Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2023

This required ability is aided by some supportive personal attributes, such as confidence, initiative, problem solving, and determination, but the basic learning principles must include the following: Satisfaction will come from learning something new every day. The act of communicating and writing enhances learning.

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Social Media Startup Entrepreneur Education 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Second, in your search for partners, you need to be aware of the many considerations that can make the difference between success and failure in the business, as well as your satisfaction with the relationship. You really need a partner who is complementary, and can tackle the operational roles, like marketing, finance, and sales.

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Startup Satisfaction Writing Entrepreneur 140

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2022

If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Listen to your customers to arrive at acceptable and marketable solutions. Verbalize the problem to fully understand it and why it’s occurring.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2020

Customer expectations of a relationship and personalization are stretching every business today, and pervasive use and confidence in social media by customers can override all your image building and marketing messages. Supplement this feedback with more formal modern satisfaction surveys, like the Net Promoter Score.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In many cases, the challenge may just be your ability to market yourself, and what you know. It may be time for you to start your own blog, write a book, or volunteer as a speaker at public events in your domain. The more you use your new-found leadership ability, the greater will be your satisfaction and confidence.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2020

This required ability is aided by some supportive personal attributes, such as confidence, initiative, problem solving, and determination, but the basic learning principles must include the following: Satisfaction will come from learning something new every day. The act of communicating and writing enhances learning.

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Social Media Startup Education Entrepreneur 127

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2016

I went to an industry event where people actually called me self-centered for writing publicly. Some people draw satisfaction by pointing at you and saying, “See! In 2007 I started using Twitter and most of my friends & colleagues wondered why people would care what I ate for lunch. In 2008 I started VC blogging.

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Snapchat Product Startup AMA 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Yet I find that few of today’s workers realize that succeeding as a freelancer requires a whole new focus on “marketing” yourself. As you know, things can change quickly, as businesses try to survive and adapt to an evolving market, so it’s better to be prepared than caught off guard. Write down some target objectives and milestones.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2015

By definition, every startup is predictably unpredictable, since new solutions have no proven track record, startups are usually building a new market, and the world around them is changing faster than ever. Five major elements of every business include your people, product, opportunity, money and marketing.

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Startup Entrepreneur Marketing Satisfaction 105

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. Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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Services Startup Training Writing 72

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2015

Here are some key elements to look for and plan to capitalize on for the next iteration: A deeper level of understanding of the market. Now you know how the market has changed, what new customers are not looking for or where competitors are not so vulnerable. Write these down, and build a new plan which capitalizes on every insight.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2023

The best ideas for a new business are solutions to a real customer problem, rather than great ideas looking for a market. Startups have limited resources, so the founders have to enjoy trying things, and learning from their mistakes. Viewed by others as a successful problem solver.

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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. Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Capture your “secret sauce.”

Services 105

Services Startup Training Writing 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2019

If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Listen to your customers to arrive at acceptable and marketable solutions. Verbalize the problem to fully understand it and why it’s occurring.

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Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review Summary 85

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. These are all minimal-cost survival marketing efforts. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials.

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Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2019

Second, in your search for partners, you need to be aware of the many considerations that can make the difference between success and failure in the business, as well as your satisfaction with the relationship. You really need a partner who is complementary, and can tackle the operational roles, like marketing, finance, and sales.

Startup 70

Startup Satisfaction Writing Entrepreneur 70

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2016

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. Even artisan-based services, like graphic design and writing good ad copy, have innovative processes and principles. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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Services Startup Training Writing 61

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2017

You can also establish authority by writing and public speaking. As an example, early businesses that were willing to publish their commitment to “customer satisfaction or your money back” became influencers. With pull marketing, the idea is that your influence and presence draws customers to your solutions.

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Social Media Customer Custom Entrepreneur 58

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

Without taking a dime of outside capital, the company has achieved impressive success in a competitive, SaaS market segment, landing companies such as Nike, Intuit, NASA, AutoDesk and PBS. Most companies have a roadmap describing what they’re planning to build, deliver or market. That causes friction internally.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. These are all minimal-cost survival marketing efforts. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials.

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Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2015

This required ability is aided by some supportive personal attributes, such as confidence, initiative, problem solving, and determination, but the basic learning principles must include the following: Satisfaction will come from learning something new every day. The act of communicating and writing enhances learning.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Social Media Startup Education 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2015

If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Listen to your customers to arrive at acceptable and marketable solutions. Verbalize the problem to fully understand it and why it’s occurring.

