Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

Get introductions from existing business contacts. It isn't always the first introduction, but the friend of a friend that may be the one that pays dividends. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. Start with the people you know, who know your work, and would recommend you to others.

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VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2010

Particularly valuable was Danny’s ability to link the case study companies with his experience and contacts – he has personally dealt with entrepreneurs/managers that feature in three out of the four cases. For Battery, the ROI for the Workshop will be difficult to quantify.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

  Note that this applies only to earl stage Series A-type equity financings and assumes no cash dividends are paid to investors.   First , dividends. In some cases, dividends are often paid at the discretion of the board and not required by the terms.   A cumulative dividend compounds annually.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 9, 2019

So, when you give them away, every consumer that comes into contact with them will become aware of your brand. The return on investment is massive so you can guarantee that corporate gifts are going to pay off dividends in the long run. Fortunately, there is a broad range of corporate gifts available on the market. Shows Appreciation.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Remote workers like to work independently; however, it’s just as vital for them to be able to contact you. Using technology and your personal communication skills will go a long way towards creating a “we-style” workplace culture that will pay dividends. Having a cloud-based system can facilitate that.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Today there are many more ways to make contact, including email, social media, and web site queries, yet a common complaint I still hear is that no one ever responds. Honesty and integrity in business still pay big dividends. Customers and peers still expect follow-up and timeliness. No one wants to hear that you are too busy for them.

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VC Adventure

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

This will pay dividends no matter where your career ends up taking you. It’s a great skill-set to have and will likely put you in contact with the venture world. They treat networking transactionally and they are always looking to take from their networks vs. give to them (good networkers adhere to the #givefirst mentality).

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 3, 2017

Currently, the highest corporate income tax rate is 35% and the highest individual tax rate on qualified dividends is 20%. And then second, at the individual level when the corporation distributes the income to its shareholders (dividends).

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

So much so that when a friend of my family was looking for an internship at a local Boston company I contacted my friend Jeff Bussgang at Flybridge who hooked him up with interviews and he stayed in Boston rather than working in financial services in NYC for the summer. I thought it was an amazing idea.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 27, 2023

Or you get sent an email saying, we're gonna pay a dividend soon. And you're like, dividend. It's @bwagy, at B W A G Y and that'll have links through to nudge my blog and ways to get in contact. So, so yeah, it is a long term. John Jantsch (17:13): There's one company we're involved in that same thing.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 21, 2019

Two engineers were working for a major engineering company in Germany which refurbished cranes and they decided to set off on their own because they had a lot of contacts. Case 1 – Unexpected Illness. One of them did all the relationship management; he talked to the clients on a regular basis.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Rather than have your own staff spend time and resources on building a mailing list, paying a reputable marketing company for a list of contacts that reflects your target audience will probably be a cost-effective move. Spending some time on a bespoke design with a designer or printing expert will pay dividends in the long run.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2013

Get introductions from existing business contacts. It isn''t always the first introduction, but the friend of a friend that may be the one that pays dividends. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. Start with the people you know, who know your work, and would recommend you to others.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2012

Get introductions from existing business contacts. It isn't always the first introduction, but the friend of a friend that may be the one that pays dividends. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. Start with the people you know, who know your work, and would recommend you to others.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Investing a few minutes each day in referral recon pays off in dividends. Don’t just ask your contacts for referrals to people who are looking for a job. This simple approach often paves the way for people to be generous in pointing you in the right direction. Realize a little goes a long way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Get introductions from existing business contacts. It isn't always the first introduction, but the friend of a friend that may be the one that pays dividends. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. Start with the people you know, who know your work, and would recommend you to others.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The important thing here is that you will be able to remain in constant contact with the right people in your office, regardless of whether you are there or not. So getting a high quality printer will reap dividends in the long term. From clients to internal staff, having a telephone system is a must. Old school, but still essential.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Contact Information. Visitors don’t want to have to go to another page to find contact information these days. Therefore, it’s wise to consider implementing a contact form somewhere on your homepage. Or at least provide your phone number and other contact details somewhere in your header. They want it there and then.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Get introductions from existing business contacts. It isn't always the first introduction, but the friend of a friend that may be the one that pays dividends. Another place to start is the local Chamber of Commerce. Start with the people you know, who know your work, and would recommend you to others.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 12, 2019

Brings skills, experience, resources, and contacts to the business. The split of dividends, of course, is governed by law. Make sure your potential partner: Shares your values and vision. Is a natural entrepreneur. Is financially stable. Brings credibility to the business. Is good in sales and marketing. Is ethical and trustworthy.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

The difference between providers is substantial, ranging from impossible to contact to unhelpful call centers. The time you invest up front to make the right decision will pay large dividends for years to come. I’d also suggest you ask their customers, not them, to find this out. Choose wisely! image credit: Andres Rueda.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 2, 2017

Early on, the agencies kept getting in contact, wanting to engage, and there was no clear way to do that. If it’s relevant for your industry, chances are one of your contacts is sharing it. ” Investing in partner enablement pays handsome dividends. So we started building out the partner program.”. Sales Training.

