Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2015

In my view, it’s time to eliminate the term consultant , as well as focus on activities and approaches that appeal more to the growing volume of small businesses today: Join the movement to contract roles. It also highlights all aspects of required customer service, satisfaction, loyalty and referrals to peers.

Services 100

Services Startup Software Review Social Media 100

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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A business is an entity which exchanges goods and services with people outside the business (customers) for money, social good, or something of equal value. The development stage normally begins with designing and prototyping a product or service, and creating the company legal entity. Startup and development stage.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Satisfaction 108

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Too many businesses I know still see customer service as a burden, rather than an opportunity to gain loyalty and advocacy. Your goal must be to make every aspect of a customer interaction a joy to both you and them, starting from the shopping experience, to the sales close, to delivery and service.

Custom 114

Custom Customer Satisfaction Metrics 114

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The entrepreneurs I respect actively look for the next problem, celebrate every success, and see failures as learning events. The current pandemic, for example, has been a hit to most businesses, both in terms of servicing customers, as well as protecting employees. The result is missed opportunities, emotional in-fighting, and blame.

Activity 132

Activity Entrepreneur Social Media Satisfaction 132

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

I’m not suggesting that you model your startup after the complex corporate organizations you hated in your last job, but there are at least eight key functions and activities that every investor expects to find in a startup proposal with any real potential to change the world. Marketing, sales, support, and service operations.

Outsource Development 115

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 115

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2016

I believe the right attributes and habits can be recognized and learned, and here are seven key ones that I find in successful entrepreneurs: Actively recruits others and solicits win-win relationships. Asks hard questions, and actively listens to critical feedback. Positive relationship building is always a plus.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Metrics Ideas 106

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2020

A business is an entity which exchanges goods and services with people outside the business (customers) for money, social good, or something of equal value. The development stage normally begins with designing and prototyping a product or service, and creating the company legal entity. Startup and development stage.

Ideas 127

Ideas Entrepreneur Satisfaction Summary 127

TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With Generative AI and LLMs, new avenues for improving operational efficiency and user satisfaction are emerging every day. Content Recommendations in Streaming Services While many streaming platforms suggest content based on viewing history, LLMs have the power to significantly elevate this experience.

Generative AI 346

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Tool Knowledge Base 346

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2019

The canvas is a visual chart with elements describing your value proposition, structure, finances, and customers, to help companies identify and align business activities. As an active angel investor, I look for this level of alignment and understanding in every funding presentation I hear. Key activities. Value propositions.

Activity 100

Activity Custom Customer Resource 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I found these required attributes outlined well in the classic book, “ Customer Service the Sandler Way ,” by customer care expert Anne MacKeigan. In a startup, it’s everyone’s job to more fully understand requirements, competition, as well as customer satisfaction. Tendency to question and qualify. Persistence with tough challenges.

Startup 135

Startup Custom Customer Tool 135

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

If you see a customer service problem hurting the company, step up proactively with a proposal to fix it. Initiate activities that improve your chances of being the chief’s backup. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Always position yourself as number two to your next career opportunity.

Startup 125

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 125

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

There are many ‘experts’ out there telling you how to do it, or even offering their services. Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in a classic book titled simply " Social Media Metrics. Get buy-in from your colleagues.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

Even if your business is purely local, growth must always be a priority, and you need to utilize all these digital channels available to you today, as well as traditional media channels and industry forums: Maintain an active current presence on the Internet. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 6/28/2022.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Social Media Conference Custom 142

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Every new entrepreneur has to initiate the right actions to be perceived as a leader in their chosen business domain by their team and by their customers, or the road to success and satisfaction will be lost along the way. Don’t wait for competitors to force the need for better products, lower prices and better customer service.

Startup 127

Startup Training Entrepreneur Resource 127

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2020

I’m not suggesting that you model your startup after the complex corporate organizations you hated in your last job, but there are at least eight key functions and activities that every investor expects to find in a startup proposal with any real potential to change the world. Marketing, sales, support, and service operations.

Entrepreneur 131

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Startup Competition 131

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Perceived authorities guide decision making, by investing time, resources, and activity in earning a position of influence, leading to a community of loyalists who follow their recommendations. The result is that over 60% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. Authority – the guiding light.

Custom 122

Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 122

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You need them to make a personal commitment to customer service, improved quality, and change to improve the future. Satisfaction and commitment come from choosing a path to move forward, evaluation results and customer feedback, and learning from all their best efforts. Practice active listening and open team communication.

