Haystack
JANUARY 20, 2019
When I started out investing (via a fund — not my money), I was just investing based on a simple schedule: About once a month, invest $25K into one company I liked. Pretty easy. Over the years, that check size grew slowly to $50K, then a few $100Ks, and I followed-on into a few at the $250K level, with two outsized pile-ins at $400K and $600K total exposure, respectively.
Eric Friedman
JANUARY 24, 2019
A friend recently asked for an introduction to a senior executive at a large organization in the hopes of partnering with them. His company has some new products and services that he believes make sense, and the LargeCo. executive seems like a good audience to meet with. As with many topics I cover, when I find myself sharing the same thing over and over I turn it into a blog post to reference/share/learn publicly from.
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Version One Ventures
JANUARY 23, 2019
The world seems more volatile than ever before. There’s an explosion in the number of issues, combined with an ever-accelerating news cycle to cover each issue 24 hours a day. Much of today’s uncertainty can impact start-ups… When will the US government shutdown end? Are we heading into a US-China trade war? Will both of those events trigger a recession after a 10-year economic expansion?
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 19, 2019
Launching a startup is not easy – at any phase. Founders have many things to think about and decisions to make, most of which need to be made on a dime. It is not rare for entrepreneurs to buckle under the pressure and start to make poor decisions, some of which set their plans back or critically hurt the company’s potential. There is not some magic solution to obtaining small startup success.
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
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 21, 2019
Image via Wikipedia From the advice I hear these days, if you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you need to be in Silicon Valley, Boston, New York, or one of the few other financial hubs around the world. What does that mean for the rest of us, who reside or grew up in the thousands of small towns that cover most of the landscape? Is entrepreneurship ever viable or recommended in a small town?
ConversionXL
JANUARY 23, 2019
Your current customers will never be excited about paying more. But that’s not why raising prices is so difficult. Instead, poor planning is to blame: Companies neglect to plan a price increase until there’s a financial squeeze or, for the thirtieth time, a customer confides that, “You know, you really ought to charge more.”. What typically follows is a hasty price bump that’s detached from product value and communicated incoherently.
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YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 21, 2019
Tools. They are the pinnacle of our creativity. Whether they come in the form of handyman tools or software, they are at the core of every civilized society. Even the prehistoric man made use of tools in order to not only survive, but to also improve his quality of life. In the modern era, mostly due to the advent of technology, the number and variety of tools we have at our disposal is incredibly numerous that it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the total scale of things.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 20, 2019
Image via Flickr by ivanpw Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. One would think that with all the sad stories and tools published over the past twenty years, this problem would be behind us. But people are still begging for more technology or laws, often to protect them from themselves.
ConversionXL
JANUARY 21, 2019
You start your day with a check-in on social media. You spot a negative review on your Facebook page. Do you: Ignore it and hope nobody sees it? Respond? Spoiler alert: Your answer should be the latter. And it’s not just because 88% of consumers are less likely to purchase from companies that leave complaints unattended. Apologizing is a human behavior that acknowledges and resolves an issue.
VC Cafe
JANUARY 23, 2019
“TechBikers are a unifying force in the London tech start-up community and a testament to the power of purpose in bringing together a community to do good. In 2018, TechBikers helped to fund 9. This is a content summary only. Click on the post title to continue reading this post, share your comments, browse the website and more!
Up and Running
JANUARY 24, 2019
I understand that many of you are in startup mode or still contemplating whether to embark on the risky business of becoming an entrepreneur. My goal for the next few years is to encourage waverers to start their own business, and to mentor some of those who are on their way to become millionaires. This article will include examples of the risks I took and how I overcame them as presented in my book, “ Raise the Bar Change the Game.” I hope you can get some benefit from some real-wor
Haystack
JANUARY 24, 2019
More often than not, I believe it is largely impossible to predict the shape of an outcome when making an initial venture investment. Investors, of course, will conduct significant due diligence, investigate sources, study trends and the competition — and much more. But, at the end of the day, the future is unknown and needs to unfurl naturally.
crowdSPRING Blog
JANUARY 20, 2019
Customers are the lifeblood of every business. But as a business grows, managing growth and organizing information becomes increasingly more difficult. What used to be easy when you had one employee and two customers is more difficult when you employ five people and have 25 customers. Not every business owner is prepared for their business to grow. But if you want your business to succeed, you must evolve the way you manage your business to match the growth of the business.
