Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

See how many of the following “new” Internet concepts you recognize, and can explain in terms of value to your business. If you have heard the lingo, but most of these are not in your startup business plan, you are already in jeopardy as an entrepreneur: Blogging. No SEM plan means you are missing a huge marketing opportunity.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 12, 2010

Between this blog and reviewing applications to Capital Factory I see hundreds of pitches a year. That's what you sound like when you claim that getting a software patent will protect you from competition. Software patents are especially useless for small, bootstrapped startups. Silly, right? Except in certain industries (e.g.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

While in recent years, the rise of microloans and microcredit programs have certainly done some good, there are new ideas cropping up about ways to create sustainable change using education, business planning skills, and technology. True Experts: Work with poor families and community leaders directly.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 15, 2017

The SBA says that about two-thirds of businesses fold within the first ten years. We’ve got a few suggestions to help you not only crack the entrepreneurship code, but ace it. Planning is vital, but be nimble. This means the proper execution of your idea or plan is of paramount importance. Connect with other businesses.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

To that end, we’ve created this checklist to go over the essential tasks you’ll need to complete during your first year of business. Follow their expert advice to ensure that your first year in business is as successful as possible. Business planning. Hold a monthly plan review meeting.

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 28, 2008

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Happy New Year to you, Cracking-the-code reader! and online gaming companies and 2/3 looking at the software and SaaS industry. Monday, January 28, 2008. Happy New Year 2008!

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 27, 2010

Business plan competitions are the air guitar championships of the startup world. This is the case when the requirements of these events don’t actually include building a real business or product. Undoubtedly the code sucked, but at least he got something up and running. What ever happened to “build it”?

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Up and Running

JULY 10, 2019

And while traditional health clubs, big-box gyms, and personal training focus on the individual, boutique puts a big emphasis on community and training together. . Humble beginnings or not, you will need to cover a couple of absolutely key areas to have a chance of building your boutique fitness business successfully. .

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Up and Running

JUNE 12, 2014

The growth of her startup is all due to her own efforts: “I wasn’t able to afford a PR firm. As part of her latest campaign, she took advantage of New York’s Citibike Bike Sharing Program and placed Cheek’d cards in the baskets of as many bikes as she could. Join online communities and maintain a social media presence.

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rapidrollout.wordpress.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

Investors use a consulting CTO for technical due diligence. Why Use a Consulting CTO A consulting CTO can help you complete a business plan by estimating costs and timelines for the company’s technology development and deployment. Not all software developers are suited to the role of startup CTO.

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Up and Running

JULY 7, 2014

Here are a few things you’ll want to do before you open your shop: Make a business plan. No business can function properly without a business plan. You need a roadmap, a document that will guide your business to success. Put an accounting and inventory program in place. Reevaluate your business plan.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2013

The contest was sponsored by Palo Alto Software , which provided free access to LivePlan , its cloud-based business planning software, to all of the Boost entrants. “ So who were the hard-working businessmen and women behind the winning business plans? . Meet Ismael Kotob, 17, of Secure Alcohol Systems.

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Up and Running

JUNE 29, 2010

And I’ve been meaning to post about the national SBDC program ever since. Good Clean Love is one of several good local companies that have been through our SBDC’s business management program. For a class on bookkeeping, marketing, business planning, getting financed, call your nearest SBDC.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Consider a venture feasibility study as a start on a business plan if the idea looks profitable. Listen with an open mind to employees, suppliers, customers, the media and members of the community. What is being said about the company in public, on social media and in the hallways of the business?

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Up and Running

APRIL 13, 2016

Code 280E, a tricky tax code that can slip up dispensary owners, particularly in budgeting. “If It’s also important that most, if not all members of your community (even the non-users who won’t be your customers) are comfortable with a dispensary in their area. Another community, you can find out that information.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

There's a thriving geek culture in Paris, and no lack of software development expertise, thanks to superior universities that produce superior engineers. The startup scene is relatively young, however, which is partly due to some pretty fundamental cultural barriers. But these barriers are showing some wear and tear. We have those too.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 22, 2020

So rather than trying to make a sale or advertising product reviews, for example, you should curate content about the endocannabinoid system, the science behind cannabis, and the “lifestyle.” Do some volunteer work or community service. Advice for starting a cannabis business . Local outreach. Social proofs.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

These situations generally call for something more than an Excel spreadsheet – software programs which track assets automatically according to current market rates (Oracle is a popular choice). See Also: 10 Things the Bank Will Ask When You Need a Business Loan. Are you starting a new local business?

