Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

And yet, such relationships properly used and never overused, can quickly and precisely help you cut through delays in government agencies, speed the process of product planning and ultimate release, aid in positioning in the market and help you avoid a myriad of mistakes that could prove costly in time and money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2014

These approaches allow your startup to grow more rapidly, save costs, but costly mistakes can lead to business failure. I was impressed with his summary of the top ten outsourcing mistakes made by entrepreneurs, followed by real guidance on how they can and should be avoided. How many hours a day are you working on your company?

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

When you try new things, you make mistakes, and I’ve seen many. Smart companies learn from their own mistakes, but some don’t pay enough attention to other people’s mistakes. This step shows everyone you are serious, and limits your liability on any mistakes. Ignore the mistakes of others. The list goes on and on.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2013

The result is a host of hiring mistakes that sink many young companies, or take years to fix. A key success element is to start by avoiding the known list of interviewing and hiring mistakes that have been documented many times by human resources professionals. It’s always a mistake to judge a candidate by using yourself as the bar.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Yet, there is no doubt that the best strategy is to learn from someone else’s mistakes, so you can enjoy the millions that someone else lost in learning. Certainly there are innumerable possible mistakes to be made, but there is a thread of common ones that I see across the range of all startups. Don’t mix business with pleasure.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2021

illustrates this with humor for each of fifty dumb mistakes that smart managers don’t make. Do 10 things at a time in a mediocre fashion. Doing things haphazardly is prone to mistakes. In business, when you are making mistakes, it’s costing you time and money. Darryl Rosen, in the classic book “ Table for Three?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2011

Yet, there is no doubt that the best strategy is to learn from someone else’s mistakes, so you can enjoy the millions that someone else lost in learning. Certainly there are innumerable possible mistakes to be made, but there is a thread of common ones that I see across the range of all startups. Don’t mix business with pleasure.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2021

Three Rules of Fundraising “Sales” One of the common mistakes I see startups as well as VCs make is spending too much time on top of funnel prospecting. What Mistakes Do VCs Make When Fundraising? Let me explain. Because it’s comparatively easier to have a first meeting, meet each other, share stories, etc.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 6, 2018

So you might hear 9–10 “no’s” in the early stretches of your fund raising process. You’ve lost your swagger because after 10 “no’s” you assume that everybody is going to see the same potential flaws in your business. “I Confidence sells 10. It is CRITICAL that you not let this get inside your head. Land and expand 11.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 28, 2017

And yet, such relationships properly used and never overused, can quickly and precisely help a CEO cut through delays in government agencies, speed the process of product planning and ultimate release, aid in positioning in the market and help the CEO avoid a myriad of mistakes that could prove costly in time and money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2022

You can fail by not being there at all (see the United Breaks Guitars story ), or making a big mistake (see 10 Social Media Fails to Avoid in 2021 ). See some recent examples in the 10 of the Top Social Media Campaigns of 2021. Of course, with social media marketing, trial and error is not the only way to fail.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

When an entrepreneur first incorporates a business, they may find themselves the proud owner of 10 million shares of common stock, commonly called founder’s shares. Failing to file, or waiting to incorporate until a first investor arrives, is a common mistake, and will lead to a nasty tax bill when you can least afford it. In the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Selling to loyal customers is 3 to 10 times cheaper than acquiring new customers. Mistakes and crises are a golden loyalty opportunity. Transactions move faster and mistakes happen faster, with customers able to watch for warmth and competence, or no worthy intentions. Leaders need to come out from behind their curtain.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2023

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Government matters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Every entrepreneur should build a “cheat sheet” of 10 key individuals they hope to encounter at any given meeting or networking opportunity. With a little forethought and business sense, all these mistakes can be turned into opportunities for you to be remembered.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2022

Larry Page of Google piqued the interest of venture capitalist John Doerr with an outrageous revenue estimate of “$10 billion,” a target that was met in less than ten years. Taking bold but calculated risks is the norm, learning from their mistakes, and thriving on change and uncertainty as they upend your world, regardless of the odds.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

According to an MIT study a while back, only about 10% of patents granted in the United States have any meaningful commercial importance and less than one percent are of seminal importance. That’s why investors look for entrepreneurs who have true grit, dogged persistence, and a disdain for the status quo. Government matters.

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Eric Greenspan

MAY 19, 2015

Part of my Think Big presentation is the 10 Commandments for Entrepreneurs. Never make the same mistake twice. But what’s really got me excited now is I’ll be sharing my story at Sage Summit 2015 in New Orleans and helping others Think Big / Ignite Your Practice or Business. I’ll explain in detail at Sage Summit.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

For good performers, larger increases early (10-15 percent) generate loyalty. Unhappiness comes most often from under-appreciation, lack of understanding of what is required, and resentment of punishment for mistakes. Ensure that all employees are paid at market rates. Create an expectation of happiness at work. Don’t let these happen.

