January, 2022

article thumbnail

6 Hiring Principles To Grow The Best New Venture Team

Startup Professionals Musings

Startup investors tell me they invest in a new venture with a higher caliber of people, rather than the product or service, and I agree. In my role as a business advisor, I see successful businesses most often emerging from great teams rather than great products. Yet I find the people building teams are usually product experts, often with no experience in team building.

Hiring 337
article thumbnail

The Fundamental Reasons behind Corrupted Outlook

The Startup Magazine

Outlook is an email providing service launched by MS as a part of the Microsoft Office. The office suite is built by Microsoft to store and transfer information such as schedules, calendars, contact information, professional emails, important events, birthdays, dates, and many other daily tasks and work at one place. Outlook was launched in 1997 by Microsoft as a significant segment of the 1997 suite.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

30 Entrepreneur Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

The idea of exactly what your business is going to do usually comes first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet. It could be a made-up word you dream of one night and feel it has the right ring to it. Even still some people study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business.

Naming 150
article thumbnail

2022 predictions for AR/VR, Metaverse tech and gaming

VC Cafe

We all know intuitively that forward-looking predictions can be wrong, or self serving, but we love them any way. It’s enough to look at the predictions from 2019 (that didn’t see Covid coming…) to understand how big trends can missed due to an unpredictable sequence of events. But if anything, predictions offer us a forward looking view into existing trends, by extending the line from today to a near future.

article thumbnail

Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

article thumbnail

Brand Marketing vs. Product Marketing: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Invest In?

ConversionXL

In 2018, after two short years and $3 million raised in startup funds, recruitment AI company Ansaro shut down due to bad market fit. As it turned out, their AI interview notetaker didn’t address a huge pain point. Muun found a market need but failed to compete with bigger names that provided customers with authoritative content and resources. Muun’s more well-known competitors had more features and better pricing.

Marketing 110
article thumbnail

Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth Says Video Games Were What Hooked Him On Tech

Hunter Walker

Multiplayer games “really gave me the feeling of being socially connected when I was otherwise on my own at home”. My sense is that many people in our industry are fundamentally shaped by what tech meant for them as kids. Projecting from my own personal history? Sure. But it does lead me to ask peers about how they first encountered, and committed to, software.

Video 104

More Trending

article thumbnail

Understanding the Regulatory Process throughout your next Hardware Product Design

The Startup Magazine

Designing new hardware products that have a positive impact on customers is no small feat. There are several elements that go into hardware product design that taps an unaddressed customer need, has the customer WOW factor, and succeeds long term in the market. Complicating the development of a useful product is the stringent safety and compliance approval testing that varies based on country and industry.

Design 134
article thumbnail

30 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Major Accomplishments In 2021

Hearpreneur

The end of every year is the opportunity reflect on a 365-day journey. 2021 may have been a bad year for some people especially due to COVID-19 pandemic while, to others, it was a great year. Many businesses were launched and others were closed. Pivots were made and goals were shattered. 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- Launched company's website and blog.

article thumbnail

Editorial: We owe a duty of care to founder mental health and it requires a collaborative solution

NZ Entrepreneur

I didn’t know Jake Millar, save for a few emails swapped with our editor when he was just getting started with Unfiltered. As for so many others though, the news of his death by suicide last year still came as a shock and with a deep sense of sadness. Sadness for the loss of a bright young New Zealander who had so much going for him, for the terrible loss for Jake’s mother and his whanau and friends, and for the loss of an up and coming innovator and entrepreneur to our business comm

article thumbnail

Brand Strategy vs. Marketing Strategy (And How they Work Together)

ConversionXL

Humans love shortcuts to decision-making. Brands do that. More than three-quarters of consumers (76%) say they would buy from a brand they feel connected to over a competitor. Building that connection with customers requires a clear brand strategy to define why you exist and a solid marketing strategy to communicate that purpose with your customers.

Marketing 128
article thumbnail

My Favorite Podcast Conversations From 2021

Duct Tape Marketing

My Favorite Podcast Conversations From 2021 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch. I chatted with some incredible guests in 2021. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I’m doing a solo show on the top podcast episodes from this past year. Key Takeaway: As we’ve tried to return to some sense of normalcy in 2021, the implications of the pandemic have bled into this year — impacting and shaping the future of business and s

article thumbnail

6 Cases When Quick-To-Market Should Be Your Priority

Startup Professionals Musings

I know entrepreneurs who have suffered from premature execution often associated with the ready-fire-aim quick-to-market approach. Yet I believe that many more have benefited from this approach, especially in early startup stages. If your product is highly innovative, and speed to market is critical, you won’t get it right the first time anyway, no matter how cautiously you plan.

