Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. In the interim, I recommend you use advisors, social media, and the Internet to find your alter-ego.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Even before the recent pandemic, when more people began working remotely , I noticed the dynamics changing in many workplaces, both between employee interaction with peers, and interactions with customers. You must regularly host online meetings, as well as external networking and team-building exercises.

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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 22, 2013

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

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Customer Custom Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

by Donna Cutting, who is a globally-recognized guru on employee culture and optimizing customer service. In my experience, a healthy team is a prerequisite for a thriving business, innovation to meet market needs, and high customer loyalty. The recent pandemic and remote team members have made the focus on social even more critical.

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Technical Review Mentor Social Media Customer 141

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2022

They know how to communicate what they have to the best advantage, and generate more results and satisfaction for all parties. The end-result will be more business success and personal satisfaction from your lifestyle choice. This is a different skill from problem solving , but one that can be learned and honed over time. Start today.

Satisfaction 116

Satisfaction Social Media Summary Entrepreneur 116

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. In the interim, I recommend you use social media and the Internet to find your alter-ego.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Technical Review 107

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. With today’s interactive social media, there is no reason to assume that you know what customers want, or they know what you have.

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Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 148

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In my experience, you will have the most satisfaction and success if you can combine a strong sense of “purpose” with a quantifiable business opportunity. Do you feel strongly about a social or environmental issue where you would love to make an impact as part of your legacy? Start networking to pull together a complementary team.

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Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Ideas 94

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

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. In fact, businesses need to adapt just as completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well. Social Media. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

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. They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

Organization 52

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

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. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Customers and peers still expect follow-up and timeliness. Today there are many more ways to make contact, including email, social media, and web site queries, yet a common complaint I still hear is that no one ever responds. Businesses grow based on customers served. Number and quality of relationships is still critical.

Customer 90

Customer Custom Social Media Satisfaction 90

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. They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

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Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2017

People follow influencers on social media to find what they buy, who they vote for, and which social causes they support. In today’s customer context, you can foster rapport by dressing like them, making every effort to look attractive, offering compliments, and listening intensely. Now customers look for more.

Social Media 58

Social Media Customer Custom Entrepreneur 58

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. In the interim, I recommend you use social media and the Internet to find your alter-ego.

Startup 94

Startup Technical Review Social Media Satisfaction 94

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. They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

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. They may not have noticed the wave of “open businesses,” spawned by the Internet and social media. Shared clients and objectives (networked organization).

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2015

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. With today’s interactive social media, there is no reason to assume that you know what customers want, or they know what you have.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Social Network 117

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2017

Each time I mentor an entrepreneur, I learn new things about their technology, customers, and business domain. Expand your network on both sides (Networking). A key value of mentoring is getting access to each other’s networks, who can be new business partners or new mentors. Shared social media is the new networking.

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Mentor Technical Review LAMP Coach 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2018

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. With today’s interactive social media, there is no reason to assume that you know what customers want, or they know what you have.

Startup 51

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 51

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2016

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. With today’s interactive social media, there is no reason to assume that you know what customers want, or they know what you have.

Startup 61

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 61

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2018

Help your employees build their individual strengths with customized coaching and special assignments. This is another aspect of capitalizing on strengths and satisfaction. The best business leaders are always on the lookout for new talent through networking, browsing social media, or acting as university liaisons.

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Mentor IBM IBM Examples 52

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

His vision for social analytics and tracking the conversion funnel was better than any I had heard at the time (or since). He worked his ass off and delivered an amazing technical infrastructure to support a “big data meets social analytics” platform that could be used by any developer. I had stayed for 6 years.

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Startup Technical Review Product Blogging 303

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. If network B has 20 users than it’s value is 400 (20*20). No Business Plan Survives First Contact With A Customer – The 5.2

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

You get the personal satisfaction of making something out of almost nothing. Print advertising is expensive, but social media is free. You can network to give and get referrals for other businesses. Ask satisfied customers to spread the word on yelp, tripadvisor, Angieslist, etc., Customer service is free.

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Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92