socalTECH

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

The new funding comes from Yuri Pikover (Xylan, 5Square, Access360), along with the Tech Coast Angels' Ace Fund, along with other angels.

Metrics 234

Metrics Redondo Beach Tech Coast Angels Tool 234

Berkonomics

JANUARY 25, 2018

Many early stage founders and CEO’s believe they can delegate design and creation of metrics, flash reports, analytical reports and more from their bookkeepers. On the other hand, many early stage CEO’s are not trained and ready for such tools even if available. Why bother with this? The lesson here is twofold.

Metrics 243

Metrics Training Report Tool 243

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2018

Every entrepreneur knows that good demand generation marketing is the key to growth these days, but very few have the discipline or know-how to measure return in a world of a thousand tools and techniques. Lead-stage content performance. The fuel for any good demand generation program is relevant, buyer-centric content.

Metrics 57

Metrics Demand Marketing Paramount 57

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Every entrepreneur knows that good demand generation marketing is the key to growth these days, but very few have the discipline or know-how to measure return in a world of a thousand tools and techniques. Lead-stage content performance. The fuel for any good demand generation program is relevant, buyer-centric content.

Metrics 101

Metrics Marketing Demand Paramount 101

TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Utilizing AI, the tool interprets the queries, scans through a broad range of documents spread across different repositories, and delivers relevant answers. Enhancing Front-End Product Search We also developed a front-end search tool that revolutionized the way users search for products.

Generative AI 346

Generative AI Artificial Inteligence Tool Knowledge Base 346

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2016

That should make you wonder - how do you measure traction in a metric? While thinking about the parameters of traction, and how to measure it, I was impressed with a new book, “ Scaling Lean: Mastering the Key Metrics for Startup Growth ” by Ash Maurya, a serial entrepreneur, and creator of the one-page business modelling tool Lean Canvas.

Metrics 57

Metrics Funding Startup Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2023

We all have our favorite metric and our passion, but keeping up with real-world changes and trends seems to be always just out of reach. In my experience, all business metrics are still used too often for people management and accountability, rather than business management. Use statistical tools often to validate your assumptions.

Metrics 81

Metrics Demand Statistics Sample 81

SoCal Tech Calendar

JULY 16, 2010

Thursday, July 22, 2010 -- The Power of Marketing Metrics: Demonstrating Marketing's Value to the Organization. The right metrics and measurement, data, analytics, systems, tools and processes can make all the difference in your marketing measurement and accountability initiatives. Does your marketing pass the so what test?

Metrics 100

Metrics Organization Marketing Tool 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2012

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written six books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his book titled " Social Media Metrics."

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2021

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. Measuring message delivery in social media is a lot like measuring it in classic advertising, so classic metrics apply. Get attention and reach your audience.

Social Media 127

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 127

socalTECH

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

According to the company, it has developed a platform that addresses the critical steps of data extraction, transformation, and analysis to give end users access to business data and metrics.

Metrics 113

Metrics San Diego Venture Capital Commerce 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

The cost of entry has never been lower, with new tools to create your own website , and free social media to get your message out everywhere. Don’t forget online recruiting tools, as well as local colleges for applicants with the right skills for you. Define key metrics to measure progress and success.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Tool 98

socalTECH

OCTOBER 16, 2008

Los Angeles-based magnify360, a provider of web page optimization tools, has lauched a new product for optimizing Google AdWords advertising, the firm announced today. Los Angeles-based magnify360, a provider of web page optimization tools, has lauched a new product for optimizing Google AdWords advertising, the firm announced today.

Advertising 100

Advertising Tool Yahoo Google 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2010

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written six books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his recent book titled " Social Media Metrics."

Social Media 84

Social Media Metrics Media Satisfaction 84

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Further, based on results from the Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey , businesses that use data and tools in their people management, rather than traditional manual processes, see a 79% higher return than other organizations, suggesting the time is ripe for relying on data and analytics. Use data analysis and metrics to measure for results.

Tool 121

Tool Statistics Entrepreneur Metrics 121

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2023

Focus on two or three pertinent metrics in any situation. Unbundle projects into smaller elements, and personalize the top couple of metrics for each team. Knowledge is power, and good information flow and collection tools are of the utmost importance. Never be too busy to talk to real customers.

Customer 140

Customer Custom Social Media Metrics 140

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2021

For example, I commonly see metrics to keep track of revenue per employee, overtime, and absenteeism, but I don’t often see measures of overall customer satisfaction with individual employees. Provide training, tools, and required decision authority. Incentives should be a combination of metrics and recognition to highlight results.

Customer 147

Customer Custom Technical Review Metrics 147

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2022

Find the right tools to analyze the ROI. Return-On-Investment metrics are not new, but the tools are different. Get familiar with current social media tools, such as Google Analytics, Kissmetrics, and HootSuite analytics. As with any resource or tool, you need to optimize your social media costs against a targeted return.

Social Media 126

Social Media Media Startup Platform 126

Berkonomics

JUNE 24, 2021

There are many types of metrics, some very easy to manage. A leader’s duty is to make sure that anything s/he delegates, and measures is given a chance of success by providing the tools required to perform the job. But failure to find and use them regularly is a failure at the top. Third: support.

Organization 156

Organization Coach Metrics Training 156

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Some chaos is normal in every new business, but many wait far too long before they install metrics based on “best practices,” and fail to attack obvious bottlenecks with a vengeance. People with the wrong tools or no training. Use multiple small orders at first. Lack of attention to team and process productivity.

