Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2021

Most technical entrepreneurs focus hard on building an innovative product, but forget that an elegant solution doesn’t automatically translate into a successful business. Businesses require an equally elegant business model, with the right price, messaging and delivery channel to the right target customers to keep the dream alive and growing. Defining the right business model requires the same diligence as designing the right product, but the approach and skills required are different.

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deal architect

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Brian Sommer and I have recorded 12 episodes in this series - see index here.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

There are several effective steps to launch a profitable custom software development startup. In today’s innovative digital ecosystem, you can establish a powerful software development company, even if you do not have a previous technical background. Of course, the key is to follow a structured process to make sure you get everything right. This way, you can minimize your risk, follow your passion, and continue to challenge yourself.

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Eric Friedman

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

I strongly believe that one of the most important questions you can ask in a well-functioning, growing organization is: “How are you investing in your team’s communication and relationships?”. It has also become a great question as an early stage investor and an executive coach. It lets me in on exactly how the relationships work, even if it is just two people at the beginning.

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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

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

As a long-time mentor to new entrepreneurs and business owners, I have noticed that many no longer associate more fulfillment and satisfaction with more money, power, and success. It seems that fulfillment to these new entrepreneurs is all about changing the world and legacy. In fact, customers today also seem more attracted to companies with a higher purpose than profit.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

How many people set out to help nonprofits with their online fundraising efforts? Specifically during COVID-19, nonprofits are unable to gather their donors together for fundraising events. These events often times are their main funding drivers. Meet the startup co-founders that are simplifying and automating fundraising campaigns for nonprofits through their business, Kindest.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Warehouses are essential buildings for a great number of businesses because they can store inventory in them and handle order processing. However, since warehouses need heavy equipment and the goods that the business stores are often hefty, employees can get hurt. Exercise caution with these tips to keep your warehouse employees safe. Use Signage for Hazards.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Most entrepreneurs I meet are reluctant to disclose anything about their idea to investors before getting a signed confidential disclosure agreement (CDA). Professional investors and advisors, on the other hand, usually refuse to sign these agreements today due to the risk of litigation and administrative workload, and will walk away. How can you make this a win-win opportunity?

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

There is a well-known trope that choosing a VC to partner with is like marriage. This is true. It’s a super important, near permanent relationship, especially for a lead investor that is likely to take a board seat for many years. But in my experience, the metaphor ends there. Extending the metaphor would suggest that pitching VC’s is like dating. But I think that is not true, and expecting it to be true actually doesn’t help anyone.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Discover the key factors shaping market dynamics and opening up growth opportunities in drug development. COVID-19 has laid down a gauntlet for biotech and pharmaceutical companies around the world. The race toward a successful COVID-19 vaccine is reshaping the comprehensive approach employed in identifying and advance treatments in the healthcare market.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

There is a lot of competition in the small business world today. So, understanding a few basic tools will enable you to make the most of your business and ensure it keeps on growing successfully. Here are a few tips to ensure you are on top of all your business needs. Online Presence Is Key. In 2021, it certainly helps to have an up to date website and presence on social media.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Most aspiring entrepreneurs understand that you can’t build a business if you won’t commit to delivering a product or service, but many are hesitant or refuse to commit to any financial forecasts. Yet every business requires revenue and volumes, as certainly as it requires a product to sell. Thus, financial projections for up to five years are a necessary element in every business plan.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The most overrated attribute that some investors look for in founders is “coachability” Do I have your attention? It’s not that founders shouldn’t be coachable. It’s a good attribute. But I think there are two ways that an emphasis on coachability goes wrong. The first is that there is a balance that a founder needs to strike between being coachable and leading with conviction.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

It is a proven fact that properties always do not sell for the beginning ask price quoted by the real estate owner. If you are about to sell a property, it should be your priority to know about the negotiation loopholes that may come in your way. Sellers need to understand that mere closing the deal is not the proper answer. They should finalize the deal by getting the maximum output for their investment.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

When it comes to student recruitment, a lot of colleges and universities still rely on traditional methods of attracting interest. But digital marketing is key. The post Why Digital Marketing Is Key For Student Recruitment appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2021

If you sold your last startup for $800 million, you probably already know how to build a business, and even conservative investors won’t worry about the quality of your next business plan. But, for the rest of us, don’t believe the Silicon Valley myth that all you have to do is sketch your million-dollar idea on the back of a napkin, and investors will line up to give you money.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 31, 2021

There’s been an emergence of “pre-accelorator” or “people accelorator” programs—experiences that you can buy your way into with cash, as opposed to potentially valuable future equity, that replicate the education and network provided by the likes of YCombinator. They’re popping up in a variety of different verticals, led by one called On Deck and they’re causing a lot of people to ask the question if a very specific and highly relevant continuing professional education and network is buyable in

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Rembrandt Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Love Your Content Results? Does your copy help you boost sales and positive awareness? No? Read on… It’s time for Valentine’s Day and that means love is in the air… unless your content is not giving you the results you want! Good copy can attract new customers, skyrocket sales, boost online awareness, and much more. So, if you don’t feel the love, it’s time to make some changes and learn….

