Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2017

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. If they read it and like it, do they click through to your web site, or engage with your organization in new and different ways? Get attention and reach your audience. That’s where the money is.

Social Media 69

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 69

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

One of the great joys of doing the web series This Week in VC every week is that I get to spend time with great people debating the issues of our day including how our industry is evolving as well as insights into how companies got started, got their initial traction and dealt with adversities. Oh, yeah. Positive feedback feeds the idea.

Startup 286

Startup Venture Capital Web Ideas 286

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. The presence of a few related advertisements can actually improve your site credibility, since most credible sites have them. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2016

We all know it’s less expensive to automate the support role, through web site forms and touch-tone phone systems. If a customer feels like they are doing all the work, satisfaction will never be forthcoming. No customer likes keying in account numbers or repeating information before any meaningful action is started.

Customer 56

Customer Custom Startup Satisfaction 56

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Today there are many more ways to make contact, including email, social media, and web site queries, yet a common complaint I still hear is that no one ever responds. More importantly, these things that don’t change can be your anchor for stability and enjoyment, leading to real satisfaction as well as success.

Customer 90

Customer Custom Social Media Satisfaction 90

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2013

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. If they read it and like it, do they click through to your web site, or engage with your organization in new and different ways? Get attention and reach your audience. That’s where the money is.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 102

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction. Your plan should include a well-designed web site, events, press releases, and search engine marketing (SEM).

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2012

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. If they read it and like it, do they click through to your web site, or engage with your organization in new and different ways? Get attention and reach your audience. That’s where the money is.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services.

Services 72

Services Startup Training Writing 72

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2014

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services.

Services 105

Services Startup Training Writing 105

socalTECH

APRIL 26, 2018

Catherine McCord: I actually founded the company Weelicious over ten years ago, which started out as a web site for family friendly recipes. We believe our customer satisfaction and customer service is incredibly strong, which is what our families deserve. How did you get into this? Finally, what's next?

Startup 100

Startup Resource Los Angeles Organization 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2010

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. If they read it and like it, do they click through to your web site, or engage with your organization in new and different ways? Get attention and reach your audience. That’s where the money is.

Social Media 84

Social Media Metrics Media Satisfaction 84

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2016

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. Product companies sometimes equate customer satisfaction with customer service, but it’s more than that, especially with services.

Services 61

Services Startup Training Writing 61

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

It also highlights all aspects of required customer service, satisfaction, testimonials, and referrals to friends in the business. You need to use the modern vehicles for promotion and relationship building, including a professional web site, social media, and industry conferences to show your expertise, credentials, and connections.

Social Media 56

Social Media Software Review Customer Custom 56

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. I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment.

Startup 128

Startup Social Media Satisfaction Entrepreneur 128

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With the cost of starting an online business today at an all-time low, I can’t imagine why everyone doesn’t have a web site and an LLC to mitigate liability and minimize taxes. New tools make it easy create your own web site, and manage accounting. Start networking for potential partners or people who can help.

Startup 73

Startup Tool Study Web 73

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2015

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. I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment.

Startup 108

Startup Social Media Entrepreneur Satisfaction 108

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. I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment.

Entrepreneur 66

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Satisfaction 66

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

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. I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment.

Startup 109

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Satisfaction 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2017

Don’t believe the old myth that with a few hours of work a day and a great web site, you can get rich while you sleep. Through this approach they achieved the early investor funding they needed, but more importantly they continue to achieve a level of business success and satisfaction that every business envies.

Funding 55

Funding Satisfaction Customer Custom 55

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

20 Recommended Quora Threads for Startups - ReadWriteStart , November 1, 2010 The Q&A site Quora has become an indispensable trove of knowledge and expertise when it comes to the tech industry. Ask a question and get an answer - that is, after all, what all Q&A sites offer. This should not deter you. Keep going. Keep going.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

I just saw an interesting step in that direction via a new book “ Entrepreneurial DNA ,” by Joe Abraham , with his assessment web site. You go all over the country, the world, and the Web searching for “best practices” in marketing, finance, planning, and funding. Internal forces (your startup team).

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Mentor Framework Web 96