Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Studies have shown that work productivity is related to a happier work culture , and customer satisfaction and loyalty are also dependent on the culture. The stigma of a clunky desktop today can easily lower worker engagement and satisfaction. Measure results in terms of customer satisfaction.

Satisfaction 108

Satisfaction Outsource Study Platform 108

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. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Cloud Computing. But don’t be bound by it.

Technology 86

Technology Cloud Computing Social Media Networking 86

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business that builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

Technology 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

Startup 157

Startup Social Media Study Research 157

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2022

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm. Marketing and sales chasm.

Startup 150

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2023

I particularly find lack of validation to be true for people who fall in love with a new technology, without giving thought to any specific problem it solves, or the infrastructure challenges implied. She is an expert on the study of innovation, and professor at Columbia Business School. Don’t just accept your first breakdown.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Ideas Study Social Media 120

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Recent studies indicate that less than ten percent of business leaders show this balance today. Too many entrepreneurs I know start by highlighting their new technology , and assume that it will sell itself. Personal growth and satisfaction is rarely all about business. Every balanced leader does marketing early.

Technical Review 133

Technical Review Satisfaction Metrics Startup 133

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In my search for guidance on modern business leadership studies, both scientific and actual case studies, I was impressed with a new book, “ Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership ,” by Dr. Kirstin Ferguson. You need both to create better outcomes and increase job satisfaction. Diversity and inclusion will get you started.

Case Study 112

Case Study Study Startup Examples 112

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2016

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

Technology 57

Technology Startup Study Research 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2021

In an eye-opening Franklin Covey study, respondents indicated that 40 percent of their time was being spent on things that were not important to them or their companies. Rule your technology, don’t let it rule you. Provide and encourage the best use of technology to manage information overload. That’s productivity.

Framework 153

Framework Product Entrepreneur Social Media 153

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2023

Either they are never really ready to commit, study an opportunity until it has passed, or fail with tools and techniques from a bygone business era. Technologies are not solutions, but understanding a technology, in the context of a customer need, will result in more competitive and long-lasting solutions.

Social Media 120

Social Media Startup Entrepreneur Education 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

In my experience, the good news is that everyone is becoming more and more comfortable with relationships via the new media and technology. I still find too many service organizations that ignore or discount online reviews and satisfaction surveys. Provide relevant case studies illustrating your results.

Services 121

Services Technical Review Social Media Case Study 121

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2019

The pillars of change she details include the following: Embracing and adapting to technology. Technology is not the solution per se , but it provides the key enablement, drivers, and support for the required flexibility, integration, communication, metrics, and affordability that are required in the workplace today.

Company 78

Company Companies Coach Satisfaction 78

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Even the best technology can’t read your mind, which is why a simple Google search often gives frustrating and irrelevant results, and online advertisers bombard you with opportunities of no interest. They neither frequently use nor derive much satisfaction from social media, and would be classified at late adopters of new technology.

Social Media 107

Social Media Tool Google Yahoo 107

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

For an in-depth study of the pros and cons of a bossless environment, I found a new book, “ Why Managers Matter ,” by management scholars Nicolai Foss and Peter Klein. Most experts agree that the key to worker productivity, decision making, and satisfaction, is raising their level of engagement from the currently low thirty percent range.

Outsource 133

Outsource Training Organization Social Media 133

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. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials. Professional user-friendly site design.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2020

Either they are never really ready to commit, study an opportunity until it has passed, or fail with tools and techniques from a bygone business era. Technologies are not solutions, but understanding a technology, in the context of a customer need, will result in more competitive and long-lasting solutions.

Social Media 127

Social Media Startup Education Entrepreneur 127

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2019

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm. Marketing and sales chasm.

Technical Review 102

Technical Review Customer Custom Satisfaction 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2020

Even the best technology can’t read your mind, which is why a simple Google search often gives frustrating and irrelevant results, and online advertisers bombard you with opportunities of no interest. They neither frequently use nor derive much satisfaction from social media, and would be classified at late adopters of new technology.