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Mentor Entrepreneur Technical Review Satisfaction 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

You cant isolate your customers from language idiosyncrasies and empowerment issues, per reduced customer satisfaction highlighted a while back by the Wall Street Journal. Internal services, like marketing and accounting, are more manageable and have less customer visibility.

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Outsource Development Outsource Offshore Software Review 95

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2017

Second, in your search for partners, you need to be aware of the many considerations that can make the difference between success and failure in the business, as well as your satisfaction with the relationship. You really need a partner who is complementary, and can tackle the operational roles, like marketing, finance, and sales.

Startup 59

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Writing 59

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Second, in your search for partners, you need to be aware of the many considerations that can make the difference between success and failure in the business, as well as your satisfaction with the relationship. You really need a partner who is complementary, and can tackle the operational roles, like marketing, finance, and sales.

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Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Writing 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

It’s easier to use screen-captures and notes on existing processes, rather than write detailed manuals. To get maximum business autonomy, you need to match the inherent strength traits of employees to key jobs, always adjusting for market change and people growth. Adjust roles and shift resources for optimal performance.

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Resource Examples Design Entrepreneur 60

InfoChachkie

JANUARY 9, 2012

Even if you fail to achieve your financial goals, at least you will have the satisfaction of doing something you enjoy and you will never have to ask yourself, " What If? " Industry pundits generally spend their time writing about what they see in the rear view mirror. The downside of this approach is minimal.

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Tips Startup Entrepreneur Entertainment 277

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. These are all minimal-cost survival marketing efforts. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal and product testimonials.

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Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2014

If you can explain the problem to a mentor, or even write it down, you will more likely get to the root cause quickly, and avoid emotional and blame-infused responses. Listen to your customers to arrive at acceptable and marketable solutions. Verbalize the problem to fully understand it and why it’s occurring.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Mentor Technical Review Satisfaction 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 29, 2016

This required ability is aided by some supportive personal attributes, such as confidence, initiative, problem solving, and determination, but the basic learning principles must include the following: Satisfaction will come from learning something new every day. The act of communicating and writing enhances learning.

Entrepreneur 61

Entrepreneur Social Media Startup Education 61

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Second, in your search for partners, you need to be aware of the many considerations that can make the difference between success and failure in the business, as well as your satisfaction with the relationship. You really need a partner who is complementary, and can tackle the operational roles, like marketing, finance, and sales.

Startup 97

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Writing 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

You can’t isolate your customers from language idiosyncrasies and empowerment issues, per reduced customer satisfaction highlighted a while back by the Wall Street Journal. Internal services, like marketing and accounting, are more manageable and have less customer visibility.

Outsource Development 53

Outsource Development Outsource Software Review Technical Review 53

Xconomy

AUGUST 10, 2016

On the day after Intel announced its acquisition of San Diego machine learning startup Nervana Systems, investor Steve Jurvetson told me he was feeling a sense of satisfaction about a call he made three years ago, and how it has been playing out. Nervana Systems co-founders (from left) Arjun Bansal, Amir Khosrowshahi, and Naveen Rao.

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Artificial Inteligence San Diego Framework Venture Capital 40

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

Second, in your search for partners, you need to be aware of the many considerations that can make the difference between success and failure in the business, as well as your satisfaction with the relationship. You really need a partner who is complementary, and can tackle the operational roles, like marketing, finance, and sales.

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Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Writing 95

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2010

Second, in your search for partners, you need to be aware of the many considerations that can make the difference between success and failure in the business, as well as your satisfaction with the relationship. You really need a partner who is complementary, and can tackle the operational roles, like marketing, finance, and sales.

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Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Writing 82

Eric Greenspan

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Even better, we resolved all of them to full satisfaction and refunded all monies requested. First Data of Santa Barbara has offered to extend below market rates to current accredited businesses like yours – again, just like they did for your BBB. Not too shabby IMHO! That’s how we do business at Make It Work.

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Santa Barbara Technical Advisors Email Technical Review 265

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

A huge shout out to Ricky Wong of NYCSteals for helping me with the write-up. Leverage a feedback platform like Get Satisfaction or UserVoice. Meebo’s current focus is US market.&#. So some show notes if you’re a bit busy to watch the video. Check out his website if you live in or are visiting New York! For Meebo 1.3%

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