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TechCrunch LA

JULY 26, 2019

Prosecutors said Hutchins faced up to 10 years in prison and a maximum $500,000 fine. In a statement following his guilty plea, he said he regretted his actions and accepted “full responsibility for my mistakes.” Eight remaining charges were dropped following his change in plea.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 12, 2010

Learn the top 10 things that VCs look for in a potential investment and some common mistakes made by companies seeking venture financing. Join us for a discussion about female entrepreneurs, the types of companies they start, why they start them and whether VC is right for them. See [link] (more).

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SoCal Tech Calendar

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Now let's couple all that with the enormous number of mistakes that entrepreneurs make during their careers. Statistics show that 9 out of 10 startups fail during the first 5 years and worse for earlier years, not to mention the ones that just limp along indefinitely. The results can lead to disasters. See [link] (more).

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2018

Founder: “$8–10 million” VC: “What’s your current burn rate?” If you’ve only ever raised $500k, have limited revenue, have 7 people at your company and aren’t a serial entrepreneur it’s a pretty tall order to imagine going straight to $8–10 million unless your data is very compelling or you’ve otherwise become “hot.”

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

It also facilitates making decisions without regard for one''s ego and learning from one''s mistakes. 14 - 10 points: Entrepreneur in training. < < 10 points: Ah. Sufficient self-awareness is vital when securing resources, such as operating capital, employees, partners and customers. Related traits: Authenticity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

You will make mistakes. As a rule of thumb, your monthly burn rate should be less than 10 percent of your last funding raise or starting cash in the bank. The best entrepreneurs manage cash flow ruthlessly and never delegate decisions about spending money. Cash flow out equates to burn rate, and the runway depends on your reserves.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

APRIL 4, 2009

Friday, April 10, 2009 -- To Twitter or Not to Twitter. Learn the 7 common marketing mistakes on Twitter  as well as how it can be a great free marketing tool for small businesses. SDSIC Sales and Marketing BIG. What you dont know about Twitter could hurt your business! See [link] (more).

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SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

I’d prefer that you don’t make the same mistakes. min (that’s 15 seconds) – why you are meeting 10 minutes – overview of the business and key challenges 30 minutes – questions and thoughts from the technical person Let me run through these items. The classic first mistake is to extend the small talk period.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 4, 2010

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 -- LAVA's Annual VC Breakfast. Learn about the hottest trends and the mistakes NOT to make. Meet the top VCs who are investing in Southern California. Find out what they are looking to invest in. Find out what does it take to secure Venture Capital for your company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The increased exposure and opportunity of a public company comes with a higher risk to you and your Board with severe civil and criminal penalties for regulatory mistakes and non-compliance. Increased jeopardy and less fun for the entrepreneur. These looming constraints can turn your startup dream into a nightmare, all to increase funding.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2013

illustrates this with humor for each of fifty dumb mistakes that smart managers don’t make. Do 10 things at a time in a mediocre fashion. Doing things haphazardly is prone to mistakes. In business, when you are making mistakes, it’s costing you time and money. Darryl Rosen, in “ Table for Three?

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 27, 2011

TechZulu and Walker Corporate Law Group have come together to bring you the must know legal mistakes you could be making when building your startup. So join us for this great event we have lined up and learn how to avoid these legal mistakes. Price: Early Bird $10 General Admission $15. Topics of Discussion: 83(b) elections.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2018

In terms of stack ranking I recommend you force yourself to have no more than 8–10 “A’s,” 8–10 “B’s” and the balance 20–24 should be “C’s.” Then begin your process in earnest with up to 8–10 firms. Why 8–10 and not just 3–4? Remember, I was an entrepreneur for 10 years before a VC).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2021

Avoid predictable mistakes in handling a crisis. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/10/2021. They overlook danger signals, and make excuses for bad news. Great CEOs humbly invest the time and energy to walk the halls, travel to customers, and hold regular employee meetings, with real listening.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2021

When an entrepreneur first incorporates a business, they may find themselves the proud owner of 10 million shares of common stock, commonly called founder’s shares. Failing to file, or waiting to incorporate until a first investor arrives, is a common mistake, and will lead to a nasty tax bill when you can least afford it. In the U.S.,

Startup 119

Startup Entrepreneur Acquisition Demand 119

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 9, 2013

Top-10 Forbes article on date published. 7 Business Mistakes Serial Entrepreneurs Never Make (Twice). > . > 780 social media shares - front page of TechCrunch last weekend of Olympics. Kerri Pollard Discloses Commission Junction’s Secret Weapon: Humble Confidence And A Healthy Dose Of Passionate Conviction. 2013 And Beyond.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 3, 2022

I truly believe the ‘girlboss’ term was created to celebrate an emerging wave of female leaders – which is still rare in business, and was even rarer around 10 years ago when the phrase was popularized,” Green told TechCrunch in an email. . The term itself, though, hasn’t aged nearly as well as Green’s portfolio.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Between 7-10 she was busy seating guests so had to put your on hold. As long as they didn’t lose the book or make a mistake. They unveiled the app the the Launch conference and unanimously won 1st prize by all 10 judges. The hostess worked from 4-10pm so you had to call during these hours. It sounds crazy, right?

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