Up and Running
DECEMBER 6, 2019
When you’re getting your small business off the ground, it’s important to make sure you’ve put into place the key pieces that can help your company stand out and attract customers. While there are many different ways a brand can stand, there are six essential things that every business should have in order to achieve success in their space. 1. Memorable name.
ReadWriteStart
DECEMBER 3, 2019
For every startup business, the need to give customers the best customer service experience is the key priority. Customers are kings, and they determine business growth. Your company growth will largely depend on how you treat them. Here is how self-service technology can boost startup growth. Some startups are already making it big with self-service technology.
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Our Own Start-up
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Don't forget that world domination isn't exactly the simplest thing.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 2, 2019
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, the most common question I get is, “I want to be an entrepreneur -- how do I start?” The obvious answer is that you need an idea first, but I’ve come to realize that the process is really much more complex than that. Many people with great ideas never make it as entrepreneurs, and true entrepreneurs can make a business out of anything.
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
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2019
For would-be entrepreneurs, advice will pour in from every direction. Most would be common and familiar, but seasoned entrepreneurs will recommend this.
View from Seed
DECEMBER 4, 2019
One of my more popular posts in recent years was a long write-up on how VC’s get measured. It occurred to me that about 2 years has transpired since that original post and I thought I’d write a follow-up. At the time, I spent most of my time describing the metrics themselves and how VCs and their LPs evaluate performance based on these measurements.
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Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 6, 2019
The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. I often get asked about the real alternatives to bridge this valley, and there are some good ones I will outline here.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 3, 2019
With the festive season fast approaching, it’s a rare time for you high-energy entrepreneurs to relax a little, recharge your batteries, review your accomplishments and consider priorities for the year ahead. If you’re operating in a highly competitive marketplace, you’re probably on the lookout for ways to develop your business skills and stay in tip-top mental and physical condition in order to maintain a competitive edge and ramp up your resilience.
Start Up Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Some people like to accumulate followers. Not me. I hope I don’t have a single follower. I’d much rather have students of my work, as opposed to followers. A decade or so ago, the architecture of the internet took a turn, and gave birth to a new kind of digital zealotry, where people have become disciples of opinion instead of being students of fact.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 2, 2019
by Daniel Ramsey, founder and CEO ofMyOutDesk. In today’s small business and start-up world, when you want a reliable (and affordable) assistant, you don’t have to limit yourself to your geographic location. In fact, remote work is on the rise – especially in the form of virtual assistants – and it’s one of the primary reasons why more small businesses are opting to outsource work.
David Teten
DECEMBER 3, 2019
(To see the video above, please click the image, and then click on the Play button.). Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . When I was single, I registered for (a lot of) dating websites. When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Data science is a hot topic, no doubt about that. But moving on it hastily without any clue about what even data science is, can result in a very disappointing outcome. . Outsourcing the right company and hiring the best candidates for the job requires some basic knowledge. Without proper background on the topic, we would not be capable of knowing what factors are more important than others.
Transformify
DECEMBER 2, 2019
There are many freelance marketplaces helping recruiters to source freelance talent. Transformify Freelance Platform is one of them but what makes it stand out is the option to not only source flexible workforce, but also to on-board, assign to projects and manage the relationship with their existing on-demand workforce. In fact, most employers and temporary staffing agencies prefer to work with the same team of freelancers and independent contractors over time.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 5, 2019
While online transactions have done much to help retailers and consumers alike, the technology has also opened up avenues for new kinds of fraud. Some instances of fraud are perpetrated by criminals against merchants. Others, though, occur through preventable mistakes. The prime example of the latter is what is known, somewhat ironically, as “friendly fraud” Online merchants, especially those operating small businesses, should take precautions and educate themselves on what friendly
David Teten
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Congratulations! You’ve decided to launch a technology-enabled startup with a positive social impact! Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! Now the bad news: some venture capitallists have a bias against startups with an explicit positive social impact, on the grounds that they have a smaller addressable market, and that the founders are not sufficiently focused on creating shareholder wealth.
This is going to be BIG.
DECEMBER 3, 2019
If there’s any one thing I’ve focused on in my VC career, it’s trying to give real, actionable feedback to founders. I’ve made a bet that if a founder pitches me, whether or not I fund them, if I make the process worthwhile by telling them exactly why I couldn’t get there, they’re likely to recommend that other founders do the same. The risk is that if I give a definitive “no”, then if they pivot, or figure out something else, or if they get more traction than I expect because I was flat out wro
crowdSPRING Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2019
You’ve probably heard by now that consistent branding is important. Everyone says so – it’s one of those common business truisms that, for many, goes in one ear and out the other. But, you can’t afford to let this wisdom fall on deaf ears. It’s too valuable. Because… Consistent. Branding. Is. Vital. Your company’s logo design , your business website , your mobile app, your store signage, your marketing and customer support messaging… they must all
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 4, 2019
by Josh Fechter , co-founder and CEO of Squibler. Why keep employees engaged? Engagement isn’t just about putting on a good face for your customers and business partners. By understanding employee engagement , you can enhance productivity, improve retention in demanding fields and deliver higher quality products and services. When employees feel like what they’re doing serves a greater purpose, your staff members will take ownership and put their all into their jobs.
Board Effect
DECEMBER 2, 2019
In today’s world, healthcare is more complex than ever. That may be at least one reason why fraud has been increasing in this industry. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) reports that financial losses due to fraud run in the tens of billions of dollars every year. The high rate of medical fraud is fomenting an increase in governmental inquiries, audits, and investigations.
