Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2021

Most leaders agree that poor customer service is a business killer today, in terms of lost customers, reduced profits, and low morale. Yet the average perception of customer experience has not improved. You have to start with hiring only people who are willing and able to make serious customer service happen.

Startup 154

Startup Training Customer Custom 154

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

Risk level has always been directly correlated to the number of unknowns, so eliminating even one variable will improve your odds: Eliminate one aspect of research and development. According to a classic Harvard Research study, first inventors spend at least a third more on their initial technology than later innovators.

Startup 157

Startup Social Media Study Research 157

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2021

Proof of any business model starts with a finished product or solution, sold to a new customer for full price, with high satisfaction for the value received. Customer support is more than handling exceptions. Your challenge is to present a total business solution to the right customer set to build your credibility and momentum.

Sales 165

Sales Customer Custom Social Media 165

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in a classic book titled simply " Social Media Metrics." Social media is the realm of public opinion and customer conversations. Measure customer response and action.

Social Media 127

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 127

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Trying to do everything is a sure way to maximize stress, lower job satisfaction, and minimize productivity. It’s important to remember that your passion for a new idea needs to be supported by market research and customer feedback , before you will get the credibility and support you expect to work at this stage.

Activity 108

Activity Satisfaction Metrics Startup 108

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2020

A business is an entity which exchanges goods and services with people outside the business (customers) for money, social good, or something of equal value. Market research and a business plan should be the focus at this stage. Business owners get their satisfaction from happy customers and happy stakeholders.

Ideas 127

Ideas Entrepreneur Satisfaction Summary 127

InfoChachkie

JULY 4, 2011

The story begins with the unwitting, future customer relaxing and reading the paper. Research – Sam’s persistence is not born of ignorance. his commission, the Prospect’s satisfaction and his company’s revenue) more than compensates him for the short-term discomfort associated with a rejection born of ignorance.

Sales 219

Sales Entrepreneur Startup Product 219

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Organization Social Media Entrepreneur 151

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment. 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

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

It’s a far cry from the way other car manufacturers deal with customer feedback. But, while the customer is king, what does it mean for the state of product development at Tesla? This gives him an immense wealth of customer feedback. But, there aren’t many brands who will agree to customer suggestions on the spot.

News 123

News Satisfaction Customer Custom 123

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2013

Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his book titled " Social Media Metrics." Social media is the realm of public opinion and customer conversations. Measure customer response and action.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2020

No matter what people may proclaim, everyone in business is looking to achieve the highest possible level of satisfaction and financial success in their career. He lays out seven thinking strategies for both entrepreneurs and employees that will make them business winners: Focus on the customers at all times.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Sales Customer Custom 117

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in a classic book titled simply " Social Media Metrics." Social media is the realm of public opinion and customer conversations. Measure customer response and action.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2012

Jim Sterne, who has written six books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his book titled " Social Media Metrics." Social media is the realm of public opinion and customer conversations. Measure customer response and action.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

Risk level has always been directly correlated to the number of unknowns, so eliminating even one variable will improve your odds: Eliminate one aspect of research and development. According to a recent Harvard Research study, first-time inventors spend at least a third more on their initial technology than later innovators.

Technology 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Most leaders agree that poor customer service is a business killer today, in terms of lost customers, reduced profits, and low morale. Yet the average perception of customer experience has not improved. You have to start with hiring only people who are willing and able to make serious customer service happen.

Competition 99

Competition Services Startup Training 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2022

You may focus only on Facebook, and missing customers who expect to see you on Instagram and YouTube. Get interactive with online users and customer feedback. Publishing your content is positive, but responding to customers online multiplies your impact. Sponsor customer events for visibility and giveaways.

Marketing 119

Marketing Social Media Mentor Conference 119

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2015

A business is an entity which exchanges goods and services with people outside the business (customers) for money, social good, or something of equal value. Market research and a business plan should be the focus at this stage. Business owners get their satisfaction from happy customers and happy stakeholders.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Ideas Satisfaction Summary 109

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

A business is an entity which exchanges goods and services with people outside the business (customers) for money, social good, or something of equal value. Market research and a business plan should be the focus at this stage. Business owners get their satisfaction from happy customers and happy stakeholders.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Startup Ideas Satisfaction 108

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 7, 2022

Whether yours is terrible or great, that same tone flows out to your customers, and regulates your productivity inside. I did some research on this, and compared it with my own experience. Our satisfaction is strongly driven by this role set. You as the founder are the starting point and definer, so you need to get it right.

