Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Being proactive in a new business means starting with a vision of how to do things better, rather than following someone else’s success model. Keep commitments, with no excuses.

Startup 148

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 148

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2015

This requirement for effective listening is why customer satisfaction online and phone surveys may identify big problems, but don’t really address customer needs for future of your business. Make social network contacts into two-way conversations. Social network streams that are all output, or all input, are not effective.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Startup Social Network 104

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Social networking isn’t social. The founder himself realized that social networking was making his life less social, At The Pool was the remedy to that. The app allows easy photo sharing, existing contact list, push notifications and geo-awareness. million people in over 100 countries.

Mobile 92

Mobile Social Network Examples Organization 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2014

This requirement for effective listening is why customer satisfaction online and phone surveys may identify big problems, but don’t really address customer needs for future of your business. Make social network contacts into two-way conversations. Social network streams that are all output, or all input, are not effective.

Customer 106

Customer Custom Entrepreneur Social Network 106

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

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

This requirement for effective listening is why customer satisfaction online and phone surveys may identify big problems, but don’t really address customer needs for future of your business. Make social network contacts into two-way conversations. Social network streams that are all output, or all input, are not effective.

Customer 53

Customer Custom Social Network Study 53

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Survey results show that 81% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2015

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Being proactive in a new business means starting with a vision of how to do things better, rather than following someone else’s success model. Keep commitments, with no excuses.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Social Network 117

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. Perhaps the greatest asset in social capital is that of benevolence.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2012

You hear a lot of talk these days about the importance of customer satisfaction, but customer loyalty is the real win. I think these tough economic times and social networks have re-awakened consumers to the fact that there is more to a business transaction than price.

Customer 104

Customer Custom Startup Competition 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done. Survey results show that 81% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 20, 2013

And all of our tech toys, cheap travel, social networks and real-time communications will never replace true human relationships. They gain satisfaction and status from knowing “stuff” and one-upping other men in sharing and debating facts. And this story was written pre Internet, pre smartphone, pre social networks.

Entrepreneur 370

Entrepreneur Startup Writing Social Network 370

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. When it comes to social media for your business, expect a high learning curve, but rest assured it’s not rocket science. billion users).

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

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

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

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

JULY 29, 2018

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Being proactive in a new business means starting with a vision of how to do things better, rather than following someone else’s success model. Keep commitments, with no excuses.

Startup 51

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 51

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2013

Maybe it’s just another example of nature abhorring a vacuum, but I prefer to think it’s a natural evolution of the pervasive social networking communities, where people relate to and expect to interact with businesses and products they like. I’m seeing a renewed appreciation of culture and values in business these days.

Startup 100

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

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

MARCH 17, 2017

As an example, early businesses that were willing to publish their commitment to “customer satisfaction or your money back” became influencers. Facebook initially capitalized on exclusivity by allowing only Harvard students to join their social network. Now customers look for more.

Social Media 58

Social Media Customer Custom Entrepreneur 58

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Maybe it’s just another example of nature abhorring a vacuum, but I prefer to think it’s a natural evolution of the pervasive social networking communities where people relate to, and expect to interact with businesses and products they like. They drive the market, rather than the other way around.

Startup 101

Startup Tips Education Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2016

We have enough social network startups. You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Being proactive in a new business means starting with a vision of how to do things better, rather than following someone else’s success model. Keep commitments, with no excuses.

Startup 61

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 61

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 20, 2012

Maybe it’s just another example of nature abhorring a vacuum, but I prefer to think it’s a natural evolution of the pervasive social networking communities, where people relate to and expect to interact with businesses and products they like. I’m seeing a renewed appreciation of culture and values in business these days.

Startup 100

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an untrustable country, or don’t have a clue. They will exit quickly.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

Maybe it’s just another example of nature abhorring a vacuum, but I prefer to think it’s a natural evolution of the pervasive social networking communities, where people relate to and expect to interact with businesses and products they like. I’m seeing a renewed appreciation of culture and values in business these days.

Startup 92

Startup Customer Custom Social Network 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

High on my list is the joy and satisfaction of having helped many entrepreneurs face-to-face this year, and hopefully many more by my blog reaching out over the Internet. I published my first book this year, Do YOU Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur , and my following on the social networks now exceeds 275,000.

Pricing 80

Pricing Blogging Venture Capital Entrepreneur 80

Xconomy

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Founder Jill Bigelow (who is not related to me) said the brace includes a removable heat or ice pack feature that provides increased mobility, mood, and birth satisfaction. It was the first time the San Diego angels group has enabled the audience to choose the winners of its signature event, the John G.

Tech Coast Angels 40

Tech Coast Angels Technical Review San Diego Software Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2010

Satisfaction vs. Stress. Perhaps your intern might be given the freedom to design and implement an entire strategy for your company (social networking, for example). You can delegate essential tasks and projects to your intern, allowing you more time to focus on running your business. to pull their weight.

Competition 96

Competition Startup Technical Review IBM 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2011

The second company in which I invested, back in 2001, was a novel concept from the serial entrepreneur who invented social networking. The entrepreneurial life is one of challenge, work, dedication, perseverance, exhilaration, agony, accomplishment, failure, sacrifice, control, powerlessness…but ultimately, extraordinary satisfaction.

Invest 88

Invest Angel Venture Capital Entrepreneur 88

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It became a theme in my keynote at Caltech on the future of social networking. Leverage a feedback platform like Get Satisfaction or UserVoice. We then captured this conversation again on camera. It then permeated my thinking and I began to explore the theme more as I looked around at web properties.

Startup 286

Startup Venture Capital Web Ideas 286

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. How to Take Down Facebook -- Hint: It Ain't Twitter. but: Something is Still Missing. You're afraid of change. don't know the future. What truth?

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175