Startup 147

Startup Custom Customer Ideas 147

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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The result is that even highly engaged workers can get results without a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction. The first step to fulfillment is insuring that you have face-to-face conversations and joint social activities, so that you get to know one another better outside of social media and email.

Social Media 78

Social Media Satisfaction Summary Activity 78

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2020

For example, Zappos led a revolution in online shoes and clothing, not because of any revolutionary shoe technology, but because they sensed a clothing customer obsession for customer service, including long phone conversations and unlimited free returns. Take a deeper dive into your idea before you declare. Be forever curious and optimistic.

Startup 134

Startup Artificial Inteligence Ideas Entrepreneur 134

Southern California Edison Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Instead of going immediately home at the end of the day, some employees want to stay after hours to attend a fitness class or get food, and buildings that offer these activities on-site are more desirable than those that don’t. Property Owner Checklist to Drive Tenant Satisfaction.

Southern California 96

Southern California Sites Class Networking 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2017

There are many ‘experts’ out there telling you how to do it, or even offering their services. Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in a classic book titled simply " Social Media Metrics. Get buy-in from your colleagues.

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 69

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 12, 2020

Every new entrepreneur has to initiate the right actions to be perceived as a leader in their chosen business domain by their team and by their customers, or the road to success and satisfaction will be lost along the way. Don’t wait for competitors to force the need for better products, lower prices and better customer service.

Entrepreneur 125

Entrepreneur Training Resource Custom 125

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2017

The canvas is a visual chart with elements describing your value proposition, structure, finances, and customers, to help companies identify and align business activities. As an active angel investor, I look for this level of alignment and understanding in every funding presentation I hear. Key activities. Value propositions.

Funding 57

Funding Startup Activity Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Since most small business owners are justifiably proud of the service they deliver, they don’t even anticipate a negative online review or threat to their reputation, until it happens. Actively work to remove inappropriate and inaccurate data. Unfortunately, trying to recover after the fact is tough.

Custom 86

Custom Customer Examples Sites 86

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2015

A business is an entity which exchanges goods and services with people outside the business (customers) for money, social good, or something of equal value. The development stage normally begins with designing and prototyping a product or service, and creating the company legal entity. Startup and development stage.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Ideas Satisfaction Summary 109

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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2019

If you see a customer service problem hurting the company, step up proactively with a proposal to fix it. Initiate activities that improve your chances of being the chief’s backup. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Always position yourself as number two to your next career opportunity.

Tips 100

Tips Startup Journal Outsource 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2016

It comes from two-way interaction with individual employees, and clear indications of active listening. Full autonomy to go above and beyond in sales and customer-service roles will increase team engagement as well as customer satisfaction. High engagement is more related to high performance than high satisfaction.

Software Review 57

Software Review Satisfaction Startup Training 57

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

I found these required attributes outlined well in the classic book, “ Customer Service the Sandler Way ,” by customer care expert Anne MacKeigan. In a startup, it’s everyone’s job to more fully understand requirements, competition, as well as customer satisfaction. Tendency to question and qualify. Persistence with tough challenges.

Custom 93

Custom Customer Tool Activity 93

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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

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. There are already a variety of cloud computing solutions available for common business usage, including the following: Software as a Service (SaaS).

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2016

A business is an entity which exchanges goods and services with people outside the business (customers) for money, social good, or something of equal value. The development stage normally begins with designing and prototyping a product or service, and creating the company legal entity. Startup and development stage.

Startup 66

Startup Ideas Satisfaction Entrepreneur 66

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Perceived authorities guide decision making, by investing time, resources, and activity in earning a position of influence, leading to a community of loyalists who follow their recommendations. The result is that over 60% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. Authority – the guiding light.

Custom 85

Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2015

I found these required attributes outlined well in a new book, “ Customer Service the Sandler Way ,” by customer care expert Anne MacKeigan. In a startup, it’s everyone’s job to more fully understand requirements, competition, as well as customer satisfaction. Tendency to question and qualify. Persistence with tough challenges.

Startup 100

Startup Custom Customer Tool 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2015

I’m not suggesting that you model your startup after the complex corporate organizations you hated in your last job, but there are at least eight key functions and activities that every investor expects to find in a startup proposal with any real potential to change the world. Marketing, sales, support, and service operations.

Outsource Development 99

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 99