Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

According to a study of 1700 CEOs last year, only 60% of companies today use social media for marketing, and only 12% of those feel that they are using it effectively. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. Define relevant metrics and measure. Develop a marketing strategy specific to this media.

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Social Media Media Startup Social Network 106

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Based on my own many years of experience as both an employee and an executive, here are my key recommendations to improve your business productivity, traction and momentum: Implement business metrics, and tie incentives to results. In fact, new studies show more results come from peer and non-cash recognition.

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Training Entrepreneur Tool Metrics 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. Define relevant metrics and measure.

Social Media 104

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2019

Failure rates this high demand a new mindset and startups are the logical place for this to happen. Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. For starters, the whole team needs to be constantly trained and encouraged to develop their skills.

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Startup Training Statistics Summary 94

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Failure rates this high demand a new mindset and startups are the logical place for this to happen. Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. For starters, the whole team needs to be constantly trained and encouraged to develop their skills.

Startup 93

Startup Training Statistics Summary 93

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2010

Failure rates this high demand a new mindset and startups are the logical place for this to happen. Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. For starters, the whole team needs to be constantly trained and encouraged to develop their skills.

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Startup Training Statistics Summary 78

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. Define relevant metrics and measure. What’s the problem?

Social Media 88

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2019

In fact, you may have noticed in a recent study , that the business CEO turnover rate last year was the highest in 10 years, and may go even higher this year. Many new venture owners have trouble disengaging from the escalating demands of their business to celebrate the small successes of the people and customers who depend on them.

Tips 97

Tips Mentor Coach Metrics 97

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2017

Failure rates this high demand a new mindset and startups are the logical place for this to happen. Relevant skills include continuous improvement of existing methods, processes and devices against a set of quality metrics. For starters, the whole team needs to be constantly trained and encouraged to develop their skills.

Startup 56

Startup Training Statistics Summary 56

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 21, 2014

” Case studies get done with ebullient CEO’s espousing the benefits of said software even though their organization was barely using the product. ROI studies were published. Work with customers on business cases (for internal use) and ask for case studies (for you to publish in marketing).

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Marketing Case Study Metrics Sales 354

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

According to one study a decade ago, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Managing business growth is more than metrics. Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge.

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Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

The metrics were good but we wondered how much better they would be when we expanded our product. If you figure out how to scale a video product inside of Facebook really, really, quickly they’re likely to allow it to happen for a while so they can study the positive & negative impacts on user experiences. Study your history.

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Startup Marketing Study SEO 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

According to one study a while back, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Managing business growth is more than metrics. Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge.

Startup 108

Startup Sales Metrics Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

According to one study a while back, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Managing business growth is more than metrics. Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge.

Startup 97

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 97

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

According to one study , only 45% of Founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Second-stage growth usually requires a formal sales model, an experienced and disciplined sales team, and a well-defined process to meet your new goals and demands.

Sales 96

Sales Metrics Startup Entrepreneur 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

According to one study a while back, only 45% of founders plan to exit after stage one, and my guess is that less than half the remainder survive the next stage in their own company. Managing business growth is more than metrics. Of course, not every entrepreneur wants to tackle this challenge.

Startup 56

Startup Sales Metrics Guide 56