What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Growth Hacking
YFS Magazine
MAY 6, 2019
Over the past few years, startups and scale-ups have been employing growth hacking to skyrocket growth. Here’s what entrepreneurs should know.
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5 Key Drivers For Creating A Board For Your Startup
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 8, 2019
Image via Flickr by MDGovpics Many entrepreneurs I know are confused by definition and need for an Advisory Board versus a Board of Directors. Some view both of these as a waste of time and burden on the CEO, while other founders surround themselves with insiders and cronies in an attempt to expedite and add credibility to their own interests. I suggest a few simple considerations will clarify the alternatives.
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Business Blogging: Why Are You Waiting To Start?
YoungUpstarts
MAY 9, 2019
Blogging. It’s become extremely popular in recent years, and while some business owners think blogging is a waste of time or “not for them,” there are plenty of business owners that are seeing the benefit in blogging for their business. When you are speaking to other business owners, you may hear it mentioned how there are many benefits to blogging for their business; perhaps it has even piqued your interest in the past.
5 Tech Business Ideas You Can Start Fresh Out Of College
The Startup Magazine
MAY 5, 2019
If your graduation date is approaching and you aren’t sure what your next step will be, consider starting your own tech company. It’s one of the best business ideas that gives you the flexibility and the upside you want in a new career. The tech industry is booming, from energy-efficient vehicles to remote-controlled coffee machines. Many industries have a high demand for creative, motivated individuals to apply their talents.
Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects
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
Ecommerce Content Marketing: Attract, Engage, Close, and Delight Buyers
ConversionXL
MAY 8, 2019
Ecommerce marketing often focuses on the bottom of the funnel—remarketing ads for abandoned carts, time-limited email discounts, etc. Yet the average ecommerce conversion rate is between 1 and 3%. The overwhelming majority of ecommerce site visitors are non-purchasers. One key to transition visitors into purchasers is building trust. Social proof and trust seals can do that at the point of purchase.
Is Your Business Making These 9 Common Website Design Mistakes?
YFS Magazine
MAY 9, 2019
Let's take a look at common website design mistakes which, when corrected, can be the driving force behind an increase in online sales.
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Why All Business Owners Should Become Authors
Duct Tape Marketing
MAY 8, 2019
Why All Business Owners Should Become Authors written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Dan Janal. Podcast Transcript. Today’s guest on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is author, speaker, and book coach Dan Janal. He is an expert in internet marketing and publicity, and wrote one of the first books on the subject more than 25 years ago.
Seeking CEO+team for VC-backed startup: Make America Functional Again
David Teten
MAY 7, 2019
Do you want to make America functional again ? Are you thinking of applying to Y Combinator without an idea? Do you have a great team at your seed startup, but your product just isn’t working? Would you like to have a salary from day one that you work full-time on your startup? Do you wish there was a product to help companies “Get things done” by leveraging your own employees, your employees’ networks, and more broadly other influencers around you?
How to Stop Playing “Target Market Roulette”: A new addition to the Lean toolset
Steve Blank
MAY 7, 2019
Modern entrepreneurship began at the turn of this century with the observation that startups aren’t smaller versions of large companies – large companies at their core execute known business models, while startups search for scalable business models. Lean Methodology consists of three tools designed for entrepreneurs building new ventures: The Business Model Canvas – to write down all the hypotheses about a new business; Customer Development – a process for testing those hypotheses outside the b
Why You Should Choose Ethical Hacking As A Career
YoungUpstarts
MAY 9, 2019
For any tech-savvy young person looking for a career in a thriving field, it’s hard not to suggest ethical hacking. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s expected that the IT security field will grow by 18% by 2024, and that demand is outstripping supply. Furthermore, an IT security analyst in the US makes roughly $96,040 per year, even rising to $100,000 in some cases.
Transcript of Why All Business Owners Should Become Authors
Duct Tape Marketing
MAY 8, 2019
Transcript of Why All Business Owners Should Become Authors written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. John Jantsch: Choosing the right domain name is critical to ensuring the success of your small business, but it’s got a little harder. But now you can choose a.us domain to help your business stand out, reserve your.us web address today, go to launchwith.us and use my promo code, podcast, for my special offer.
How Small and Midsize Businesses Can Leverage Boardroom Technology
Board Effect
MAY 8, 2019
Large-cap companies are feeling immense pressure to adhere to good governance principles and engage more with shareholders. Small and midsized businesses face many of the same pressures. Somehow they need to deal with those pressures with full knowledge that they lack the finances and other resources that large-cap companies have. Compliance issues are always changing, and that’s another thing that gives smaller companies an unfair advantage when compared to larger companies.
