Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions.

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SoCal CTO

APRIL 9, 2013

I''ve written before about finding Web Development Firms in Los Angeles. I just got an email asking about exactly this: I''m with a new company that needs some software built, but doesn''t need (or have the resources for) a large staff of software developers. Graphic design? Others that are heavier on development.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Serious businesses always have well-designed websites. The good news for startups and other businesses with limited funds (or, who have financially savvy owners) is that you don’t (necessarily) need to hire an expensive team of software developers to create an app. Hire a team or do it yourself.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

This is why a lot of business owners seek out the help of a web developer to do all the technical work for them. Each new project will have its own unique needs, so when approaching a web designer there are a set of questions you should ask. What kind of design and development process will we follow?

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

When it comes to scaling your startup’s Web development resources (or lack thereof), it seems like you can never have enough assistance. Here’s what they had to say about whether or not to outsource technology development: 1. Developers get bored with one project after a while. And at what price? Agencies thrive on innovation.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2019

It’s actually good that the companies have started realising the importance of the testing phase in the software development life cycle. Software Testing’, or specifically the lack thereof, is one of the answers of why startups fail. Many startups just skip testing in order to save time during the development process.

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David Teten

OCTOBER 1, 2015

On the other side of the equation, there are a growing number of design, development, and digital media shops who are hungry to expand, or swap focus, to building a company that’s more than just a service shop. The post Should You Co-Found Your Company With a Software Development Shop (1 of 2)? Photo credit.

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SoCal CTO

JANUARY 26, 2010

What worries me a bit is how often I read that startups should hire a developer / hands-on lead developer. I understand the desire for hiring someone who is going to product product. I’ll address the specifics of what this Founder Developer Gap looks like below. Gap closed, right? Probably not. Accounting?

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2019

In this article, we will talk about all-star software development teams and some ways to build one. Hiring a unicorn like that may involve pushing your search outside your region like hiring Ukrainian developers. With remote teams, you can hire a vendor if you don’t want to hire engineers personally.

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mashable.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

You can deal directly with full-time or freelance/contracted employees, or you can outsource using local or offshore development firms. Convenience First and foremost, you must decided whether to work with individuals or development companies. There are multiple approaches you can take to staffing when it comes to IT projects.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

Have you developed any vision of a product development strategy? And keep in mind that the best option is to develop at least 5 domain names connected to your brand’s name to find an unoccupied domain. Develop a software solution. Discuss the suitable tools with your development team. Hourly rate.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 3, 2019

Whether you’re building the next best home automation system, a revolutionary robotics product, or a new kind of software, the programming language you use to make it happen is the foundation of your work. Additionally, the language you stick with will affect your options if you need to hire new team members. Source: Pexels.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 12, 2020

Different ways of working are better suited to different industries and business sizes, so it’s crucial to consider these sorts of things before you begin hiring or go to market. From different software systems to overall philosophies, there are many ways that business strategies can inform the way you run your company.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

They seem to know the right mix of skills on their founding team is a hacker, hustler and designer. Who can I hire later? And over time every venture capitalist develops their own gut feel for what makes up a great team in their industry. Filed under: Customer Development. Customer Development'

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

Throughout it all, Halladay has demonstrated his commitment to overcoming obstacles, living a life by design and staying true to his faith. There are professional life coaches for hire, too, but those are more for general goals. You need to develop a thick skin and not let life knock you down so hard that you can’t get up.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 31, 2009

After 20 years of working in startups, I decided to take a step back and look at the product development model I had been following and see why it usually failed to provide useful guidance in activities outside the building – sales, marketing and business development. So what’s wrong the product development model?

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

In addition to providing customer care and assistance, a virtual assistant may also develop web pages or compose blog entries, administer email newsletters, carry out sales and marketing chores, generate sales leads, and conduct a variety of other jobs. To begin drop-shipping, you must locate a supplier and develop a website.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Help the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Hire One | Small Biz Daily – [link]. Focus On Developers, Data And Big Problems | TechCrunch – [link].

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This makes a software company one of the best businesses to start, regardless of what kind of software you choose to design and build. Software development comes with several challenges, huge risks, and a lot of responsibility, which is why there is still a high failure rate amongst many modern software startups.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! “the people you fire are more important to your [company''s] culture than the people you hire.” Ello’s 5 Biggest Design Crimes | Co.Design – crowdspring.co/1nS6gcC.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2012

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. If your software is your solution and “secret sauce,” don’t entrust it to outsiders of any kind.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Hire People Who Make Things Happen – crowdspring.co/1fMczta. Hire People Who Make Things Happen – crowdspring.co/1fMczta. – crowdspring.co/169pEqs.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 27, 2013

Today I want to write briefly about a strategy we have used to very good effect when hiring new workers: outsource. When we hear that word, we typically envision massive call centers or bucket shops filled with developers writing code half-way across the world. This does not just apply in the world of creative services.

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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! This Invaluable Lesson Will Keep You From Making Catastrophic Hiring Mistakes - crowdspring.co/XeV4JS. Hiring startup engineers? The video above is from Megan MacKay.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

First, take a few minutes to jump on Glassdoor and find out what people who work in the position you’re hiring for complain about. Type in the position you’re hiring for, clear the location. Check out the reviews, and look for reoccurring complaints from people with the job you’re hiring for. Never hired a remote worker before?

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Finding the right engineer, UX designer or marketer can make all the difference for your start-up. This hiring challenge has pushed several startups to get creative and take an innovative approach to recruiting. This hiring challenge has pushed several startups to get creative and take an innovative approach to recruiting.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 6, 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]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2018

With the help of design apps you can now easily creat your own brochures. And there are all kinds of online printers where you can send the design via your mobile and place an order. Designing with a smartphone or tablet. Creating a brochure using a design program is not difficult on a computer with a big screen.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2019

For years software development worked on a “waterfall model” in which you did research, design, build, test, deploy and then watch how users reacted to your product. I also wrote an entire series on the topic of Startup Boards if you want to do any more reading that link has several articles you can dig into.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 2, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Why a standard resume is not enough for hiring – crowdspring.co/1k6oLBD. Why a standard resume is not enough for hiring – crowdspring.co/1k6oLBD. 1iD8Uhu.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! You Can’t Hire a VP That You Don’t Love | saastr – crowdspring.co/VAYeaw. Freelancing 101: How to Stay on Top of Trends | Design Shack – crowdspring.co/1ldmFXK.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Today in Small Business: Hiring Picks Up | by @genemarks – crowdspring.co/1w5hoSn. David Gouveira: Back Design Decisions with Research | 99U – crowdspring.co/1scrQa8.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Startups should look to hire from agencies | Technori- [link]. Good thoughts on startups hiring senior people – Old People | ben’s blog - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 17, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Keith Rabois on the Role of a COO, How to Hire and Why Transparency Matters – crowdspring.co/1col3yU. The Creative Partnership: Design and Copywriting – crowdspring.co/1cW6DJY.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! How to Work with Designers – [link]. The Fundamental Challenge of Your Startup’s First Hire: Leading and Learning at the Same Time – [link].

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 10, 2012

The Developer Bootcamp is designed to help anyone get started coding - and they might even get a job at a startup or tech heavyweight out of it as well. San Francisco-based Developer Boot Camp was an idea that started with a friend in need. You are a developer and you don't know it,'” Bishay said. That's a good ratio.

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