Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

Customers won’t pay to see your new employees learning on the job, and outsourcing the real work to a cheap labor source is a recipe for disaster. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

If you have a software development background like mine, Im sure you often get questions about when to outsource, versus building the solution in-house. Outsourcing is defined as contracting the work to another company, usually located in a developing country, like India, China, or Eastern Europe. Marty Zwilling.

Outsource Development 95

Outsource Development Outsource Offshore Software Review 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

Many platforms, such as IndieGoGo , allow startups to solicit funding commitments from non-professional investors in exchange for a pre-defined reward or perk, such as a T-shirt or other recognition, but no ownership in the company. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return.

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Satisfaction Equity 129

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

Customers won’t pay to see your new employees learning on the job, and outsourcing the real work to a cheap labor source is a recipe for disaster. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

Startup 174

Startup Training Services Writing 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

Trade shows and conferences can produce hundreds of new qualified leads for your business, as well as build relationships with industry leaders, outsourcing vendors, and potential partners. Participate in trade shows and industry conferences. These also will keep you better informed on new technologies, trends, and likely competitors.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Social Media Conference Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2019

Here are some tips from a classic book by Harvey Mackay, “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensable. You can’t outsource that one. It pays to be visible in any way that’s positive for the company. Pay attention to your image.

Tips 100

Tips Startup Journal Outsource 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Many platforms, such as IndieGoGo , allow startups to solicit funding commitments from non-professional investors in exchange for a pre-defined reward or perk, such as a T-shirt or other recognition, but no ownership in the company. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return.

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Venture Capital Angel Satisfaction Equity 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2012

Many writers have outlined the critical success factors for product companies, like sell every unit at a profit, patent the design, and continuous product improvement. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see.

Satisfaction 91

Satisfaction Patents Outsource Development Services 91

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

Customers won’t pay to see your new employees learning on the job, and outsourcing the real work to a cheap labor source is a recipe for disaster. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

Services 72

Services Startup Training Writing 72

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Here are some tips from a book by Harvey Mackay a while back, titled “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensible. You can’t outsource that one. It pays to be visible in any way that’s positive for the company. Think big picture.

Startup 103

Startup Entrepreneur Journal Outsource 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2017

Here are some tips from a classic book by Harvey Mackay, “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensable. You can’t outsource that one. It pays to be visible in any way that’s positive for the company. Pay attention to your image.

Startup 58

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 58

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2014

I’m sure you can think of better examples, but here are some comments that we have all heard from people who are trying to avoid accountability before the fact, who are setting themselves up for failure: “I’d love to start a new company, but nobody will invest in me.” Every time I try outsourcing manufacturing, I get quality problems.”

Entrepreneur 99

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Satisfaction 99

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Many writers have outlined the critical success factors for product companies, like sell every unit at a profit, patent the design, and continuous product improvement. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see. The distinction between product companies and services companies is easy to see.

Product 91

Product Services Satisfaction Patents 91

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2014

Customers won’t pay to see your new employees learning on the job, and outsourcing the real work to a cheap labor source is a recipe for disaster. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

Services 105

Services Startup Training Writing 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2012

Here are some tips from a book by Harvey Mackay a while back, titled “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensible. You can’t outsource that one. It pays to be visible in any way that’s positive for the company. Think big picture.

Startup 92

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2013

I’m sure you can think of better examples, but here are some comments that we have all heard from people who are trying to avoid accountability before the fact, who are setting themselves up for failure: “I’d love to start a new company, but nobody will invest in me.” Every time I try outsourcing manufacturing, I get quality problems.”

Startup 100

Startup Entrepreneur Outsource Satisfaction 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2016

Customers won’t pay to see your new employees learning on the job, and outsourcing the real work to a cheap labor source is a recipe for disaster. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

Services 61

Services Startup Training Writing 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2011

Here are some tips from a recent book by Harvey Mackay, titled “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work even better in a startup than they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensible. You can’t outsource that one. It pays to be visible in any way that’s positive for the company. Think big picture.

Startup 91

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 91

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2011

I’m sure you can think of better examples, but here are some comments that we have all heard from people who are trying to avoid accountability before the fact, who are setting themselves up for failure: “I’d love to start a new company, but nobody will invest in me.” Every time I try outsourcing manufacturing, I get quality problems.”

Entrepreneur 89

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Satisfaction 89

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

How the leaders of your company handle adherence to the spirit as well as the letter of the law will be seen by all employees, customers, and investors. Beyond the core team of two or three startup partners, every startup should seek to “outsource” the rest of their strategic requirements to external business partners. Marty Zwilling.

Software Review 92

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2010

Here are some tips from a recent book by Harvey Mackay, titled “ Use Your Head to Get Your Foot in the Door ,” which work just as well in a startup as they do in a bigger company: Make yourself indispensible. You can’t outsource that one. It pays to be visible in any way that’s positive for the company. Think big picture.

Tips 49

Tips Startup Journal Outsource 49

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2010

I’m sure you can think of better examples, but here are some comments that we have all heard from people who are trying to avoid accountability before the fact, and are setting themselves up for failure: “I’d love to start a new company, but nobody will invest in me.” Every time I try outsourcing manufacturing, I get quality problems.”

Startup 50

Startup Entrepreneur Outsource Satisfaction 50

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Outsource services back to the customer. The obsession of solving a problem once and for all frames a certain type of thinking – one where you start to feel that no other product or company in that market gets it, and no one else has been able to crack it because all the solutions are awful. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 158

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Development Design 158

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Outsource services back to the customer. The obsession of solving a problem once and for all frames a certain type of thinking – one where you start to feel that no other product or company in that market gets it, and no one else has been able to crack it because all the solutions are awful. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 105

Startup Outsource Development Entrepreneur Ideas 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2019

First of all, you should never wait for a crisis to prepare for the future, but even initiating a startup for consulting in your favorite role is good for the following reasons: Companies prefer candidates with no gaps in their resume. Keep up with modern business tools and online processes. Start a business while you still can.

Startup 73

Startup Tool Study Web 73

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2016

Outsource services back to the customer. The obsession of solving a problem once and for all frames a certain type of thinking – one where you start to feel that no other product or company in that market gets it, and no one else has been able to crack it because all the solutions are awful. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 57

Startup Outsource Development Entrepreneur Ideas 57

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Equity-Only CTO and Equity-Only Developers - SoCal CTO , November 1, 2010 I had a recent email dialog with the founder of a company looking for a CTO for their startup. Who better to answer than the company's engineering lead. Over the last few weeks, the Real Ventures team has met with easily 50 companies. But I don’t think so.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175