Outsource Development 122

Outsource Development Outsource Metrics Technical Review 122

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. Using new tools for recruiting key players and advisors. You don’t have to be a heavily funded later stage startup to get access to “big data,” customer analytics, and metrics dashboards.

Entrepreneur 104

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media News 104

socalTECH

MARCH 19, 2013

The company said the new product includes reporting tools and metrics to track marketing programs. Mogreet said the new offering is an extension of its enterprise text marketing solutions, specifically built for SMBs. The new product starts at $39.99 a month for 1,000 messages a month. READ MORE>>.

Mogreet 236

Mogreet Mobile Marketing Metrics 236

InfoChachkie

AUGUST 22, 2016

The Most Important Metric. Near the conclusion of our discussion, I asked each CEO to name any non-obvious metrics by which they guide their businesses. However, these metrics measure your company’s success, not that of your customers. Such metrics will obviously differ. He started by stating, “We track customer success.”

Custom 100

Custom Customer Cornerstone OnDemand Metrics 100

socalTECH

MARCH 18, 2016

Los Angeles-based b> Ace Metrix , which provides measurement tools for video advertising, says that its analysis shows that heavy anti-Donald Trump TV ads are actually very effective at swaying Independent voters away from Donald Trump. Ace Metrix said it specifically measured the effectiveness of 24 anti-Trump ads since January.

Metrics 100

Metrics Advertising Tool Los Angeles 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

There is no magic lever for growth, so several initiatives are required, with metrics to assess value returned. Manual processes and people are always the most expensive to scale, so every process needs metrics to determine when automation is appropriate. Ask every employee to focus on sales. Both are strategies for business failure.

Startup 134

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media Metrics 134

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2020

Every entrepreneur knows that good demand generation marketing is the key to growth these days, but very few have the discipline or know-how to measure return in a world of a thousand tools and techniques. Lead-stage content performance. The fuel for any good demand generation program is relevant, buyer-centric content.

Marketing 174

Marketing Invest Demand Metrics 174

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

What metrics will you use to fairly evaluate each direct report? It is human nature to desire praise; and the review process is one tool to provide such positive feedback to employees. In terms of time, this can be expensive and disruptive to you and your direct reports. In terms of value…well let’s examine that. Our conclusion.

Metrics 120

Metrics Report Email Pricing 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

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. Measuring message delivery in social media is a lot like measuring it in classic advertising, so classic metrics apply. Get attention and reach your audience.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 98

socalTECH

JUNE 15, 2017

Technology was changing the business and our jobs as agents and managers, and we needed to figure out how to leverage tools to create more opportunities. We saw an opportunity to create a tool that could help with sharing earnings from content on YouTube. In particular, the entertainment industry is not as metrics focused as a startup.

Startup 140

Startup Content Metrics Platform 140

SoCal CTO

APRIL 2, 2013

I'm going to be looking at aspects like: Things to consider before building your MVP Features often overlooked when documenting an MVP for developers Understanding important metrics you want to measure Risks and challenges in developing an MVP. Learn how to test and possibly use testing and load tools.

CTO Coach 219

CTO Coach Metrics Framework Software Development 219

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. Using new tools for recruiting key players and advisors. You don’t have to be a heavily funded later stage startup to get access to “big data,” customer analytics, and metrics dashboards.

Tips 161

Tips Startup Social Media News 161

TechCrunch LA

DECEMBER 5, 2018

” For the company’s customers, MetaCX provides a dashboard that includes outcomes, the collaboration, metrics tracked as part of the relationship and all the metrics around that are part of that engagement layer,” says McCorkle. If customers are doing the things i want them to be doing through my product.

Chief Technology Officer 145

Chief Technology Officer SaaS Metrics Custom 145

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2022

Hire the best, and provide necessary training and tools. Too many busy business leaders I know take shortcuts in hiring, looking for a quick fill, assuming new employees can learn on the job, with minimal training and old tools. Use metrics on key deliverables to assure quality results. Don’t sell what you don’t have.

Startup 134

Startup Training Tool Demand 134

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Make sure that metrics and goals are set up front, and not modified as the project progresses. Delegating control means having the right information, the right tools, and the right training to make the right decisions. Provide assessments based wholly on facts. Delegate control commensurate with accountability.

Startup 132

Startup Training Metrics Examples 132

socalTECH

APRIL 24, 2019

Shane Bernstein: We look at actionable data points and data metrics which are quantifiable across the web, and we qualify them and normalize that data, and sort them based on what they've done. I was inspired looking for a tool to increase output as an agency, and decrease our costs. That's an engagement tool.

Sites 240

Sites Startup Tool CTO Hire 240

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

Formalize the use of tools and information technology. I look for business startups to already have their website up and running, administrative tools purchased, and basic procedures automated. Show that you have a process to hire, fire, and train others as required. Marketing, sales, support, and service operations.

Outsource Development 115

Outsource Development Startup Ideas Competition 115

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 30, 2022

These only come with the proper training, investment in tools, and focus on customer relationships. Managing business growth is more than metrics. You can hire the best salespeople, have great products and define good metrics, but without decisive and innovative managers, the sales organization will not reach its full potential.

Sales 147

Sales Metrics Guide Startup 147