Version One Ventures
DECEMBER 11, 2018
In case you missed our posts from the previous weeks, we have been summarizing what founders should focus on at each stage of their startup’s journey. Priorities and strategies change as a company grows – starting with finding product-market fit after a seed round to figuring out distribution between Series A and Series B. And that brings us to the B Round.
Berkonomics
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Too many startup businesses, especially in the technology world, are built upon brand new concepts that have not yet been proven in the field against products from other companies that already have revenues flowing. As a rule, creating a product that does not fit into an existing space, cannot be defined against one or more competitors, or which needs a long description to understand, will require considerably more market research, more marketing capital, and entail much more risk than one that
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Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 14, 2018
In the world of entrepreneurship, there are endless things to do. Tasks, to do lists, new initiatives, new projects, and P1s. Leaders spend a lot of time planning, especially in the context of “we have to grow more, do more, and get bigger.” Lately, I’ve been suggesting to a few of the CEOs who I work with to make a “2019 Won’t Do List.” While this is a high-level list of things not to do, it can be on multiple dimensions.
crowdSPRING Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2018
This is the most comprehensive guide online to creating a strong brand identity for your business or organization in 2019. A brand identity is the most effective way any organization (startups, small businesses, agencies, nonprofits, or others) can gain a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded marketplace. Both new and existing businesses and organization can benefit from reading this guide.
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
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 10, 2018
From simple beginnings, trading has turned into a global business. Nowadays, countries would exchange goods or services, a big leap from tribe to tribe bartering. People trade with each other every day via buy and sell, a standard way of conducting trade. Deals are usually closed with words and handshakes; however, it is now wise to have written commitments.
Hearpreneur
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The idea of exactly what your business is going to usually come first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet. It could be a made up word you dream of one night and feel it has the right ring to it. Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business.
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Austin Startup
DECEMBER 12, 2018
The Forrest Four-Cast: December 12, 2018 Startups (as well as established companies) who are planning to launch new products or new services in March should apply now to take part in SXSW Release It 2019. After all entries are screened and reviewed, ten companies will be selected as finalists for this competition. These ten finalists will present about their new product or service to a panel of industry experts, venture capitalists, and high-profile media representatives at the first day of SXSW
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 9, 2018
Your business grand opening will be one of the most important — and memorable days — of your career as a business owner. You’ll always remember how much effort you put into it, and what your turnout was like. And there are plenty of reasons why a successful grand opening is so important: if done correctly, it can invoke curiosity and excitement among consumers, and set the tone for the future.
Hearpreneur
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Every new year brings with it a new form of excitement and anticipation. The reason is that every new year brings about a “newness” for lack of a better term when we are able to start fresh and erase those things that we did bad or things we have been thinking about doing. For us at CEO Blog Nation, we get it. So that’s why we are excited about 2019 because there will be more and more entrepreneurs and businesses.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2018
As part of The Startup Magazine Female Founder Series, we interviewed Ms. Gabriela Rodil. Gabby is the CEO and Parachuter Par Excellence of Gabriela Rodil & Company. Her business is a consulting services company that solves the puzzle of reliable financial reporting, efficient processes and IT tools for small and midsize businesses. She has some great advice for startups and businesses of all size.
crowdSPRING Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Bold typography. Type is a fundamental part of graphic design. As such, it’s no surprise every year that designers take type in a different direction. Recently we’ve noted an increase in the use of type as a bold, often primary element in design. This goes along with the general trend of design becoming more simple and direct. When you look at the current state of media, the use of bold typography makes sense.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 9, 2018
So, you want to build an e-commerce website? You’re by no means the only one. Online shopping is no longer considered a niche industry; everyone buys and sells online today. Statista predicts that global e-commerce sales will reach $4.87 trillion by 2021. This is serious business – and you should treat it that way too. If you launch a half-baked e-commerce website, you’ll not only struggle for sales but for visibility and reach too.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 12, 2018
In the last few years, I’ve heard more and more about a new type of small business, called a “micro-business” (or micro-enterprise). These are usually characterized as owner-operated, with five employees or less, and less than $250,000 in sales. With the low cost of e-commence entry, and powerful Internet technologies, they require minimal capital to start, perhaps as little as $500.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2018
As part of The Startup Magazine Female Founder Series, we interviewed Ms. Gabriela Rodil. Gabby is the CEO and Parachuter Par Excellence of Gabriela Rodil & Company. Her business is a consulting services company that solves the puzzle of reliable financial reporting, efficient processes and IT tools for small and midsize businesses. She has some great advice for startups and businesses of all size.
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Entrepreneurs desperately need skill development and the self-awareness of habits, traits and decisions that impact their companies.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 13, 2018
by Rachel Strella, founder of Strella Social Media. As 2018 nears its conclusion, business owners and marketers should be thinking about what they can do to make their companies more successful in the New Year. Hopefully somewhere near the top of their priorities list is finding ways to leverage their social media channels more effectively. Gone are the days when companies can treat social media as an afterthought or a supplemental marketing channel.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Investors invest in people, not ideas. Customers buy from people, not companies. Employees rally for a great leader, not a brand. As an entrepreneur, you need relationships to succeed. That means relationships with team members, investors, customers, and vendors. One of the best ways to build a good relationship with anyone is to make them feel important.
ConversionXL
DECEMBER 13, 2018
For many, Google Analytics 360 is a black box. Marketing and sales collateral from Google is spartan, and common refrains about key features—like unsampled data—seem unworthy of a six-figure bill for most sites. That disconnect exists because many, myself included, have understood Google Analytics 360 primarily as an expansion of the data caps we encounter with the free version.