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Altgate

OCTOBER 8, 2009

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of my readers, particularly those who have voted, commented or contacted me about this blog…your interest is my motivation! Tips: $75 HOT All-Hands Team Meeting Board Management Tips For Startup CEOs Customer Support 2.0

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2019

Alternatively, you can contact local wedding planners in your area and ask if they’d be interested in bringing you on board as an intern–paid or unpaid. This is where your prior pro-bono experience will pay dividends yet again). And it will be absolutely free of charge!

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2013

Include all that is applicable, including net income, non-current assets and any stock issues dividend payouts and repayments of bonds. Contact the IRS to negotiate payment terms. If no contact is made, the IRS may take collection action, which can negatively affect your credit report. Prepare a Cash Flow Statement Sheet.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2015

Previously, you may not have been aware how a country on the other side of the world treated its employees, carried out daily operations or communicated with close contacts, but all these aspects of business can now be understood. The importance of cultural understanding.

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JANUARY 9, 2014

I believe your customers’ experience is the main contact with your brand so it’s key to really work at this. Getting the balance right between launching early and creating the perfect product is no mean feat, but one that could pay dividends. Your first release is just the beginning, not the end.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 2, 2017

Early on, the agencies kept getting in contact, wanting to engage, and there was no clear way to do that. If it’s relevant for your industry, chances are one of your contacts is sharing it. ” Investing in partner enablement pays handsome dividends. So we started building out the partner program.”. Sales Training.

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Up and Running

MARCH 28, 2017

Don’t let the frustration get to you—the time spent on this now will pay back dividends later on. This is often called a value proposition or a unique selling proposition , but it doesn’t really matter what you call it. ” Of course, you’ll have to tweak this messaging depending on who you’re contacting, but you get the idea.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2016

If you give respect to everyone, you will reap the dividends. If you do business ethically and honorably you will gain a foothold in the business community and you’ll have many contacts and resources to help you grow. Turn “me” into “we”. Don’t think of business like a Viking raid, pillaging and taking all you can get.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Identify Your “Strategic Contacts”. ” “Strategic Contacts” are contacts who can provide introductions to your targets, and creating a list of them is easy with LinkedIn’s “Advanced Search Tools”. Use LinkedIn for research, but not for contacting. Email your Strategic Contacts. Email 2: The Ask. Closing Note.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

If you know your stuff, then you could have a considerable dividend heading towards your bank account each year. Plus, if you develop a subscriber-base that’s quite vast, then companies will often contact you. Investing in shares is a far more foolproof method of earning than simply gambling. So, don’t worry! No idea what that means?

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Start with your contacts—anyone who has ever communicated with your company. As for contacting clients, it shouldn’t take too much time to gather their emails and site URLs. However, we’re geared up quite heavily and use almost all the link-building tools listed here. Ready to start your own successful link-building campaign?

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ConversionXL

JULY 6, 2021

Still, a LinkedIn ad strategy can pay back dividends if your products or services produce a high monthly recurring revenue or you sell high-ticket items. Contact targeting. Show your ads to pre-vetted prospects and contacts by uploading your email address contact list to LinkedIn. That’s the cold hard truth.

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The Next Web

MARCH 2, 2014

Fortunately, the company stands in the favorable position of rapid growth and profitability, meaning interested investors are proactively contacting us to talk. Investors might ask for 20 to 30 percent of your company, and perhaps even an 8 to 10 percent dividend on top of that. During my decade-long tenure at Volusion, Inc. ,

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Up and Running

MARCH 20, 2017

However, some expenses are worth shelling out for, and will pay dividends down the road when the investment is made up front. When potential customers come looking for your product, they’ll contact you first because you’re a known expert. Arguably, you shouldn’t spend your hard-earned startup funding on $1000 office chairs.

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

-->. Our Newsletters Contact Us. Contact Us. Referrals and testimonials – Ask for contact information for former clients, bosses, coworkers, and partners. Briefly, here are some contract points you may want to consider for incorporation: The division of share equity and dividend payout. Â Contact Us.

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