Duct Tape Marketing
JANUARY 22, 2019
Transcript of How Installing a Marketing System Serves Consultants and Their Clients written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. John Jantsch: Marketing is a system, you’ve probably heard me say that before, but maybe you’ve never heard me talk about the Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 23, 2019
Image via Pixabay In my role as a new business advisor and occasional investor, I hear lots of people talking about their dreams of “someday” starting and running a new venture. They can talk with passion about their innovative new idea, and ask lots of questions, but never seem to really get started. The challenge we all have as business founders is to move from the idea stage to a real business.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 24, 2019
by Peter J. Strauss , founder and managing member of The Strauss Law Firm and author of “ The Business Owner’s Definitive Guide to Captive Insurance Companies “. Almost everybody bemoans the difficulties in trying to maintain a healthy balance between family and work. But for entrepreneurs, the inability to find that balance is not just unhealthy, it can result in the failure of both the business and the loss of the family.
ReadWriteStart
JANUARY 25, 2019
We live in an increasingly digital world. We shop, make appointments, order food and taxis, and document our lives online. Approximately 70 percent of us use social media to connect and share content, and most spend an astonishing four hours per day interacting with our smartphones. Deep learning and AI are changing the ways we consume […]. The post Here is Why Your Business Should Take Digital Adoption Seriously appeared first on ReadWrite.
Duct Tape Marketing
JANUARY 22, 2019
4 Ways to Get Creative with Marketing Automation written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. A lot of salespeople and marketers are already aware of what marketing automation can do to nurture leads and convert prospects. When you’re trying to stay on top of communicating with leads, marketing automation can help keep that conversation flowing and ensure that no one fall through the cracks.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 19, 2019
Image via Wikipedia Effective communication is an absolute requirement for successfully starting a business, but it doesn’t come naturally to many entrepreneurs. Communication is considered a social skill, and inventors and engineers, for example, are not known to be social butterflies. Founders have to communicate their ideas and products to investors, business partners, and the rest of the team.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 23, 2019
There was a time when local business owners didn’t need to worry much about the internet. It wasn’t until 20 or 30 years ago that many consumers even had access to the internet, and the early internet wasn’t too concerned with the local business landscape. When internet users took to search engines such as Google, they saw national results and big national businesses.
Rembrandt Communications
JANUARY 22, 2019
Here’s a handy list to improve relationships and sales all year long. As seen in B2B News Network. How do you improve PR firm results? If you are a CMO at a large, B2B organization (or simply oversee the marketing functions at your company), you are probably working with a public relations firm to help promote your business. This way, you can sit back and focus on your core responsibilities.
Duct Tape Marketing
JANUARY 22, 2019
How Installing a Marketing System Serves Consultants and Their Clients written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Ben Robertson. Podcast Transcript. This week on the podcast, I chat with Ben Robertson. He is the founder of Menadena , a web design and marketing agency based in Keene, New Hampshire, and a member of the Duct Tape Marketing Consultant Network.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 25, 2019
Image via Flickr by Alan Most of you who start new ventures don’t think of yourselves as sales experts. In fact, you may feel on the opposite end of the spectrum, more focused on delivering the perfect solution and managing the finances to grow the business. Yet in today’s competitive and rapidly changing world, top notch sales and marketing skills are critical to the success of every business.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 20, 2019
If you’re a young entrepreneur, you probably have a few highly successful entrepreneurs that you follow to the T. After all, if we want to attain incredible success, it’s a good idea to follow in the footsteps of those who already have. I’ve found quite a bit of value in following successful Twitter profiles. The character count limit ensures that the message is received quickly.
