Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

And we all know Facebook didn’t invent social media. Certainly I’m not recommending just one more Facebook, with a couple of features from Twitter, since social media has an unlimited potential for innovation. Market research can thus be based on real customers and a previously tested market.

Startup 157

Startup Social Media Study Research 157

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.

Custom 133

Custom Customer Social Media Startup 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.,

Social Media 131

Social Media Startup Tool Google 131

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2021

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. Too many founders have learned that passion and free beta products do not imply a sustainable business. Start selling it before you build it. Marketing is everything these days.

Sales 165

Sales Customer Custom Social Media 165

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today. These begin with the following Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence , which consumers use to make decisions, buttressed by results from various social media surveys he references in the book: Social proof – follow the crowd.

Custom 122

Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 122

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2022

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.,

Social Media 107

Social Media Tool Google Yahoo 107

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2022

Here is an outline of some key force multipliers that I have seen used effectively in the ongoing battle for business survival and success: Establish a presence on multiple social media channels. Amazingly, I still find that many small businesses still don’t use any social media, much less appear on a range of platforms.

Marketing 119

Marketing Social Media Mentor Conference 119

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur Report 147

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction. Most small businesses have now forgotten the recent pandemic, and are back to “business as usual.”

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Organization Social Media Entrepreneur 151

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 30, 2023

And we all know Facebook didn’t invent social media. Certainly I’m not recommending just one more Facebook, with a couple of features from Twitter, since social media has an unlimited potential for innovation. Market research can thus be based on real customers and a previously tested market.

Social Media 92

Social Media Study Research Satisfaction 92

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 21, 2023

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. Too many founders have learned that passion and free beta products do not imply a sustainable business. Start selling it before you build it. Marketing is everything these days.

Custom 109

Custom Customer Satisfaction Sales 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

Certainly, I’m not recommending just one more Facebook, with a couple of features from Twitter, since social media has an unlimited potential for innovation. According to a recent Harvard Research study, first-time inventors spend at least a third more on their initial technology than later innovators.

Technology 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today. These begin with the following Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence, that consumers use to make decisions, buttressed by results from various social media surveys he references in the book: Social proof – follow the crowd.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today. These begin with the following Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence , that consumers use to make decisions, buttressed by results from various social media surveys he references in the book: Social proof – follow the crowd.

Custom 100

Custom Customer Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Most of you business professionals that I know have at least thought about or talked about starting their own business, to get more control, make more money, or to get more satisfaction out of their life. You must feel satisfaction. Make sure you can get consistent names on Twitter, Facebook, and other key social media sites.

Startup 114

Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2022

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. The challenge is delegating the right things, and not delegating the wrong things. Listen and observe.

Startup 121

Startup SEO Social Media Satisfaction 121

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

They couldn’t possibly understand the new social media culture, new technologies, or have the determination to beat their younger counterparts in the market. Another report from the Pew Research Center confirms that Boomers are still a third of the workforce, equal in size to the Gen-X segment and the Gen-Y segment.

Startup 124

Startup Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction. Most small businesses have now forgotten the last recession, and are back to “business as usual.”

Tips 126

Tips Technical Review Organization Social Media 126

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2015

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. Too many founders have learned that passion and free beta products do not imply a sustainable business. Start selling it before you build it. Marketing is everything these days.

Startup 107

Startup Sales Customer Custom 107

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2022

Even in this age of more remote teams, it’s possible and necessary, through phones, email, and social media to have individual conversations about individual interests and drivers. Research has shown the public recognition if usually more of a motivator than even monetary rewards.

Startup 119

Startup Technical Review Activity Social Media 119

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today. These begin with the following Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence , which consumers use to make decisions, buttressed by results from various social media surveys he references in the book: Social proof – follow the crowd.

Custom 85

Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2015

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. The challenge is delegating the right things, and not delegating the wrong things. Listen and observe.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Startup SEO Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

For example, while social media exchanges are now quick and simple, they miss all the body language and emotion that many believe constitute more than fifty percent of human relations and communication. The result is that even highly engaged workers can get results without a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction.

Social Media 78

Social Media Satisfaction Summary Activity 78

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2019

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. The challenge is delegating the right things, and not delegating the wrong things. Listen and observe.

Startup 96

Startup SEO Social Media Satisfaction 96

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. The challenge is delegating the right things, and not delegating the wrong things. Listen and observe.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Product Startup SEO 96

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. The challenge is delegating the right things, and not delegating the wrong things. Listen and observe.

Startup 95

Startup SEO Social Media Entrepreneur 95

Tech.Co

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

According to research by the American Medical Veterinary Foundation , the inside temperature of a car can rise by over 30 degrees Fahrenheit, compared to the outside temperature, within half an hour. All car manufacturers dedicate a lot of resources to customer satisfaction, and are happy to accept feedback. Just like that.

News 123

News Satisfaction Customer Custom 123

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

And we all know Facebook didn’t invent social media. Certainly I’m not recommending just one more Facebook, with a couple of features from Twitter, since social media has an unlimited potential for innovation. Market research can thus be based on real customers and a previously tested market.

Startup 65

Startup Social Media Study Research 65

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 1, 2011

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research in the basic principles. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. The challenge is delegating the right things, and not delegating the wrong things. Listen and observe.

Startup 91

Startup SEO Social Media Satisfaction 91

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2015

With social media and smart phone conversations, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction. Most small businesses are trying to forget the last recession, and get back to “business as usual.”

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2014

With social media and smart phone conversations, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction. Most small businesses are trying to forget the recent recession, and get back to “business as usual.”

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Entrepreneur Organization Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

Certainly I’m not recommending just one more Facebook, with a couple of features from Twitter, since social media has an unlimited potential for innovation. Risk level has always been directly correlated to the number of unknowns, so eliminating even one variable will improve your odds: Eliminate one aspect of research and development.

Technology 57

Technology Startup Study Research 57

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., No-comfort consumers – 17 percent.

Social Media 53

Social Media Tool Anthem Google 53

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

Solis outlines the heuristics of social psychology that are key to building positive customer experiences today. These begin with the following Cialdini’s Six Principles of Influence , which consumers use to make decisions, buttressed by results from various social media surveys he references in the book: Social proof – follow the crowd.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2016

These days, there are over 150 credible market-research companies online sizing opportunities, including Nielsen and Gartner. Use social media and live customers to eliminate any reality distortion in your internal perception of value. Seek evidence of market opportunity to balance your passion.

Startup 62

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Statistics 62

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

With social media and smart phone apps, real product information spreads at astounding speeds. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction. Most small businesses have now forgotten the last recession, and are back to “business as usual.”

Technical Review 68

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 68

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Almost every entrepreneur needs to improve their skills in this area, so I did some research on the basics. For example, non-computer types should consider delegating their social media, website, and SEO activities. The challenge is delegating the right things, and not delegating the wrong things. Listen and observe.

Startup 53

Startup SEO Social Media Satisfaction 53