Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

Startups that target profitable and growing markets with high returns should realize that these will draw many new entrants. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Threat of new competitors entry.

Competition 88

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 88

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2013

There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Marketing and sales chasm. These days, with all the clutter in the marketplace, the highest cost is usually marketing. Marketing costs can be a deep hole.

Marketing 101

Marketing Entrepreneur Technical Review Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Startups that target profitable and growing markets with high returns should realize that these will draw many new entrants. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Threat of new competitors entry.

Competition 151

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 151

InfoChachkie

MARCH 23, 2015

A company''s Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a beloved metric slavishly tracked and reported by product marketing and customer support executives of both established and nascent enterprises. The higher a company’s NPS, allegedly the higher its customer satisfaction. Thus, rather than asking, “how likely are you…?” Shots On Goal.

.Net 100

.Net Startup Satisfaction Technical Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

On the product side, once you have a proven product and business model, all you need is money to build inventory, and a sales and marketing operation to drive the business. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services.

Startup 111

Startup Training Services Writing 111

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2022

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Every entrepreneur needs to leverage social media for better marketing, requirements, and customer service. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Net Promoter Scores (NPS) are the darling of many Big Dumb Company (BDC) product marketing and customer support executives. Created by consultants to generate additional fees, such scores attempt to rate a company’s overall customer satisfaction. The higher your company’s NPS, allegedly the higher your customer satisfaction.

.Net 168

.Net Satisfaction Custom Customer 168

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Marketing and sales chasm. These days, with all the clutter in the marketplace, the highest cost is usually marketing. Marketing costs can be a deep hole.

Marketing 95

Marketing Entrepreneur Technical Review Custom 95

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

On the product side, once you have a proven product and business model, all you need is money to build inventory, and a sales and marketing operation to drive the business. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services.

Startup 174

Startup Training Services Writing 174

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2019

There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Marketing and sales chasm. These days, with all the clutter in the marketplace, the highest cost is usually marketing. Marketing costs can be a deep hole.

Technical Review 102

Technical Review Custom Customer Satisfaction 102

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Net Promoter Scores (NPS) are the darling of many Big Dumb Company (BDC) product marketing and customer support executives. Created by consultants to generate additional fees, such scores attempt to rate a company’s overall customer satisfaction. The higher your company’s NPS, allegedly the higher your customer satisfaction.

.Net 182

.Net Satisfaction Entrepreneur Custom 182

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Enlightenment refers to an interest in staying informed and approaching every interaction free of prejudice. Dynamic leadership refers to an energy or force that is spirited and magnetic. Everyone needs to take the necessary action, despite their fears, to continuously explore new ideas.

Custom 92

Custom Customer Coach Satisfaction 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

This momentum is what you need for enjoyment and satisfaction, as well as for others to see you as a business leader. Ethical behavior refers to actions consistent with personal principles and commonly held values in your business community. Build your character and reputation with personal values. Values are your most valuable assets.

Coach 70

Coach Satisfaction Ideas Entrepreneur 70

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2013

Ask everyone to update their resume, and personally call probable references, so there are no surprises. Explain that they may be called, and use the opportunity to check their satisfaction with your company and your product. That means questioning each of these key players, and calling references or prior associates.

Technical Review 97

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Summary 97

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Create a market you can’t supply and support. No matter how good a supplier or investor story sounds, it is not smart to skip the reference and credit checks. I suspect that most of these have failed their way to this top satisfaction. Use the rule of “plan early, quote late, and ship early,” to be a hero rather than a zero.

Startup 100

Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur Custom 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2012

Ask everyone to update their resume, and personally call probable references, so there are no surprises. Explain that they may be called, and use the opportunity to check their satisfaction with your company and your product. That means questioning each of these key players, and calling references or prior associates.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Training 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2017

There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Marketing and sales chasm. These days, with all the clutter in the marketplace, the highest cost is usually marketing. Marketing costs can be a deep hole.

Custom 76

Custom Customer Entrepreneur Technical Review 76

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2020

Create a market you can’t supply and support. No matter how good a supplier or investor story sounds, it is not smart to skip the reference and credit checks. I suspect that most of these have failed their way to this top satisfaction. Use the rule of “plan early, quote late, and ship early,” to be a hero rather than a zero.

