Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Put yourself on the site. People buy from people.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

The company has since gone public, and is still a market leader. In most companies, maintaining momentum requires the right strategic partners and acquisitions, in lieu of short-term price adjustments and special sales. Your long-term success and satisfaction depends on it. Plan a long-term strategy, and avoid crisis moves.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Technical Advisors Startup Mentor 160

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

In fact, Conscious Capitalism companies, for example, historically have outperformed the S&P 500 index by a factor of ten. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Organization 126

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

Adopting a higher purpose, such as saving the environment or helping your community, and successfully communicating that to your team and customers is the way to make them all fans of your company and scaling the business. People respond to your purpose, not your profit. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 6/28/2022.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Social Media Conference Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

You see, I’m convinced that the entrepreneur makes the company, not the other way around. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Make personal life goals drive the business. Begin with the end in mind - your definition of success based on your principles.

Startup 148

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 148

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2021

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. Many of the great entrepreneurs of the past started their companies near business recessions and disruptions. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

Startup 168

Startup Ideas Satisfaction Entrepreneur 168

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2021

It started a few years ago with the advent of email satisfaction surveys after an online purchase, but now includes interactive Internet ads, as well as custom requests for input on the design of future products and influencers on social media. The key is to be able to measure your return, adapt quickly, and learn from your efforts.

Customer 168

Customer Custom Marketing Social Media 168

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2020

He is the founder, CEO, and ten percent owner of Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce retailer, with an estimated employee count now approaching one million. As a side benefit, Amazon has ranked as #1 for customer satisfaction for many years in a row. He repeatedly refers to what he calls " divinely discontented " customers.

Slides 137

Slides Customer Custom Satisfaction 137

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that over 60% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. It’s also how your company supports them in their efforts throughout the relationship.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Put yourself on the site. People buy from people.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Bureaucracy can appear quickly in startups as well as large companies. The real problem is inflexible people.

Tips 126

Tips Technical Review Organization Social Media 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2015

You see, I’m convinced that the entrepreneur makes the company, not the other way around. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Make personal life goals drive the business. Begin with the end in mind - your definition of success based on your principles.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Social Network 117

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. It’s also how your company supports them in their efforts throughout the relationship.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Put yourself on the site. People buy from people.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that over 60% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. It’s also how your company supports them in their efforts throughout the relationship.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Put yourself on the site. People buy from people.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. It’s also how your company supports them in their efforts throughout the relationship.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

In fact, Conscious Capitalism companies, for example, historically have outperformed the S&P 500 index by a factor of ten. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Organization 52

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

InfoChachkie

JUNE 2, 2014

Kelsey Doorey: "Vow To Be Chic is the first company to offer designer bridesmaid dress rentals. We combine e-commerce and the shared economy with the bridal industry to bring an age-old tradition into the 21st century. We keep our eye on a handful of metrics, but we’re focused on customer satisfaction.

Design 208

Design Customer Custom Satisfaction 208

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Put yourself on the site. People buy from people.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Bureaucracy can appear quickly in startups as well as large companies. The real problem is inflexible people.

Technical Review 68

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 68

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2015

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Bureaucracy can appear quickly in startups as well as large companies. The real problem is inflexible people.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2018

You see, I’m convinced that the entrepreneur makes the company, not the other way around. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Make personal life goals drive the business. Begin with the end in mind - your definition of success based on your principles.

Startup 51

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 51

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Contribute and give talks to local business organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, to establish your expertise, and contribute information as well as gather it.

Startup 99

Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2014

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Bureaucracy can appear quickly in startups as well as large companies. The real problem is inflexible people.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Entrepreneur Organization Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2016

You see, I’m convinced that the entrepreneur makes the company, not the other way around. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Make personal life goals drive the business. Begin with the end in mind - your definition of success based on your principles.

Startup 61

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 61

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Contribute and give talks to local business organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, to establish your expertise, and contribute information as well as gather it.

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Put yourself on the site. People buy from people.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Contribute and give talks to local business organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, to establish your expertise, and contribute information as well as gather it.

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2013

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. Many of the great entrepreneurs of the past started their companies near business recessions and depressions. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

Startup 103

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Satisfaction 103

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. Many of the great entrepreneurs of the past started their companies near business recessions and depressions. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

Startup 109

Startup Ideas Software Review Entrepreneur 109

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. Many of the great entrepreneurs of the past started their companies during business recessions and depressions. You know what needs to be done, and not afraid to make the decisions.

Startup 90

Startup Entrepreneur Software Review Satisfaction 90

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

One of the great joys of doing the web series This Week in VC every week is that I get to spend time with great people debating the issues of our day including how our industry is evolving as well as insights into how companies got started, got their initial traction and dealt with adversities. I’m used to that refrain.

Startup 286

Startup Venture Capital Web Ideas 286

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

An example from Fullscreen: Optimizing user analytics tracking on a Fullscreen product, only to find out Facebook (which his company uses to broadcast user content) had completely changed their layout. Steve currently manages Fandango’s web and mobile commerce platforms. Sometimes, the challenge comes from optimizing prematurely.

Product 87

Product Fandango Design Startup 87