Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Understand the need for an investment well before results. Entrepreneurs need to evaluate investment size and cycles for future payoffs, while employees need to realize that promotions require investment in learning and skills. Quantify the return on investment before taking action.

Entrepreneur 159

Entrepreneur Customer Custom Competition 159

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For example, in my discussions with business owners, some have already used inflation positives to update their inventory values, take advantage of reduced mortgage rates, or simply making the price increases that they have long needed. Innovation is not all about break-through technologies and big financial investments.

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Outsource Customer Custom Sample 95

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

For example, both need to provide exemplary customer service, build customer loyalty, and provide real value for a competitive price. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

Startup 111

Startup Training Services Writing 111

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 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. Look for validation from your mainstream customers.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Case Study Mentor Software Review 131

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. Whether you are charting new territory for pricing models or technology, there is rarely a perfect solution. The best part of the entrepreneur problem-solving lifestyle is that it can bring satisfaction and happiness to your work.

Startup 135

Startup Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review 135

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

For example, both need to provide exemplary customer service, build customer loyalty, and provide real value for a competitive price. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

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Startup Training Services Writing 174

TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2019

A traveler pays Sun Country one fixed price to get them from the bus pick-up point to their final destination. HappyOrNot nabs $25M for its customer satisfaction terminals . Groww, an investment app for Indian millennials, raises $21M. Vianai raises $50M seed to transform machine learning. Indian startup Digi-Prex raises $5.5M

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Services Startup Venture Capital Redpoint 207

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2021

It is no secret that investors invest as much or more in the person, rather than the solution. Investors (and customers) need to know the realities of costs, prices, marketing, delivery, and what differentiates your offering from competitors. Pick a world you know and understand. Highlight a background of trust and integrity.

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Funding Startup Ideas Resource 152

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

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. Your boss will see more value in you, you will learn more, and have more fun. Accept and capitalize on change.

Technical Advisors 75

Technical Advisors Startup Satisfaction Customer 75

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. With this model, a startup pre-sells their product early, at a cheaper price, in exchange for a pledge. Product pre-order model. A much-touted success was the Pebble Watch on Kickstarter , with orders exceeding $10 million. In the U.S.,

Venture Capital 108

Venture Capital Angel Satisfaction Equity 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

If there are conflicts within the team, or differing views of the strategy, or evidence of missing processes and tools, the investment process will likely be terminated. Make yourself available to answer any questions, show your enthusiasm, and explain both the positives and negatives of the external investment process.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2013

This is the last step of the process, where surprises in the evaluation of the management team, documentation, and personnel problems can derail the investment. If there are financial anomalies, or someone on the team doesn’t know the current strategy, or is unhappy with you or the company, the investment will be jeopardized.

Technical Review 97

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Summary 97

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

DECEMBER 7, 2019

I get much more satisfaction, and can provide more realistic help, in steering you through specific pricing, organizational, or competitive challenges you face. With a small time investment on your part to help others, you may be the biggest beneficiary. Clearly identify key constraints around your request.

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Help Entrepreneur Course IBM 123

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2012

This is the last step of the process, where surprises in the evaluation of the management team, documentation, and personnel problems can derail the investment. If there are financial anomalies, or someone on the team doesn’t know the current strategy, or is unhappy with you or the company, the investment will be jeopardized.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Training 98

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2010

This is the last step of the process, where surprises in the evaluation of the management team, documentation, and personnel problems can derail the investment. If there are financial anomalies, or someone on the team doesn’t know the current strategy, or is unhappy with you or the company, the investment will be jeopardized.

Technical Review 91

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Summary 91

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

In essence, as a contractor, you are a consultant who is competing regularly for new work, and you constantly have to differentiate your offering from other candidates, including price. Pick your niche, and continually invest in improving your expertise and keeping up with trends. Be an advocate for change in your current role.

Startup 98

Startup Outsource Development Competition Social Media 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. Whether you are charting new territory for pricing models or technology, there is rarely a perfect solution. The best part of the entrepreneur problem-solving lifestyle is that it can bring satisfaction and happiness to your work.