Duct Tape Marketing
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Make Pinterest Your Marketing Secret Weapon written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Alisa Meredith. Podcast Transcript. On the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast today, I visit with visual marketing expert and self-proclaimed “Pinterest nerd,” Alisa Meredith. Meredith is a social media consultant and the content marketing manager at Tailwind , an Instagram and Pinterest scheduling tool.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Starting a new business is a serious undertaking. Yet many aspiring entrepreneurs I know approach it as a fun project, get-rich quick scheme, or perhaps an expensive hobby. Others quit their day jobs and commit everything to their new passion, without regard for their own well-being, or the welfare of others around them. Neither of these approaches bodes well for success.
deal architect
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Over the last couple of weeks, as we get ready to welcome the 20s, I have been reviewing blog posts, books I have written and notes from advisory work helping clients pick vendors, negotiate contracts, review vendor performance etc from.
This is going to be BIG.
DECEMBER 5, 2019
There’s one thing that no one can ever take away from Adam Neumann—he was world class at fundraising. His ability to tell a story and gain investor confidence was unmatched relative to the underlying progress of the company. He exuded confidence told people he was going to change the world. It’s not actually surprising that investors bought into it, considering that for a long time, VCs have focused on one particular archtype of leader as being more worthy of venture investment than others—the b
Women Entrepreneurs Can
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Not all of us are born travel enthusiasts. That characteristic especially tends to “pop” when we need to travel across the country for the sake of a potential business deal, and the stress of it all can make the journey even less appealing, let alone fulfilling. Now, while there’s no such thing as a perfect travel scenario, you can certainly make the most of each trip you take for the sake of your professional development and your career, and actually turn it into a more balanced, pleasurable ex
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 1, 2019
As a business owner in this age of rapid technological change, with the surge of worldwide competitors, setbacks and adversity are virtually guaranteed. Based on my years of experience mentoring and advising entrepreneurs, you need to attack problems and challenges with a mindset of success, or it is unlikely that you or your business will survive. I found that view confirmed for a wide range of leadership situations in a classic book, “ The Mindset of Success ,” by Jo Owen.
deal architect
DECEMBER 3, 2019
I have been reading Marc Benioff's new book and also factoring what I heard at the latest Dreamforce, Salesforce's annual conference. At times, I felt like I was re-reading Frederic Laloux's "Reinventing Organizations" and his points about companies like Patagonia.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 3, 2019
If you’re thinking about how you’re going to increase your leads and customer base, you must understand the value of your customers to your business. Just like any other business, it’s essential to keep in constant contact with your prospects and existing customers to build a loyal relationship with them. After all, the more you cultivate a solid customer base, the more sales you can probably get.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
DECEMBER 4, 2019
While sales funnels are far from being a new concept, adapting them to suit an online economy is relatively recent. Having an in-depth understanding of how the blog sales funnel works can help you increase your reach and monetize your website. The blog sales funnel follows the traditional sales funnel format with a few modern twists. Here are the five stages and how you can use them to attract and convert customers.
Version One Ventures
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Bessemer started the idea of the “anti-portfolio” – the companies that you passed on, but ended up doing very, very well. . After Honey was acquired by PayPal for $4B a few weeks ago, we thought it was a good time to share the Version One anti-portfolio: Honey. We had a chance to invest in a $500K round at a $12M valuation in 2015. We loved the founders, but didn’t have much conviction around the scalability of a browser plug-in and the fact that this was a bridge round.
Steve Blank
DECEMBER 3, 2019
This post previously appeared in Poets and Quants. I’ve been an adjunct professor for nearly two decades. Here’s what I’ve learned. Colleges and universities that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to teach innovation and entrepreneurship classes may benefit from a more formal onboarding process. The goal would be six-fold: Integrate adjuncts as partners with their entrepreneurship centers .
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 4, 2019
by Andrew Armstrong. Success is not easy. Some think that people are born talented, while others believe it comes down to hard work and luck. It’s true. A select few people do have the innate ability or good fortune to achieve success, but this isn’t true of the population at-large. Aristotle said ( or maybe didn’t exactly say ?) that “ We are what we repeatedly do.
Rembrandt Communications
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Small Business Success is More Than Sales, PR and Marketing… As a small business owner, you probably utter many four-letter words under your breath, or hear them from others, on a regular basis. Well, I’m going to remind you of a six-letter word you can say as much as possible, 365 days a year. It will: • Put you in a better mood; • Cause others to like you more; • Open up business opportunities; • Reduce stress and increase humility; • Give you a competitive edge; and so much more!
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Giving promotional products are one of the most effective marketing techniques with significant ROI for establishing your brand, creating customer loyalty, and spreading awareness of your brand. However, targeting the millennial generation is a bit tricky, as the staple promotional products like coffee mugs, calendars, and pens are a bit lost on the younger generation.
SiliconHills
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Techstars Austin announced its 2020 class this week, including five Austin-based startups among the ten participating in the program. Another startup comes from Dallas and the remaining ones from New York, Florida, Ohio, and India. Also, this is the 10th Techstars program in Austin since it kicked off in 2014 and the fifth being run […]. The post Techstars Austin Welcomes 10 Startups Into its 2020 Program appeared first on SiliconHills.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Every month of the year, approximately 540,000 people start new businesses and become self-employed entrepreneurs. That’s over half a million new startups every month, all fighting for customers’ attention. If you’re starting a business and hope to reach those customers, you’ll need a killer digital marketing plan to get noticed.
Feld Thoughts
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
Ryan Holiday’s newest book, Stillness Is The Key , came out at the beginning of October. I ended up with two copies and thought I’d read it over the weekend after they showed up at my house. The weekend slipped by and I didn’t pick it up until mid-day on Thanksgiving. It was pouring rain in San Diego all day so it was a perfect laying on the couch reading afternoon.
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