Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Start with only the very best people, demand excellence, and train them to stay ahead of the pack. It’s a win-win deal that keeps customers coming back, helps your company, and incents customers to bring in their friends through word-of-mouth and social media. Craft mutually beneficial relationships.

Training 127

Training Customer Custom Social Media 127

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2020

Start with only the very best people, demand excellence, and train them to stay ahead of the pack. It’s a win-win deal that keeps customers coming back, helps your company, and incents customers to bring in their friends through word-of-mouth and social media. Craft mutually beneficial relationships.

Startup 122

Startup Training Customer Custom 122

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide. Cloud Computing.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Today’s customers demand more than a good product; they expect a great customer experience. This requires people on your team who have real-world experience, as well as design training. People love Apple’s whole customer experience, and willingly pay a premium for the product. Insist on customer engagement and user-centered evaluation.

Customer 150

Customer Custom Design Product 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2015

Their expectations of relationship and personalization are taxing businesses today, and their power through social media will kill those who can’t or won’t comply. They are not hesitant to engage the crowd through social media and sites like Yelp to drive you from the marketplace.

Customer 97

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 13, 2014

Their expectations of relationship and personalization are taxing businesses today, and their power through social media will kill those who can’t or won’t comply. They are not hesitant to engage the crowd through social media and sites like Yelp to drive you from the marketplace.

Customer 96

Customer Custom Social Media Outsource Development 96

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2022

Stepping into unknown territories takes real customer acquisition marketing and new costs through social media, public relations, and advertising campaigns. Be prepared to create and train a dedicated support group that can keep up with your now large and growing install base of demanding customers.

Marketing 110

Marketing Pricing Startup Customer 110

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2018

Their expectations of relationship and personalization are taxing businesses today, and their power through social media will kill those who can’t or won’t comply. They are not hesitant to engage the crowd through social media and sites like Yelp to drive you from the marketplace.

Demand 56

Demand Customer Custom Tips 56

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Start with only the very best people, demand excellence, and train them to stay ahead of the pack. It’s a win-win deal that keeps customers coming back, helps your company, and incents customers to bring in their friends through word-of-mouth and social media. Craft mutually beneficial relationships.

Training 108

Training Customer Custom Social Media 108

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Community means more than supply and demand. Often these communities are built around special interest groups, where the members interact through social media, help each other, and trust each other, and the relationships go well beyond the transactions. Assets need to move in a community of engaged users.

Resource 126

Resource Commerce Social Media Platform 126

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide. Cloud Computing.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2022

In addition, today’s customers judge a company by perceived people relationships through social media, phone conversations, and sales experiences. Customers demand more engagement and flexibility. A primary focus on process leads to highly structured training classes, leaving little room for personal career development.

Coach 128

Coach Mentor Organization Startup 128

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide. Cloud Computing.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

socalTECH

JUNE 9, 2014

And, even more, how to do you manage the jump on the viral video train again, and keep those viral hits coming? We then help push those videos through social media channels, and help them go viral. When our Youtube views are driven up, that drives more licensing demand for the video, with other shows interested.

Media 235

Media Content Startup IP 235

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Even a million users on your social media site won’t pay the bills until you sell some advertising or a premium service. Although his focus is naturally on bigger companies, I contend that his recommended strategies apply equally well to entrepreneurs and startups: Demand a mindset of deep thinking for the long term.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Layoffs Social Media Metrics 124

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2020

You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support. Over time, however, a continuous growth company needs a trained and dedicated support team. In the early days, your product engineers could handle customer support.

Pricing 123

Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 123

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2019

As your business grows, you need employees who can execute quickly and consistently, with minimal training. Working on the business includes expansion strategy and planning, hiring, training, and managing employees. It’s time to really focus on social media, videos, and email.

Metrics 86

Metrics Startup Training Customer 86

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Today’s customers demand more than a good product; they expect a great customer experience. This requires people on your team who have real-world experience, as well as design training. People love Apple’s whole customer experience, and willingly pay a premium for the product. Insist on customer engagement and user-centered evaluation.

Design 105

Design Customer Custom Product 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2015

Community means more than supply and demand. Often these communities are built around special interest groups, where the members interact through social media, help each other, and trust each other, and the relationships go well beyond the transactions. Assets need to move in a community of engaged users.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Commerce Social Media Platform 111

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support. Over time, however, a continuous growth company needs a trained and dedicated support team. In the early days, your product engineers could handle customer support.