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Here are 11 digital marketing tips to follow in 2021 that will help propel your small business to greater success. The post 11 Digital Marketing Tips To Follow In 2021 appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

If you are just starting your business and you’re receiving enough phone calls that you are having to answer a few each day, then you’ve probably wished that you could just pay someone, even a virtual receptionist, to answer the phone for you so that you can get on with what you’re doing! The problem is, a full-time receptionist is a big expense in salary alone, and then even more when you consider the cost of holiday and sick pay, as well as pension contributions.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In today’s competitive environment, having a great product or service is table stakes for building a profitable and successful business at scale. Many companies, after all, have great products but struggle to keep the lights on. While many factors ultimately determine whether a business thrives or shutters, your market positioning strategy plays a critical role.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You’ve heard about the streaming wars , the cloud gaming/console wars , the rise of the creator economy. Behind all of these multi billion dollar markets vying for the consumer’s time and money, content plays a key role. Quality content makes users join, buy, and stay subscribed. But quality content is not easy to make or scale. There’s the hits and blockbusters and then a very long tail of niche content looking for an audience.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Alexandra Goger, SharePoint and Office 365 Evangelist at Iflexion shares five essential practices you can apply to help your staff keep at the top of their game, in and out of the office. The post Upskilling Your Workforce For Remote Work: 5 Best Practices appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2021

A large number of small business organizations are creating a place on the web. Like the largest firms, small companies also make their products available on social media platforms and develop their websites. Having an online presence is widely different from physical stores. You need not have a proper location or qualified personnel to sell your product online.

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Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Growthink Capital Research tracked $8.8 billion in new venture funding in January 2021, up from $5.1 billion in December. The month’s biggest funding event belonged to very much “in the news” discount brokerage firm Robinhood, which on Thursday announced it was raising “more than $1 billion” to fund its torrid growth. Other $100 million+ funding […].

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Have you ever had a goal that you set for yourself, and once you told someone you realized, “Oh man, I better do that now!”? That’s the power of a public declaration. It all goes back to accountability. My team and I have a few accountability avenues such as professional and personal goals written out by our desks and an exercise text group.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

According to studies, sitting for a long time can cause significant health risks. Working while standing up at your desk can have real health benefits. The post Working Standing Up Has Real Health Benefits appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before you rush into renting any dental office, sit down with yourself, consider the following things, and make a wise decision that won’t cause you problems in the future. Renting a dental facility can be a daunting experience if not handled and thought-out properly; that is why this article is here for you to teach you about some important factors to consider before renting a place.

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YFS Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Every business owner wants to increase brand awareness. Here's a look at five common branding mistakes and how you can avoid them.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

This is such a small example, but check out the video ask I mock myself for your benefit and ask, what is your “different”? What do you that’s different from all the others? At work or play, do something different daily, and watch your creativity grow. You’ve got this! -Mike. The post What’s your daily different? appeared first on Mike Michalowicz.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

You need to ensure that your new company has the most up-to-date technology available, but why is this the case? Here are three reasons. The post Why Every Startup Needs Up-To-Date Technology appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Everybody makes mistakes from time to time. But making mistakes in your business could end up costing you more than your bottom line. The procurement process is a prime example of this. What should be a straightforward and simplistic task, can quickly become chaotic and incredibly damaging if the right processes aren’t put in place. . From human error to inventory discrepancies, poor BOM management, a lack of communication or logistical errors… Whatever is causing your manufacturing busine

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YFS Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Corporate wellness is more than a trend in today's business culture. Emphasis on employee health and wellness can yield vast benefits.

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Hunter Walker

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Lessons on Allyship and Community. IRL Friend. That’s the tweet I employ to signify that I’ve finally met up with someone previously only known to me online. Of course 2020 hasn’t had much of that interaction but I know that when we’re all hugging it out again, Danilo Campos is one of the peeps I’m looking forward to seeking out. Danilo combines calling me out on my b t with a recognition that intent matters; we’re all learning; and the willingness to throw more than 280 characters towards our c

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

When your company is contemplating layoffs, offering help through outplacement services is the right thing to do for your displaced employees. The post Here’s Why Your Company Should Offer Outplacement Services appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Teachers are often entrepreneurs in the summer, or have side hustles in areas that they are passionate about. Often too, successful entrepreneurs pursue teaching later in their careers as a way to give back and share their knowledge and experiences. Teaching is one of the finest professions that there is and one which can provide tremendous job satisfaction.

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