Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. Product pre-order model. Interest on debt model.

Venture Capital 108

Venture Capital Angel Satisfaction Equity 108

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs the last couple of years is crowd funding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. It has had some notable successes for entrepreneurs (over $1M in funding), as well as non-starters. Marty Zwilling.

Funding 99

Funding Satisfaction Sites Outsource Development 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs these days is crowd funding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. It has had some notable successes for entrepreneurs (over $1M in funding), as well as non-starters. Rewards-based crowd funding.

Funding 96

Funding Satisfaction Sites Outsource Development 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2012

But recently I was asked about success factors for services startups, and I quickly realized that there is very little published to help the thousands of startups that fall in this category. Customers don’t like to see you learning on the job or outsourcing. Create and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Satisfaction 91

Satisfaction Patents Outsource Development Services 91

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

But recently I was asked about success factors for services startups, and I quickly realized that there is very little published to help the thousands of startups that fall in this category. Customers don’t like to see you learning on the job or outsourcing. Create and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Product 91

Product Services Satisfaction Patents 91

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Yet every business and every entrepreneur I know struggles with this challenge, focused on hiring the right people and implementing the right process. I was happy to see my own view reinforced in the classic book, “ Innovation Thinking Methods for the Modern Entrepreneur ,” by long-time entrepreneur and innovation expert Osama A.

Entrepreneur 158

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Development Design 158

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

If you are going to be a real entrepreneur, it’s important that you know yourself well. In any case, your skills, talent, knowledge, personality, and strengths are your best assets as an entrepreneur. but I see them applying equally well to every entrepreneur, man or woman. It will help you be a strong, effective leader.

Entrepreneur 48

Entrepreneur Demand Outsource Satisfaction 48

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

Even if you are looking in all the right places, it helps to know what you are looking for. Most entrepreneurs work long hours and weekends to get the job done. Beyond the core team of two or three startup partners, every startup should seek to “outsource” the rest of their strategic requirements to external business partners.

Software Review 92

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 92

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2012

You can’t outsource that one. When the organization changes, be the first to help the new organization work, even when it costs extra hours and sweat. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Very few people are willing and able to take on any challenge, and make it work. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 92

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2011

You can’t outsource that one. When the organization changes, be the first to help the new organization work, even when it costs extra hours and sweat. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Very few people are willing and able to take on any challenge, and make it work. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 91

Startup Journal Outsource Tips 91

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2010

You can’t outsource that one. When the organization changes, be the first to help the new organization work, even when it costs extra hours and sweat. The satisfaction of creating jobs is a lot greater than keeping this one. Tags: entrepreneur startup job security business. Be a builder … and a rebuilder. Marty Zwilling.

Tips 49

Tips Startup Journal Outsource 49

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

Yet every business and every entrepreneur I know struggles with this challenge, focused on hiring the right people and implementing the right process. I was happy to see my own view reinforced in the classic book, “ Innovation Thinking Methods for the Modern Entrepreneur ,” by long-time entrepreneur and innovation expert Osama A.

Startup 105

Startup Outsource Development Entrepreneur Ideas 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2019

You need to have these as backup, in case the gig economy catches up to you, or you need a side hustle for extra income, or being in control of your dream role as an entrepreneur finally becomes a passion. Start networking for potential partners or people who can help. Learn more about business by doing versus studying.

Startup 73

Startup Tool Study Web 73

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 23, 2016

Yet every business and every entrepreneur I know struggles with this challenge, focused on hiring the right people and implementing the right process. I was happy to see my own view reinforced in a new book, “ Innovation Thinking Methods for the Modern Entrepreneur ,” by long-time entrepreneur and innovation expert Osama A.

Startup 57

Startup Outsource Development Entrepreneur Ideas 57