Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2017

He ties business success and your personal summit to elevating your customers’ experience with the following specific recommendations and key differentiators: Listen to the individual customer. Give them the respect and results they deserve and they will tell others about your good work and your business.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Cloud technology has become a huge topic in the IT industry, and even more so for small businesses who may are working to stay on top of technological advances while often not having an in-house, dedicated IT staff. On the other side, cloud technology has allowed small businesses to enter previously unreachable markets.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 21, 2017

Even if this costs more than 2 years of in-house assembly, it’s still worth it, due to accelerating revenue growth due to up-sales and market-differentiation. So, for small business owners hoping to sell some day : You’re not wrong to worry about your growth and margins and multiples.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 29, 2016

Those small businesses that may be aware of the availability of cyber insurance ( 67 percent are not ) also know that the cap for coverage of data breach impact is only around $10,000. Supporting this kind of wage growth is difficult for SMBs, and companies that are able to afford this are able to poach the best talent.

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Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In small businesses , owners and managers often assume multiple roles. Managing Director vs. Director: Key Differentiators. The post Managing Director vs. Director: Key Differentiators appeared first on BoardEffect. The leadership hierarchy should be arranged so that the company has strong direction and accountability.

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Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2021

One of them is ignoring to set up proper business standards. Reasons why startups and small businesses fail. Many reasons contribute to why startups and small businesses fail. A business can differentiate itself from competitors with product quality. A guide for your business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

You might be expanding the scope of your business and the name of your business is too limiting. Or you might have realized that your brand simply isn’t doing a good enough job to differentiate you in the marketplace. Companies should rebrand to better differentiate from the competition.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Honing omni-channel can be a competitively differentiating factor for SMEs, requiring them to integrate their systems and supply chain to ensure a pristine experience for every customer engagement. Top Tips for SMEs. Shoppers engage with retailers in multiple ways.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 21, 2022

Local Marketing Strategies For Your Small Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Laura has marketed, sold to, and collaborated with local businesses for over 10 years of her career as a marketer and business manager. It's a very differentiator too. Marketing Podcast with Laura Nelson.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2020

Obviously if you have a great restaurant brand with differentiated food people search for you by name but for many people looking for pizza, sushi, Mexican food, Thai food, whatever, you might go with the choice put in front of you if it’s being recommended or delivered more quickly. You lose the ability to up-sell and cross-sell products.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

You need specialized capabilities to meet your business’s specific requirements or operations. One of the most compelling arguments in favor of custom software development is that it allows business owners to differentiate their products from the competition.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 12, 2019

Transcript of How Small Businesses Can Compete in the Online Marketplace written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. He is a senior manager of strategic alliances for Yahoo Small Business , so Dan, thanks for joining us. Back to Podcast. Transcript. Dan Breeden: Yeah, thanks for having me.

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Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

How do we differentiate between B2B start-ups that sell to many vs. sell to a few? News Cloud computing saas Sales Small Business Software as a service Version One' Practically all consumer companies fall into the “sell to many” category, but what about on the enterprise side? Sell to few”: Traditional enterprise sales.

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Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How Small Business Owners And Entrepreneurs Can Succeed written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. He’s also the author of Small Business Revolution: How Owners and Entrepreneurs Can Succeed. McCarthy, about how to quip your small business for dramatic growth and success in any environment.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 29, 2021

5 Trends For Small Business Marketing In 2022 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. I’m talking about small business marketing trends for 2022. 12:20] Small business learns to outsource content. [14:08] In fact, I'm gonna talk about small business marketing trends for 2022.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2014

Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to a survey by Bain & Company a while back, 80% of businesses believe they have differentiated offerings, but only 8% of customers agree. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 29, 2020

This was especially helpful for small businesses looking to save or put money toward other important areas that helped grow or benefit their company. For most, it was an unfamiliar concept followed by new challenges, but for others, it was an eye-opening adjustment that has changed the way businesses operate on a daily basis.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

It doesn’t matter if you’re a massive corporation or a small business, someone somewhere is interested in your sensitive data. Most security tools can’t differentiate between normal flow and a potential threat. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) provides enterprises with comprehensive cyber threat protection.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 17, 2013