How to Build an Effective Startup Proposition
Women Entrepreneurs Can
MAY 6, 2019
You have a brilliant idea. You formulate a development plan and produce a great product. And then what? Success is not automatically guaranteed, even for the most innovative new tech. Trend leaders like Uber and Airbnb had great products, but they also offered a well-articulated and lucid value proposition (VP). Many experts believe that formulating this VP is the key to real business success.
Tips To Effectively Manage Remote Employees
YoungUpstarts
MAY 7, 2019
Due to the rise of latest technology and digital business trends, entrepreneurs are hiring remote employees from different countries and states not only to expand their business processes but to provide their overseas customers with quality services. As more and more businesses are hiring top talent from different territories to carry on their business processes efficiently, managing a virtual team could be little bit difficult for business owners and managers.
Transcript of How to Give a Great Business Presentation
Duct Tape Marketing
MAY 7, 2019
Transcript of How to Give a Great Business Presentation written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. John Jantsch: Hey, this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is brought to you by rev.com. We do all of our transcriptions here on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast and using rev.com, and I’m going to give you a special offer in just a bit.
Sapphire 2019: A curtain raiser with Nick Tzitzon
deal architect
MAY 5, 2019
As I prepare to drive to Orlando for the annual SAP conference I had a chance to talk to Nick Tzitzon, EVP of Marketing and Communications about what we can expect on the main stage. If you think about the.
Pros and Cons of Hiring a Remote Employee
View from Seed
MAY 9, 2019
Throughout human history, our working environments have gone through several huge shifts. From hunters and gatherers to farmers and traders, from farmers to industry factory workers, and from factory workers to the modern day office employee. Today, we are starting to see the next big shift in our type of work environments. With the click of a button, you can be face to face with someone across the globe and that’s impacting how we work with each other.
Four Major Startup Stages That You Should Know About
YoungUpstarts
MAY 6, 2019
by Arsalan Sajid, startup community manager at Cloudways. Life is not a box of chocolates and startups are not always easy to start. There is a complete process that governs the startup lifecycle including inception to exit. You must have heard about people who build startups, make them successful, sell them, and move on to start another startup. And, you must have wondered, ‘Man!
7 Problem Solving Mistakes To Avoid In Your Business
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 6, 2019
Image via Flickr by Fortune Conferences In every business, especially new ones, quick and effective problem solving is a critical skill. The problems you face are more complex and moving faster than ever before, and the consequences of a poor or incomplete solution can be costly to your business, and well as to your community, human health, and the environment.
The Oracle Enigma
deal architect
MAY 6, 2019
Rimini Street recently conducted a survey of Oracle customers. Oracle and Rimini have long been in litigation, so I would read the results with a nuanced viewpoint, but it does not paint the picture of a very happy Oracle Nation.
Bill Campbell, the trillion dollar coach
Version One Ventures
MAY 7, 2019
Bill Campbell has long had a legendary reputation as one of the best coaches of all time, but until now, only the people he worked with got to understand and experience the power of his approach. That’s why it is so great to see that Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg and Alan Eagle have written a book about Campbell’s leadership: Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell.
How To Build A Startup That Doesn’t Flop
YoungUpstarts
MAY 7, 2019
by Bruce Cleveland, Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners and author of “ Traversing the Traction Gap “ This is the first in a three-installment series that is designed to help you understand the Traction Gap Framework® – a step-by-step survival guide for startups – developed by myself and my partners at Wildcat Venture Partners, an early stage venture capital firm we founded in 2015.
7 Keys To Using Social Media to Kickstart Your Brand
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 10, 2019
Image via Pixabay After a frustrating meeting with a small business client recently who didn’t “have time” for social media, I was surprised to find evidence on the Internet that up to one quarter of small business owners are still hesitant to invest time, money, and effort into a social media strategy. They don’t realize that they are missing out on a great opportunity for “free” promotion, as well as taking a great risk by not listening to what customers are saying, and not monitoring or respo
"I have never been so proud to be part of this company"
deal architect
MAY 7, 2019
Said Hasso Plattner as we were wrapping up our annual Sapphire meeting with him. He told us he thought Bill McDermott's keynote this morning was the best he has delivered (I had walked up to Bill a few hours earlier.
