Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

It affects even B2B companies because ultimately most must sell to companies who sell to consumers and if they suffer they cut back on suppliers. If you’re a startup, in bad times there is less over-funding of your competitors and therefore less pressure to give everything away for free. It is also a result of pent-up demand.

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Technical Review Stock Hawaii Early Stage 269

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Entrepreneurs need to look more broadly into the business-to-business (B2B) space for more lucrative opportunities. As outlined a while back by Adam Holden-Bache on Social Media B2B , I’m convinced that business-to-business has more money and more untapped opportunities, still waiting to be found: Find strategic partnerships.

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B2B Angel Investor Forecast Global 210

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 18, 2012

In today’s web landscape, word of mouth drives adoption and can lead to “winner takes all” (or almost all) in both B2C and B2B markets. This trend is particularly true in markets that are highly susceptible to network effects, such as online auctions and social networks.

IP 163

IP Technical Review B2C Social Network 163

Agile VC

MAY 13, 2013

While our portfolio at NextView is roughly equally weighted to consumer facing and B2B companies, it seems that for consumer companies in particular being first mover confers little benefit and the drawbacks probably outweigh whatever weak advantage might exist. Dropbox (cloud storage). Netflix (video streaming).

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Cloud B2B Software Review Technical Review 205

YoungUpstarts

MAY 28, 2014

Things like winning startup competitions, getting selected to a startup incubator, partnering with a large company, are all good ways to show traction and some proof that you’re creating value. Good examples include: Ycombinator, Techstars, Startup health and Rock health. Social networking is so last year.

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Security Incubator Technical Review Bootstrapping 200

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 3, 2010

Some great content around the intersection of startups and being a Startup CTO in June this year. This continues my series of posts: Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010 Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March The following are the top items based on social signals.

Software Review 217

Software Review Startup Venture Capital Technical Review 217

mashable.com

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Why Your Startup’s Name Matters. You can read his thoughts on startup marketing at www.cezary.co. You can read his thoughts on startup marketing at www.cezary.co. Naming can be one of the most difficult challenges in the early stages of a startup. SEE ALSO: Want Your Startup Name in the Dictionary?

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Naming Startup Social Media RSS 84

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

For example, Amber Alert GPS will make sure your kids don’t wander outside of safe zones, Site24x7 will let you know if your web site is down, and Social Studio monitors social networks so you know what people are saying about your brand.

Revenue 420

Revenue Cloud Curation B2B 420

The Next Web

AUGUST 19, 2013

Sales are the bloodstream for most businesses, and tech startups are no exception. However, figuring out the way your startup should make money could be challenging, especially for us left­-brained founders. However, figuring out the way your startup should make money could be challenging, especially for us left­-brained founders.

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Belarus Viral Channel Startup 137

Agile VC

OCTOBER 27, 2011

AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. I’m not the first person to describe this trend, and my prior background has been primarily as a consumer web guy more than in B2B companies. 3) UI/UX Matters in B2B - For decades, B2B application developers could skimp on innovating in the presentation layer.

Software 100

Software B2B Silicon Valley Acquisition 100

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

If we zoom even further, we see that the strongest interest in content marketing is found in two major startup markets – the East Coast and California. That shouldn’t be surprising – many startups are effectively using content marketing as their inbound sales strategy. ensure that the content is high quality.

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Small Business Marketing North America Distribution 94

Brandanew

AUGUST 13, 2015

And with so many digital channels, platforms, and opportunities, this is indeed a recurring worry, especially for small businesses and startups. In a world driven by social media mentions, reviews, and a Google search before you buy anything, it’s not hard to believe that your customers (B2B or B2C/ Pens or Cars) are looking you up.

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Small Business Marketing Software Review B2C 100

mashable.com

MAY 5, 2011

In April, “stealth” social media startup Kohort announced its upcoming launch. In the startup world, this itself perhaps isn’t uncommon, but what made Kohort’s story unique is the fact that those thousands of users had no idea what Kohort was when they signed up. Here are four tricks startups have used to make it happen.

Pakistan 94

Pakistan Social Media Startup Stealth 94

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With billions of active users, Facebook is not just a social networking platform; it is a dynamic marketing ecosystem that can significantly impact the success of your business. appeared first on The Startup Magazine. explore why Facebook marketing is so crucial for your business’s growth and success.

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Marketing Audience eCommerce Lead Generation 146

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Studies show only 5% of B2B buyers are ready to buy right now. 50% of B2B decision-makers use YouTube to research purchases, and 70% of viewers bought from a brand after seeing it on YouTube. Every social network has its own content specifications (e.g., It’s a masterclass in B2B storytelling.

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Audience Technical Review Social Media Campaign 122

steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

Useful blogs and links for startups Click Here ————– 2.

Software Review 110

Software Review Startup Silicon Valley Analytics 110

ConversionXL

JUNE 24, 2014

Take a look at the chart below: Some companies have found that while social login dramatically reduced the number of failed login attempts and password reset requests, take up wasn’t as high as expected. MailChimp, the B2B subscriber email management service, recorded a 66% drop in failed logins after introducing social login.

Social Network 130

Social Network Viral Social Media B2C 130

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Sign in All Social Media Tech & Gadgets Business & Marketing Video Mobile Dev & Design Media Social Good Startups Classifieds Mashable Infographics Prev Next How Are People Using Twitter? LinkedIn was curious, so the business social network decided to find out. Whom is he or she connected to?

