Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Sets goals and milestones, with metrics to track progress. They define metrics for each goal, and diligently track themselves against these metrics. Affirming and rewarding team members for key actions creates more momentum, commitment, and satisfaction. Focus all initiatives around value to your customers.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Metrics Ideas 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2016

It’s easy to declare yourself an entrepreneur, but it’s not so easy to convince investors, your team and customers that you are that special one to fund and follow. Vision of providing real customer and social value. Sets realistic goals with milestones and metrics to gauge progress.

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Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Customer 58

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Until a new brand has national recognition or high promotion, it won’t be found or used by local customers or out of town visitors. You need metrics to show dominant penetration of the relevant customer demographic, added value over existing media, and real customer testimonials of value. Anyone can do it.

Advertising 63

Advertising Content Social Media Satisfaction 63

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2016

You need to quantify measurable criteria for success, using business metrics. These could include customer penetration, revenue growth, budget guidelines, and industry visibility. Team members begin by working with industry experts, advisors, and customers to validate assumptions, implementation plans, and financial parameters.

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Startup Metrics Entrepreneur Resource 56

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

These are the endless stream of email, phone calls, and daily crises which prevent really important accomplishments, like closing customers. Incorporate your business today, register intellectual property, document partner equity agreements, and meet real customers. Define clear goals and metrics for your productivity.

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