Friday Fun-isms: “It Moves Slow Until it Moves Fast”
View from Seed
MAY 10, 2019
We are going to try to establish a fun new blog series every Friday called “Friday Fun-isms”. These are a collection of phrases and sayings that we often say internally at NextView or with the founders we work with. These posts aren’t meant to be super detailed, but a bit of a peak into our thinking and hopefully a reflection of something interesting or helpful.
Ryan Bukevicz Passing On Online Marketing Strategies
YoungUpstarts
MAY 9, 2019
As one of the most successful entrepreneurs and an internet marketing genius, Ryan Bukevicz developed the idea of Bevo Media, which quickly became the top trending platform for internet marketing. He has achieved recognition and accolades for building the first interactive marketing platform. Even today, Bevo Media’s influence as one of the best management hubs for online marketers remains unparalleled when compared to other similar services.
8 Keys To Introducing Truly Life-Changing Innovations
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 4, 2019
Image via Flickr by UC Davis What sparks paradigm-shifting innovation in any business? It’s a special mix of entrepreneur and company, regular in every respect except for having the courage and foresight to make an idea happen that was supposed to be impossible. As an entrepreneur in a startup, how do you know if you have this potential, and what are the steps to get from an innovation to a revolution?
The Paradox of Selling Progress: a guest post by Mark Galloway
deal architect
MAY 6, 2019
Mark Galloway and I go back to our respective Lawson and Gartner days. I caught up with him recently - he is Co-Founder & CEO of OppSource, developers of next-gen sales engagement tools. He told me of an interesting use.
5 Key Metrics You Should Be Tracking in Your Business
ReadWriteStart
MAY 7, 2019
There are many different ways that your business can establish a competitive advantage. Some of these methods will be much more accessible than others. For example, while some business strategies may require a large amount of capital up front, creating a competitive advantage through better accounting practices is something almost all businesses can immediately do […].
5 Best Businesses That Motorcycle Owners Can Start
YoungUpstarts
MAY 6, 2019
Entrepreneurship is a type of business that is admired all around the globe. Sole proprietor mainly takes the risk of starting a business on a small scale and reserves all the rights and liabilities of the business. It is observed that well-established firms and successful businesses are indebted to hard working and optimistic owners. It’s not the capital that makes the business; in fact, it is the creativity, innovation, and uniqueness of ideas that transforms a small entity into a big gi
8 Steps For Developing Employees To Generate Loyalty
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 5, 2019
Image via Flickr by University of the Fraser 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.
Guide to Keeping on Top of Your Business Finances
The Startup Magazine
MAY 10, 2019
Keeping on top of your business finances is one of the most important parts of your daily operations that you can focus on, and here is exactly how you can do it. Source: Pixabay. Making a budget, and of course, sticking to it will always be one of your priorities as a business owner. This is the budget that you will use to further innovate your products and services, and that will allow you to expand as an organization slowly.
How To Create a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Startup
ReadWriteStart
MAY 6, 2019
Crowdfunding is an excellent way for startups to raise capital and test the market for innovative ideas. However, crowdfunding is not easy, and there’s a lot that goes into making a crowdfunding campaign successful. From this article, you will find out: What crowdfunding is, what it isn’t, and how to launch a crowdfunding campaign that’s […]. The post How To Create a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Startup appeared first on ReadWrite.
How To Choose The Right Tools To Manage Your Remote Team
YoungUpstarts
MAY 9, 2019
by Karthik Sridharan, Co-founder & CEO at Flexiple. Thanks to the growing intervention of modern technology, remote work is not a fad anymore. It has become a mainstream company culture. According to a recent article on Entrepreneur , flexible work options have increased by 40 per cent over the last five years. Remote work not only benefits employees by cutting down on travel and helping them secure work-life balance but also has a big impact on a firm’s bottom line – companies direct
Too Good To Go is Europe’s ‘hottest startup,’ wins Tech5 competition 2019
The Next Web
MAY 8, 2019
Just in: Danish startup Too Good To Go is this year’s “most promising startup” of regions Europe and Israel. Today was Founders’ Day, a special part of startup competition Tech5, where investors, influencers and experts have chosen the hottest young technology companies from Europe and Israel to come together for a networking and sharing event which as Patrick de Laive, TNW Founder, says “sparks new ideas, new collaborations, and new innovations.
Here’s Why Entrepreneurs Need To Make Fitness A Priority
YFS Magazine
MAY 8, 2019
If you’re looking for a fresh health and wellness start, or reset, why not make fitness, friends, and family more of a priority this year?
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