Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
I see more and more entrepreneurs who seem to have everything going for them – vision, motivation, passion, even a good business plan, product, and money, and yet they can’t close customers. Maybe it’s time to look harder at the mantra of a new breed of gurus and successful entrepreneurs, including Steve Blank and Eric Ries , called “nail it then scale it” (NISI).
A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
(source). We had been flying for four hours, but both gas gauges still read “full.” I didn’t need a pilot’s license to know that couldn’t be right, nor to feel the rush of adrenaline in my gums at the thought of the engine sputtering to an eerie quiet death, propeller blades windmilling as we scream “mayday mayday” and “set it down over there” like in the movies, hopefully including the part where the heroes confidently stride away while the
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Rembrandt Communications
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Is Cupid’s arrow missing your customers right now? Valentine’s Day is near, but you may not feel the love… especially when you look at the financial statements for your business. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to make some communication changes for better results! Do customers love the way you communicate? How to Mend Your Broken Heart Over Lacking Sales!
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Today, it is already difficult to imagine a successful business that would not use a CRM system to one degree or another. The real estate industry is no exception. In this article, we’ll look at the challenges users of real estate software development services face and when your company should consider building its own real estate CRM. Using CRM in a company is a no-brainer because of its many advantages.
Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic
Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in
VC Cafe
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
As you may already know, I’ve always been a fan of startup landscapes. The landscape’s visual representation is a way to quickly get a sense of the space. For previous editions, check out these posts from July 2021 , July 2020 and May 2019. This edition includes maps of Israeli startups building the Metaverse, Insurtech, Martitime tech, Proptech and Contech, Digital Health, Smart Logistics and Supply Chain, Sports Tech and ecommerce.
ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Up until the trial between Fortnite publisher Epic and Apple , most people probably weren’t aware of just how astronomically high a fee Apple charges developers for offering in-app purchases through the App Store. I’d wager that most people would probably assume it’s somewhere close to the 3% average fee charged by merchant processors to take credit cards.
Start Up Roar brings together the best content for start up professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
ConversionXL
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Rob Sobers said about the marketing growth strategy, “It’s not about tactics—it’s about people and process.”. And when it comes to people, you need buy-in from all over the organization. Growth is everyone’s business. When it comes to process, growth marketers must learn to fail. And fail fast. A marketing growth strategy is about small and incremental wins that build up over time.
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 13, 2022
We continue to experience different trends in consumer behavior as well as entrepreneurship. The onset of the pandemic has influenced major changes that have created new opportunities and changed the business landscape. We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the future trends they see in their industry and here are the responses. #1- Seamless integration of digital technology.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
DataRails , the financial analysis and reporting software startup, has announced the hiring of David Rosenberg as the company’s new VP of customer success. Rosenberg comes fresh from managing the growth of Keyrus, a data consulting company, from 35 to 120 employees. He has a wealth of experience in the data vertical, having served in previous roles at companies such as Intel, AllScripts, and Vision.bi.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
How To Create A Brand Name For Your Company written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Rob Meyerson. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Rob Meyerson. Rob is a namer, brand consultant, and principal and founder of Heirloom, an independent brand strategy, and identity firm. He also has a new book: Brand Naming: The Complete Guide to Creating a Name for Your Company, Product, or Service.
ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Looking for a competitive edge, many companies from multiple industries are investing in R&D. Standing for research and development; this activity ultimately creates winning opportunities for the companies leveraging it. Let’s find out the R&D investment meaning and the reasons why invest in research and development, following the example of industry-disrupting companies.
deal architect
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
In the 69th episode of Burning Platform, we host Dan Miklovic of The Analyst Syndicate. He was a colleague of mine at Gartner and has over five decades of manufacturing experiences in various roles and industries. We discuss massive changes.
ConversionXL
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
When WordStream began receiving complaints that the seven-day free trial of their PPC management software wasn’t long enough, the brand decided to A/B test 14-day and 30-day trials. The results? Prospect trial to conversion rates fell with the longer trials. WordStream confirmed that seven days was plenty of trial time, and they didn’t need to waste resources chasing customers down a longer funnel.
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
What do successful entrepreneurs do in their daily life? Here is what 10 thought-leaders had to say: Redefining Comparison and Defining Daily Success Habits. Creating Solutions Instead of Resolutions. Monitoring and Tracking Progress. Staying Organized and Planning Ahead. Focused On Personal Health. Full of Creativity and Innovation. Collaborative and Open to Listen.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
There is no doubt that technology has become an integral part of any industry, whether it may be manufacturing, health, transport, or even legacy industries such as construction, publishing and retail. Some focus on using technology as their primary driver of development, while others use it as an aid. However, none can dispute the burning necessity to integrate technology into their day-to-day functioning.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
What a CFO Can Do For Your Agency written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jason Blumer. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jason Blumer. Jason is a Co-founder of Thriveal, a firm that helps entrepreneurial CPA firms connect, learn and grow. He’s also the CEO of Blumer CPAs where they serve as an advisory firm for the design marketing and creative agency services niches.
ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Considering the enormous costs of hiring, training, and maintaining an entire department, staff augmentation may be the solution. What does the IT industry expect from its employees? Today, we expect excellent service, a competitive mindset, and a professional attitude in the IT industry. Of course, some would say this is almost impossible to get. Yet with a trusted staff, it’s par for the course.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
It’s a whole new world out there in the workplace. Millennials want work that matters, and don’t care for hierarchies. Boomers are coming back to work, but because of their experience, they may be insulted by constant feedback. All prefer more flexible hours, the chance to work from home, and the traditions of lifetime loyalty to one company no longer apply.
