crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

As an entrepreneur, you have to work on your business as well as in it. Working on your business means constantly seeking new ideas for improvement – which means keeping the big picture in mind at all times. And, as all business owners know, marketing is an important part of your business. Entrepreneur.

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Small Business Marketing Social Media SEO 106

Hearpreneur

MARCH 4, 2022

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. The reasons are as varied as the businesses themselves.

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Entrepreneur Technical Review Restful Colorado 126

Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Today, I want to introduce you to a new concept for starting and growing successful companies: Lean Planning™. Before I dive too deeply into the Lean Planning methodology, it makes sense to talk about its history and where it comes from. It starts with “Plan-As-You-Go” instead of detailed, formal business plans.

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Lean Silicon Valley Forecast Technical Review 147

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 25, 2018

Your small business may have a terrific product or service. But that still may not be enough to keep your business alive. In fact, 50% of small businesses fold by their fifth year. But you don’t have to leave the success or failure of your business to chance. Leads are vital to any business.

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Small Business Marketing Social Media Lead Generation 63

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2023

Business owners are optimistic that 2023 will see better days, especially with most of the people immunized with COVID-19 vaccines. The new normal might see a return of business and provide better opportunities for people to explore. Here's what entrepreneurs predict for business in 2023. #1- 3- Customer experience focus.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Forecast 123

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 2, 2022

Many businesses were launched and others were closed. In the last few days of 2021, we took some time to ask a few entrepreneurs and businesses what their biggest business accomplishments were. #1- They helped keep each other in business! I'm proud of our business finally hitting the $1 million revenue.

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Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2013

If you are thinking of starting a small business, make sure you follow these ten important rules for small businesses: 1. The number one reason small businesses go bankrupt is lack of cash , not lack of profits. You need to engage in Lean Planning. You need to manage your cash.

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Small Business Software Review Lean Advertising 153

Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand. We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Express thoughtfulness and kindness. These are keepsake cards and many of our customers tell us that the recipients frame their cards.

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Entrepreneur B2B Database Technical Review 133

Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2020

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright but to others, some of these changes are meant to work against their expansion and business operations. 3- Value on customer service.

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Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Artificial Inteligence 143

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

I had (another) bad customer service experience with an airline last week. Sometimes I start to think that poor service and unhappy customers are a requirement for the airline industry. Ahhh, American – you of the ancient fleet, the high fares, the grumpy flight attendants, and (apparently) the customer-phobic policies.

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Small Business Customer Startup Lean 94

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Every year I have to sit you down and explain to you the importance of preparing for the end of year madness that every small business is required to experience. We are huge believers in a lean approach to marketing and business and one of the precepts is small batch testing: stick with what works and get rid of what doesn’t.

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Small Business Software Review Startup Lean 92

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked entrepreneurs to share their biggest goals and what they were looking forward to in 2021. #1- I will also be collaborating with other small businesses in order to assist them in providing for their families.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 29, 2019

Though you may be tempted to immediately throw yourself into your new small business, don’t forget a crucial element: creating a business plan. Yes, the words “business plan” might trigger some dread about epic documents that take a ton of time to produce—but that’s not necessarily what a business plan needs to be.

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Lean Business Plan Revenue Forecast 64

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Business Tips: Hiring Contractors for Fun and Profit(ability) – [link]. The 7 Worst Marketing Blunders Small Businesses Make | Forbes – [link].

Social Media 109

Social Media Small Business North America Design 109

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 3, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Marketing: Delivering Customer Service via Social Media - [link]. Lean Marketing: Delivering Customer Service via Social Media - [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. Funding might be a need in some cases — but it’s not an absolute necessity. ? The business should be self-sustainable. First is the investability of your business. Crowdfunding.

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Startup Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch Seed Stage 150

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Business: Capacity Management, Overhead, and Your Business – [link]. Understanding the Consequences of the Business Decisions You Fudge On – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 105

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2012

We write often about marketing strategies and tactics for small business and startups. These companies typically have limited budgets, thin resources, and strained capacity which combine to create a challenge for managers and owners: how to develop an effective marketing campaign using tactics that will work for their business.

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Lean Channel Marketing Software Review 98

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business Tips: 5 More Great Online Tools (Have I Mentioned These Before?) – crowdspring.co/1y6EixS. Busting the Lean-Startup Myth – crowdspring.co/1ozOXHA.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 19, 2015

Well we’ve learned a great deal through the years, and while we have done a spectacular job at building the tools that users want and responding with lightning quickness when they ask for help, we have done a poor job at building strong and lasting relationships with many of our customers. Force them to raise their hand.

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Small Business Customer Startup Lean 48

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2012

After every quarter I delve into our customer service data to have a look at a few things: first (and foremost) are we effectively meeting out goal of providing world-class customer service to our community? Of course we have our share of angry and unhappy customers and we work very hard to help those folks.

Small Business 89

Small Business Customer Startup Software Review 89

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 4, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 10 Tips for small business: surveying your customers – [link]. Negotiation Tips For Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Freelancers – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! These 44 Apps Will Make Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners More Productive – crowdspring.co/YGV8Dp. Before the Startup – crowdspring.co/1rGYDDQ.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 30, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Story about one crowdSPRING customer’s logo design experience on crowdSPRING – | Lovin it! Agile UX vs Lean UX, which should you choose? – crowdspring.co/1mq7jdH.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 8, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Top 10 List of Small Business Resources – [link]. The Skinny on Using Crowdsourcing for Your Business | The Frugal Entrepreneur – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 105

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 7 Habits of Highly Effective and Successful Entrepreneurs – [link]. 5 Warning Signs That Your Customer Service SUCKS - [link]. Convertible Debt - [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 31, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 7 Tips On How Your Small Business Or Startup Can Hire A Good Lawyer And Control Legal Costs – [link]. Simplicity | Entrepreneur by Debra Kaye – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 15, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Want Loyal Customers? Do This | Entrepreneur – [link]. Lean Business: Lessons from A-Rod – [link]. Want Loyal Customers?

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 16, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Marketing Tips: Public Relations & Focus – [link]. The #1 Thing That Creates Loyal Customers – [link]. Want to Win The Competition For Customers?

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 28, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Empower Your Small Business – NEW edition: marketing, lean business, paid search, #1 mistake – [link]. – [link]. TechCrunch – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 107

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: Cultivate Trust and Nurture Loyalty – [link]. Small Business and Startups: Cultivate Trust and Nurture Loyalty – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 1, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Best Cities For Women Entrepreneurs? The 7 Myths of Lean and How Analytics Can Help – [link]. The 7 Myths of Lean and How Analytics Can Help – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 97

Up and Running

JULY 31, 2015

This week Peter and Jonathan talk to Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software, about lean business planning, strategy, tactics, specifics (milestones), and the forecast. Listen to Episode 9: Show notes: What is Lean Planning? Free Download: The One Page Business Pitch Template. What’s the lean mean?

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Lean Business Plan Forecast Software Review 60

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 12, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Business: Pivot Point – [link]. Lean Business: Pivot Point – [link]. The Skills Most Entrepreneurs Lack | Bill J. – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 25, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Three things Startups and Small Businesses can do to impress and delight customers | Entrepreneur – [link]. – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. Start your lean business plan today: Download our Free Lean Plan Template one-page-pitch-download.pdf. That’s a lean business plan.

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Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60

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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