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Tech Startup Culture May Have Changed For Good

Tech.Co

You know what a startup is, right? Or at least you have an idea of what a startup is like to work in? That is, of course, until the small, ambitious startup is acquired by a larger, more traditional company in its sector, or the small startup goes public with angry shareholders and regulators asking difficult questions.

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8 Tactics To Make Service Your Competitive Advantage

Startup Professionals Musings

Young entrepreneurs and startups, in particular, often remain naively unfocused, despite their passion, of what it takes to provide the high-quality service expected. It’s a tough job, and inexperienced entrepreneurs just don’t know where to start, and how to do it. Train and coach continuously. Involve, empower, and inspire.

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6 Marketing Specifics That Apply To Every New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

You can have the best technology, but if customers don’t know you exist, or they don’t know how your technology solves a real problem for them, your startup will fail. In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw a while back, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons.

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8 Initiatives To Heighten Your Customer’s Experience

Startup Professionals Musings

Young entrepreneurs and startups, in particular, often remain naively unfocused, despite their passion, of what it takes to provide the high-quality service expected. It’s a tough job, and inexperienced entrepreneurs just don’t know where to start, and how to do it. Train and coach continuously. Involve, empower, and inspire.

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5 Keys To Breaking Through Success Barriers At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

After many years working in business and investing in startups, I’m convinced that the primary reason for new business and career failures is NOT a lack of skill or money, but people giving up too quickly on their dreams and goals. By contrast, Edison persevered and designed a working light bulb after thousands of failures.

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8 Reasons Why Great People Make Processes Repeatable

Startup Professionals Musings

As a business advisor and investor in new startups, I see how difficult it is to make any process work, no matter how well designed, if the team is dysfunctional. Customers demand more engagement and flexibility. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching. Of course, some balance is required.

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5 Keys To Leadership While Working With Remote Teams

Startup Professionals Musings

Start with ‘How are you?’ Trust is hard because it requires giving up control and being honest with ourselves, and with every team member. Leave it up to team members and leaders to decide what schedule works best for them. Provide coaching and facilitate mentorship from others in the company for growth.

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