ConversionXL
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Growth hacking is how Slack went from 15,000 to half a million daily users in its first year. It’s why Canva can call itself a multibillion-dollar platform and how ConvertKit pulled itself up to compete with goliaths like MailChimp and Campaign Monitor. Growth hacking isn’t about deploying sleazy tricks. It’s about making calculated, data-driven moves for fast growth.
Hearpreneur
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
It’s argued that social entrepreneurship is the new business model due to its ability to help one connect with the world and live a purposeful life while serving others. It also improves the image of business through collaborations and fosters relationships for a better society. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they’re incorporating social entrepreneurship and here are the responses. #1- Being greener.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Heralding a new era of digital transformation, technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are being infused exponentially into the world around us. Today’s advanced technologies go far beyond short-term growth and commercial gain and reach long-sighted and responsible goals to leverage technology to tackle society’s most critical problems.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Is It Too Late To Start A Podcast? written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Dan Franks. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Dan Franks. Dan is the Co-founder and president of Podcast Movement, the world’s largest conference and trade show for the podcast industry. He is a CPA and was formerly the Business Manager and Director of Live Events for Midroll Media.
Board Effect
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
A poorly managed crisis could cost your nonprofit its reputation, yet developing a solid PR crisis management plan could help maintain the public’s trust through the worst possible crisis. Has your board discussed the types of crises that could happen? The risk of crises and how to handle them should be part of every nonprofit board’s risk management plan.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Your marketing launch is the most important element of startup success these days, to get customer attention in this world of information overload. Yet it is the one element that too many entrepreneurs focus on only as an afterthought. Every entrepreneur assumes their product or service is so great that “word-of-mouth” will carry the day for them. Even great products need great marketing “content” to fuel the ascent of their online message.
ConversionXL
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Groove’s customer service platform almost died in the introductory stage because they forgot to listen to their customers. They drew people in with a product they assumed would be a hit and pushed forward without taking in customer feedback. The result? People had a terrible experience using their product. After turning their attention toward feedback and testing, letting the voice of their customers fuel their content strategy and product development, they took off.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
Getting into the marijuana industry right now is quite a good decision. This business has been booming for the past few years and is showing no signs of stopping. The sale of marijuana is predicted to double by the year 2035. It is important to know certain things if you want to get into cannabis retail. It is still illegal at the federal level which makes compliance and tracking quite hard.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
In many business sectors, warehouse operations are at the heart of success. When these operations are efficient, companies can meet customer demand quickly and maintain stable costs. If warehouse productivity is low, companies lose not just money but credibility also. However, warehouse productivity and efficiency depend on many factors. Image by Merio from Pixabay.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
How To Create Predictable Recurring Revenue Streams Without Selling Your Hours written by Sara Nay read more at Duct Tape Marketing. About the show: The Agency Spark Podcast, hosted by Sara Nay, is a collection of short-form interviews from thought leaders in the marketing consultancy and agency space. Each episode focuses on a single topic with actionable insights you can apply today.
Board Effect
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Leading With Purpose and the Need for Board Transparency . Board transparency was already a red-hot issue when the pandemic swept across the globe, opening up newer concerns about transparency. On the one hand, transparency is a good thing as it inspires trust and credibility. On the other hand, it could put confidentiality at risk. Today’s mission driven organizations have more good reasons than ever to be transparent.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
You can’t win as an entrepreneur or business owner without full confidence in your own ability, as well as in your solution and business model. As an angel investor in startups, I always look for this self-confidence, no matter how innovative the solution. Of course, you can be overly confident or unrealistic in your expectations, without the skills or plans to run a business.
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
Is the internet a commodity? Well, anything that is produced to be sold or exchanged in the market is a commodity. The post Is The Internet A Commodity Or A Differentiated Product? appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission ) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Ashley Etling, co-founder and CEO of Limeloop, which is blending material.
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Within private equity there are certainly sectors that drum up more attention than others. Real estate has long been considered a sound investment, and has become even more popular in recent years as historical data has shown the market’s relatively low volatility. On the other side of the spectrum, the idea of finding a unicorn has attracted many investors toward the much riskier venture capital and emerging technologies.
Duct Tape Marketing
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
How To Survive And Profit From Radical Change written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jonathan Brill. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jonathan Brill. Jonathan is a speaker and advisor managing director of Resilient Growth Partners and a board member at Frost & Sullivan. He’s also the author of Rogue Waves: Future-Proof Your Business to Survive and Profit from Radical Change.
ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
We’re seeing an increase in the professional freelancers and contracted personnel who have the flexibility and work/life balance they desire. The “Great Resignation” provides an opportunity for tech startups to serve a growing class of solo professionals. So is the “Great Resignation” we’ve been hearing so much about the start of the next seismic shift in the future of work?
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
To be successful starting a business, you don’t have to be a fabulous person, but it helps. Some people, and some entrepreneurs, have that something extra that you can’t quite put your finger on, like the judges are searching for on American Idol. But the entrepreneurs that have it, including Elon Musk and Richard Branson, seem to be able to effortlessly get team members, investors, and customers to follow them anywhere.
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