Startup 116

Startup Pricing Cloud Computing Customer 116

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide. Cloud Computing.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Sometimes just including training and installation makes a product more attractive. With the widespread popularity of social media, I now see many businesses looking at niche market interest groups, such as sites for travelers, hunters, cancer support, and crafts. Break existing bundles into separate packages (unbundle).

Startup 112

Startup Ideas Examples Entrepreneur 112

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

Community means more than supply and demand. Often these communities are built around special interest groups, where the members interact through social media, help each other, and trust each other, and the relationships go well beyond the transactions. Assets need to move in a community of engaged users.

Commerce 98

Commerce Social Media Platform Class 98

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2023

Make sure they have the tools and training to do the job requested and expected. Too many teams I know live in constant fear of unjustified reprisals and repeated demands. Of course, you should always be available and willing to coach members when requested, or share your experience and skill.

Satisfaction 108

Satisfaction Social Media Coach Training 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2012

Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances. Reinvent yourself to meet a modern market: If you are a paid technical instructor and your classes are shrinking, offer training over the internet. Maximize cash flow. Is your service being replaced?

Startup 94

Startup Outsource Development Sales Social Media 94

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2013

Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances. Reinvent yourself to meet a modern market: If you are a paid technical instructor and your classes are shrinking, offer training over the internet. Maximize cash flow. Is your service being replaced?

Entrepreneur 93

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Development Sales 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2022

You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support. Over time, however, a continuous growth company needs a trained and dedicated support team. In the early days, your product engineers could handle customer support.

Startup 106

Startup Pricing Cloud Computing Customer 106

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

You suddenly need to enhance your in-house social media efforts with a public relations firm. An expanding customer base demands better support. Over time, however, a continuous growth company needs a trained and dedicated support team. In the early days, your product engineers could handle customer support.

Pricing 105

Pricing Cloud Computing Customer Custom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2011

Take your reputation online, utilizing social media, your website, and a blog to connect to clients and make strategic alliances. Reinvent yourself to meet a modern market: If you are a paid technical instructor and your classes are shrinking, offer training over the internet. Maximize cash flow. Is your service being replaced?

Tips 92

Tips Startup Services Outsource Development 92

socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2020

The reason for this business, is folks are always going on social media to recommend products to their friends, but they're not making any money from it. We want to help you monetize your knowledge, your skills, and your social media. The second part of our app is Know It, which is a video on demand platform.

Help 113

Help Commerce Platform Orange County 113

socalTECH

MAY 30, 2019

What we found, if people wanted help finding a job right away, and didn't want to be trained in how to look for a job. You've got to know best practices in demand generation. They wanted to get help getting their resume out there. We had already built a tool for employers to help push their jobs to qualified employees.

Content 193

Content Social Network Coach Help 193

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2022

In fact, most employee training courses recommend the distance if the work relationship crosses management levels, and most management policies strictly forbid fraternizing with the team. All relationships bring increased demands for your time, and bring expectations and pressures during any changes in your life, or at work.

Startup 119

Startup Course Competition Social Media 119

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

In fact, for startups, it usually makes sense to announce your solution on social media and blogs even before you have built the first one. With social media and inexpensive website tools, you can build momentum in the marketplace without the need to spend money on a big-bang rollout.

Startup 63

Startup Social Media Resource Training 63

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In addition, like an entrepreneur with a new business, you have to factor in all the indirect costs previously covered by employers, including training, health care, and time off for vacations. You can’t please everyone all the time, so don’t kill yourself trying to satisfy a bad boss or an overly demanding customer.

Startup 98

Startup Outsource Development Competition Social Media 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

They have to be energized and able to adapt as the market and competitors demand. Make sure your channels are open and responsive, through social media, websites, and easy access to executives. These are your eyes and ears, in daily contact with customers, who are as committed to delighting customers as you are.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Customer Custom Startup 84

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Los Angeles-based CurbStand (www.curbstand.com) is hoping to change that, by offering up a mobile app which connects you with the company''s network of CurbStand valet parking companies, which offers on-demand retrieval of your car, mobil payments, and on the valet parking operator side--lots of business analytics tools and reporting.

Networking 100

Networking CTO Hire CTO Coach Mobile 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2019

In addition, today’s customers judge a company by perceived people relationships through social media, phone conversations, and sales experiences. Customers demand more engagement and flexibility. A primary focus on process leads to highly structured training classes, leaving little room for personal career development.

Coach 94

Coach Organization Mentor Startup 94