Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2016

For too many small businesses, customer service is still seen as a “burden.” Entrepreneurs don’t realize that this burden is actually costing them over $200 billion in repeat sales, according to a recent study by the W. These days, relationships and online reviews are key drivers for over 80 percent of new customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s most admired entrepreneurs, primarily because of his humble style and his growth from a regular person background to a current net worth in the neighborhood of $200 billion dollars. It allows investors to come into alignment with customers. Focus relentlessly and passionately on the customer.

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Slides Customer Custom Satisfaction 137

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. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. During today’s dynamic customer journey, consumers often find themselves at a point of indecision.

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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. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. During today’s dynamic customer journey, consumers often find themselves at a point of indecision.

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Customer Custom Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2021

Many budding entrepreneurs struggle mightily with that first step – out of their comfort zone and into the unknown. You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

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Startup Ideas Satisfaction Entrepreneur 168

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Entrepreneurs that are not listening, not engaging, and not changing are destined to be left behind even in the best of times. 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.

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Tips Technical Review Organization Social Media 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. 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.

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Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Too many customers have long felt distanced from many successful brands, seeing them as closed and mysterious environments, focused only on profits and killing competitors. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared leadership (member and customer led). Shared risks (open capital).

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Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Entrepreneurs that are not listening, not engaging, and not changing are destined to be left behind even in the best of times. 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.

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Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 68

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2015

Entrepreneurs that are not listening, not engaging, and not changing will be left behind even in the best of times. 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.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

Too many customers have long felt distanced from many successful brands, seeing them as closed and mysterious environments, focused only on profits and killing competitors. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared leadership (member and customer led). Shared risks (open capital).

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Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

Too many customers have long felt distanced from many successful brands, seeing them as closed and mysterious environments, focused only on profits and killing competitors. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared leadership (member and customer led). Shared risks (open capital).

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2014

Entrepreneurs that are not listening, not engaging, and not changing will be left behind even in the best of times. 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.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Entrepreneur Organization Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Too many customers have long felt distanced from many successful brands, seeing them as closed and mysterious environments, focused only on profits and killing competitors. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared leadership (member and customer led). Shared risks (open capital).

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2018

In my years of working with entrepreneurs, I have heard many times the promise that their new idea will create the next Amazon or Apple, but I rarely hear the more important promise that the founder will practice all the good habits of winning entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs. Seek first to understand, then be understood.

Startup 51

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 51

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. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. During today’s dynamic customer journey, consumers often find themselves at a point of indecision.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2016

In my years of working with entrepreneurs, I have heard many times the promise that their new idea will create the next Amazon or Apple, but I rarely hear the more important promise that the founder will practice all the good habits of winning entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs. Seek first to understand, then be understood.

Startup 61

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 61

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. entrepreneur startup website business' Marty Zwilling.

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Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2013

Many budding entrepreneurs struggle mightily with that first step – out of their comfort zone and into the unknown. You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. 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

Many budding entrepreneurs struggle mightily with that first step – out of their comfort zone and into the unknown. You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. 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

That’s a fair challenge, and probably more productive than the negative approach for all the people out there who are budding entrepreneurs. You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. You know what needs to be done, and not afraid to make the decisions.

Startup 90

Startup Entrepreneur Software Review Satisfaction 90

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an untrustable country, or don’t have a clue. 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