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Interview with Julie Novack, PartySlate

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Unlike Yelp and listings sites that are focused on user-generated reviews or things like that, we're really a portfolio sharing site, and a tool of professionals. That's something you just can't find on Pinterest and other sites. That is all gearing up for a Series A funding, which will happen in the summer of 2018.

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7 Steps To A Memorable New Venture Marketing Rollout

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, the first challenge is to build a strategy, put together a budget, and define measurement metrics. Set specific objectives, budgets, and metrics for each one. Content that works should be relentlessly repurposed, from web site to social media, events, etc. Pick a theme and a team for each and get started.

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8 Keys To Migration From A Consultant To A Freelancer

Startup Professionals Musings

Adopt a project-based revenue model with metrics. You need to use the modern vehicles for promotion and relationship building, including a professional web site, social media, and industry conferences to show your expertise, credentials, and connections. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/08/2018.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

No prizes for guessing what some of MakeSpace’s innovations will be in 2018 and 2019. Raise too soon and likely take on more dilution, wait and get valuation up (as our metrics continue to rise) but then run to a point where you have a lower cash balance and place more risks on the business.

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10 Ways To Build Trust And Loyalty In Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Annual bonuses tied to production metrics are nice, but these will not generate the long-term trust and loyalty you need to set the culture. For customers, the buying experience goes well beyond support after the sale, to include product selection, web site layout, and feedback. Provide training and mentoring directed at career growth.