crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2012

Why You Need Marketing Analytics, Not Web Analytics – [link]. Competitive Differentiation that Matters – [link] 7 Rules for Bootstrapping a Business – [link]. 7 Rules for Bootstrapping a Business – [link]. Why You Need Marketing Analytics, Not Web Analytics – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

You could bootstrap your startup and do most of the tough legwork on your own, perhaps while you hold down another job. On the one hand, bootstrapping your business gives you much more control over it. Do your own PR. Whether or not you’ve got the budget, doing your own PR to start with is a good idea. Do it yourself.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

YoungUpstarts

JULY 8, 2014

Fund R&D: Bootstrapped raising funds is far ‘cheaper’ than debt or equity. Develop an Initial Audience: Tap into a large existing community of potential customers who could evangelize your product even before launch. Test Positioning: See what marketing messages resonate behind your product. Delivery Issues.

Campaign 216

Campaign Channel Bootstrapping Database 216

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

While I benefited from networking in my local community and attending trade shows, I found the best ROI on my marketing efforts came from the work my team did to improve our visibility online. Google Analytics is a free tool that is a necessity for anyone attempting to measure their online presence. Knowledge is power.

Sweat Equity 60

Sweat Equity Equity Sales PR 60

This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 31, 2010

Usually these discussions focus on Marketing, PR, Customer Service or an Agency. RSVP: [link] 5PM NY Tech Meetup Student Mingle The NYTM Student Group's mission is to encourage the involvement of students and student leaders in the New York City tech community and thereby better educate and prepare tomorrow's entrepreneurs.

New York 68

New York Community Social Media New York City 68

Up and Running

MARCH 21, 2017

Starting in 2011 and over the course of four years, my startup pivoted from an online community tool, to a live sales and support tool, to an outreach platform for businesses, to finally finding its identity in a campaigning and advocacy tool. Starting the journey with a community tool. Why did it fail? How did it help?

Campaign 80

Campaign Startup Cloud Channel 80

Up and Running

APRIL 5, 2016

Or, perhaps your story is about how you bootstrapped your business by starting several side businesses and never gave up on your dream, even in the face of adversity. Tom Smith of Insights From Analytics recommends doing PR outreach to local media and sharing your story. Opening a brewery?

Social Media 60

Social Media Elevator Pitch Guerilla Campaign 60