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6 Steps To Move From Inspiration To Business Reality

Startup Professionals Musings

I suggest you use social media, blogging, crowdfunding, or documented research to quantify a real demand from people who can afford it, and don’t have a better alternative already out there. This is the point where you must manage to metrics, work on the culture of the organization, and look for partner-based growth.

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How To Begin Using Social Media In Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging. Define relevant metrics and measure. Of course, if you found this blog though your own initiative, I have to give you credit for being ahead of the pack. Start social networking with peers.

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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging. Define relevant metrics and measure. Of course, if you found this blog though your own initiative, I have to give you credit for being ahead of the pack. Start social networking with peers.

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Too Busy for Social Media Marketing Could Be Fatal

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging. Define relevant metrics and measure. Of course, if you found this blog though your own initiative, I have to give you credit for being ahead of the pack. Start social networking with peers.

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Don’t Be Too Busy for Social Media Marketing

Startup Professionals Musings

Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. A most valuable tool is WordPress or TypePad for blogging. Define relevant metrics and measure. Of course, if you found this blog though your own initiative, I have to give you credit for being ahead of the pack. Start social networking with peers.

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Raising $$ on AngelList? Working w/ McClure? Ask Jody Sherman

Both Sides of the Table

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. He had just written another one of his way-over-the-top blog posts. I think Dave has blogging Tourettes Syndrome when he hears the word VC. We then started talking about Dave McClure.

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Your Health and Balance are Key to Startup Health

Startup Professionals Musings

There is no single formula for how to stay healthy while starting and running an exciting but demanding new business, but here are a few suggestions, depending on your lifestyle: Stay fit and rested. On a regular basis, at least once a quarter, you need to take a hard look at all your key metrics. Quarterly business reviews.

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