Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2021

Most entrepreneur that fail are quick to offer a litany of constraints that caused their demise – not enough money, time, customers, or support from the right players. Subtraction leads to simplicity, better usability, and easier education of your customers. Find new ways to augment. It’s still a hard road to success.

Startup 164

Startup Resource Entrepreneur Competition 164

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2020

The Internet is the problem, by facilitating constant change, and it’s the solution, by providing an absolutely current view of customers, trends, and best practices. It requires an attitude of self-education, versus an assumption that someone else will provide the education. Building a new business is not rocket science.

Social Media 127

Social Media Startup Education Entrepreneur 127

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2023

The Internet is the problem, by facilitating constant change, and it’s the solution, by providing an absolutely current view of customers, trends, and best practices. It requires an attitude of self-education, versus an assumption that someone else will provide the education. Building a new business is not rocket science.

Social Media 120

Social Media Startup Entrepreneur Education 120

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. Perhaps an innate business savvy is no longer a requirement for starting a successful business.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Technical Review 107

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Here are some of the key indications that you might be a good match for a lifestyle business, for you to compare and consider against your own objectives and strengths: Enjoy interacting with customers and products every day. If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

Statistics 124

Statistics Equity Satisfaction Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. They want to share your satisfaction in success, maybe as a reward for their own mistakes and learning earlier in life in their own businesses. Manage customer service.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur Report 147

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

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 126

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 126

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2013

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now out-dated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. Perhaps an innate business savvy is no longer a requirement for starting a successful business.

Startup 94

Startup Technical Review Social Media Satisfaction 94

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2015

The Internet is the problem, by facilitating constant change, and it’s the solution, by providing an absolutely current view of customers, trends, and best practices. It requires an attitude of self-education, versus an assumption that someone else will provide the education. Building a new business is not rocket science.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Social Media Startup Education 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2012

Your values as you create a startup are the key to creating an enviable culture that attracts more customers, according to Ann Rhoades, in her book “ Built on Values.” I believe in a startup culture that strongly transmits the values of integrity, customer focus, and results. You are on the outside what you are on the inside.

Startup 100

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Customers are looking for a differentiator today. If you haven’t changed for several years the way you do common processes, like customer satisfaction surveys, lead generation, and marketing, it’s time to look at the new remote apps and social media platforms for more effective and relevant alternatives. Practice your agility.

Examples 128

Examples Social Media Summary Satisfaction 128

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2014

At least wait until later, when you ready to scale, and have some “leverage” based on a proven business model, some real customers, and real revenue. Fundraising and investor governance are never-ending tasks, which will take real focus away from building the right product and finding real customers.

Startup 110

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Legalzoom 110

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

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. Startups should begin by selecting just a few of the vast array of social media offerings out there, and customize based on results.

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

“Your values as you create a startup are the key to creating an enviable culture that attracts more customers,” says Ann Rhoades in her book Built on Values. I believe in a startup culture that strongly transmits the values of integrity, customer focus, and results. You are on the outside what you are on the inside.

Startup 101

Startup Tips Education Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

If you see a customer service problem hurting the company, step up proactively with a proposal to fix it. Educate yourself one notch up. You attitude and the clothes you wear assert your authority to subordinates, peers, the media, and customers. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one.

Startup 125

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 125

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. They want to share your satisfaction in success, maybe as a reward for their own mistakes and learning earlier in life in their own businesses. Manage customer service.

Startup 124

Startup Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2013

At least wait until later, when you ready to scale, and have some “leverage” based on a proven business model, some real customers, and real revenue. Fundraising and investor governance are never-ending tasks, which will take real focus away from building the right product and finding real customers.

Startup 105

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Legalzoom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Most entrepreneur that fail are quick to offer a litany of constraints that caused their demise – not enough money, time, customers, or support from the right players. Subtraction leads to simplicity, better usability, and easier education of your customers. Find new ways to augment. It’s still a hard road to success.

Resource 112

Resource Ideas Competition Entrepreneur 112

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Here are a few of their key points, with my own insights added: Workers today are more educated and aware of options. They are more sensitive to customer needs and see peer collaboration as the most effective decision process. They are more sensitive to customer needs and see peer collaboration as the most effective decision process.

Outsource 133

Outsource Training Organization Social Media 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2013

Your values as you create a startup are the key to creating an enviable culture that attracts more customers, according to Ann Rhoades, in her book “ Built on Values.” I believe in a startup culture that strongly transmits the values of integrity, customer focus, and results. You are on the outside what you are on the inside.