Startup 116

Startup Research Satisfaction Study 116

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Investors, partners, team members, and customers implicitly value or devalue a startup based on the leader’s physical presence, emotional identity, social skills, intellectual agility, moral values, and past performance in the domain. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact. Focus on talent and people growth.

Technical Review 129

Technical Review Funding Organization Coach 129

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2015

Proof of any business model starts with a finished product or solution, sold to a new customer for full price, with high satisfaction for the value received. Customer support is more than handling exceptions. Your challenge is to present a total business solution to the right customer set to build your credibility and momentum.

Startup 107

Startup Sales Customer Custom 107

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction.

Tips 126

Tips Technical Review Organization Social Media 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment. 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

JANUARY 15, 2020

Investors, partners, team members, and customers implicitly value or devalue a startup based on the leader’s physical presence, emotional identity, social skills, intellectual agility, moral values, and past performance in the domain. I have paraphrased his key points here as follows: Leader personal impact. Focus on talent and people growth.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Organization Coach Satisfaction 124

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

Risk level has always been directly correlated to the number of unknowns, so eliminating even one variable will improve your odds: Eliminate one aspect of research and development. According to a classic Harvard Research study, first inventors spend at least a third more on their initial technology than later innovators.

Social Media 92

Social Media Study Research Satisfaction 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The result is fewer and fewer new ideas are volunteered by prospective leaders and key team members, and the business suffers from poor customer satisfaction or loss of market share. Do your own research and gather supporting facts, rather than firing back with emotion and gut feel.

Ideas 116

Ideas Netflix Resource Customer 116

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Jim Sterne, who has written six books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his recent book titled " Social Media Metrics." Social media is the realm of public opinion and customer conversations. Measure customer response and action.

Social Media 84

Social Media Metrics Media Satisfaction 84

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

They don’t realize that they are missing out on a great opportunity for “free” promotion, as well as taking a great risk by not listening to what customers are saying, and not monitoring or responding to undeserved challenges to their reputation. Demand professional business skills and customer advocacy.

Social Media 99

Social Media Media Tool Startup 99

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Whether yours is terrible or great, that same tone flows out to your customers, and regulates your productivity inside. I did some research on this, and compared it with my own experience. Our satisfaction is strongly driven by this role set. You as the founder are the starting point and definer, so you need to get it right.

Startup 101

Startup Research Satisfaction Study 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

For example, it may seem quicker and more effective to hand your service desk employees the store policy manual, and tell them to follow the rules, rather than spend time coaching them on how to really listen to customer feedback, and use their strengths to build customer loyalty. Team members want development plus satisfaction.

Coach 95

Coach Technical Review Satisfaction Examples 95

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. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Since business is generally not rocket science, relationships with peers, partners, and customers are often more important than skills. Effective business professionals always prepare for tough issues and key meetings, by doing their own research, and getting early counsel from experts and coaches.

Coach 137

Coach Training Satisfaction Mentor 137

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

Listen to your customers to arrive at acceptable and marketable solutions. The best part of the entrepreneur problem-solving lifestyle is that it can bring satisfaction and happiness to your work. Whether you are charting new territory for pricing models or technology, there is rarely a perfect solution.

Startup 135

Startup Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review 135

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2014

Whether yours is terrible or great, that same tone flows out to your customers, and regulates your productivity inside. I did some research on this, and compared it with my own experience. Our satisfaction is strongly driven by this role set. You as the founder are the starting point and definer, so you need to get it right.

Startup 95

Startup Research Satisfaction Study 95

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2022

They are not having the impact they expected, and they are not feeling the personal satisfaction they need for next level motivation. These authors bring a broad range of experience and practice in business leadership, as executives, consultants in the real world, and academic researchers.

Entrepreneur 90

Entrepreneur Satisfaction Coach Mentor 90