular. Seeding is the most expensive aspect of a viral marketing campaign, with some video sites charging in excess of $10,000 to be featured on their home page for one week. That’s a double death wish.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

You must show your appreciation with a “thank you” for the business every time, offering a reward for referrals, and doing things together in the community. Maybe it’s time for you to expand online, through Amazon or similar platform, or open a new store in a new growth community. Respond to new market shifts and opportunities.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

But when you create a product for a large segment of users who previously couldn’t afford products due to price or complexity and if that product can work at “Internet scale” you have the chance to do something truly amazing. Like DeviantArt. With 30 million registered users on a global basis. 65 million monthly actives.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 24, 2023

Rating for an app: 10/10 Rating for software: 10/10 Rating for technology other than app or software: 8/10 #2: KillerStartups KillerStartups aims to help them both by reviewing up-and-coming internet startups right on the spot, right at their birth. It also has an active and engaged community of young professionals. Best of all.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In addition, as every business becomes instantly global via the Internet, it’s virtually impossible for you to touch every customer personally. Unlike traditional media, which is not interactive, social media provides for and customers expect targeted, personalized, and socially responsible communications.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Statista notes that in 2022, the average daily social media usage of internet users worldwide amounted to 147 minutes per day. This way, you can easily and quickly inform buyers about company updates, making them part of a closed community. So, your potential audience will see your social networks with the right marketing strategy.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Of course this can be done and of course I am a big proponent of the rise of startup centers across the country as the Internet has moved from the “infrastructure phase” to the “application phase” dominated by the three C’s: content, communications and commerce. So what can a community do?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2020

I saw these addressed well in a new book, “ The Startup Community Way ,” by Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway. These guys have been building startup communities like Techstars for over 30 years, so they know what works and what doesn’t. Despite the reach of the Internet and cold calls, there is no substitute for warm introductions.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

” Sean later went on to found the community GrowthHackers.com amongst other businesses. See the Internet and now the mobile ecosystems are one, big competitive playground where globally some of the smartest minds are focused on how to make money by driving user growth better, faster and cheaper than others. Doesn’t.

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If you’ve ever used a similar application, (or if you’ve ever used the Internet at all) you’ve probably seen this approach before. As a proud Houstonian and a teacher, highlight your connection to your community and your ongoing efforts to improve the world around you. Everyone struggles with empty text boxes.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 17, 2020

The internet is the only place to find inspiration for your web design. Join a Web Designer Community. There are online communities for web designers that are certainly worth joining. Reviewing how other designers have implemented new concepts can give you some ideas on how to incorporate them into your own work.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Hosts and property managers need to step up to ensure the long-term viability of rentals in their community, and technology can help. Short-term rental hosts should be ready to compete for this business with corresponding amenities, including high-speed internet access, dedicated office space, mini-gyms and fully equipped kitchens.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2021

Here are some tips from both his perspective and mine to stave off the coming summer “brain drain” and focus on the next step of employment, or starting a whole new career as an entrepreneur: Create and control your Internet image. Carefully monitor the "personal brand" you're building on the Internet to keep it positive.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 26, 2020

The fact that the Internet and remote work apps are finally fast and robust enough that near-seamless remote collaboration is possible. It turns out that we like skipping a hectic commute, living in an affordable community, the reduced need for childcare, and the chance to spend more of our days with our families.

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

According to the Economist , video game internet traffic, including mobile games, has increased 75% in the U.S. Products that were previously not inherently social, will embrace community, stories and sharing to increase stickiness and drive revenue. Consumer trends 2021 prediction bingo by Visual Capitalist.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

While many analysts have equated “IoT” (Internet of Things) with wearables, I have long believed that the true value would come more from using cameras, lasers, infrared and sensors to track what is happening in the physical world through the use of technology.

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