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. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Startup Social Media 100

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. Authority – the guiding light. Reciprocity – pay it forward.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Smart potential customers only visit and buy from credible and memorable websites. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. They will exit quickly.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Yet I still see most of the focus in the startup community on creating the best technology and process, rather than practicing the most effective habits. We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness.

Startup 148

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 148

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

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. See if you understand each of these technologies: Internet of Things. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

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. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

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. I’m sure you can find some gaps, niches, or extensions for each of these technologies: Internet of Things. Social Media. I wish it was that easy.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

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. See if you understand each of these technologies: Internet of Things. Upgrades and troubleshooting can normally be provided over the network, as well.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2015

Yet I still see most of the focus in the startup community on creating the best technology and process, rather than practicing the most effective habits. We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Social Network 117

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. Real two-way conversations with real customers, including the all-important body language, are unheard-of these days.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Product Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2018

Yet I still see most of the focus in the startup community on creating the best technology and process, rather than practicing the most effective habits. We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness.

Startup 51

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 51

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an untrustable country, or don’t have a clue. Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2016

Yet I still see most of the focus in the startup community on creating the best technology and process, rather than practicing the most effective habits. We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness.

Startup 61

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2020

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. Real two-way conversations with real customers, including the all-important body language, are unheard-of these days.

Customer 128

Customer Custom Activity Social Network 128

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. 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. but: Something is Still Missing.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2015

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. Real two-way conversations with real customers, including the all-important body language, are unheard-of these days.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Startup Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2014

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. Real two-way conversations with real customers, including the all-important body language, are unheard-of these days.

Customer 106

Customer Custom Entrepreneur Social Network 106

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Entrepreneurs and business executives seem to be even more focused on their technology than the rest of us, and less inclined to listen to the voice of the customer, even if they remember to ask. Real two-way conversations with real customers, including the all-important body language, are unheard-of these days.

Customer 53

Customer Custom Social Network Study 53

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2011

The second company in which I invested, back in 2001, was a novel concept from the serial entrepreneur who invented social networking. But that one fell victim to rapidly developing technologies, the recession, and the collapse of the consumer electronics market, and is unlikely to return a significant profit.

Invest 88

Invest Angel Venture Capital Entrepreneur 88