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7 Reasons to Start a Blog Before Shipping a Product

Startup Professionals Musings

The biggest excuse most startup founders mention is too much to do building a product, mapping strategy, investors, etc. I know that finding time is hard, and good writing is simply not what most people do. From a networking standpoint, it’s a lot more efficient than going to seminars and other industry events.

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6 Incentives To Master The Art Of Marketing Yourself

Startup Professionals Musings

As your company grows, you have to host customer seminars. The other four are: new product development, writing, time management, and sales/marketing. The implications to you and your company are also large, so be prepared. In her book, Jan devotes a whole chapter to speaking to the media, as a key aspect of public speaking.

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UX Workshops by Celebrated Author & Usability Expert, Eric Reiss

Tech Zulu Event

As a treat to Angelinos, this coming weekend October 13th and 14th, Reiss is flying to Los Angeles from Copenhagen, Denmark and will be conducting two limited seating seminars in Culver City. Attendees will learn a method for evaluating and improving products and services in a truly lean and agile way – a way that.

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How To Build Startup Credibility Before Your Brand

Startup Professionals Musings

The biggest excuse most startup founders mention is too much to do building a product, mapping strategy, investors, etc. I know that finding time is hard, and good writing is simply not what most people do. From a networking standpoint, it’s a lot more efficient than going to seminars and other industry events.

Startup 101
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Understanding the Underbelly of Online Marketing & Why You’ll Lose if You Don’t

Both Sides of the Table

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group.

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6 Reasons To Overcome Your Fear of Talking Publicly

Startup Professionals Musings

As your company grows, you have to host customer seminars. The other four are: new product development, writing, time management, and sales/marketing. The implications to you and your company are also large, so be prepared. In her book, Jan devotes a whole chapter to speaking to the media, as a key aspect of public speaking.

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5 Public Speaking Opportunities To Make Your Company

Startup Professionals Musings

As your company grows, you have to host customer seminars. The other four are: new product development, writing, time management, and sales/marketing. The implications to you and your company are also large, so be prepared. In her book, Jan devotes a whole chapter to speaking to the media, as a key aspect of public speaking.

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