Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

I recommend a trial run with an experiment or MVP (minimum viable product), at full price and cost, before the big bang launch, risking your investment money and a major time commitment. It’s an amazing ride, and there is no satisfaction like creating something out of nothing.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2017

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Get attention and reach your audience.

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 69

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2020

Entrepreneurs need to document a process of responding to a market need, sizing opportunity, assigning a specific business model, and planning for marketing, sales, and customer satisfaction. Even if you are not requesting outside funding, I would expect a clear process for sourcing and managing the investment you plan to apply.

Entrepreneur 131

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Startup Competition 131

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

We all see reports of venture capitalists who invest millions in new businesses, but be assured that these investments come only after you have a proven base business, and have a case for scaling it quickly. Define key metrics to measure progress and success. Use comparable metrics for managing team member results.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Tool 98

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

The key elements of leadership in a company, both individual and organizational, are less tangible, but very critical in setting a market value for investment, acquisition, or going public. In the investment community, these leadership elements are often called “goodwill.” Performance accountability processes.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Organization Coach Satisfaction 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

I still find too many service organizations that ignore or discount online reviews and satisfaction surveys. It pays to invest more in building remote relationships with these site owners, or spending quality time with podcasters and popular blog influencers. Make sure clients know how you manage your business.

Services 121

Services Technical Review Social Media Case Study 121

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

Entrepreneurs need to document a process of responding to a market need, sizing opportunity, assigning a specific business model, and planning for marketing, sales, and customer satisfaction. Even if you are not requesting outside funding, I would expect a clear process for sourcing and managing the investment you plan to apply.

Outsource Development 115

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 115

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2022

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction. Tracking can be informal, or you can follow a more formal system, like Global Impact Investing Ratings System (GIIRS).

Startup 110

Startup Entrepreneur Capital Examples 110

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

Image via Pixabay After a frustrating meeting with a small business client recently who didn’t “have time” for social media, I was surprised to find evidence on the Internet that up to one quarter of small business owners are still hesitant to invest time, money, and effort into a social media strategy.

Social Media 99

Social Media Media Tool Startup 99

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Smart entrepreneurs have metrics for assessing their progress against milestones and regularly communicate new insights to the team. No matter how great your solution, it takes real marketing effort, content and investment to get attention these days. Update your plan at least once a month. Don’t wait for a crisis to drive change.

Startup 105

Startup Entrepreneur Marketing Satisfaction 105

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction. Tracking can be informal, or you can follow a more formal system, like Global Impact Investing Ratings System (GIIRS).

Startup 104

Startup Entrepreneur Examples Satisfaction 104

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Setting your own metrics, and measuring yourself , will facilitate accountability. It also means investing in relationship and trust building so they support you in a time of your need. Accountability requires that you manage your own efforts, as well as keep others up to speed. Communicate ongoing needs and changes early.

Activity 109

Activity Organization Mentor Training 109

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2015

Entrepreneurs need to document a process of responding to a market need, sizing opportunity, assigning a specific business model, and planning for marketing, sales, and customer satisfaction. Even if you are not requesting outside funding, I would expect a clear process for sourcing and managing the investment you plan to apply.

Outsource Development 99

Outsource Development Startup Competition Ideas 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2013

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction. Tracking can be informal, or you can follow a more formal system, like Global Impact Investing Ratings System (GIIRS).

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Startup Examples Satisfaction 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2019

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction. Tracking can be informal, or you can follow a more formal system, like Global Impact Investing Ratings System (GIIRS).

Startup 93

Startup Entrepreneur Capital Examples 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2016

Sets realistic goals with milestones and metrics to gauge progress. Building a new business is essentially turning a vision into a financially self-sustaining operation that provides satisfaction and value to both the customer and the entrepreneur. Effectively builds relationships inside and outside the company.

Startup 58

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Customer 58

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2016

Entrepreneurs need to document a process of responding to a market need, sizing opportunity, assigning a specific business model, and planning for marketing, sales, and customer satisfaction. Even if you are not requesting outside funding, I would expect a clear process for sourcing and managing the investment you plan to apply.

Ideas 62

Ideas Outsource Development Startup Competition 62

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2017

Thus most investors I know claim to invest in the person, rather than the product. Takers can never get satisfaction, and they antagonize those around them. Some things need to be done whether we like them or not; for example, daily cash-flow analysis and business metrics. Only givers build self-esteem.

Software Review 57

Software Review Technical Review Startup Press 57

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2017

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction. Tracking can be informal, or you can follow a more formal system, like Global Impact Investing Ratings System (GIIRS).

Tips 55

Tips Startup Entrepreneur Examples 55

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Adopt a project-based revenue model with metrics. Freelancers can justify their cost based on more direct return on investment calculations at all operational levels. It also highlights all aspects of required customer service, satisfaction, testimonials, and referrals to friends in the business.

Social Media 56

Social Media Software Review Customer Custom 56

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2019

Be willing to invest in effort, before expecting results. Every business owner understands the need for making an investment first, before realizing any return or instant gratification. Help your owner get beyond the misleading metrics of employee overtime and salary increases.

Technical Advisors 75

Technical Advisors Startup Satisfaction Customer 75

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

We both made personal investments in the company. Greathouse: I know it’s difficult to estimate, but how much further along do you think you would be from a customer acquisition and revenue generating standpoint if you had taken in a few million in investment dollars? Metrics related to customer acquisition, lifetime value and churn.

Venture Capital 115

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Santa Barbara SaaS 115