Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

People see you as great for demanding customers and team bonding. In a critical extension to this thinking, the authors and I would outline another dimension to these personality types and motivators, by defining five motivation grade levels that also impact entrepreneurial motives, actions, and satisfaction: Level A.

Entrepreneur 110

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The company is actually based out of LA, too, but has completed its initial launch in Minnesota, where there’s greater demand for short-term bus travel. A traveler pays Sun Country one fixed price to get them from the bus pick-up point to their final destination. HappyOrNot nabs $25M for its customer satisfaction terminals .

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Services Startup Venture Capital Redpoint 207

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2020

People see you as great for demanding customers and team bonding. In a critical extension to this thinking, the authors and I would outline another dimension to these personality types and motivators, by defining five motivation grade levels that also impact entrepreneurial motives, actions, and satisfaction: Level A.

Entrepreneur 126

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

Of course, nothing is totally free, and I have heard the horror stories of relatively small companies finding thirty or more employees spending most of their time scanning and using social media for promotions, or engaging high-priced consultants who never seem to be able to show any real return for all of their efforts.

Social Media 99

Social Media Media Tool Startup 99

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. I wish it was that easy. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Cloud Computing.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2013

But very quickly, it is becoming obvious to startups that the value and satisfaction exceeds the costs. Socially responsible products typically sell at a premium price. The anecdotal evidence is growing that consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainability, and have started to demand a discount for ‘un-sustainability.’

Startup 101

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In essence, as a contractor, you are a consultant who is competing regularly for new work, and you constantly have to differentiate your offering from other candidates, including price. Focus on the ultimate customer, and find a way to improve satisfaction, grow revenue, or cut costs. Walk away from a bad role or customer.

Startup 98

Startup Outsource Development Competition Social Media 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2012

But very quickly, it is becoming obvious to startups that the value and satisfaction exceeds the costs. Socially responsible products typically sell at a premium price. The anecdotal evidence is growing that consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainability, and have started to demand a discount for ‘un-sustainability.’

Startup 100

Startup Organization Customer Custom 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. I wish it was that easy. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Cloud Computing.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

InfoChachkie

JUNE 2, 2014

The result of her efforts is an online service that allows brides to select their bridesmaids'' gowns, within a broad range of colors, styles and price points. We keep our eye on a handful of metrics, but we’re focused on customer satisfaction. We will be moving into other categories based on customer demand.

Design 208

Design Customer Custom Satisfaction 208

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Too many entrepreneurs develop a new product without regard to market demand, then build an entire strategy based on creating a need, rather than acting on an existing market need. Think about how your customers have survived all these years without your product, and how many will pay your price to change. These don’t get funded.

Technology 91

Technology Funding Competition Entrepreneur 91

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. I wish it was that easy. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Cloud Computing.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2013

Train them fully, give them authority, make them accountable, and tie their pay to customer satisfaction. Leaders have found that keeping everyone on top of changes in technology, competition, and customer demands is critical to success. Make sure you know and communicate well exactly what you mean by high-quality service.

Customer 92

Customer Custom Startup Services 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. I wish it was that easy. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Cloud Computing.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

People see you as great for demanding customers and team bonding. In a critical extension to this thinking, the authors and I would outline another dimension to these personality types and motivators, by defining five motivation grade levels that also impact entrepreneurial motives, actions, and satisfaction: Level A.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Organization Customer Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2018

People see you as great for demanding customers and team bonding. In a critical extension to this thinking, the authors and I would outline another dimension to these personality types and motivators, by defining five motivation grade levels that also impact entrepreneurial motives, actions, and satisfaction: Level A.

Entrepreneur 66

Entrepreneur Organization Customer Custom 66

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Too many entrepreneurs develop a new product without regard to market demand, then build an entire strategy based on creating a need, rather than acting on an existing market need. Think about how your customers have survived all these years without your product, and how many will pay your price to change. These don’t get funded.

Funding 88

Funding Entrepreneur Competition Pricing 88

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2014

People see you as great for demanding customers and team bonding. In a critical extension to this thinking, the authors and I would outline another dimension to these personality types and motivators, by defining five motivation grade levels that also impact entrepreneurial motives, actions, and satisfaction: Level A.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Organization Customer Custom 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

You get the personal satisfaction of making something out of almost nothing. As your services gain demand, your time becomes more valuable and you can charge more. It's amazing how rare it is for professionals to return phone calls and emails promptly, show up on time, or finish a project for the price quoted.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2022

You need other people with skills that complement yours, are not “yes” people, and have relevant experience rather than a low price-tag. Too many business people let the daily challenges cause them to revert to emotional and autocratic demands, failure to communicate, and inability to coach and mentor team members.

Startup 143

Startup Competition Coach Satisfaction 143

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

Ongoing momentum requires a move to mainstream, or even late adopters, who demand simplicity in your base function. In most companies, maintaining momentum requires the right strategic partners and acquisitions, in lieu of short-term price adjustments and special sales. Your long-term success and satisfaction depends on it.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Technical Advisors Startup Mentor 160