Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

With the current strong economy I’m seeing a continued resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. There is additional encouraging news for aspiring entrepreneurs on many fronts, just in case you are thinking about joining the existing ranks: Valuations of successful startups have hit an all-time high.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Since the recent recession, and at least partially sparked by it, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. It still adds up to over 20 million non-employer businesses out there today, with more starting every day. No wonder 90% of the successful startups still bootstrap.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 27, 2022

Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. These are the ultimate hunters.

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TechCrunch LA

JUNE 24, 2020

Relativity Space has a new customer for its 3D-printed rockets: Established satellite maker and operator Iridium, which has picked the company for launches in 2023. To accomplish those, and other launches like them, the company is also setting up a new launch site at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2023

In either case, you need to understand the dynamics to maximize team performance, and for your own sanity and satisfaction. Share the timetable at the start of a discussion and stick to it. The art of productive relationships and leadership are tied to your ability to size up a situation and apply the right tactic consistently.

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socalTECH

JULY 17, 2013

It looks like the battle between Los Angeles e-commerce startup Beachmint and technology blog PandoDaily is flaring up into a major firestorm, over the accuracy of a story posted a couple of weeks ago by the tech blog. ecommerce news retraction rumor content publishing pandodaily beachmint' READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 10, 2013

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

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socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2020

What was the biggest news for you/your company this year? In addition, in this new digital first world, nearly every type of purchase from what's for lunch, to where's the nearest ATM, starts with a 'near me' search on Google, Yelp, or one of the many other discovery networks. Contact our editors for details.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

In either case, you need to understand the dynamics to maximize team performance, and for your own sanity and satisfaction. Share the timetable at the start of a discussion and stick to it. The art of productive relationships and leadership are tied to your ability to size up a situation and apply the right tactic consistently.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2016

There seems to be a big debate these days about the best approach to starting a new business. Some argue the only way to start is to drop everything and jump in with both feet, while others recommend an overlapped approach to the lifestyle, including not quitting your day job until you have revenue and a proven business model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Set up an award, and show winners. People buy from people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 28, 2013

Changing the culture and mindset in an existing businesses is difficult and slow, so this becomes another “opportunity” for smart entrepreneurs and startups to excel. They apply to any business, but every startup better lead with these: Prepare your team to always say “yes”. Stop bossing and start teaching. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 5, 2022

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and courteously explain to bosses or colleagues why certain requests or expectations may be unreasonable. With a new focus on the right habits, you too can be the cool business leader you now only read about in the news.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Not so long ago, business leaders operated behind the scenes, and even long-time employees rarely heard from them or saw them in the news. Be self-starting and tenacious on key challenges. That doesn’t mean that you can’t be an entrepreneur today, or feel success and satisfaction from your efforts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2011

Changing the culture and mindset in an existing businesses is difficult and slow, so this becomes another “opportunity” for smart entrepreneurs and startups to excel. Bernard does a great job outlining seven key steps to success today in his new book, “ Business at the Speed of Now.” Stop bossing and start teaching.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2018

With the current strong economy, and sparked by the last recession, I’m seeing a real resurgence of entrepreneurial spirit, and more startup activity than ever before. An unprecedented number of startups, almost 200 at last count, are now valued above $1 billion, according to a recent Forbes article.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

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Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

That’s bad news for dogs, and it can prompt members of the public or authorities to smash the windows of unattended cars to rescue animals. In the announcement on Twitter, Musk also stated that the feature would “keep Summer safe”, a reference lost on anyone who doesn’t keep up with animated series Rick and Morty.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Set up an award, and show winners. People buy from people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. These are the ultimate hunters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

In my experience, the good news is that everyone is becoming more and more comfortable with relationships via the new media and technology. The bad news is that I still find a lot of you who don’t use these tools effectively, or haven’t learned the rules for nurturing remote relationships.

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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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

As an advisor to many startups, I’m convinced it’s an expensive and painful approach, but I do see it used all too often. In the rush of a startup, it’s tempting to start spending the money you expect any day from a rich uncle or a major new customer. entrepreneur failure MJ Gottlieb startup' Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

It’s not that hard to solicit honest feedback from your team members to identify yours and their new and changing needs and challenges, just like you expect them to do with your customers. Communicate both good and bad news to provide transparency to team members. Proactive – timely communication to build trust.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2014

I’ve written about this before, but I was reminded again a while back at a conference for startups when an entrepreneur started berating investors for not funding early-stage startups. It sounded to investors like me that they felt a funding entitlement for their startup idea. It’s bad news either way.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Under Hsieh’s leadership, Zappos revolutionized the apparel industry, and e-commerce in general, by being one of the first to prioritize customer satisfaction and service. To build trust in e-commerce with the greater public, his company came up with innovative ideas and fostered new customer behaviors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2014

Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. Dini startup' These are the ultimate hunters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Set up an award, and show winners. People buy from people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. Set up an award, and show winners. People buy from people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2015

Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. These are the ultimate hunters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2019

A common misconception I often hear in the startup world is that non-profits are easy and safe, since they don’t have to pay taxes, and they don’t have to make a profit for their shareholders. You can start an LLC for-profit in less than a month, often for less than $100. Investors are not interested in non-profits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2012

A “downer” is defined here as someone who seems to dwell on the negatives of every business challenge, and loves to highlight bad news or potential problems. No matter how smart or experienced this person may otherwise be, things must change or they will kill your startup. Start a log on your efforts and progress.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2015

As an advisor to many startups, I’m convinced it’s an expensive and painful approach, but I do see it used all too often. In the rush of a startup, it’s tempting to start spending the money you expect any day from a rich uncle or a major new customer. But things do go wrong, and you will be left holding the bag.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Within each of these types, I can easily highlight strengths and weaknesses that we both see every day in startups: Technicians. The good news is that technicians are entrepreneurs who have previously learned a skill or job so well that they can do it without a manager. These are the ultimate hunters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 31, 2019

You will then experience satisfaction, instead of increased pressure. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and courteously explain to bosses or colleagues why certain requests or expectations may be unreasonable. With a new focus on the right habits, you too can be the cool business leader you now only read about in the news.

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