Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2012

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Marketing is top priority.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Patents Startup Ideas 102

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

I hear a lot of entrepreneurs contemplating their great “idea” for several years with little discernable progress, and looking for money to start. Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better. milestones entrepreneur startup funding business' Traction means forward progress. Marty Zwilling.

Funding 112

Funding Entrepreneur Startup CTO Hire 112

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 24, 2011

With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs? Hmmm, I actually don’t read other entrepreneurial books or blogs – except infoChachkie of course [Editor’s Note: Kevin is clearly full of it here!]. 7) You have hired hundreds, if not thousands of people over the years.

Blogging 219

Blogging Entrepreneur Software Review Course 219

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2015

Despite the rush in every academic institution to offer more courses on entrepreneurship, I still haven’t found it to be something you can learn in school. Of course, you can pick up the basic principles this way, but the problem is that the practical rules for success are changing so fast that no academic can keep up.

Startup 103

Startup Case Study Entrepreneur Class 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Of course, too many or obnoxious advertisements are especially harmful to a site’s credibility. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Advertising presence. Join relevant business associations.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Steve Reich

MARCH 30, 2012

As you may have gathered from my blog, I’ve spent the last couple of months visiting with companies and incubators. Oh, and did I mention that their users have mapped 35,000 courses in 127 countries? They did it entirely through social networking. Of course not. If you can’t keep up, you are dead.

Incubator 91

Incubator Web Entrepreneur Santa Barbara 91

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 6, 2011

With that said, what books, blogs or other resources do you recommend for emerging entrepreneurs? Hmmm, I actually don’t read other entrepreneurial books or blogs – except infoChachkie of course [Editor’s Note: Kevin is clearly full of it here!]. 7) You have hired hundreds, if not thousands of people over the years.

Entrepreneur 232

Entrepreneur Competition Software Review Course 232

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 31, 2014

Of course, having no reputation is usually better than a bad one, but don’t wait for someone else to establish a good one for you. Here are some of the easiest methods Fertik and I recommend for creating positive and neutral content: Blogging. business entrepreneur online reputation startup' Twittering. Profile sites.

Blogging 99

Blogging Content Google Sites 99

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2017

Thus your objectives for social media should at least include monitoring your online reputation on the three top platforms, and hopefully taking the minimum actions to turn any negatives into positives for the rest of us. Of course, the right approach is to be proactive along all the following fronts: Reputation management.

Social Media 59

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Platform 59

InfoChachkie

MARCH 8, 2011

As highlighted in the movie The Social Network , the Winklevoss brothers are embroiled in a protracted lawsuit with Mark Zuckerberg, Founder of Facebook. They claim that Mr. Zuckerberg “stole” their idea of creating a social network for the Harvard student community. I encourage emerging entrepreneurs to utilize Quora.

Writing 150

Writing Social Network Ideas Entrepreneur 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2015

Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should select only social media for marketing, or stick with digital media, or just count on traditional media. Social media as a marketing tool is here to stay, and is now widely accepted. Don’t try to tackle all 20 major categories of digital social media at once.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Marketing Resource 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. They don’t know if they should move to social networks for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, or for direct marketing and e-commerce.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Startup Social Network 115

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

Finally, a lot of people asking me about typos on my blog. entrepreneur Wil Schroter (I am an angel investor in Affordit). And of course the big question is whether Salesforce.com can out innovate these startups (especially after their acquisition of InStranet ). Expect great things from Assistly. 2.2mm in Series A.

Venture Capital 265

Venture Capital Capital Email Blogging 265

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. What’s the problem?

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2013

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Marketing is top priority.

Startup 100

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2013

Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should use social media for marketing, digital media, or traditional media. Don’t try to tackle all 20 major categories of digital social media at once. Integrate your social media content with some traditional media. None should be considered mutually exclusive to any other.

Social Media 103

Social Media Media Marketing Startup 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Of course, too many or obnoxious advertisements are especially harmful to a site’s credibility. entrepreneur startup website business' They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2013

Of course, having no reputation is usually better than a bad one, but don’t wait for someone else to establish a good one for you. Here are some of the easiest methods Michael and I recommend for creating positive and neutral content: Blogging. These days, your online Internet reputation is your reputation. Twittering. Profile sites.

Customer 89

Customer Custom Blogging Content 89

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2017

Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should select only social media for marketing, or stick with digital media, or just count on traditional media. Don’t try to tackle all 20 major categories of digital social media at once. Integrate your social media content with some traditional media.

Media 59

Media Marketing Social Media Resource 59

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2011

Of course, having no reputation is usually better than a bad one, but don’t wait for someone else to establish a good one for you. Here are some of the easiest methods we both recommend for creating positive and neutral content: Blogging. These days, your online Internet reputation is your reputation. Twittering. Profile sites.

