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7 Steps To Greater Satisfaction As A New Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

Unfortunately, from my own experience, it’s not that simple, and not doing some preparation first can easily result in stress, lack of satisfaction, and a hard road to success. Use networking, the Internet, and personal contacts to really understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind related success stories. Find your level of passion early.

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Los Angeles-based Talespin nabs $15 million for its extended reality-based workforce training tools

TechCrunch LA

Traditional venture capitalists may have made it rain on expensive Hollywood studios that were promising virtual reality would be the future of entertainment and social networking (given coronavirus fears, it may yet be), but Talespin and others like it are focused on much more mundane goals.

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Customer Loyalty Can Be a Startup Competitive Edge

Startup Professionals Musings

You hear a lot of talk these days about the importance of customer satisfaction, but customer loyalty is the real win. I think these tough economic times and social networks have re-awakened consumers to the fact that there is more to a business transaction than price.

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Echo Labs Wins “Quick Pitch” Contest with Digital Hybrid Microscope

Xconomy

By popular acclaim, San Diego-based Echo Laboratories founder Eugene Cho claimed top honors, and a $15,000 check, for his two-minute presentation last week in the 10th annual “Quick Pitch” competition, hosted by San Diego’s Tech Coast Angels. Crowd Gathers for San Diego Tech Coast Angels “Quick Pitch” Competition.

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5 Tips For Startups To Win With Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction. When it comes to social media for your business, expect a high learning curve, but rest assured it’s not rocket science. billion users).

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7 Forgotten Keys To Productive Customer Relationships

Startup Professionals Musings

If you are looking for a way to get a competitive edge, now is the time to start building a relationship with your customers, which includes active listening. Make social network contacts into two-way conversations. Social network streams that are all output, or all input, are not effective.

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Let Interns Be Your Startup Competitive Edge

Startup Professionals Musings

Due in large part to the current economy and an ultra-competitive job market, a Gen-Y entrepreneurial tsunami is already upon us. Satisfaction vs. Stress. Perhaps your intern might be given the freedom to design and implement an entire strategy for your company (social networking, for example). to pull their weight.