Berkonomics

MARCH 10, 2022

But don’t close your eyes to the fact that your customers have grown to expect your products or services in the form of…. Be ready: remote 3–D printers may soon make “WHERE I want” common for some products produced locally on demand. If you are not considering these demands and your responses already, surely someone else is.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Selling services has always been about relationships, but the challenges of building relationships with services clients have exploded. Thus services experiences and relationships tend to be based more and more on new media and technology. If your business doesn’t offer personalized services, don’t expect good relationships.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2020

I remember the classic book, “ Driven to Delight ,” by Joseph A. Your competition is global, so today’s customers are demanding world-class service. Michelli, with inspiring stories on how one well-known company, Mercedes-Benz, made the transition and is profiting as a result. Set the expectation for continuous improvement.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

The company is actually based out of LA, too, but has completed its initial launch in Minnesota, where there’s greater demand for short-term bus travel. Founder and chief executive officer David Sunde tells TechCrunch a ride on Landline is booked through its partner airline Sun Country Airlines.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 28, 2019

There are so many services that have come out right now and that allow you take your amount of time and control how much time you buy it for,” says the company’s chief executive, Emmanuel (“Manny”) Bamfo. . There are two options available to homeowners that use the Recharge service.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Every business owner and entrepreneur like you I work with wishes they could better predict product demand and sales, for managing inventory and long-term business planning. I was impressed with the analysis and recommendation offered in a recent book, “ Trust the Plan: Demand Management For Business Leaders, ” by Greg Spira.

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socalTECH

JULY 23, 2019

Los Angeles-based ShuttleFinder.com said on Monday that it has launched a new, online marketplace for airport shuttles, charter vans, luxury town cars and limo services.

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TechCrunch LA

JANUARY 28, 2019

Los Angeles is partnering with on-demand shuttle-based service Via as part of a pilot program that will give people rides to three busy public transit stations. Under the pilot program, Via will provide on-demand rides to and from the Compton, El Monte and North Hollywood stations.

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TechCrunch LA

MAY 3, 2012

and like Uber, you can book everything from your phone. The service basically puts all the control in the hands of the customer. You can book a reservation way in advance, or on-demand if you’re in NYC. They offer ground transportation with up-front before-you-ride pricing throughout the U.S.,

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Selling services has always been about relationships, but the challenges of building relationships with services clients have exploded. Thus services experiences and relationships tend to be based more and more on new media and technology. If your business doesn’t offer personalized services, don’t expect good relationships.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

On-demand, photography marketplace Snappr said on Thursday that it is expanding its service across Los Angeles and Orange County, allowing users to get everything from graduation photos to headshots. According to the service, it connects professional photographers with people who need them, with as little as 12 hours of notice.

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socalTECH

APRIL 10, 2017

Los Angeles-based Heal , which offers up an app-driven service that lets users book on-demand, house calls from doctors, has added former U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to its board of directors. Mabus served at U.S. Navy Secretary for President Barack Obama for nearly eight years. Mabus also previously served as U.S.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Los Angeles-based massage-on-demand app developer Soothe said this week that it is expanding its services to Vancouver, British Columbia. Soothe says it offers up Swedish, Deep Tissue, or Sports massages to singles or couples in 60-, 90- and 120-minute sessions.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

But don’t close your eyes to the fact that your customers have grown to expect your products or services in the form of…. Be ready: remote 3–D printers may soon make “WHERE I want” common for some products produced locally on demand. If you are not considering these demands and your responses already, surely someone else is.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 15, 2015

Sherman Oaks-based home services marketplace SERVIZ , the startup led by former ReachLocal founder Zorik Gordon, said Thursday that it has expanded its services to San Diego. SERVIZ helps homeowners book home services on-demand, including finding plumbers, handymen, and other home service providers.

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socalTECH

JUNE 23, 2016

Los Angeles-based ridesharing service Opoli --which faces rather daunting competition from Uber and Lyft--is hoping to break through the ridesharing noise, with an offer of $5 for a trip to LAX. Opoli offers up iOS and Android apps which let users book both on-demand and reserved rides. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2021

Most leaders agree that poor customer service is a business killer today, in terms of lost customers, reduced profits, and low morale. Young entrepreneurs and startups, in particular, often remain naively unfocused, despite their passion, of what it takes to provide the high-quality service expected. Know your customers intimately.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

San Diego-based online lesson marketplace TakeLessons said yesterday that it will offer up its tutors, music teachers, and performing art instructors via the new service, Google Helpouts , which launched Tuesday.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