Marketing 302
article thumbnail

All in the Cloud: Useful Types of SaaS for Your Small Business

The Startup Magazine

In our modern world, technology is here to make our lives easy. Nowadays, businesses use technology most of the time. Businesses use SaaS or Software as a Service. This service allows companies to buy tools or software they need. Then, they only pay for the software, nothing less and nothing more. Software as a Service allows companies of all sizes to access transformative technology.

Cloud 149
article thumbnail

14 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Business They are Starting this Year

Hearpreneur

As we wrap up 2020, there are those business ideas you’ve been longing to start and 2020 is the year to implement them. This could be a home-based business, franchise option or whatever option looks attractive to you. One thing is certain, your business can succeed if you can put in the right energy and bring in the right people to kick-start it. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners the businesses they’re starting in 2020 and here are the responses. #1- Design print-on-demand fabrics.

article thumbnail

2022 will be MASSIVELY different!

deal architect

Welcome back. Hope you had a relaxing break and are ready for a hectic, very different 2022. Actually, “very different year” has been our annual guiding principle and reflects Deal Architect’s business model. Every year our revenue stream varies and.

article thumbnail

How to Radically Stand Out with Brand Marketing

ConversionXL

Jeff Bezos’s private space technology company Blue Origin was founded back in 2000. You’d think that no one could recreate a product so sophisticated and advanced as space rockets, right? In 2002, Elon Musk created Space X. He was swiftly followed by Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic in 2004. With enough resources, products can always be copied. It’s tough to compete on product alone and you’re likely to see diminishing returns.

Marketing 109
article thumbnail

How To Document Processes Your Team Will Actually Use

Duct Tape Marketing

How To Document Processes Your Team Will Actually Use written by Sara Nay read more at Duct Tape Marketing. About the show: The Agency Spark Podcast, hosted by Sara Nay, is a collection of interviews from thought leaders in the marketing consultancy and agency space. Each episode is designed to spark ideas you can put into practice for your agency today.

article thumbnail

5 Keys To Being Seen As A Valued Contributor At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

As I talk to business owners and entrepreneurs, I’m surprised at how many complain about team members who feel taken for granted , or have contributions not appreciated. As an advisor and mentor, I’m always looking for more ways to improve communication, get people more engaged , and get more done. Great communication inside the organization and outside is the key to value.

article thumbnail

10 Features to Look for in Business Check Printing Software

The Startup Magazine

While checks might seem like an outdated way of payment processing, they still have many applications for businesses. A printed check allows business owners to send and receive money directly connected to the business’s bank account without worrying about incurring additional fees or potential exposure to security risks. Check printing software makes creating and mailing checks easy, and ensures the payee receives the document as quickly as possible.

article thumbnail

30 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Pivots They See Businesses Making in 2022

Hearpreneur

Every new year brings with it a new form of excitement and anticipation. The reason is that every new year brings about a “newness” for lack of a better term when we are able to start fresh and change those things that we did bad or things we have been thinking about doing. For us at CEO Blog Nation, we get it. So, that’s why we are excited about 2022 because there will be more and more entrepreneurs and businesses.

article thumbnail

What’s Plan B? – The Small, the Agile, and the Many

Steve Blank

This post previously appeared in the Proceedings of the Naval Institute. One of the most audacious and bold manifestos for the future of Naval innovation has just been posted by the Rear Admiral who heads up the Office of Naval Research. It may be the hedge we need to deter China in the South China Sea. While You Were Out. In the two decades since 9/11, while the U.S. was fighting Al-Qaeda and ISIS, China built new weapons and developed new operational concepts to negate U.S. military strengths.

Agile 369
article thumbnail

Analyst Cam: Salesforce – Industry Solutions  

deal architect

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission ) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Jujhar Singh, EVP and GM, Salesforce Industries. He presents an update.

Video 338
article thumbnail

The Content Strategy That Works

Duct Tape Marketing

The Content Strategy That Works written by Kyndall Ramirez read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I’m doing a solo show where I’m going to introduce one of my favorite strategy topics around content. Strategy is the most important element when it comes to building a long-term, sustainable marketing system – and content is the voice of your marketing strategy.

Denver 98
article thumbnail

6 Strategies For Luring Investors To Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Fundraising is brutal. Actually, according to Paul Graham of Y-Combinator fame, “Raising money is the second hardest part of starting a startup. The hardest part is making something people want.” More startups may fail for that reason, but a close second is the difficulty of raising money. Quite a while back, I outlined “ The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business ” for startups, listing angel investors as alternative six.

article thumbnail

5 Essential Purchases for A New Graphic Design Business

The Startup Magazine

Starting and running a new graphic design business is exciting. Currently, graphic design is a fundamental part of modern sales and marketing, which is why many companies and individuals seek graphic design experts. In fact, the employment of graphic designers is projected to grow by 3 percent between 2020 and 2030. Although this is a slow growth, it shows that it is a stable industry that is going to be around for decades to come.