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2016

It is crucially important that your B&B is located within a community that has a proven tourism track record and a local economy that can support it. Insurance (business, liability, property, and liquor liability if applicable). Property management/reservation and accounting software. How to Get Your Business Funded.

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Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2016

In the early days of business plan software, when I first developed and sold templates to do business plan financials in the middle 1980s, I was the first to do that. The competition back then wasn’t other spreadsheet templates, but books, classes, and blank spreadsheets that people could program.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

He also didn’t believe in supporting the community and supporting local organizations through our skills. Six years in business later, we continue to grow. More importantly, we continue to help the community through pro-bono projects, supporting non-profits and charitable campaigns, and giving back where and when we can. #9

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Community Resources. Programming Tutorials. Programming Tools. Businesses. Business Articles. General Business. Business Services. Custom Programming. Business Tools. Gather your market research, your business plan, and your prototype and make your presentation to potential CTOs.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Join our community. Small Business Success | Mondays and Thursdays. The Goods: Your Business Toolbox | Thursdays. Writing A Business Plan. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. Business Software.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. This is Sabrina Parsons, the CEO of Palo Alto Software. You are your own secretary.

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www.drowningamerican.com

JUNE 22, 2012

The business plan was starting to look great and all the idea kinks were worked out. Our application tool will be free and will immediately compete with Peterson’s, Kaplan, Princeton Review, and other smaller players. Application programming Expertise: PHP, ColdFusion, AJAX, Web Services (RSS, REST, SOAP, XML-RPC, etc.).

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 17, 2020

And one question that many startups overlook at the early stages of formulating their business plans: do you have a well-reasoned, effective, and budget-savvy marketing plan? Marketing Is a distinct business function. Most digital marketing programs include both inbound and outbound marketing tactics.

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news.ycombinator.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

The reason feedback - specifically from actual customers - is usually chosen is because it is more on the science side than the art side, but I surely cant knock those people and teams that can deliver product excellence due to vision, luck or art. -- arrel 215 days ago | link. The article and HN are concerned with software.

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2018

A friend recommended it to me, and it was the single most important thing I did on my journey as a business owner and operator. It taught me the most important thing: How to prepare a business plan and work that plan. I took a course on innkeeping through a company in Florida, found through online searches and reviews.

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David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

These conferences are not only a great way to raise your startup’s profile, they also serve as valuable networking opportunities within the tech/VC community. Competitions such as NYC Venture Fellows , which is a selective and international program, help successful entrepreneurs take their ventures to the next level.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2014

You probably know everything there is to know about your community or cause, but making decisions about the right approach to handling nonprofit finances can be a challenge. Focus on keeping your current programming and organizational capacity robust and confidence inspiring. Will you be able to meet demand for your programs?

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Up and Running

MARCH 5, 2018

Identifying your target market is part of business planning—notice that it’s planning as an ongoing action not just writing a plan as a one-time event. Gathering information about your target market, like business planning, shouldn’t be an exercise you do once and then never revisit. Use Census information.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

But, the good news is, if all these people could start a brewery, then you can too—as long as you know what you’re getting into and have a solid business plan for your brewery. Will you only brew ales, or will you also make space for lagers, a barrel-aging program, and so on? I made the mistake of trusting word of mouth.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

But, the good news is, if all those people could start a brewery, then you can too—as long as you know what you’re getting into and have a solid business plan for your brewery. This guide will cover the seven essential steps to starting a brewery: Planning a brewery. Building relationships with vendors and the local community.

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David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

These conferences are not only a great way to raise your startup’s profile, they also serve as valuable networking opportunities within the tech/VC community. Competitions such as NYC Venture Fellows , which is a selective and international program, help successful entrepreneurs take their ventures to the next level.

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

Don’t wait to fill the void before letting him go (but obviously get all the code / usernames / password). Sometimes I use Balsamiq, sometimes I code a prototype, doesn’t matter – just create something, then tell the world. I think quick, do something, then review what I’ve learned. I’m learning how to program.

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discuss.joelonsoftware.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

(Not logged on) | Register | Log On Home Discuss Jobs About The Business of Software A community discussing the business of software, from the smallest shareware operation to Microsoft. A part of Joel on Software. This community works best when people use their real names.

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Software By Rob

AUGUST 5, 2010

The thought that kept running through my mind as I read them was: “This information would be helpful if I needed to generate a huge business plan to impress a business-school professor.&# Massive markets that you don’t need to understand to run a software company. Or Proctor and Gamble. Or Panasonic.

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