Startup 125

Startup Technical Review Entrepreneur Custom 125

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

This momentum is what you need for enjoyment and satisfaction, as well as for others to see you as a business leader. Ethical behavior refers to actions consistent with personal principles and commonly held values in your business community. Build your character and reputation with personal values. Values are your most valuable assets.

Coach 59

Coach Satisfaction Ideas Entrepreneur 59

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Ask everyone to update their resume, and personally call probable references, so there are no surprises. Explain that they may be called, and use the opportunity to check their satisfaction with your company and your product. That means questioning each of these key players, and calling references or prior associates.

Technical Review 91

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Summary 91

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Complementary advantages can expand both markets. A strategic partnership, sharing common gains, should be a growth opportunity by expanding the market for both. It leads to referral agreements and affiliate marketing. Why not improve your customer satisfaction by referring customers you can’t satisfy to someone who can?

Startup 102

Startup Custom Customer IBM 102

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Every entrepreneur needs to leverage social media for better marketing, requirements, and customer service. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2017

Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Update reference customers, partners, and vendors. Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Set up an interview room, stocked with current docs.

Invest 59

Invest Startup Doc Slides 59

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Enlightenment refers to an interest in staying informed and approaching every interaction free of prejudice. Dynamic leadership refers to an energy or force that is spirited and magnetic. Everyone needs to take the necessary action, despite their fears, to continuously explore new ideas.

Entrepreneur 59

Entrepreneur Custom Customer Coach 59

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Marketing and sales chasm. These days, with all the clutter in the marketplace, the highest cost is usually marketing. Marketing costs can be a deep hole.

Startup 101

Startup Technical Review Custom Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

On the product side, once you have a proven product and business model, all you need is money to build inventory, and a sales and marketing operation to drive the business. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services.

Services 72

Services Startup Training Writing 72

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Never create a market you can’t supply and support. No matter how good a supplier or investor story sounds, it is not smart to skip the reference and credit checks. I suspect that most of these have failed their way to this top satisfaction. Never underestimate the importance of due diligence. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Technical Review Startup Satisfaction 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2012

If your business offers a service, like marketing or management consulting, you are the product. You need to demonstrate innovative approaches, more knowledge, more productivity and superior results to get the references you need. Create and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction. Networking and relationships.

Satisfaction 91

Satisfaction Patents Outsource Development Services 91

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2015

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Every entrepreneur needs to leverage social media for better marketing, requirements, and customer service. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2013

Startups that target profitable and growing markets with high returns should realize that these will draw many new entrants. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Threat of new competitors entry.

Startup 80

Startup Framework Competition Pricing 80

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2012

Startups that target profitable and growing markets with high returns should realize that these will draw many new entrants. You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. These elements are referred to as “barriers to exit.” Threat of new competitors entry.

Competition 94

Competition Startup Pricing Framework 94

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

In the enterprise environment, Jack Welch led GE through 600 acquisitions in emerging markets, to a market value of $280 billion. The power to think in real time and move quickly to results is often referred to as “street-smarts,” “rules of thumb,” or “gut reactions.” Hone intuition and experiences into decision rules.

Resource 62

Resource Entrepreneur Examples Satisfaction 62

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 20, 2013

It’s an enjoyable read and one I’ll bet you refer back to rather than read once and file away. Brad & Amy refer to it (and many other influential works) in their book. They gain satisfaction and status from knowing “stuff” and one-upping other men in sharing and debating facts. .

Entrepreneur 370

Entrepreneur Startup Writing Social Network 370

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2014

On the product side, once you have a proven product and business model, all you need is money to build inventory, and a sales and marketing operation to drive the business. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services.

Services 105

Services Startup Training Writing 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The challenge is that every new business needs to be innovative and different, in order to rise above the crowd, bring real change to the world, and give you the satisfaction you seek. Every entrepreneur needs to leverage social media for better marketing, requirements, and customer service. I wish it was that easy. Gamification.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

If your business offers a service, like marketing or management consulting, you are the product. You need to demonstrate innovative approaches, more knowledge, more productivity and superior results to get the references you need. Create and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction. Networking and relationships.

Product 91

Product Services Satisfaction Patents 91