Blogging 91

Blogging Content Google Sites 91

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2015

Then there was always the risk of failure, which of course doesn’t apply once your real job is gone. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. You have probably secretly always wanted to run your own show, but with an existing job, never took the time to consider a startup. Get business cards made.

Startup 101

Startup Social Network Activity Ideas 101

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Entrepreneurs and startups often ask if they should use social media for marketing, digital media, or traditional media. Don’t try to tackle all 20 major categories of digital social media at once. Integrate your social media content with some traditional media. None should be considered mutually exclusive to any other.

Media 92

Media Social Media Marketing Resource 92

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2013

Thus your objectives for social media should at least include monitoring your online reputation on the three top platforms, and hopefully taking the minimum actions to turn any negatives into positives for the rest of us. Of course, the right approach is to be proactive along all the following fronts: Reputation management.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Platform 108

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Aspiring entrepreneurs ask me why their great idea hasn’t sold; they talk about it endlessly, and they expect others to do the development, finance, and marketing work for them. Of course, never forget those ongoing perspiration items that seem to haunt you every day: Create intellectual property. Marketing is top priority.

Startup 88

Startup Patents Competition Social Network 88

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Then there was always the risk of failure, which of course doesn’t apply once your real job is gone. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. You have probably secretly always wanted to run your own show, but with an existing job, never took the time to consider a startup. Get business cards made.

Help 56

Help Startup Social Network Activity 56

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2010

I tend not to go into heat when I hear the latest buzz on the tech blogs about the latest gadgets. I actually wrote a long blog post about this but I’m trying to get TechCrunch to publish it before putting it on my blog. There is, of course, a paid version. Social networking meets online personal health management.

Technical Review 278

Technical Review Software Review Startup SoCal 278

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

I’m often asked the question about why there aren’t more women who are entrepreneurs. On my blog I’ve been hesitant to take the topic head on. But last week I noticed a blog post by a woman, Tara Tiger Brown, that asked the question, “ Why Aren’t More Women Commenting on VC Blog Posts?

Entrepreneur 341

Entrepreneur Venture Capital Startup Blogging 341

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 13, 2011

We discuss the origins of Webdoc and as an entrepreneur how Vincent deals with competitors and the general day to day of being an entrepreneur. Of course you are always on the look out for what is happening in and around your space. What is the most difficult and best things about being an entrepreneur?

Startup 97

Startup Web Content Media 97

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 16, 2013

The presentation is meant to give an unbiased overview of how to get involved in the tech community; what blogs to read, who to follow on Twitter, who the angel investors are, what areas in LA are home to the most startups and what resources there are to further educate yourself.

Rustic Canyon 74

Rustic Canyon Startup Los Angeles Class 74

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2010

Then there was always the risk of failure, which of course doesn’t apply now since your real job is gone. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. Tags: entrepreneur startup parallel job hunting business. Also, for most of us, not having done it before, we have no idea where or how to start.

Startup 98

Startup Social Network Ideas Commerce 98

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Then there was always the risk of failure, which of course doesn’t apply once your real job is gone. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. You have probably secretly always wanted to run your own show, but with an existing job, never took the time to consider a startup. Get business cards made.

Startup 93

Startup Social Network Ideas Commerce 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Of course, too many or obnoxious advertisements are especially harmful to a site’s credibility. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Advertising presence. Join relevant business associations.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2011

Then there was always the risk of failure, which of course doesn’t apply now since your real job is gone. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. You have probably secretly always wanted to run your own show, but with a full-time job, never had the time to consider a startup. Get business cards made.

Help 92

Help Startup Social Network Ideas 92

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

In most cases if you can’t get a prototype done you’re probably not an entrepreneur. I know you’re not a tech guy and haven’t done anything other than an HTML course you once took, but if you’re inspirational and a leader you’ll find somebody to moonlight for free to get your prototype built.

Angel 291

Angel Funding Venture Capital Startup 291

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2012

I hear a lot of entrepreneurs contemplating their great “idea” for several years with little discernable progress, and looking for money to start. Of course, a real contract or purchase order from a big customer is even better. Traction means forward progress. These show you have the ability to make the connections you need.

Startup 104

Startup CTO Hire Press Customer 104

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 4, 2011

You’ll have no idea when you’re off course. Most people under estimate the challenge of winning “share of mind” the least understood concept with tech entrepreneurs. How many social networks, picture sharing sites, new aggregators or blogs can we really spend time on? In 6 months? In 3 months? Salesman Metrics.

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Metrics Startup SEO Customer 346