Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 29, 2023
On the product side, once you have a proven product and business model, all you need is money to build inventory, and a sales and marketing operation to drive the business. Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 6, 2023
Over time, I have collected a list of new business attributes that go beyond the initial idea or solution, which often are more critical to long-term success and satisfaction. Even adding money won’t do it – you need to create a committed and engaged team and partners for marketing and sales, as well as production and distribution.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 3, 2020
On the product side, once you have a proven product and business model, all you need is money to build inventory, and a sales and marketing operation to drive the business. Be accessible on social media, write a blog or articles for industry publications, and participate in conference panels and speaking engagements.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 1, 2009
Our sales guys were on the front line and heard what they needed to win deals. He decided that our largest customers would be involved in the setting of our priority lists (we did some of this internally in the early years but we saw it mostly as a sales process). The Outside In organization had a one-way flow.
InfoChachkie
MARCH 16, 2016
However, they clearly have a long term impact on the customer’s overall satisfaction and thus their propensity to purchase additional products in the future. You can also check out his startup advice blog HERE. These “hidden” features seldom cross a consumer’s mind at the time of purchase and thus do not impact the buying decision.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 4, 2015
Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction. Add a blog to give yourself a voice, show your expertise, but skip the sales pitch.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 19, 2013
Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” I know because I marked the occasion with a blog post on how to have a great VC meeting. Jonathan shared that experience in his blog post so I won’t repeat it. chapter unfold.
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