socalTECH

APRIL 8, 2014

Los Angeles-based Karmacoin has rolled out a new, virtual currency, and a service to let users "tip" and reward other users using Twitter. karmacoin bitcoin virtual currency rewards tipping' Currently, users can only buy Karmacoin by exchanging their existing Bitcoins into the currency through a Bitcoin exchange. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 23, 2021

So here are some tips that I have accumulated over the years that can help you say the right thing the right way: Give yourself time to think. For most of us, having to say ‘no’ somehow feels like a rejection, so we hate to do it. Instead, too many entrepreneurs just say ‘yes,’ and regret it afterward.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

While these tips, and many others from experts like David Rose, may seem like common sense, it has been my experience as a startup advisor that perhaps two thirds of the startups I see are built initially on creaky foundations. Set milestones and manage to those targets.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

MAY 31, 2016

For today's Insights and Opinions article, we have Melinda Moore , author of How to Raise Money: The Ultimate Guide to Crowdfunding , who gives us some tips on crowdfunding. Here are 5 key tips on crowdfunding. Read the rest of Melinda's five tips: Five Essential Crowdfunding Success Tips. Continued.). READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2023

As a business owner or key professional, your challenge is to keep up with and stay ahead of the rapid market change today, or lose your livelihood tomorrow.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

For our Insights and Opinions section today, Sean Callahan--who co-founded Plixi, and is now working on SlimSurveys --gives thirteen tips for tech startup founders. Sean is also author of Startup Field Guide, Mistakes To Avoid, Tips to Get Ahead , documenting what he's learned over his time in the startup world. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Even in this age of videos and text messages, the quickest way to kill your startup dream with investors, business partners, or even customers, is embarrassingly poor writing.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 25, 2014

During the intervening 20-years, Jeff has offered business executives numerous valuable tips, including the following: If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles! Some people are internally focused, and if they reach critical mass, they can tip the whole company.”. Share and Enjoy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2020

Here are some common sense tips: Get financial statements and verify. So what can you do, and what are the “red flags” to look for as you do your due diligence before pooling your money with other investors, or accepting money for your startup from investors?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2011

In the past I’ve given some tips for handling meetings effectively, covering topics like: - How not to let your meeting go down a rat hole ; - Dealing with the elephant in the room ; - Dealing with skeletons in your closet ; - How to make meetings discussions, not “pitches&#. -

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socalTECH

JULY 26, 2013

Ben tels us all about recruiting tips for the LA tech scene. I received one of the best tips in recruiting early on in my career. Read Ben''s entire article at 8 Recruiting Tips for the LA Tech Scene. It was a simple line that still rings true today:"wait for great." LA has (More.). READ MORE>>.

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Tech.Co

MARCH 9, 2020

The post Best Tips for Working from Home Effectively appeared first on Tech.co. This helps Tech.co to provide free advice and reviews for our readers. It has no additional cost to you, and never affects the editorial independence of our reviews.

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InfoChachkie

APRIL 9, 2013

Comedic Tips. The post Serious Presentation Tips From Standup Comics appeared first on infoChachkie.' As such, there is much entrepreneurs can learn from their comic brethren. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly Infochachkie articles! Share and Enjoy.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2017

Photo credit: BaileyRaeWeaver via Visual Hunt 11 Quick Tips to Get More Value out of Your Board was originally published in Both Sides of the Table on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. There you have it. I’m sure I could keep going. Boards take work.

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AllTopStartups

MARCH 16, 2020

Millions of competitors and millions of prospective customers all in one… The post Local SEO Tips For Small Startups appeared first on AllTopStartups. If you imagine the internet as one big shopping mall, it’s easy to see why SEO is so important.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2023

Entrepreneurs looking for investor funding often fail to realize that all money comes with strings. For example, if you have watched the Shark Tank TV series, you probably noticed that the Sharks always ask the entrepreneurs for their intended “use of funds.”

