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How Startups Can Use Metrics to Drive Success

Both Sides of the Table

Having a set of metrics that you watch & that you feel are the key drivers of your success helps keep clarity. And the more public you can make your goals for these key metrics the better. You will likely have multiple sets of metrics you keep depending on the company’s stage, one’s function in the company and level.

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7 Keys To Optimizing Your Investment In Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly always require an investment, sometimes large, in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. If you are selling to consumers, especially younger ones, your business won’t survive without an effective social media presence.

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7 Lessons On How Startups Use Social Media To Succeed

Startup Professionals Musings

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly always require an investment, sometimes large, in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. If you are selling to consumers, especially younger ones, your business won’t survive without an effective social media presence.

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6 Hard Questions That Every Entrepreneur Must Answer

Startup Professionals Musings

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I challenge them to think beyond what I call linear extensions to a current trend, such as another “easier-to-use” app for smartphones, a new dating site for pets, or another niche social network. Do you have the resources to build a business?

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Entrepreneurs Must Measure ROI On Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. One I read a while back, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., ROI entrepreneur startup metrics social media business'

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7 Tips On Maximizing Social Media Returns At Low Cost

Startup Professionals Musings

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly always require an investment, sometimes large, in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. If you are selling to consumers, especially younger ones, your business won’t survive without an effective social media presence.

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7 Keys To Hard Hitting Social Media Use For Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Most social media outlets don’t require a subscription charge, but they certainly require an investment to be hard hitting – in people, in technology, your reputation, and your time. If you are selling to consumers, especially younger ones, your business won’t survive without an effective social media presence.