Social Media 131

Social Media Startup Tool Google 131

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2020

No matter what people may proclaim, everyone in business is looking to achieve the highest possible level of satisfaction and financial success in their career. According to many studies, entrepreneurs tend to be happier , and over 80 percent of self-made millionaires are entrepreneurs. Think like your ideal customer seeking value.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Sales Customer Custom 117

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

It may not be as sexy, but starting a new business which builds on an existing technology or business model is usually less risky than introducing that ultimate new disruptive technology. There is always time later for your next startup, using that disruptive technology of your dreams.

Startup 65

Startup Social Media Study Research 65

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2019

I just finished a new book, “ It’s The Manager ,” by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter, leaders at Gallup, who have assembled feedback from the largest study of its kind, including over 37 million people from businesses around the world. Team members want development plus satisfaction. They want personal and career development.

Coach 95

Coach Technical Review Satisfaction Examples 95

Southern California Edison Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Studies show that natural light has a positive effect on mental health, productivity, and job satisfaction. Don’t forget the plants—studies show the presence of greenery can also increase productivity by around 15%. Reduce the Amount of Unnecessary Meetings. Train Your Staff and Offer Skill Improvement Opportunities.

Product 94

Product Training Software Review Technical Review 94

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Instead of counting and working more hours, I believe there are better ways to improve your productivity, as well as employee satisfaction, in growing your business: Create relevant result targets for all key employees. A more comprehensive study by Gallup showed that 70 percent of employees today lack these attributes.

Metrics 124

Metrics Entrepreneur Satisfaction Study 124

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. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise. Highlight personal presence and testimonials. Professional user-friendly site design.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2017

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm. Marketing and sales chasm.

Customer 76

Customer Custom Entrepreneur Technical Review 76

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2015

In a recent FranklinCovey study, respondents indicated that 40 percent of their time was being spent on things that were not important to them or their companies. Rule your technology, don’t let it rule you. Provide and encourage the best use of technology to manage information overload. That’s productivity. Why is this so hard?

Product 111

Product Entrepreneur Framework Social Media 111

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. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Cloud Computing. But don’t be bound by it.

Startup 107

Startup Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur 107

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2013

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm. Marketing and sales chasm.

Marketing 101

Marketing Entrepreneur Technical Review Customer 101

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. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Cloud Computing. But don’t be bound by it.

Cloud Computing 61

Cloud Computing Startup Social Media Networking 61

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2015

Either they are never really ready to start, study an opportunity until it has passed, or fail with tools and techniques from a bygone business era. Technologies are not solutions, but understanding a technology, in the context of a customer need, will result in more competitive and long-lasting solutions.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Social Media Startup Education 102

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. Nevertheless, there is nothing wrong with studying and learning from the wisdom and experience of others. Cloud Computing. But don’t be bound by it.

Cloud Computing 99

Cloud Computing Social Media Entrepreneur Networking 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm. Marketing and sales chasm.

Startup 101

Startup Technical Review Customer Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2016

In a classic Franklin Covey study, respondents indicated that 40 percent of their time was being spent on things that were not important to them or their companies. Rule your technology, don’t let it rule you. Provide and encourage the best use of technology to manage information overload. That’s productivity.

Product 60

Product Entrepreneur Framework Social Media 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 12, 2015

Universities and the marketplace are spawning tools like OpenStudy , which is a learning network enabling massively multi-player study groups. It may include financial gain, but more likely the lasting satisfaction and happiness will result from your legacy of change in technology, or your impact on the social ecology of the world.

Entrepreneur 112

Entrepreneur Startup Education Tool 112

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

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

In fact, it’s all about the “focus” required to get early stage technology products across the deadly chasm from early adopters to mainstream customers. There are other chasms out there just as deadly as the technology one, such as the ones below: Market requirements chasm. Product development chasm. Marketing and sales chasm.

Marketing 95

Marketing Entrepreneur Technical Review Customer 95