Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2020

Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. Formalize the use of tools and information technology. I look for business startups to already have their website up and running, administrative tools purchased, and basic procedures automated.

Entrepreneur 131

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Startup Competition 131

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. Formalize the use of tools and information technology. I look for business startups to already have their website up and running, administrative tools purchased, and basic procedures automated.

Outsource Development 115

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 115

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

In these days of global competition via multiple channels, you need continuous marketing to find more customers. Due to the rapid growth of influencer marketing , influencer tracking systems, such as Traackr or Pixlee have emerged as reliable tools for brands that employ influencers to track conversions from their sponsorships.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Social Media Conference Customer 142

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.

Outsource Development 124

Outsource Development Ideas Tool Outsource 124

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2015

Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. Formalize the use of tools and information technology. I look for business startups to already have their website up and running, administrative tools purchased, and basic procedures automated.

Outsource Development 99

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 99

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2022

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.

Outsource Development 110

Outsource Development Ideas Tool Outsource 110

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2015

Upgrade to modern information technology tools. Too many businesses still tolerate archaic IT tools, or resort to rogue mashups developed to circumvent the approved tools. Only modern tools can assure you the best and seamless execution for every customer interaction. Rethink how you organize, train, and reward employees.

Customer 97

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2014

Upgrade to modern information technology tools. Too many businesses still tolerate archaic IT tools, or resort to rogue mashups developed to circumvent the approved tools. Only modern tools can assure you the best and seamless execution for every customer interaction. Rethink how you organize, train, and reward employees.

Customer 96

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 96

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.

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.

Outsource Development 105

Outsource Development Startup Ideas Tool 105

socalTECH

JANUARY 7, 2010

Google has its own home energy monitoring project, PowerMeter - is this competitive or different? We're in the category of energy monitoring tools. Google is doing a web presentment tool, taking data from utility companies. We're outsourcing lots of development, and our developers are all around the world in low cost locations.

Startup 140

Startup OCTANE Outsource Development Google 140

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. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan. Product development process. Funding process.

Startup 107

Startup Outsource Development Training Outsource 107

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. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan. Product development process. Funding process.

Startup 102

Startup Outsource Development Writing Training 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Her focus is on crafting a customer experience that caters to people not like you, including social media aficionados, to bring in new customers and create a competitive advantage. That means forget using interns or outsourcing this function. Give you a significant competitive edge, by better serving broader customer groups.

Social Media 91

Social Media Customer Custom Media 91

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2018

Upgrade to modern information technology tools. Too many businesses still tolerate archaic IT tools, or resort to rogue mashups developed to circumvent the approved tools. Only modern tools can assure you the best and seamless execution for every customer interaction. Rethink how you organize, train, and reward employees.

Demand 71

Demand Customer Custom Tips 71

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

Her focus is on crafting a customer experience that caters to people not like you, including social media aficionados, to bring in new customers and create a competitive advantage. That means forget using interns or outsourcing this function. Give you a significant competitive edge, by better serving broader customer groups.

Social Media 99

Social Media Customer Custom Media 99

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Instead, having your own business going shows initiative, leadership, wider experience, and makes you more competitive for any role available. Keep up with modern business tools and online processes. New tools make it easy create your own web site, and manage accounting. A single job is not adequate for today’s lifestyle.

Startup 73

Startup Tool Study Web 73

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. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan. Product development process. Funding process.

Startup 95

Startup Outsource Development Writing Training 95

Tech Zulu Event

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

At the same time, it’s a smart manufacturing decision, as American-made quality usually stands head and shoulders above outsourced competition. This communication tool is integrating smart technology with traditional home hardware — and it’s all made in America.

Technology 104

Technology Google Mobile Outsource Development 104

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. But having no process does not make you more competitive. Develop your business plan. Product development process. Funding process.

Outsource Development 92

Outsource Development Training Outsource Metrics 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2016

Typically some production and delivery is outsourced, requiring formal contracts and documentation. Formalize the use of tools and information technology. I look for business startups to already have their website up and running, administrative tools purchased, and basic procedures automated.

Ideas 62

Ideas Outsource Development Startup Competition 62

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

JANUARY 24, 2018

Upgrade to modern information technology tools. Too many businesses still tolerate archaic IT tools, or resort to rogue mashups developed to circumvent the approved tools. Only modern tools can assure you the best and seamless execution for every customer interaction. Rethink how you organize, train, and reward employees.

Demand 56

Demand Customer Custom Tips 56

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.

Ideas 53

Ideas Outsource Development Tool Outsource 53

TechCrunch LA

MARCH 31, 2021

Big data analytics, monitoring and sensing tools, and robotics are also becoming fixtures on the farm. This increased competition is good for hardware vendors and ultimately could create new businesses for entrepreneurs who want to become ISPs of their own. The administration doesn’t stop there.

Startup 229

Startup Technical Review Invest Research 229

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2010

Advanced persistence threats (APT) – opens the door to a new class of intelligent application cracking tools. You need to be plugged in to be career competitive with hyper-networked peers, and keep ahead of competitors. Flexible, easily customizable productivity tools. Contractor, temp, or outsource worker off site.

Social Network 87

Social Network Networking Tool Sites 87

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. The conversations bleed into the sales messages the next time, they wend their way into software designs and form the plan of attach against competition.

Technical Advisors 335

Technical Advisors Outsource Development Offshore Startup 335