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Effective Email Introductions or Why Blind Intros Suck

InfoChachkie

A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. A well-intentioned colleague introduced me to a stranger via email, without first confirming with me that the intro was welcomed. If you haven't already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! The Art Of The Email Matchmaking.

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Startup Spotlight: Final Exams, Santa Chatbot and Clean Up Your Email

Tech.Co

This week in Startup Spotlight we found companies helping students get through their final exams, gift giving chatbots, getting out of email hell, and more. Tutors are available for k-12 and college in a variety of topics and specialty areas including: English, math, foreign language, writing, physics, even special education.

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Why Titles Matter a Lot if You’re a Blogger

Both Sides of the Table

His article is well worth reading anyways. When I first started writing this blog several years ago I had less followers than you have right now. But the realist in me knew I couldn’t write daily nor could I convince you to think to check out my blog with regularity. I should know. Titles are an enticement to read a post.

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Killer Potato Salad Kickstarter Campaign Raises > $41,000

InfoChachkie

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. At the time I am writing this, he has enticed nearly 6,000 backers to commit over $49,500, and counting. For those donating at the $20 "POTATO MADNESS" level, Zack will, "write a (personalized) potato-salad themed haiku." So far, Zack will be writing 4 haikus.

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From Startup Newsletter To Best Selling Book: How This Entrepreneur Pulled It Off

InfoChachkie

A version of this article previously appeared on Inc. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! You can watch/listen to how John and Kyle turned their email newsletter into an international bestseller in the following 9-minute excerpt from John''s recent talk at UC Santa Barbara.

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One of My Most Frequent Pieces of Advice: Be Politely Persistent

Both Sides of the Table

They get pissed off if a senior executive at Google doesn’t take a meeting with them, if people are late to their meetings or if they have emails that are unreturned. The 70% of entrepreneurs that simply can’t get past an un-responded-to email. You need to know how to write good & action oriented emails.

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8 Ways To Beat The Odds Of A Consultant For Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, there are a dozen articles like this one for every area of expertise. Speak to people, rather than write a document every time you want a change. When your customer phones or emails you, his timer starts, so it behooves you to return his call or email quickly. Have "customers", not "clients."

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