Mentor 85

Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review Summary 85

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

For example, both need to provide exemplary customer service, build customer loyalty, and provide real value for a competitive price. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

Services 72

Services Startup Training Writing 72

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

High on my list is the joy and satisfaction of having helped many entrepreneurs face-to-face this year, and hopefully many more by my blog reaching out over the Internet. Home prices are slowly coming back, and personal savings rates are now as high as levels last seen in the USA in the mid 1990’s. Venture capitalists invested $4.8

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Pricing Blogging Venture Capital Entrepreneur 80

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Understand the need for an investment well before results. Entrepreneurs need to evaluate investment size and cycles for future payoffs, while employees need to realize that promotions require investment in learning and skills. Quantify the return on investment before taking action.

Entrepreneur 54

Entrepreneur Customer Custom Competition 54

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2015

No matter how great your solution, it takes real marketing effort, content and investment to get attention these days. Don’t wait for your worst case scenario where no customers show up, and expect that slashing the price will solve the problem. To prevent this, build a buffer and line of credit. Word-of-mouth marketing doesn’t work.

Startup 105

Startup Entrepreneur Marketing Satisfaction 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2014

But sometimes they forget that this kind of freedom comes with a price of personal accountability. You should find there is a thrill and satisfaction to making decisions and standing behind them. Everyone seems to like the aspect of being an entrepreneur that goes with “being your own boss” and “able to do things my way.”

Entrepreneur 99

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Satisfaction 99

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

JUNE 27, 2014

For example, both need to provide exemplary customer service, build customer loyalty, and provide real value for a competitive price. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

Services 105

Services Startup Training Writing 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2015

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. Whether you are charting new territory for pricing models or technology, there is rarely a perfect solution. The best part of the entrepreneur problem-solving lifestyle is that it can bring satisfaction and happiness to your work.

Mentor 105

Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review Satisfaction 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2013

But sometimes they forget that this kind of freedom comes with a price of personal accountability. You should find there is a thrill and satisfaction to making decisions and standing behind them. Everyone seems to like the aspect of being an entrepreneur that goes with “being your own boss” and “able to do things my way.”

Startup 100

Startup Entrepreneur Outsource Satisfaction 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 16, 2017

Many business executives and entrepreneurs I know are convinced that business success is all about having the right solution for the right price. 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.

Software Review 57

Software Review Technical Review Startup Press 57

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2016

For example, both need to provide exemplary customer service, build customer loyalty, and provide real value for a competitive price. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

Services 61

Services Startup Training Writing 61

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

MARCH 28, 2014

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. Whether you are charting new territory for pricing models or technology, there is rarely a perfect solution. The best part of the entrepreneur lifestyle is that it can bring satisfaction and happiness to your work.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Mentor Technical Review Satisfaction 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2015

Yet, due largely to non-technology business considerations, including pricing, safety concerns and support infrastructure, there are none that most people can name. Focus on advancing return on investment, rather than state of the art.

Technical Review 54

Technical Review Product Activity Technology 54

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 8, 2011

But sometimes they forget that this kind of freedom comes with a price of personal accountability. You should find there is a thrill and satisfaction to making decisions and standing behind them. Everyone seems to like the aspect of being an entrepreneur that goes with “being your own boss” and “able to do things my way.”

Entrepreneur 89

Entrepreneur Startup Outsource Satisfaction 89

InfoChachkie

JUNE 27, 2011

Stone Soup will also instruct your child that one of the most effective techniques for acquiring an investment is to not ask for money. If you are able to self-fund your venture, then you might be able to eventually acquire an institutional investment by initially not asking for money.

Entrepreneur 270

Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Resource 270

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

You get the personal satisfaction of making something out of almost nothing. Starting small and nimble allows you to adjust and be flexible as you gain experience instead of being tied to a large concept by heavy investment in upfront costs. When you don't accept capital from someone else, you aren't beholden to anyone else's input.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92