I have more than 25 years of experience in leading fast-growth technology companies, and Vocalocity’s success follows on the heels of a long-standing track record of rapidly growing small business/start-ups. My simple process has worked to spur growth and revenue for every business I have headed. Always take the long view.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Internally, you also need to do things differently to rise above your peers.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 2, 2018

Without marketing, your business may as well exist in an unlit locked vault – no customers are coming in and no sales are going out. But, with so many avenues to choose from, how does a small business know where to start? There is no one-size-fits-all marketing solution for any business. Close, But No Cigar.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 2, 2018

This programme give a step by step account of the process of starting a business using a specific six step formula, Start It, Plan it, Prove It, Build It, Brand It, Fund It. This is a formula which can be emulated by new entrepreneurs in the process of starting a business. Small Business Revolution. The Apprentice.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 10, 2009

Too often, CEOs and small business managers suffer from analysis paralysis. I love the way you differentiate. And nice site. It looks as though you and I have the same taste in layout, no? I’ve written about this subject many times and could not agree more. This happens for any number of reasons.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Whether you’re a small business owner or part of a marketing agency, these predictions offer a roadmap for navigating the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem in 2025. Differentiation through trust-building and value alignment is becoming the ultimate competitive edge as traditional lead-generation methods wane.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Can you come up with a new strategy or differentiation for your business that would have a strong benefit to your customers? Too often I find that businesses try to compete more or less head to head with their competitors. Then project your income and costs after the business gets going.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2019

With over 30 million small businesses in the United States, which include all ventures earning under $1 million annually, the market for sole proprietors is unprecedentedly popular. The most obvious factor that leads to the abysmal lack of revenues for small businesses is that many of them fail to survive in the long run.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2012

This form of planning condensed the business model onto one page and is most useful for high-growth, technically focused startups (think Silicon Valley). For example, many businesses have a difficult time arriving at their key value proposition without first thoroughly understanding the customer problem. Target market. Why or why not?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

Another option is to provide commercial storage space for small businesses in need of extra inventory storage space or seasonal decorations. This can be a win-win situation as you generate additional revenue while helping small businesses meet their storage needs.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

Since then, Plastiq has helped millions of consumers and more than 100,000 small businesses to make billions of dollars in payments – particularly where cards are not accepted – enabling them to better manage cash flow and growth. Where do you see your business in the next 3-5 years? What makes you unique?

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

#4- Invest in content marketing Photo Credit: Alex Nigmatulin As entrepreneurs and business owners, one of our top tips for building a successful e-commerce venture is to invest in content marketing right from day one. There has to be some sort of ‘angle’ or unique aspect of the business that allows the company to stand out.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 20, 2018

A great business name identifies your business, tells your customers and prospects something meaningful about your brand , and helps to differentiate your business from your competition. But what should you do if the name you’ve been using for your business isn’t effective at accomplishing those goals?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2018

Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to an old survey by Bain & Company , 80% of businesses believe they have differentiated offerings, but only 8% of customers agree. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 4, 2012

Small businesses need to learn to be like David when fighting against Goliath ( source of image ) What can Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and independent freelancers do to build their reputations, enhance their businesses, and strengthen their reach? Differentiate differentiate DIFFERENTIATE!

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

For a time, Walmart was making headlines that reported their less-than-stellar treatment of employees and the negative impact their mega-brand’s presence created for small businesses across the country. Find a differentiating factor for your signature brand. But, the biggest box store hasn’t always had a flawless reputation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to an old but still relevant survey by Bain & Company , 80% of businesses believe they have differentiated offerings, but only 8% of customers agree. Identify your target customer segment before you finalize your differentiation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to an old but still relevant survey by Bain & Company , 80% of businesses believe they have differentiated offerings, but only 8% of customers agree. Identify your target customer segment before you finalize your differentiation.

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Differentiation Social Media Reputation Cost 308

Up and Running

JULY 22, 2014

GAAP standards don’t apply to small businesses, so you don’t really need to worry about distinguishing your financial statements as “pro forma” or not—everyone you show them to expects that they’re not GAAP-compliant. See Also Making Sense of Your Small Business Financial Statements.

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