Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce. Read everything you can about viral marketing. My advice is to pick one, start slow, and spread out as you learn. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 289

Social Media Small Business Media Technical Review 289

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce. Read everything you can about viral marketing. My advice is to pick one, start slow, and spread out as you learn. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 267

Social Media Media Social Network Viral 267

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2012

Skip the acronyms, history of the company, and the disruptive technology behind your solution. Market size and growth opportunity. Investors are looking for a large and growing market. Outline your sales and marketing strategy (direct marketing, sales channel, viral marketing, and lead generation).

Business Plan 244

Business Plan Elevator Pitch Viral Lead Generation 244

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce. Read everything you can about viral marketing. My advice is to pick one, start slow, and spread out as you learn. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 261

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 261

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Skip the acronyms, history of the company, and the disruptive technology behind your solution. Market size and growth opportunity. Investors are looking for a large and growing market. Outline your sales and marketing strategy (direct marketing, sales channel, viral marketing, and lead generation).

Elevator Pitch 226

Elevator Pitch Viral Lead Generation Metrics 226

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce. Read everything you can about viral marketing. My advice is to pick one, start slow, and spread out as you learn. Start social networking with peers.

Social Media 222

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 222

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Skip the acronyms, history of the company, and the disruptive technology behind your solution. Market size and growth opportunity. Investors are looking for a large and growing market. Outline your sales and marketing strategy (direct marketing, sales channel, viral marketing, and lead generation).

Elevator Pitch 138

Elevator Pitch Viral Lead Generation Business Plan 138