Mucker Lab

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In the case of Emotive, we were fortunate enough to have expanded our investment strategy just as they were expanding their business. Since our inception, Mucker has focused on writing seed stage checks to invest in compelling companies and founders.

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View from Seed

MARCH 24, 2021

At NextView Ventures we have written many pieces about venture capital — how to raise it, build your business, engage with investors, iterate your product, navigate expanding industries, etc. VCs sure do love writing. As much as we love sharing thoughts and ideas, we’re aware how noisy the VC content ecosystem has become.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

One of our Bplans writers described going into business in cannabis as a “ once-in-a-generation opportunity ,” with the product rapidly becoming legal for recreational as well as medical use in many states. Write your business plan and develop your business model with this in mind so you can avoid these issues. .

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2022

Our goal for this blog post is to help you scale your startup business. We believe you can learn to scale your business with enough time and effort. However, it is also important to know what scaling a startup business means and why it is a good thing! Scaling gives more freedom when it comes time for expansion plans.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 5, 2023

How To Write A Business Book That Matters written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Josh Bernoff In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Josh Bernoff. Questions I ask Josh Bernoff: [01:59] What are the essential elements that a business book needs to be good? [02:49]

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Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

I reminded her that all the Lean tools she learned in class–Customer Discovery, business model and value proposition canvases– contained her answer. I was having coffee with the CEO of a new startup, listening to her puzzle through how to communicate to potential customers. Here’s how. with a strategy. Everyone in San Francisco?

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 3, 2020

We just held our fifteenth session of our new national security class Technology, Innovation and Modern War. Joe Felter , Raj Shah and I designed a class to examine the new military systems, operational concepts and doctrines that will emerge from 21st century technologies – Space, Cyber, AI & Machine Learning and Autonomy.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 3, 2019

With your business growing, revenue flowing in, and your team beginning to expand, it makes sense to start looking to the horizon and sending your representatives out to spread the word about your small business. What categories of travel expenses are allowed and claimable (and what categories are disallowed).

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Business connections, like personal relationships, are built on mutual benefit and trust. When writing your business plan , consider that customer relationships begin the moment a consumer learns about your company. These allow you to build your audience’s trust by teaching them and focusing on providing value.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2022

If you are a business owner today, and not using social media to promote your business, you are missing out on a huge opportunity. If your business is industrial B2B products, social media should be low on your list. Pick the right platform for your business. Communication and writing skills are required.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

A person who assists a professional/entrepreneur in carrying out his business’ operations without being present at the office is known as a virtual assistant. Virtual Assistants can be divided into two major categories according to the tasks they perform: General Virtual Assistant. Small businesses. Virtual Specialist.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As an experienced business professional and mentor, I find that most successful peers will admit that they love what they do. My challenge has always been how to get people from the second category into the first. Always develop a plan before proceeding. Too little planning leads to stress and less than optimum results.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 8, 2017

I love it when a mission statement defines a business so well that it feels like strategy —which does happen—and I hate it when a mission statement is generic, stale, and completely useless. A good mission statement is useful tool for well-run business. It’s the “why” of business strategy. How to write a great mission statement.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 6, 2019

In this article, we will discuss why it is important to understand the whole startup stages concept before you start a business to get the most benefit. Now you are coming up with some tentative plans around your startup. by Arsalan Sajid, startup community manager at Cloudways. And, you must have wondered, ‘Man! cases you will fail.

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Transformify

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Kenya: Youth Fund Targets Young People in Business Start-Up Loans Plan. Commenced in July 2017, The Youth Enterprise Development Fund provides start-up loans to help young entrepreneurs fund their businesses at a very early stage. Do they possess the skills, experience, and know – how for their businesses to be successful?

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Up and Running

MAY 17, 2021

Harvard Business Review conducted research specifically on how male and female entrepreneurs get asked different questions by VCs and how it affects their funding. For instance, for a question about your daily or monthly users, you can respond first by how you plan on acquiring customers and then where you are currently.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 19, 2015

Invoice payment is the final step in the sales process and should be planned. Below are some key metrics to track when managing accounts receivable and planning to receive payments on invoices: Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). The lower the DSO is, the more cash is available for business to reinvest in marketing, sales and operations.

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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. Marketing Is a distinct business function. Why you should invest in a digital marketing plan.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2020

Enterprise SEO has been my topic of choice for extracurricular “thought leadership” over the years. Last year, I gave a presentation on how we generated 40% year-over-year organic revenue growth by focusing on out executing the competition, not outsmarting them. Eventually, I got tired of that lack of action, which led me in-house.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As part of The Startup Magazine’s Female Founder Interview series , we interviewed Adriana Rozo-Angulo, founder of international consulting firm MAS Connections and author of The Buoyant Business: How Simplicity Can Keep Organizations Afloat in a Stormy Economy. TSM: With a bit more detail, what are the main takeaways from the book?