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Amy and I decided to match all of the funding for first-time projects in Colorado on DonorsChoosee.org. We are doing this through a gift from the Anchor Point Foundation and will be running it through the end of 2018. We believe deeply in the value of education and particularly like the DonorsChoose.org model of teacher-initiated projects. There are currently 108 projects that fit this profile.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 10, 2018
In a world where videos are the primary vehicle for information and marketing, just getting a video out is not enough. Up to 87 percent of online marketers are using videos for marketing purposes and with platforms like Facebook and YouTube, it makes it harder for you to stand out and get noticed by merely making a video. The importance and impact of video marketing has been substantial with websites that use videos enjoying a 4.8 percent conversion rate compared to 2.9 percent for websites that
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Most entrepreneurs see their new venture as a fun adventure, until the pressures of a cash flow crisis, or a manufacturing quality problem, or a major customer satisfaction problem hits. Even with all my years of experience mentoring in business, I can’t predict how you will prepare for and react to pressure situations. I wish I could, since these often make or break your business future.
ReadWriteStart
DECEMBER 14, 2018
As business marketers, we are all bored of those clichéd tips. Almost all of them have ceased to work for increasing the social media engagement for our brand. However, we do want something that can trigger our social media engagement. So, here are some myth busters to trigger your social media engagement. You have to realize that […]. The post Top 9 Myth Busters to Trigger Your Social Media Engagement appeared first on ReadWrite.
The Next Web
DECEMBER 8, 2018
Less than a decade ago, I left a high-paying tech job in New York City to found my own SEO-optimization company. It was a calculated risk — I had a family to support but did not pursue investors or venture capital. Instead, I focused on organically building a consulting company, and using it to later incubate my software company. Since I left my job in November 2011, I have personally sold around $3 million of business to date (without an enterprise sales background).
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 12, 2018
by Laurie Richards , co-author of “ Ready, Set, Go! “ Why do so many new business pitches fail, and what can business owners do about it? When it comes to pitching new business leads, everybody says “Don’t talk about what you do; talk about what you do for them…” but then no one tells you how to do it. Here are three surefire tips for creating a client-centered pitch that is more likely to win you new business. 1.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 8, 2018
I realized a while back that creating a new company for the first time is a lot like whipping up a great dinner entrée for the first time – you need a recipe, even though it may look simple. You know the basic ingredients, and you can visualize the results you want. Yet you may not be so sure where to start, and how to put it all together. In all cases, don’t skip the basic training.
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 10, 2018
It’s the second week of December, which is about the time that all of the predictions for 2019 start occurring. Last week’s announcements of the confidential S-1 filing of Lyft, Uber, and Slack helped prime the pump for some of these. By the way, did anyone other than me think it was a strange turn of events that companies are now announcing their confidential S-1 filing?
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2018
SEO encompasses all the methods you can use to ensure the visibility of your website on search engines. Here's how to build an SEO-friendly brand.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 12, 2018
by Ken Burke, author of “ Intelligent Selling: The Art & Science of Selling Online “ Your vision and mission statements are the heartbeat of your entire business. Your business was likely born out of an audacious dream. Vision and Mission statements invite others to share that dream. Tip #1 – Use the 4 ingredients of a Compelling Mission and Vision Statement.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The startup team serves as the foundation of any new business. Therefore, it’s crucial for all entrepreneurs to understand how to build one with skill and discernment. Here are some helpful tips for anyone seeking insight into this vital aspect of the enterprise-building process. Source: Pexels. Guiding Principles. Every journey needs a map. Before you begin to build your team, it’s important to identify some key principles that will inform and guide your search.
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Inspired by our friends at Techstars and their Techstars Holiday Guide , we thought it would be fun to highlight some of our direct and partner fund portfolio companies this holiday season. We think everything listed below is awesome, so we’ve tried to keep the hyperbole out of the descriptions so you can quickly scan for anything you are interested in.
SiliconHills
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Apple Thursday announced a new $1 billion campus in North Austin with 5,000 additional jobs. Apple also reports the 133-acre campus, which is less than a mile from its existing facilities, could grow to 15,000 employees and is expected to make Apple the largest private employer in Austin. “Apple is proud to bring new investment, […]. The post Apple to Expand in North Austin with a $1 Billion Campus with 5,000 More Jobs appeared first on SiliconHills.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Getting a startup off the ground is no small feat. To make a fledgling business thrive, entrepreneurs need a combination of smarts, ingenuity and risk-assessment abilities. There are a number of challenges that every startup has to overcome within its first few years, but as long you have the right people by your side, these hurdles can be conquered with aplomb.
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2018
As a manager, it’s important to maintain communication with your employees. Though it may be tempting to fire off an email every time you have news to share, there are certain advantages that come from conducting staff meetings. Meetings help build company culture by bringing teams together to share ideas and questions, and they give employees time to be heard.
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 11, 2018
I just spent the last 30 minutes writing a blog post around a simple phrase that I like. I built out my thought process around it, used a handful of examples, and then filled in some additional ideas. I was proofreading it when I decided to go try to find the original source of the phrase. The first page of Google’s results surprised me. There was nothing on the phrase I liked, but there was a wall of vitriol and controversy around a phrase that is close but had a few different words in it
YFS Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Your online presence contributes to an impression in the minds of consumers about your brand. Here are a few simple steps to improve it.
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 9, 2018
by Logan Soya, founder and CEO of Aquicore. A landmark report, published by The Harvard Business Journal, estimated that over 75 percent of startups die within the first year. Likewise, more than 50 percent of the remaining new companies will fail over five years and more than 70 percent of startups will fail after a decade of being in business. This startling statistic has left many aspiring entrepreneurs asking, what distinguishes a successful startup in today’s competitive economy?
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