Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

If it is hardware, look for one of the ‘ makerspaces ’ such as ProtoStripes , with all the tools you need to prototype almost anything yourself. Software products and apps can be quickly wire-framed with free tools such as MockFlow , or even Microsoft Powerpoint to lay out the key screens. Quantify the implementation challenges.

Outsource Development 124

Outsource Development Ideas Tool Outsource 124

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2015

Entrepreneurs need to document a process of responding to a market need, sizing opportunity, assigning a specific business model, and planning for marketing, sales, and customer satisfaction. Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. Solution development and delivery.

Outsource Development 99

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2016

Entrepreneurs need to document a process of responding to a market need, sizing opportunity, assigning a specific business model, and planning for marketing, sales, and customer satisfaction. Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. Solution development and delivery.

Ideas 62

Ideas Outsource Development Startup Competition 62

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2015

If it is hardware, look for one of the ‘ makerspaces ’ such as TechShop , with all the tools you need to make almost anything yourself. Software products and apps can be quickly wireframed with free tools such as MockFlow , or even Microsoft Powerpoint to lay out the key screens. Quantify the implementation challenges.

Ideas 107

Ideas Outsource Development Startup Tool 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2014

If it is hardware, look for one of the ‘ makerspaces ’ such as TechShop , with all the tools you need to make almost anything yourself. Software products and apps can be quickly wireframed with free tools like MockFlow , or even Microsoft Powerpoint to lay out the key screens. Quantify the implementation challenges.

Outsource Development 105

Outsource Development Startup Ideas Tool 105

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

I believe that the resourcefulness to turn constraints into competitive differentiators and new opportunities is a trait that separates the great entrepreneurs from the “wannabes.” Do it yourself with new tools rather than hire outside help. It’s better to use creativity and tools to find better ways of doing things.

Startup 57

Startup Resource Entrepreneur Outsource 57

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

If it is hardware, look for one of the ‘ makerspaces ’ such as ProtoStripes , with all the tools you need to prototype almost anything yourself. Software products and apps can be quickly wire-framed with free tools such as MockFlow , or even Microsoft Powerpoint to lay out the key screens. Quantify the implementation challenges.

Ideas 53

Ideas Outsource Development Tool Outsource 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2010

Advanced persistence threats (APT) – opens the door to a new class of intelligent application cracking tools. My clients and customers use it, and I need to stay in sync. You need to be plugged in to be career competitive with hyper-networked peers, and keep ahead of competitors. Flexible, easily customizable productivity tools.

Social Network 87

Social Network Networking Tool Sites 87

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2014

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Customer service and support. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan.

Startup 107

Startup Outsource Development Training Outsource 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2013

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Customer service and support. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan.

Outsource Development 92

Outsource Development Training Outsource Metrics 92

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2010

The category of customers we're targeting are building consumer networking equipment, such as routers, gateways, and set-top boxes. The whole product can be customized for a different OEM or different utility company which wants a dashboard a specific way. We're in the category of energy monitoring tools.

Startup 140

Startup OCTANE Outsource Development Google 140

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Customer service and support. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan.

Startup 102

Startup Outsource Development Writing Training 102

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2010

Use a simple accounting tool like QuickBooks, get away from co-mingled funds, and you have the first business process you need. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Customer service and support. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan.

Startup 95

Startup Outsource Development Writing Training 95

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2015

In addition to obvious economic challenges, the emerging generation of customers is determined to radically change the rules for customer engagement. He makes a convincing argument that it’s time for every company to get prepared for the next customer generation, or your company is heading toward life support.

Customer 97

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2014

In addition to obvious economic challenges, the emerging generation of customers is determined to radically change the rules for customer engagement. He makes a convincing argument that it’s time for every company to get prepared for the next customer generation, or your company is heading toward life support.

Customer 96

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2021

In addition to obvious economic challenges, the emerging generation of customers is determined to radically change the rules for customer engagement. He makes a convincing argument that it’s time for every company to get prepared for the next customer generation, or your company is heading toward life support.

Customer 173

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 173

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2018

In addition to obvious economic challenges, the emerging generation of customers is determined to radically change the rules for customer engagement. He makes a convincing argument that it’s time for every company to get prepared for the next customer generation, or your company is heading toward life support.

Demand 71

Demand Customer Custom Tips 71

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2018

In addition to obvious economic challenges, the emerging generation of customers is determined to radically change the rules for customer engagement. He makes a convincing argument that it’s time for every company to get prepared for the next customer generation, or your company is heading toward life support.

Demand 56

Demand Customer Custom Tips 56

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 5, 2010

In the era of Skype, web conferencing tools and collaboration software conventional wisdom says that distributed startup teams can be just as effective as those that are in person. You attend five customer meetings together over a two-week period and after each meeting you replay the results in the office about what it meant.

Technical Advisors 335

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Offshore Startup 335