Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. In this view the product features, cost, and support are the key to success. Hence most fail.

Technical Review 136

Technical Review Startup Social Media Satisfaction 136

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Low cost and low margin products can be winners, if the volume is high enough.

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Technology 133

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2020

a leading researcher on consumer behavior and the impact of digital, reports that decision makers, social media users, and younger demographics are more and more comfortable sharing data in order to close the gap between thought and action. In his classic book, “ Digital Context 2.0: Norton, Ph.D., Reluctant consumers – 44 percent.

Social Media 131

Social Media Startup Tool Google 131

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

I see it as an opportunity to find new ways to attract customers , make long-needed changes to improve productivity, and lower your own costs of doing business. I recommend using digital channels, including email and social media, personalized, if possible, with promotions. Make it a win on all fronts.

Outsource 95

Outsource Customer Custom Sample 95

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2021

I have to point out that the rest of the world looks for you online before visiting your business, finds talk about you on Yelp and social media sites, and what they see can make or break your business. Today your reputation online is more important than your price, service, or location. Be selective in how you communicate.

Social Media 144

Social Media Media Summary Satisfaction 144

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Low cost and low margin products can be winners, if the volume is high enough.

Startup 174

Startup Training Services Writing 174

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. Pushing yourself on customers by touting features and price doesn’t work anymore.

Customer 133

Customer Custom Social Media Startup 133

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The world keeps changing, and visible business strategies that worked well in the past, including being the premium brand or low price producer, simply don’t get the customer loyalty they once did. Today, customers are looking for real relationships, a memorable shopping experience, and satisfaction of a higher purpose.

Customer 133

Customer Custom Satisfaction Examples 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Here investors are looking for feature problems or quality issues on the current product.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Invest 151

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now outdated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. In this view the product features, cost, and support are the key to success. Gerber social media startup'

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Technical Review 107

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2015

Too many founders have learned that passion and free beta products do not imply a sustainable business. Proof of any business model starts with a finished product or solution, sold to a new customer for full price, with high satisfaction for the value received. Start selling it before you build it.

Startup 107

Startup Sales Customer Custom 107

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Low cost and low margin products can be winners, if the volume is high enough.

Services 72

Services Startup Training Writing 72

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2013

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now out-dated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. In this view the product features, cost, and support are the key to success. Hence most fail.

Startup 94

Startup Technical Review Social Media Satisfaction 94

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 17, 2016

a leading researcher on consumer behavior and the impact of digital, reports that decision makers, social media users, and younger demographics are more and more comfortable sharing data in order to close the gap between thought and action. In his new book, “ Digital Context 2.0: Norton, Ph.D., Reluctant consumers – 44 percent.

Social Media 53

Social Media Tool Anthem Google 53

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2014

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Low cost and low margin products can be winners, if the volume is high enough.

Services 105

Services Startup Training Writing 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

Make sure everyone accurately posts their role with your startup on social media profiles, resumes, and references. Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. Here investors are looking for feature problems or quality issues on the current product.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2016

Many people will argue that total customer satisfaction is paramount, but I’m a pragmatist who believes that treating everyone the same really means treating all of them poorly. Use interactive social media and targeted marketing to go after the customers that you want and need. Help them find that new provider.

Customer 65

Customer Custom Startup Satisfaction 65

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

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. Social Media. Social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn manage communities comprised of millions of people worldwide.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2016

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Low cost and low margin products can be winners, if the volume is high enough.

Services 61

Services Startup Training Writing 61

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2016

Most people have heard of Foursquare for local nightlife and Airbnb for rooms, but other nationally recognized sources for local services are still hard to find, including social media, local news, advertising, and event calendars. External investors tend to focus on products rather than services.

Advertising 63

Advertising Content Social Media Satisfaction 63

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

The confidence, energy, passion and humor that are hallmarks of Jonathan became muted in the pressures of needing to show financial successes to match one’s enormous product vision and ambitions. His vision for social analytics and tracking the conversion funnel was better than any I had heard at the time (or since).

Startup 303

Startup Technical Review Product Blogging 303

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

What you are visualizing in your mind’s eye is not so obvious to others, especially investors who will likely not have your depth of expertise in the product domain you represent. Ideally, that means a solution has been built, with a proven business model, and real customers who have paid full price with high customer satisfaction.

Ideas 56

Ideas Study Entrepreneur Customer 56

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Marketing is free or cheap because of social media. For instance, a product that enhances productivity can be sold as a revenue generator in an “up” market and as a cost saver in a “down” market. The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be repeated.”. Basically, everything is free.

Company 257

Company Companies Startup Study 257

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 20, 2019

I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a better place, rather than just tolerating brain-numbing work to fund enjoyment elsewhere. Social media is a boon for entrepreneurs and startups. The median deal size is back over $100 million.

Startup 128

Startup Social Media Satisfaction Entrepreneur 128

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

You get the personal satisfaction of making something out of almost nothing. Print advertising is expensive, but social media is free. If you will be making a product to sell, be sure the cost of materials is minimal and beyond that it costs only your labor. You get to call the shots. Become a compelling story yourself.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

In reality, too many choices actually dilutes customer interest in your existing market, and makes your job of production, marketing, and support much more complex. New entrepreneurs, especially technical ones, are excited by early adopters, and tend to focus on their feedback, which will always suggest more product features and options.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Technical Advisors Startup Mentor 160

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I continue to collect great content that is the intersection of startups, products, online and technology. So let’s be very specific: let’s assume your dream job is product manager at Google, working on the Analytics product. love to find great products and services made by entrepreneurs who are trying to change the world.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 3, 2015

Many women rose to the top of their careers only to discover how unsatisfying, soul-draining and unhealthy a lifestyle it was and completely changed careers to find satisfaction doing something completely different where they once again became successful, but in a more balanced manner.

Conference 40

Conference Entertainment Startup Digital Hollywood 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 21, 2018

I believe the days of the “job work” mentality are thankfully waning, with more people looking to get satisfaction by making the world a better place, rather than just tolerating brain-numbing work to fund enjoyment elsewhere. Social media is a boon for entrepreneurs and startups. Women are a growing force as entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur 66

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Satisfaction 66

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2015

"If we design a great product, investors will find us." Technologists forget that investors are buying a chunk of the business, not the product. Every solution needs a business team first who knows how to market, distribute and support the product. Premium pricing with exclusivity is often a better business strategy.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Startup Social Media Competition 60