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Up and Running

JANUARY 31, 2018

Starting your own writing business is easier than ever, but making it work as a full-time gig is still challenging. This article will help you think through whether making writing your primary occupation or looking at writing as a side gig might be a good opportunity in 2018. Are you a skilled writer?

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ConversionXL

MARCH 19, 2020

“Rare is the business that has a formal disaster plan, let alone one that covers a global Black Swan event.” A Harvard Business Review (HBR) study of 4,700 public companies looked at the three years before, during, and after recessions. Companies in this category add features when customers desire greater value.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

If you find yourself in this category, try the following simple steps highlighted by Brian Tracy in his classic book “ No Excuses: The Power of Self-Discipline ”: Decide exactly what you want. Write it down. On the other hand, most people don’t hesitate to write down excuses. Take action on your plan immediately.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 23, 2019

Website information architecture is no joke, yet the overwhelming majority of businesses structure their site using the IMO method (“In my opinion…”). The goal of information architects is to come up with a structure and design that balances users’ desires with business needs. Do they have what I am looking for?

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 1, 2017

The Forrest Four-Cast: October 1, 2017 A gathering of innovators, big and small, people and organizations, across multiple categories, 50 on Fire occurs at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evening, October 4 at Impact Hub Austin (5540 North Lamar, 78756). He also tries to write at least four paragraphs per day on Medium.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2023

Minué: When I think about WHY I had the desire to write this book, I knew that I couldn’t ignore the tug and more importantly the NEED that I felt to share my expertise with others. I share 5 categories that represent this including representation, education, support, impact, and freedom. This tool is called DEI Scorecard.

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ConversionXL

JULY 22, 2021

These areas fall into three categories: 1. In this article, you’ll learn how to conduct a technical SEO audit to find and fix issues in your website’s structure. We’ll look at key ranking factors including content, speed, structure, and mobile-friendliness to ensure your site can be crawled and indexed. Technical errors.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 21, 2020

d , and her plan to focus on generating hypergrowth for startups in the wellness, cannabis, and technology sectors. I was counseling some big brands when the pandemic hit, and they were more concerned about keeping their business alive in its current form rather than rethinking that approach and pivoting. This Proves it?—?The

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You solve problems, design, write, invent, or in other words?create. 7:22] Are there more words than a traditional business book? [7:54] 7:54] Talk to me a little bit about how much harder it is to write short. [9:03] 9:03] Would you say you have to pay more attention to your writing when it is short? [10:52]

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

When the going gets rough in business, you’ll need the motivation to keep moving. Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- 1- Having clear objectives.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2019

As a startup, especially with a non-technical background, you might have a plethora of questions, especially if you are planning to dive right into the mobile app development. If we’re taking an example of workout apps like 8fit, which enables users to achieve their fitness goals with customized meal and workout plans.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2017

Working out a business plan for your daycare center can be a challenge. As someone who owns eight successful daycares in the Chicago area, I know the strategies and approaches that work when it comes to developing a sound business plan for a daycare center. Write about the market and how you’re fulfilling demand.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The next most important set of metrics are sales by category; working capital (cash and other current assets, less current liabilities); EBITA; and gross margin. Ben Horowitz writes that you can ruin your company with a bad budgeting process and recommends a similar approach. . How should a growth company manage their budget?

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Lifting the Founder’s Curse: Unlocking Business Value Beyond Yourself written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Ryan Deiss, a serial entrepreneur, author, and the founder of digitalmarketer.com.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 14, 2023

He is on the faculty of Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where he guides students in tactical execution. 14:05] You introduce the operating plan , can you please explain that? [17:51] Every year inbound brings together leaders across business, sales, marketing, customer success, operations, and more.

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Steve Blank

JULY 13, 2021

By the end of the 20th century, case studies and business plans had reached an evolutionary dead-end for entrepreneurs. The Rise of Business Schools – Management as an Occupation. The business school was invented in the first decade of the 20th century in response to a massive economic transformation in the U.S.

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ConversionXL

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In a world where A/B tests are done by over 70% of online businesses , choosing not to follow a data-driven methodology to make informed decisions on website changes might seem unreasonable. Navigation (if you have many categories and subcategories, but you’re not sure how to structure them to provide a seamless user experience).

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