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San Francisco New York City Social Media Entrepreneur 99

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The Small Business Tips Series is supported by Bantam Live , a web-based collaboration workspace with “Social CRM&# for small business teams. Here’s an overview: Mitch Kapor: Kapor is founding partner of Kapor Capital , a firm that invests in seed and early stage startups. and Path Intelligence.

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Angel Investor Startup San Francisco Social Media 80

SoCal CTO

MARCH 28, 2013

Startup Founders really need to see these numbers. Important Implications Well I'm currently working with startup founders on their systems in JRuby, Django, PHP and Java. Several of these are B2B applications with relatively smaller audiences. Most startups do not get a chance to move from one framework to another.

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Framework Web PHP EC2 175

VC Cafe

MARCH 28, 2011

The Gifts Project is a social ecommerce platform enabling group gifting. Startup Intelligence recently interviewed him for VC Cafe. Ron Gura, co-founder and CEO of The Gifts Project, believes his B2B platform solves this problem. Contributed by Startup Intelligence.

Widget 97

Widget eCommerce Early Stage 97

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Home Social Media Business Entertainment Tech Web Video Dev & Design Apple Mobile Social Good Jobs Web Design Web Development Now Trending : Sharp to Launch Two 3D Android Handsets in Japan November 4, 2010 Jolie ODell View Comments 7 A/B Testing Resources for Startups and Solo Developers email share email share Do you like this story?

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Developer Software Review PHP Social Media 73

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2019

As with many startup activities, you only have one chance for a great first impression. You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service.

Social Media 199

Social Media Media Analytics Viral 199

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2012

As with many startup activities, you only have one chance for a great first impression. You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service.

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Social Media Media Cost Startup 238

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Startup Resources (Updated Mar 2013). Venture Capital Cafe > Startup Resources (Updated Mar 2013). VC & Startup Resources. Seed Startups. VC Cafe covers early stage Israeli and European tech & mobile startups. Hundreds of startups featured since 2005, will yours be next? About VC Cafe.

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Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

As the former CEO of a professional expert network , I’m a firm believer in the value of speedy access to relevant experts. I was excited to see that GLG (formerly Gerson Lehrman Group), the industry leader, is now offering a professional network service geared to the needs of the startup community: GLG Share.

New York 114

New York Technical Review Networking Advisory Board 114

Brandanew

AUGUST 17, 2015

How can a Startup generate sales through Content Marketing? How Can A Startup Generate Sales Through Content Marketing? can help a B2B business get leads directly so that the sales team can then follow up on them. The best way to begin with is to use some free social listening tools. It also gives you extra insights.

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Sales Marketing Startup B2B 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2017

In a classic one I read a while back, “ How to Make Money with Social Media ” by Jamie Turner and Reshma Shah, Ph.D., As with many startup activities, you only have one chance for a great first impression. If your business is industrial B2B products, social media may be low on your list.

Social Media 147

Social Media Media B2B Analytics 147

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2015

For example, Amber Alert GPS will make sure your kids don’t wander outside of safe zones, Site24x7 will let you know if your web site is down, and Radian6 monitors social networks so you know what people are saying about your brand. business model entrepreneur startup subscription' Marty Zwilling.

Business Model 120

Business Model Startup Cloud Curation 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2016

For example, Amber Alert GPS will make sure your kids don’t wander outside of safe zones, Site24x7 will let you know if your web site is down, and Radian6 monitors social networks so you know what people are saying about your brand.

Revenue 120

Revenue Startup Cloud Curation 120

www.forentrepreneurs.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Blog About Log in Register Startup Killer: the Cost of Customer Acquisition In the many thousands of articles advising entrepreneurs on what they have to focus on to build successful startups, much has been written about three key factors: team, product and market, with particular focus on the importance of product/market fit.

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Acquisition Cost Customer Entrepreneur 103

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2017

As with many startup activities, you only have one chance for a great first impression. You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service.

Social Media 166

Social Media Media Cost Analytics 166

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2013

As with many startup activities, you only have one chance for a great first impression. You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service. Marty Zwilling.

Social Media 252

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 252

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 31, 2014

billion users, spending 700 billion minutes on the network every month. In the United States, 58% of the population use at least one social network, and that number leaps to 98% for those aged 18 to 24 years old. And yet, I still have organizations or consultants tell me, “my customers aren’t really on social media.”.

Social Media 36

Social Media Media Social Network Cloud 36

Austin Startup

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Hurricane Party bridges the gap between social networking and actually being social. RecycleMatch is an Online B2B Marketplace for Commercial Waste and Recyclables. Discover where your friends are hanging out in real-time, or start your own party by automatically notifying all your favorite people. RecycleMatch.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Social Network Cloud B2B 78

The Startup Magazine

MAY 22, 2019

LinkedIn is THE network for business contacts and B2B marketing, but don’t forget local channels! Such as Xing, this European career-oriented social networking site is popular in German-speaking countries. The post 6 tips to bridge cultural differences in marketing communication appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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Netherlands Spain Marketing Campaign 123

Version One Ventures

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

In today’s B2B and B2C web markets, barrier to entry boils down to one thing: demand-side benefits of scale. Second, in some industries, users want to be in a large network with other buyers and users. We see this in auctions, marketplaces, and social networks. Barriers to entry! Photo credit: phill.d)

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IP B2C Demand Startup 156