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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

TechEmpower

Given this diversity, it's important to be selective in the development services company with whom you choose to partner. In the 25 years that TechEmpower has been in business, we’ve seen thousands of companies come and go. This article will primarily focus on locating and evaluating development companies, rather than design firms.

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Should You Blog? (yes, and here’s how …)

Both Sides of the Table

I recently wrote a piece for Mashable on how to create a company blog. Since it’s already written (and since I promised not to republish on my blog other than a summary) if you’re interested please have a read over there. Summary notes and then I’ll extend: Should you blog? Be authentic.

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8 Ways That Blogging Will Kickstart Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Blogging is one of the best ways to do this and build a brand, even before you have a product or service. Thus I recommend that every entrepreneur start blogging in parallel with solution development for the following benefits: Get customer idea feedback before you commit resources. Develop an efficient and effective writing style.

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10 Remote Staffing Blunders That Will Cost You Dearly

Startup Professionals Musings

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. Getting a fixed price bid works for well-defined short-term projects, like blogging or programming. How many hours a day are you working on your company? Marty Zwilling.

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5 Tips For New Entrepreneurs Needing Investor Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

People cite sources like this Inc.com article “ 5 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Business Plan ,” or my own blog discussion on this subject, “ Situations Where A Business Plan Does Not Add Value.” Executive summary glossy. Pitch your company, not your product. Net out the problem and your solution in the first 30 seconds.

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8 Keys To Starting A Venture With Minimal Equity Loss

Startup Professionals Musings

You will be in good company with the many legends who used this approach. Operate small, but show a big-company image. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors. Barter services for access to required resources.

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10 Keys To A Credible and Trusted Internet Web Domain

Startup Professionals Musings

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Put yourself on the site.

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