YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Pin down your elevator pitch. Everyone knows what an elevator pitch is, but many underestimate the importance of investing the time and energy into getting it right. Who are your customers? Put effort into your existing customers. Maintain honesty and loyalty to your brand and customers.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 27, 2020

Decades ago, marketing used to be a barrier to entry for new firms, however, online platforms have completely changed the way companies target customers. Traditional forms of advertising can be expensive and hard to track, fortunately small businesses can use cost-effective modern marketing tools to reach potential clients and customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Remember to aim the content of both of these at investors, not customers. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Close at least one initial customer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2014

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand. Customer data integrity and security. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Personal-privacy assurances.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2021

Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

If the cost of a degree is holding you back, you can work with a private lender to secure a loan that can help with tuition costs. Practice Your Pitch. Build your elevator around those reasons and make a solid argument as to why they should choose you. Even if you’re earning a degree, you can still get the ball rolling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Remember to aim the content of both of these at investors, not customers. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model. Close at least one initial customer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

His challenge is to focus on one market, with a specific design, cost, and price. In addition, creating a business requires leading and interacting with other people, including partners, investors, and customers. Build your own personal brand image through blogging, industry forums, and networking.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 15, 2018

Calculate startup costs. The good news is that startup costs are relatively low, but you will need a few things, so make sure you spend some time thinking through your startup costs. Be sure to consider the costs of health insurance, personal liability insurance, and taxes, and software tools that you’ll need. The basics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 26, 2012

An "elevator pitch" is a concise, well-practiced description of your startup and your plan, delivered with conviction and enthusiasm, that your mother should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator. A good elevator pitch is not just for an elevator discussion.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2011

It was designed to bring together many of the new approaches to building a successful startup – customer development, agile development, business model generation and pivots. Startups, are not about executing a plan where the product, customers, channel are known. Get Out of the Building and test the Business Model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. Customer data integrity and security. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Personal privacy protection.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Define your ideal customer. How easy is it to acquire a customer, and how much will it cost? How much money and effort will it cost to deliver value? Interview potential customers to ensure that they have the problem you are trying to solve. Determine if your initial price points will work for your customers.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Elevator speeches are a great opportunity for entrepreneurs. Whether you’re at a party, at a networking event for startups, giving a quick overview to a potential investor, or just meeting new people, a solid elevator speech is your chance to introduce your company to potential customers, investors, and referrals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2012

I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. How about talking to some real customers to see if they are as excited about your idea as you are? One networking introduction will likely not leave a lasting impression.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2016

Young entrepreneurs often are so excited by new technology or their latest invention that they forget to translate it into a value proposition that their customers or potential investors can understand and relate to. Customer data integrity and security. Reduce litigation risks and support costs. Personal privacy assurances.

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Gust

OCTOBER 11, 2011

An “ elevator pitch ” is a concise, well-practiced description of your startup and your plan, delivered with conviction and enthusiasm, that your mother should be able to understand in the time it would take to ride up an elevator. A good elevator pitch is not just for an elevator discussion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2011

I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. How about talking to some real customers to see if they are as excited about your idea as you are? One networking introduction will likely not leave a lasting impression.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2010

I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. How about talking to some real customers to see if they are as excited about your idea as you are? One networking introduction will likely not leave a lasting impression.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 24, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Close at least one initial customer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

The simple answer is that if you need funding, do your homework and start networking early. They don’t yet realize the low-cost potential for lead generation, branding, customer loyalty, direct marketing and e-commerce. Every entrepreneur should work first on his elevator pitch.

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Gust

JULY 22, 2012

I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. How about talking to some real customers to see if they are as excited about your idea as you are? One networking introduction will likely not leave a lasting impression.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2014

Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2016

I recommend making friends the first formal test of your elevator pitch, your investor slide deck, and your business plan, and earnestly ask for their advice (not money) early. Use friends and family as advocates to network to professional investors. Sell your idea in simple terms with both logic and passion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

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Non-disclosure Agreement Elevator Pitch NDA LLC 141

Gust

DECEMBER 16, 2012

But many entrepreneurs don’t realize that Angels are also extremely discerning in the projects that they will invest in, rejecting approximately 97% of the proposals submitted to them, according to the California Investment Network. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Close at least one initial customer.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

If you employ these nine tips for taking a good pitch and making it great, you’re going to give the kind of pitch that stands out to investors, too. Tell a real customer story. When possible, open your pitch by telling a real customer story that addresses the problem your product or service solves in the marketplace.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2015

Ask some potential customers to see if there is real interest, and start thinking about price versus cost. Pitching” is the insider term for presenting your product idea to people who could conceivably buy it or fund your efforts. Attend trade shows and network to find the right players and pitch your product.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2016

From professors to the career center to a fantastic alumni network, there are dozens of people willing to help with business advice and connections. Finding them through my college career center, networking events, or professional panels, I worked to grow my network of mentors and advisers. Start perusing LinkedIn.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 18, 2016

In the traditional retail model, manufacturers normally double their cost before selling clothing to a retailer, who then doubles or triples the cost they paid. Though the formula was simple, Preysman knew that a bit of industry knowledge is required for a customer to truly understand the value of Everlane.

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Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2013

Meetup is an online networking portal that allows people to organise offline group meetings across the world. They are usually free to attend although some may charge a small entry fee to cover costs of refreshments and food, and it’s not uncommon to have prominent figures presenting or running workshops. Explore Your Own network.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

If you decided to start a digital marketing agency, you might figure out from the start, where you draw the line at customers. Do you want to tie your name to an oil industry, or offer a service that you may not be brilliant at, but that will attract a lot of customers? How will your customers get there? Startup costs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

So, before you hit up your first networking event, ask yourself these important questions: What identity/personality do I want my consulting brand to project? You’ve got to start at the beginning – with your start-up costs. These costs may include: your brand design (logo, business cards, and website).

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The Startup Lawyer

JANUARY 25, 2010

Here’s the scoop from the MIT Forum site: MIT Enterprise Forum DFW Chapter is pleased to announce our January event: Effective Pitching. As an entrepreneur you have often heard about the elevator pitch. There is more to pitching than 30 second pitches. Cost: $20 including Food and refreshments.

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Austin Startup

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Q: Give us the elevator pitch for you company? We help businesses send handwritten thank you notes to their customers efficiently. Seriously, their customer service couldn’t get any better!&# That’s what I want my customers to tell their friends about my business! But who has time to sit down and write them?

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

You’ll also discover digital analytics tools and the most complete digital analytics training to help you better understand your customers. For customer analysis: Woopra 4. The more you know about your customers and market, the more effectively you can run your business. Descriptive analytics 2. Predictive analytics 3.

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Up and Running

JUNE 30, 2014

Serve your customer, not yourself. While you should rightfully feel ownership of your startup, remember that ultimately it’s there to serve your customer and not you — vanity projects won’t last long. Keep the customer in mind with every decision you make, and you’ll build a product or service they can get excited about.

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