Design 139
article thumbnail

30 Entrepreneurs Share Their One Prediction for Business in 2022

Hearpreneur

The business landscape is always changing which leaves uncertainty in different industries. Business owners are optimistic that 2022 will see better days, especially with the introduction of 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 2022. #1- Use of real-time payments.

article thumbnail

Save the Date! the 5th Lean Innovation Educators Summit

Steve Blank

SAVE THE DATE for the 5th Lean Innovation Educators Summit on The Role of Educators and the University in Building Sustainable and Innovative Ecosystems February 3rd, 2022 from 1 to 4pm EST, 10 to 1pm PST Join me, Jerry Engel, Pete Newell, and Steve Weinstein as well as educators from universities around the world for this upcoming event. The Summit brings together leading entrepreneurship educators who are putting Lean Innovation to work in their classrooms, accelerators, and students

Lean 350
article thumbnail

Nine Reasons Why Your Company Should Create A Mentoring Program in 2022

YoungUpstarts

According to Bert Thornton and Dr. Sherry Hartnett, a mentoring program might just become your secret weapon in navigating uncertain, chaotic times and coming out on top. Here are nine ways mentoring can help you meet the challenges of 2022. The post Nine Reasons Why Your Company Should Create A Mentoring Program in 2022 appeared first on Young Upstarts.

article thumbnail

Five Ways To Develop A Growth Mindset For Success

YFS Magazine

YFS Magazine YFS Magazine A growth mindset is key to unlocking your hidden potential. A mindset dedicated to improving, expanding and honing your gifts and talents. YFS Magazine YFS Magazine.

Developer 164
article thumbnail

7 Keys To A Long-Term Career View As An Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

Is it possible to be successful in business and not fulfilled? The answer is a resounding yes today, and I’m convinced that it will be even more true tomorrow, as young idealistic entrepreneurs try to adapt to the long-standing business culture if success is only measured in the money you make for yourself and your business. That isn’t very fulfilling to the growing number of entrepreneurs whose vision and satisfaction comes from making the world a better place, and enjoying a leisurely lifestyl

article thumbnail

How ??to Make Your eCommerce Website a Huge Success

The Startup Magazine

The eCommerce industry has been steadily increasing over the last decade. However, over the last two years, with the impacts of COVID-19, eCommerce has seen monumental growth and accelerated evolution that no one was ready for. . Not only did this take the experts by surprise but millions of businesses globally also were not prepared for the sheer demand that lockdowns, restrictions, and stay-at-home policies created.

eCommerce 151
article thumbnail

29 Entrepreneurs Reveal the Pivots They’re Making in Their Business as a Result of Pandemic

Hearpreneur

COVID-19 pandemic disruptions have impacted businesses in different ways. Some businesses have had to change structures and make operational changes to thrive and survive. And with each new year, there brings a “newness” for lack of a better term where we are able to start fresh and change those things that went wrong or act on the things we have been thinking about doing.

article thumbnail

How Negotiations are Mutually Beneficial in the Age of eCommerce

ReadWriteStart

Popular online shopping sites like Nordstrom, Best Buy, and other retailers give their store managers the power to share deals on prices. In addition, other retailers like Staples, Toys R Us, and Target offer price matching policies on their merchandise. Clearly, this is quite a heavily promotional environment. And with the increasing price comparison tools available online, everyone is trying everything in their power to introduce better deals.

eCommerce 162
article thumbnail

5 Things To Keep In Mind About Networking — And No, It’s Not A Numbers Game

YoungUpstarts

Building a network is about the quality of connections and not a numbers game. It’s about the amount of time you spend with your colleagues. It’s about creating a win-win scenario for each of the people in your sphere. The post 5 Things To Keep In Mind About Networking — And No, It’s Not A Numbers Game appeared first on Young Upstarts.

article thumbnail

5 Steps to Increase Your Profits This Month

Mike Michalowicz

When a new year or quarter begins, you likely search for (ALL of the) ways to improve your business. While I believe this exercise of recalibration and reinvigorating your business should be an ongoing process, I want to lend you five ideas to increase your profits. And I believe you can implement these THIS month. In Fix This Next , I explain how for every business, there is a Business Hierarchy of Needs: Notice how each level is dependent on the foundation of the level below it, meaning if you

Widget 142
article thumbnail

5 Tips For Startups Looking For A Great Solution Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

Potential startup founders are always looking for ideas to implement, when they should be looking for problems to solve. Customers pay for solutions, but there is no market for ideas. I’m often approached by people with a “million dollar idea,” but I haven’t seen anyone pay that for one yet. Equally often, I see startups who are on the road to implementing an idea, but haven’t figured out what problem it solves – the business plan waxes on eloquently for 20 pages about how great this product and

Startup 363