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InfoChachkie

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

My article 5 Time-Tested Success Tips From Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos was so well received, I am sharing five more pearls of wisdom from Mr. Bezos. The post 5 (More) Battle-Tested Business Tips From Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos appeared first on John Greathouse.' A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. Share and Enjoy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2022

During my many years of mentoring professionals and entrepreneurs in business, I more often see people focusing on how to get their ideas heard , than how to promote themselves. I’m convinced that great results are better than great ideas, and a great perception of you as a person is better than both ideas and results.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 1, 2012

Article first published as Five Business Tips From The Beatles on Technorati. In the list below, I have compiled some of my favorite lessons from Come Together , combined them with a few of my own Beatles inspired startup tips. This part one of a two part series; you can access part two HERE. What’s Your B7?

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2021

A popular myth these days is that finishing college only dilutes your entrepreneurial instincts, and the best of the best, including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, dropped out early to hasten their success. I agree with Robert E.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Article first published as Eleven Startup Tips From Mark Cuban on Technorati. Mark’s Startup Tips. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs and Richard Branson. He is also a provocative and skilled writer, sharing his thoughts at BlogMaverick.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2021

As a new business advisor, I am no longer surprised that every new entrepreneur believes the hard part is creating the first product and the business. Perhaps luckily, they have no idea that scaling the business and maintaining vitality as a mature business is even harder.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A common complaint I hear in my business consulting is that your boss is the problem , and you could fix the business if you only had the opportunity. When I ask what you are doing to prepare for that role , I usually only hear frustration and a lack of specifics or an action plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2021

If you want people to invest in your idea, then my best advice is first write a business plan, and keep it simple. Don't confuse your business plan with a doctoral thesis or the back of a napkin. Keep the wording and formatting straightforward, and keep the plan short.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

51:00 One more tip from Suster on the sales world. 41:00 Suster: Paying a little upfront and then withholding until they get paid. 42:00 The simpler the comp plan, the easier it is to see the shenanigans. 44:00 The problem with the “waterfall method”. 45:00 Sales people don’t want to be locked in an office. 64:04 Using LinkedIn to get ahead.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 22, 2022

Potential startup founders are always looking for ideas to implement, when they should be looking for problems to solve. Customers pay for solutions, but there is no market for ideas. I’m often approached by people with a “million dollar idea,” but I haven’t seen anyone pay that for one yet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Some aspiring entrepreneurs are so desperate for funding, or naïve, that they ignore the obvious signs of scams and rip-offs on the Internet, praying for a windfall. One would think that with all the sad stories and tools published over the past twenty years, this problem would be behind us.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 -- MAKE IT Monthly - Social Media for Emerging Brands: DIY Tips for Big Results. New digital platforms enable emerging brands and products to gain awareness quickly and drive sales. But navigating the landscape can be daunting.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

AUGUST 23, 2012

Wednesday, August 29, 2012 -- Crowd Funding Tips and Tricks. Coloft Academy. Learn everything there is to know about crowdfunding for your business, from co-Founder and CEO of crowdfunder Chance Barnett. In this class you?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Here are some tips on how to look at work, make some hard decisions, and keep your health and sanity: Maintain a big picture perspective. In reality, many entrepreneurs are their own worst enemy, trying to do everything, working inefficiently, and imagining things that need doing which will never happen.

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SoCal Tech Calendar

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 -- How To Get Your Startup Funded - Tips From Entrepreneur and Renowed Angel Investor Jason Calacanis. Jason Calacanis founded Silicon Alley Reporter, Weblogs Inc, Mahalo, and Inside.com. He turned down a $20 million offer for Silicon Alley Reporter.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2013

Here are my top tips (and I still use these with Mark!). Also, pro tip. He was always over-scheduled, traveled constantly, had too little admin support and fell into the traps of a young workaholic. So I had to learn how to best interact with him to be a supportive partner yet get what I wanted / needed, too. Help encourage him not to.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

Meeting Dynamics (also for VC pitches but also some practical tips for board meetings). Presenting at Meetings without Going Down a Rathole (this was written for VC pitches but many lessons apply). Startup Advice'

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InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Steve’s Startup Tips. The resulting photo , while not particularly imaginative, is at least a departure from the formulaic, CEO standing in the foreground of their company’s logo. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2019

Among many other recommendations, they offer some practical tips on how any organization can make their work culture more meaningful and satisfying: Match people to work that stimulates and challenges them.

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