In the latest, "Uber-for-X" startup to emerge in the Los Angeles market, online marketplace Zingy said Wednesday that it has officially launched its on-demand, dog walking service. The startup--led by Tobi Skovron--said its service allows owners to request and book a trained and educated dog walker, to walk their dogs on demand.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2016

Selling services has always been about relationships, but the challenges of building relationships with services clients have exploded. Thus services experiences and relationships tend to be based more and more on new media and technology. If your business doesn’t offer personalized services, don’t expect good relationships.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 4, 2014

Sherman Oaks-based SERVIZ , a new, on-demand home services startup led by ReachLocal founder Zorik Gordon, said Wednesday that it is connecting consumers with holiday lighting installation services--and also revealed a funding round from Groupon. The startup said it raised $10.7M READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

This sharing economy is rapidly becoming the new business of sharing, with major winners already including Airbnb (rooms), Uber (rides), and Chegg (books). Even if the goods and services are changing hands as gifts, or the revenue motive exists only to make services sustainable, the economic value is evident.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Today’s customers demand more than a good product; they expect a great customer experience. A few companies are leading the way, including Apple with their iPad and iPhone, offering irresistible stores with friendly experts, elegant packaging, and customer service that never ends.

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socalTECH

APRIL 1, 2014

Handybook , one of a crop of new companies which provides on-demand, mobile access to local service providers--in this case, handyman services and house cleaners--said yesterday that it has launched its services in Los Angeles, and also hired a local general manager.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

So for those of you that love checklists, I saw some real value in the classic book by James M. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Platform as a Service (PaaS).

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

CBS and Amazon.com announced a deal this morning, which will bring exclusive access to the upcoming CBS "Under the Dome" series to Amazon Prime Instant Video, Amazon's video-on-demand service. Under The Dome is based on a Steven King book. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. READ MORE>>.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

He had an idea for a startup that would help consumers better book service jobs and would take on Service Magic, which he believed had a business model that could be disrupted. We like that it is 1000x better than having to call restaurants on the phone, be put on hold or call during normal business hours to book appointments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

I also recommend the app development strategies outlined in the classic book, “ Vaporized: Solid Strategies for Success in a Dematerialized World ,” by Robert Tercek, who has lived on the digital edge for many years. The ideal business model is to establish a direct-to-consumer service that enables you to bill the customer directly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2013

Most leaders agree that poor customer service is a business killer today, in terms of lost customers, reduced profits, and low morale. Young entrepreneurs and startups, in particular, often remain naively unfocused, despite their passion, of what it takes to provide the high-quality service expected. Know your customers intimately.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 28, 2022

In the classic book by Christoph Lueneburger, “ A Culture Of Purpose ,” he details how to build this new culture, and why it is becoming more instrumental in bringing about success, as well as sustainability, in organizations as diverse as Unilever and Walmart. Doing good opens the door to a broader customer base.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Several good discussions take a whole chapter in the classic book “ Mind Your Business: Thoughts for Entrepreneurs ,” by international entrepreneur Toine Knipping: Investors favor startups that integrate social responsibility. More startups are using this strategy to improve their profitability, and reduce financial risk.

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socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2013

Amazon.com has been muscling its way into the business of Hollywood a lot recently--particularly with its local Amazon Studios effort here to produce its own content and series--all to bolster its online video streaming service, Amazon Instant Video. The new set-top box is apparently being developed by Amazon division Lab126.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 21, 2016

Los Angeles-based on-demand, self storage service Clutter said Thursday that it will offer up three months of storage to residents have have been asked to evacuate during the methane leak disaster. Are you one of the unfortunate folks who have had to clear out of Porter Ranch due to the giant natural gas leak?

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

I’m seeing more and more business success stories like the one in the classic book “ Uncontainable: How Passion, Commitment, and Conscious Capitalism Built a Business Where Everyone Thrives ” by Kip Tindell. Start with only the very best people, demand excellence, and train them to stay ahead of the pack.

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TechCrunch LA

APRIL 23, 2019

The company is also crafting its user interface and subscription services around its passengers and renters. Canoo plans to use blockchain technology to secure its subscription services and ensure an asset light approach to development by outsourcing its manufacturing in the U.S. gallery ids="1815593,1815594,1815595,1815596"]. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2022

I’m talking about the kind of change that moved Apple from personal computers to music distribution to consumer electronics, and Amazon from books to e-Commerce to cloud computing services. An expanding customer base demands better support. I’m not talking here about a small pivot.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2022

Lewis, author of the timeless book “ Why Flip A Coin? It's difficult to create a high-demand product by guessing. Some entrepreneurs seem to know instinctively that a certain product or service has great potential for success. Herein lies a key principle of decision making - “Any decision is better than no decision.”

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