Startup 100

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 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).

Startup 99

Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Your values as you create a startup are the key to creating an enviable culture that attracts more customers, according to Ann Rhoades, in her book “ Built on Values.” I believe in a startup culture that strongly transmits the values of integrity, customer focus, and results. You are on the outside what you are on the inside.

Startup 92

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2014

In fact, they are well-qualified overall, having worked with high technology and computers for at least 20 years, are highly educated, and highly motivated. They want to share your satisfaction in success, maybe as a reward for their own mistakes and learning earlier in life in their own businesses. Manage customer service.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Technical Review Software Review Report 106

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2022

It’s been happening for some time, but business changes, accelerated by the recent pandemic, have highlighted the need for all of us to review our positions, image, and satisfaction at work. Now may be the time to build new credentials is this digital age by taking time for education courses and attending digital conferences.

Social Media 125

Social Media Summary Startup Mentor 125

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

For example, a while back a passionate entrepreneur approached me with an innovative solution for reducing world hunger, but hadn’t focused on the fact that hungry people often don’t have any money, and governments are not easy customers. Find market evidence of customers with means who are willing to pay for a solution.

Tips 80

Tips Startup Satisfaction Ideas 80

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

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Here are a few thoughts on a process that will keep you on the right track: Get real customer input first. Temper your product with actual market and customer feedback. Show your prototype to real customers, and listen. Quantify the pain points. Analyze how competition will react. Experience the pain first-hand.

Technology 91

Technology Funding Competition Entrepreneur 91

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2022

Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction. Most customers today won’t pay you five times the cost of alternatives, just because yours is “green.” That’s a win-win business for the customer and the entrepreneur. The whole can be greater than the sum of the parts.

Startup 110

Startup Entrepreneur Capital Examples 110

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

If you see a customer service problem hurting the company, step up proactively with a proposal to fix it. Educate yourself one notch up. You attitude and the clothes you wear assert your authority to subordinates, peers, the media, and customers. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one.

Startup 103

Startup Entrepreneur Journal Outsource 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2012

Translating that into business value, a study by Wirthlin Worldwide concluded that 80% of customers still base a good portion of their buy decision on their perception of that firm’s ethics. At the base of these are moral values, but in my view most of the rest are gleaned from experience, parents, and formal education.

Entrepreneur 97

Entrepreneur Startup Coach Satisfaction 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2019

If you see a customer service problem hurting the company, step up proactively with a proposal to fix it. Educate yourself one notch up. You attitude and the clothes you wear assert your authority to subordinates, peers, the media, and customers. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one.

Tips 100

Tips Startup Journal Outsource 100

InfoChachkie

MARCH 16, 2016

However, they clearly have a long term impact on the customer’s overall satisfaction and thus their propensity to purchase additional products in the future. These “hidden” features seldom cross a consumer’s mind at the time of purchase and thus do not impact the buying decision.

SaaS 100

SaaS Startup Software Review Development Team Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Here are a few thoughts on a process that will keep you on the right track: Get real customer input first. Temper your product with actual market and customer feedback. Show your prototype to real customers, and listen. Quantify the pain points. Analyze how competition will react. Experience the pain first-hand.

Funding 88

Funding Entrepreneur Competition Pricing 88

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction. Most customers today won’t pay you five times the cost of alternatives, just because yours is “green.” That’s a win-win business for the customer and the entrepreneur. The whole can be greater than the sum of the parts.

Startup 104

Startup Entrepreneur Examples Satisfaction 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2021

Once you have learned, your top- priority task must be to educate others around you. Start with your own story, the mission of your business, and how to make everyone in your domain, including customers, into advocates and teachers. Lift: propagate your strength by teaching others. Prevent: solve problems before they happen.

Technical Review 123

Technical Review Coach Satisfaction Mentor 123

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Most entrepreneur that fail are quick to offer a litany of constraints that caused their demise – not enough money, time, customers, or support from the right players. Subtraction leads to simplicity, better usability, and easier education of your customers. Find new ways to augment. It’s still a hard road to success.

Resource 98

Resource Entrepreneur Competition Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2011

Translating that into business value, a study by Wirthlin Worldwide concluded that 80% of customers still base a good portion of their buy decision on their perception of that firm’s ethics. At the base of these are moral values, but in my view most of the rest are gleaned from experience, parents, and formal education.

Startup 91

Startup Coach Satisfaction Customer 91