Mike Michalowicz
JANUARY 23, 2019
You know the saying: “The early bird gets the worm.” Now, I don’t know if you are in the worm business, or if you are even a bird for that matter. But, if you are an entrepreneur, the early time of the morning is when you can get a lot of work done. Here are twenty eight ways you can wake up earlier. 1. Leave The Shades Open. Its simple.
Rembrandt Communications
JANUARY 22, 2019
Here’s a handy list to improve relationships and sales all year long. As seen in B2B News Network. How do you improve PR firm results? If you are a CMO at a large, B2B organization (or simply oversee the marketing functions at your company), you are probably working with a public relations firm to help promote your business. This way, you can sit back and focus on your core responsibilities.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2019
Launching a startup is both an exciting and challenging time in an entrepreneur’s life. With so many different areas of business to focus on, budget can often be neglected. One of the most important things to consider when growing your startup is how to save money and reduce costs. Source: Pixabay. As a startup business, you will face many challenges in the early stages of operations while you familiarise yourself with your business landscape and explore your new business venture.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 20, 2019
by Judith Nowlin, Chief Growth Officer with Babyscripts. “Early to bed, early to rise makes a [wo]man healthy, wealthy and wise.” – Ben Franklin. You’ve heard it said a million times before: the early bird catches the worm, and in the opinion of many highly successful people, the phrase is much more than a cliche. The benefits of an extremely early morning routine have been touted by so many self-made celebrities that the “4 AM Club” has become a part of the public vernacular.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2019
Despite entrepreneurship's importance to economic growth, the developing world still faces enormous challenges in order to unleashing its full potential.
SiliconHills
JANUARY 22, 2019
Evonik, a German company, has acquired Austin-based Structured Polymers, a startup focused on 3D printing. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Structured Polymers, founded in 2012, raised $1.5 million from Microventures and holds three patents in the working of plastics category, according to CrunchBase. In addition, in the fall of 2017, Evonik made […].
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2019
There are several factors that play into the success or failure of a company. Key among them is project management. This involves identifying the tasks that need to be performed as well as how and when they will be done to meet business targets. Having structures that help you meet all your goals in a timely and impeccable manner within the stipulated budget, can go a long way in aiding the efforts to scale up your startup.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 22, 2019
by Barry Stiles , founder and CEO of TRUEGRID Pavers. Take a look through the history of recent technological innovations: Beside the glowing milestones of smartphones and hybrid cars, you’ll find a more subdued narrative. You’ll notice a trail of innovations that almost made it — devices that offered the same groundbreaking features but with one crucial detail missing; technology that promised a new way of living to an audience that wasn’t ready for the change.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2019
Lessons from Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, and James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, can help entrepreneurs find true success.
SiliconHills
JANUARY 20, 2019
By LAURA LOREK, Publisher of Silicon Hills News Venture capital investments in Austin soared to $1.33 billion in 2018, the highest on record since the dot-com boom in 2000, according to the latest MoneyTree Report from PwC and CB Insights. Venture capital investments in Austin rose 70 percent in 2018, from $783.4 million in total […]. The post Austin’s 2018 VC Funding Hits Records Levels not Seen Since 2000 appeared first on SiliconHills.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 20, 2019
You spent the last several months putting together solid mission and vision statements, developing a business plan, and preparing to pitch a great idea to your bank. After all that work the day finally arrives for you to meet with the loan officer. A couple of hours after the meeting you find yourself sitting in a café, pondering the fact that your request for start-up loans has been rejected.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 19, 2019
by Prince Kapoor. It can be difficult to develop a content marketing strategy that best suits your needs. Additionally, you will have to understand the type of audience your business caters to. It is also important to develop high-quality content for that audience. Ideally, content must be engaging, so that people get interested in reading and sharing them.
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