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7 Steps To Creating An Effective Personal Brand Today

Startup Professionals Musings

Since the start of the digital revolution several years ago, when the Internet and social media gave everyone instant access to you as well as your business, I have recommended personal branding as a basis for survival and thriving in this new world. Internally, you may need a video summary report of monthly value.

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Everyday devices, like Internet soda vending , have an embedded computer allowing full remote reporting and control. Social Media. I wish it was that easy.

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5 Actions To Convince Your Boss You Are Accountable

Startup Professionals Musings

Are you often frustrated that people reporting to you, or key peers, seem to dodge accountability for their actions? For example, a couple of years ago, Starbucks' chief executive officer, Kevin R. It is best taught by example, by individuals and leaders within teams who practice the strategies outlined here.

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8 Keys To Effective Delegation For All Perfectionists

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. It will inspire loyalty, provide real satisfaction for work done, and become the basis for mentoring and performance reviews. Delegate what you can’t do, and what doesn’t interest you. Listen and observe.

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6 Keys To Finding The Right People For A Winning Team

Startup Professionals Musings

Recent articles report that companies where everyone is focused on the big picture can increase their returns by up to 400 percent. As an example, customer-centric may mean interacting on social media, or actively taking the customer's position in a dispute, rather than the company position.

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6 Ways To Make You An Entrepreneur Before The Product

Startup Professionals Musings

Anticipate and establish supporting social media accounts. Customers expect consistency of your brand name across all channels, so don’t pick a web site name if the comparable name is available or already taken on relevant social media. It’s easier, cheaper, and quicker to pivot at this stage rather than later.

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Base Your New Venture On These New Technology Trends

Startup Professionals Musings

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. Everyday devices, like Internet soda vending , have an embedded computer allowing full remote reporting and control. Social Media. I wish it was that easy.