Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2017

You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Check your brand definition against the clarity of this one from Xerox for office software. Assess social media relevance to your product or service.

Social Media 58

Social Media Media Platform Tool 58

socalTECH

MAY 4, 2011

We started with the initial idea of building vertical, B-to-B social environments, and soon figured out that was a terrible idea. Dan and I, my co-founder, obviously have social networking and advertising backgrounds. And, it is a social network. A social network without people is an oxymoron.

Social Network 273

Social Network Startup West Hollywood Ideas 273

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2019

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Handling different media formats.

Press 96

Press Entrepreneur Social Media Training 96

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2017

One of the classics, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Attracting key stakeholders requires sensitivity.

Social Media 66

Social Media Media Tips Platform 66

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

We've been two years in development, and are excited to provide a revolutionary platform for web sites, blogs, and social sites to create and grow their international business. We've essentially provided a customer a single interface, where they can create and analyze their international presence. It also supports blogs.

Startup 133

Startup Technical Review Social Network Content 133

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2013

One I read a while back, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Attracting key stakeholders requires sensitivity.

Social Media 101

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 101

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 31, 2011

This comes up a lot and if you are thinking about one of these kinds of startups, definitely take a look at Matching Algorithm. Coming back with no matches is not a very satisfying result and you generally will lose customers that you may have even paid to acquire. Do you need real-time response? to source potential candidates.

eHarmony 204

eHarmony Marketing Startup Zag 204

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 31, 2011

This comes up a lot and if you are thinking about one of these kinds of startups, definitely take a look at Matching Algorithm. Coming back with no matches is not a very satisfying result and you generally will lose customers that you may have even paid to acquire. Do you need real-time response? to source potential candidates.

eHarmony 196

eHarmony Marketing Startup Zag 196

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2015

Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known. You don’t even need an investor. Get business cards made.

Startup 101

Startup Social Network Activity Ideas 101

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2012

One I read a while back, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Attracting key stakeholders requires sensitivity.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Platform 95

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2009

This posting was inspired by an email from Rajat Suri who wrote me an email in response to Chris Dixon’s blog post (link below) from August, which recently re-ran on Business Insider and has generated much Twitter chatter. I think they definitely qualify as a VC and not a seed fund. I could definitely see that happening.

Seed Funding 283

Seed Funding Venture Capital Funding Software Review 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known. You don’t even need an investor. Get business cards made.

Help 56

Help Startup Social Network Activity 56

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. You don’t need an investor for this approach.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Startup Social Network Ideas 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2011

One I just read, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Platform 93

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

I hadn't talked to her in a while and then because of a presentation I did around Social Media for Service Professionals she and I reconnected. And I'm looking forward to more interaction now that she's blogging. BLOG: [link] LINKEDIN: [link] TWITTER: [link] What's a phone booth? Maybe you can blog about that?

Marketing 150

Marketing Social Media Blogging Media 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. They also identify clearly the five key social media mistakes that I often see, along the following lines: Diving in without a strategic plan. But simply jumping in is not enough.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Startup Tips 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2017

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Handling different media formats.

Media 55

Media Social Media Startup Training 55

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. You don’t need an investor for this approach.

Startup 93

Startup Social Network Ideas Commerce 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Handling different media formats.

Press 105

Press Social Media Startup Training 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an untrustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. They will exit quickly.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2012

These days the media formats range from email, phone, radio, television, to social media. Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. With social media, you are always “on the record” and once you say it, it’s out there forever. Handling different media formats.

Training 93

Training Media Entrepreneur Social Media 93

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2011

Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. You don’t need an investor for this approach.

Help 92

Help Startup Social Network Ideas 92

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2010

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. They also identify clearly the five key social media mistakes that business often make, along the following lines: Diving in without a strategic plan. But simply jumping in is not enough.

Social Media 85

Social Media Media Startup Content 85

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Wondering how, as a small business, you can reach customers in the YouTube age? Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. Yes, that's definitely one of the reasons.

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2010

Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Offer to help a couple of customers free, just to get your act together and your presence known. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. You don’t need an investor for this approach.

Startup 98

Startup Social Network Ideas Commerce 98

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2011

In this space, you can create or reuse your favorite online content from YouTube, Flickr, Slideshare, Twitter, Google Maps, Facebook, your blog and more by simply dragging and dropping any or all of it onto one canvas, which you can then republish anywhere you wish. What is the market opportunity? Are you Funded?

Startup 97

Startup Web Content Media 97

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

release out the door and get some customers using it, or friendly people piloting it then at least there is some validation to the product and some people to speak to about their experiences. Social Network s / Search / Blogs – Obvious, huh? This post is for those who want to raise angel money.

Angel 291

Angel Funding Venture Capital Startup 291

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

I’ve definitely thought to myself “take me back” multiple times. This year, it being our third year in a row conducting on site interviews and live streaming, we definitely had to ensure this year’s lineup was up to snuff with the great ongoings of SXSW. Chris Cox – Invoc , inbound call analytics.

Entertainment 99

Entertainment Google Entrepreneur Course 99