Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

Organization 126

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

I continue to be amazed that more than a quarter of new businesses don’t even have a website , and many more don’t pay attention to social media, or monitor feedback on sites like Yelp. At minimum, that requires a modern website, and visibility on relevant social media sites, likely including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Social Media Conference Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2010

If you are an entrepreneur these days, or trying to grow an existing business, everyone is telling you that you need to use social media. Social media is the realm of public opinion and customer conversations. With social media, it is also important to identify how many people see your message as remarkable.

Social Media 84

Social Media Metrics Media Satisfaction 84

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2022

a leading researcher on consumer behavior and the impact of digital, reports that decision makers, social media users, and younger demographics are more and more comfortable sharing data in order to close the gap between thought and action. In his classic book, “ Digital Context 2.0: Norton, Ph.D., No-comfort consumers – 17 percent.

Social Media 107

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

We have all heard about the successes of flattened management organizations in the last decade at Facebook, Valve, Zappos, and others. In this age of millennials and social media, individual workers are more driven by the greater good, work-life balance, and peer culture, than by organizational pressures.

Outsource 133

Outsource Training Organization Social Media 133

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Every organization must constantly review its hiring practices, training, and leadership to make sure the focus is on people who are motivated, open-minded, and empowered. They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Organization Social Media Entrepreneur 151

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone. Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Make sure all business processes are documented and integrated.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Invest 118

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2023

Inside the organization, it also pays to offer some of your time for coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members, as an entrée to a supportive relationship. Constant attention to work devices, location, and travel is not humanly sustainable without loss of quality, satisfaction, and productivity. Loners need not apply.

Startup 121

Startup Satisfaction Technical Review Ideas 121

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2020

Customer expectations of a relationship and personalization are stretching every business today, and pervasive use and confidence in social media by customers can override all your image building and marketing messages. Supplement this feedback with more formal modern satisfaction surveys, like the Net Promoter Score.

Customer 133

Customer Custom Social Media Startup 133

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2023

Here is my list of eight key strategies and tactics, gleaned from my own observations and feedback, which I believe will define you as a trusted leader, and will result in loyal teams to amplify your business initiatives into long-term success and satisfaction: Share your values and expectations to everyone.

Satisfaction 108

Satisfaction Social Media Coach Training 108

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

Generalized email blasts and social media ads may be great for finding interest in your services, but these are not enough to close and maintain new clients. Just like consumers give top priority to peer feedback and experiences on social media or Yelp, you need to incent your clients to tell others about you and become your advocate.

Services 121

Services Technical Review Social Media Case Study 121

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2020

a leading researcher on consumer behavior and the impact of digital, reports that decision makers, social media users, and younger demographics are more and more comfortable sharing data in order to close the gap between thought and action. In his classic book, “ Digital Context 2.0: Norton, Ph.D., No-comfort consumers – 17 percent.

Social Media 131

Social Media Startup Tool Google 131

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2021

Although the authors focus has been on large organizations, I believe concepts are even more relevant to entrepreneurs and startups. Turn technology into a productivity engine, rather than a burden, to battle the avalanche of email, texts, and social-media alerts that threaten your productivity.

Framework 153

Framework Product Entrepreneur Social Media 153

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Be a visible and available expert in your domain.

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Startup Training Services Writing 111

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In this age of instant and global communication via social media and the Internet, I see more and more evidence that delighted customers should be your top priority. I still see organizations that penalize teams for change requests, and try to live by the old adage of “it’s always been done this way.”

Customer 114

Customer Custom Satisfaction Metrics 114

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Today, customers are looking for real relationships, a memorable shopping experience, and satisfaction of a higher purpose. They need to see results in the form of sponsored events, social media, and feedback from influencers and customers that your mission is more than the low-cost producer.

Customer 133

Customer Custom Satisfaction Examples 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone. Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Make sure all business processes are documented and integrated.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Invest 151

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Be a visible and available expert in your domain.

Startup 174

Startup Training Services Writing 174

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Most lifestyle business owners are proud to be recognized as leaders in the local business, education, and civic organizations. This can be a key source of personal satisfaction, as well as the ultimate success factor and legacy. Take pride in your leadership role in the local environment.

Statistics 124

Statistics Equity Satisfaction Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Every organization must constantly review its hiring practices, training, and leadership to make sure the focus is on people who are motivated, open-minded, and empowered. They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever.

Tips 126

Tips Technical Review Organization Social Media 126

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

Organization 52

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With Generative AI and LLMs, new avenues for improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction are emerging every day. Structured Data refers to information organized in a defined manner, making it easier to search and analyze. This category encompasses a vast array of content, from emails and text documents to social media posts.

Generative AI 346

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Tool Knowledge Base 346

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

Startup 99

Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. I especially like Cushman’s outline of the ten principles which distinguish the organization and operation of an open business from the more traditional closed model. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2015

Be willing to work at all organization levels. It also highlights all aspects of required customer service, satisfaction, loyalty and referrals to peers. It’s time to adopt your customer’s favorite mode of communication, whether that be texting, phone calls or social media, and not limit responses to office hours.

Services 100

Services Startup Software Review Social Media 100

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

The new iOS app utilizes a contact list that’s organized by geographic proximity making it easy for people with like interests to connect through “shouts.” The founder himself realized that social networking was making his life less social, At The Pool was the remedy to that. Pivot to friends nearby.

Mobile 92

Mobile Social Network Examples Organization 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Every organization must constantly review its hiring practices, training, and leadership to make sure the focus is on people who are motivated, open-minded, and empowered. They don’t realize that business as usual is gone forever.

Technical Review 68

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 68

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2015

With social media and smart phone conversations, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Every organization must constantly review its hiring practices, training, and leadership to make sure the focus is on people who are motivated, open-minded, and empowered. The real problem is inflexible people.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2016

a leading researcher on consumer behavior and the impact of digital, reports that decision makers, social media users, and younger demographics are more and more comfortable sharing data in order to close the gap between thought and action. In his new book, “ Digital Context 2.0: Norton, Ph.D., No-comfort consumers – 17 percent.

Social Media 53

Social Media Tool Anthem Google 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone. Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Make sure all business processes are documented and integrated.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2014

With social media and smart phone conversations, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Every organization must constantly review its hiring practices, training, and leadership to make sure the focus is on people who are motivated, open-minded, and empowered. The real problem is inflexible people.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Entrepreneur Organization Social Media 100