The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the dynamic real estate market of Colorado, property owners constantly seek ways to enhance the value of their commercial properties. The state’s diverse climate and economic landscape present unique challenges and opportunities in property management. Strategic upgrades that improve aesthetic appeal, functionality, and efficiency are crucial in increasing commercial property value and ensuring competitiveness in the market.

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The writing’s on the wall — your board can’t keep running a tech deficit. According to recent stats, tech-savvy nonprofits are four times more likely to achieve their missions than others. But just 25% of nonprofits have a strategy to transition to a digital workflow. And only 50% of those have the resources to implement their strategy. Meanwhile, cyber risk is on the rise, threatening less tech-savvy boards with not only lower productivity, but catastrophic security breaches too.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

How To Sell Customer Experiences Not Customer Service written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Jeannie Walters In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jeannie Walters. Jeannie Walters is an award-winning customer experience expert, international keynote speaker, and Founder of Experience Investigators, a firm that helps companies increase sales and customer retention through elevated customer expe

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In the world of contracting, success doesn’t happen by chance. From construction and plumbing to HVAC and electrical work, contractors face a competitive field where every decision can significantly impact their business. One important factor that often determines whether a contracting business thrives or struggles is strategic planning. Thus, in this blog, we will explore how proper strategic planning can help your business reach new heights.

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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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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

As your business grows, so do the financial complexities. Complex budget, cash flow concerns, forecasting, and strategic planning usually call for a virtual Chief Financial Officer (VCFO) to help drive growth. With this professional on board, a company benefits from high-class financial expertise without bearing the overhead of an in-house executive.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

As more women enter high-risk professions, it is crucial to recognize and address the unique dangers they face. The post Understanding The Hidden Dangers For Women In High-Risk Jobs appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The cleaning industry has seen remarkable growth over the past few years, fueled by increasing demand in both residential and commercial spaces. With households busier than ever and businesses prioritizing hygiene and cleanliness, there’s a constant need for reliable cleaning services. According to industry reports, the global cleaning services market is projected to grow significantly, making it an attractive option for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Starting a successful business is only half the battle. If you hope to keep it successful, then you’ll need to know the right elements that it takes. It will require strategic planning and execution if you hope to build a strong foundation for the future. Whether you’re a new entrepreneur launching a brand new venture, or you’re an already established business looking to grow, understanding these crucial elements is essential to drive your success.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The rapid development of technology and the emergence of new approaches have allowed to create a new innovative tool - AiSDR, which is successfully used as an assistant in finding prospective customers and increasing sales. The post AiSDR: A New Revolution In The World Of Sales And Customer Prospecting appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Hunter Walker

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Eat the leftovers, read the blog posts. Oh and follow me on Bluesky. The Art of Taking It Slow [Anne Wiener/The New Yorker] – Profile of Grant Petersen, founder of Rivendell Bicycle Works. Petersen has become famous for making beautiful bikes, using materials and components that his industry has mostly abandoned, and for promoting a vision of cycling that is low-key, functional, anti-car, and anti-corporate.

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Mike Michalowicz

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

As we prepare to welcome 2025, there’s an almost automatic push to talk about new goals, fresh plans, and bold visions. But before you dive headfirst into plotting your next move, I invite you to pause. Not for the sake of planning more, but for the sake of appreciating what’s already here. Gratitude is often undervalued in leadership, yet it holds transformative power.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Metal fabrication is an essential pillar of the manufacturing world. The meticulous process transforms raw metal into versatile products and components. This transformation is expertly executed by a metal fabricator , who skillfully navigates a variety of techniques and technologies to create everything from household fixtures to industrial machinery components.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Chemical companies are invaluable allies in achieving product consistency in your manufacturing processes with their tailored solutions, technical expertise, and innovative products. The post How A Chemical Company Can Help You Achieve Product Consistency appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great. Here are some takeaways from the video: Pursue your passion relentlessly Every step forward brings your closer to your purpose Build and cherish real connections Set boundaries and protect your peace Purpose gives you meaning Will you let another year pass by or will take control of your life?

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SiliconHills

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Ladder, the leading strength training app, has raised $105 million in Series B funding and secured an additional $90 million in growth investment from General Catalyst. The Series B round was led by Point72 Ventures and ADvantage VC, with participation from Steve Pagliuca’s PagsGroup and previous investors Tapestry VC and LivWell Ventures. The $105 million […] The post Ladder Secures $105 Million to Expand Global Reach and Revolutionize Strength Training appeared first on SiliconHills.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Managing accounts receivable is an important aspect of any business that wants to be successful. But unlike traditional methods, most want to be efficient. You have data as of October 2023 /Late payments, errors and manual follow-ups take up time, and harm cash flow. For telecoms, IT, logistics, and professional services — accounts receivable software can change the landscape for payment tracking and collections.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Some businesses just can’t fit within the angel capital or friends and family model for raising funds. Sooner or later, you may need to seek venture capital and accommodate the needs of the venture community in negotiating the terms of an investment. What VC’s can and cannot do First, VCs in general cannot invest in ‘S’ corporations or limited liability companies (LLC’s).

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Mike Michalowicz

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

When I started my first company, I had a mission: Eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. Sounds good, right? The work my team and I do is dedicated to supporting business owners and entrepreneurs. But is that enough to create the kind of passion that sustains A player employees to produce life-changing, transformative success? No. Ouch, right? Your mission?

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SiliconHills

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Austin’s office market is experiencing significant turbulence as it posts the nation’s highest vacancy rate increase, highlighting the growing disconnect between development momentum and market demand in one of Texas’s fastest-growing cities. The state capital recorded a vacancy rate of 27.7% — tied with San Francisco for the highest nationally — marking a dramatic 710-basis […] The post Austin Office Market Faces Record Vacancy Rates Despite Ongoing Development Boom appe

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The issue of mental health in society is one that never fails to get people talking. It is one which motivates a lot of people to take actions: seek therapy for themselves, raise awareness of an issue, and seek better provision for mental health care. If this is an area of interest for you, you may well have considered the option of beginning a psychology practice.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The post AI-enabled Disruption in Fintech appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Our Own Start-up

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

To ensure your content reaches its intended audience, mastering Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial. The post How to Master SEO and Drive Traffic to Your Blog first appeared on Our Own Startup.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Do you want to keep your team motivated and excited about their work? Well, a great way to do that is by recognizing their efforts. Everyone loves to feel appreciated, and when staff members know their hard work matters, they’ll likely stay engaged and productive. Creating a recognition program can boost morale and build a positive company culture.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The retail environment is very competitive and getting your product to be noticed on the shelf is very challenging. If you start feeling some level of frustration about this then it is only natural. There are so many products out there that are vying for consumers’ attention it can be hard for your product to jump out from off the shelf. Photo by Ron Lach You have to use a combination of product packaging and marketing skills to get the attention that you need.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The post AI —The Last Employee? appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Weekend Favs November 23rd written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one I took on the road.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In retail, one of the main things that you need to think about is how you are going to bring as many people as possible into your store. As long as you are able to do that right, it’s going to make for a much more successful store and one that is going to effectively have a much better chance of success. So with that in mind, we are going to take a look here at just some of the most effective ways to bring customers into your retail store as best as you can.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

If you have a business to run, you will want to do so in the most productive setting. You will want your company to have the perfect surroundings so that you can stay functional every single day. Your workplace office design remains one of the most vital areas of your life when you are an entrepreneur. Even a few hitches and flaws can lead to lots of different problems in a domino effect.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The post John Sansbury appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Simple Shifts To Turn Average Speakers Into Expert Communicators written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Michael Hoeppner In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Michael Chad Hoeppner, a political communications expert known for his work with Andrew Yang during the 2020 presidential election.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Whatever your personal brand is there for, whether you are a freelance artist or a self-employed individual of any kind, it’s a really important and powerful tool in trying to deliver a certain image out to the world. The truth is that you need to know what you can do to improve and boost your personal brand if you are going to make the most of it, and that’s something that might actually be easier than you think.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Building a startup is incredibly exciting; however, finding the right staff can significantly impact your business. A skilled and motivated team brings your vision to life while hiring the wrong people can derail your progress and waste valuable resources. Whether you are filling technical roles, customer service positions, or creative jobs, it’s essential to find candidates who align with your goals, culture, and budget.

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