YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 2, 2016
by Beata Green, Director of HeadChannel. New technologies emerge daily and bring ingenious products to the world. It’s generally accepted to praise developers and designers for bringing these products to life but there is usually someone else behind the concepts and ideas. And this is the product manager who dictates the strategies and processes, controls the product’s lifecycle and ensures that it meets all the set demands.
Up and Running
AUGUST 1, 2016
You’ve always wanted to start a business. You’re tired of working for someone else, and you’d love the flexibility and responsibility of running your own company. The trouble is, you don’t have a whole lot of starting capital—or any, for that matter. Which probably means you’re out of luck, right? Wrong! Here are 26 businesses that you can start virtually free (and those that aren’t completely free are quite low-cost).
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Hearpreneur
JULY 30, 2016
Share A census in 2012 found that 36% of all businesses were owned by women – a number which has steadily increased. Female entrepreneurs and business owners are no longer taken with a grain of salt. In 2015, businesses owned by women brought in more than $1.5 trillion in sales. Women no longer hold lowly positions in favor of keeping the peace. Female CEO’s of S&P 500 companies include Mary T.
ConversionXL
AUGUST 1, 2016
As a digital analyst or marketer, you know the importance of analytical decision making. Go to any industry conference, blog, meet up, or even just read the popular press, and you will hear and see topics like machine learning, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics everywhere. Because many of us don’t come from a technical/statistical background, this can be both a little confusing and intimidating.
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
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 1, 2016
Technology has changed business. In 2016, companies don’t just have to worry about what they offer physically, but also their digital presence. The tech bubble has brought about all kinds of new businesses. New technology for smartphones and computers have changed how businesses operate in the new decade. This has changed how companies must operate.
Up and Running
AUGUST 1, 2016
Despite families and businesses both being complicated separately, people consistently want to fuse the two. This is an obvious recipe for disaster, but it can also be a unique opportunity for success. Family members will have the same incentive to see the business do well. It only makes sense to hire them, right? However, this logic doesn’t carry over to all business types.
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deal architect
JULY 30, 2016
I hardly ever write political posts on this blog. This is an exception – somewhat. For starters, I am middle of road politically. Right leaning economically as many small businesspeople are, left leaning socially. I tend to fall in line.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 5, 2016
By Bruce Hodes, CEO of CMI Teamwork Chicago and author of “ Front Line Heroes “. The New Mexican light is sharply bright with deep dark shadows at three in the afternoon on this June day. After a moderate hike in the foot hills of Sandilla Mountain I was famished. So was my niece Linda and her friend Denise. “I have heard of a good burger place with green Chile burgers but not I’m sure where it is”, Denise said.
Growthink Blog
AUGUST 3, 2016
For so many very important reasons - pursuing capital to grow, positioning a business for a sale, recruiting new executive talent - the vast majority of business owners seek to have their companies judged and valued on its future prospects, and not its past results. The truism of this for any business, and the executives that lead them, should be obvious and freeing.
Duct Tape Marketing
AUGUST 5, 2016
6 Web Design Tips to Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. photo credit Pixabay. After putting a ton of thought into your sales offers, it can be disheartening to have customers abandon the shopping cart at the point of sale. However, the problem might not be in your offerings, but instead in your web design.
deal architect
AUGUST 3, 2016
A CIO in an email congratulating me on my new book, Silicon Collar, wondered if SAP was relieved this one is not on “the Nation”. They don’t need to worry about another book. They have their hands full. Several mid-level.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 1, 2016
By Aaron Boggs, president of RevLocal. For small business owners, keeping up with the latest and greatest strategies can be a daunting task – and digital marketing for one, is often rife with confusion and missed opportunities for local businesses. A recent study we conducted found that 75 percent of local businesses say they are investing in local search marketing, yet only 44 percent are tracking the effectiveness of their strategies.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 30, 2016
Entrepreneurs looking for investor funding often fail to realize that all money comes with strings. For example, if you have watched the Shark Tank TV series, you probably noticed that the Sharks always ask the entrepreneurs for their intended “use of funds.” Those who respond with one of the wrong answers, such as “I want to pay myself a salary,” usually go home empty-handed.
Steve Blank
AUGUST 4, 2016
Hacking for Diplomacy is a new course from the Management Science and Engineering department in Stanford’s Engineering school and Stanford’s International Policy Studies program that will be first offered in the Fall of 2016. Join a select cross-disciplinary class that takes real problems from the U.S. State Department and asks students to use Lean Methods to test their understanding of the problem and deliver rapid-fire innovative solutions to pressing diplomacy, development and foreig
Brandanew
AUGUST 5, 2016
The rise of smart phones, tablets, ever slicker laptops and new apps or platforms has made usage of rich media by consumers and brands rampant. Whether it’s via snapchat videos, Instagram stories, Facebook LIVE or Twitter moments, platforms are pushing this trend forward. Rich media content is visual, engaging, and generally makes your message more interesting.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 2, 2016
by Aymeric Gaurat-Apellii, founder of Weekplan. Peter Drucker quoted, “Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed nothing else can be managed.” If time is not used effectively, it can spoil the whole game. Most of us complain that we don’t get time to do something we would love to do. But the fact is you’ll never get enough time, you will have to produce it.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 1, 2016
After many years of working with angel investors seriously trying to find new ventures worthy of their hard-earned money, I find their frustration often exceeds that of entrepreneurs sincerely looking for financial help. That’s a lose-lose situation, so I’ve given a good bit of thought to how every entrepreneur can improve their odds, and keep investors less frustrated at the same time.
Steve Blank
AUGUST 4, 2016
Hacking for Diplomacy is a new course from the Management Science and Engineering department in Stanford’s Engineering school and Stanford’s International Policy Studies program that will be first offered in the Fall of 2016. Join a select cross-disciplinary class that takes real problems from the U.S. State Department and asks students to use Lean Methods to test their understanding of the problem and deliver rapid-fire innovative solutions to pressing diplomacy, development and foreig
Brandanew
AUGUST 3, 2016
Social Media channels like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc. have become important channels of direct communication between brands and consumers. The applies in the case of both passive & active seekers of new product and brand experiences. It’s equally true for your B2B customers. While you already have external social media policies, look inwards.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 4, 2016
By Lea Schneider. Owning your own business is a dream of many, but sometimes parts of it can seem like a nightmare. I used to think how great it would be to have my own schedule. I’d never have to report in to anyone else. I’d never have to ask off to see my child play ball or go to a doctor’s appointment. If I wanted to come in late and work late, I could.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 3, 2016
When I heard a friend and business mentor say, “Your startup won’t fail if you don’t quit,” I realized that every entrepreneur should adopt “never give up” as their mantra. Rather than quitting, there are always alternatives, like pivoting the business model or merging with new partners for support. Either could improve the statistic that most startups fail within the first five years.
Steve Blank
AUGUST 1, 2016
There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. Victor Hugo. On September 7 th – 9 th we are holding our first Hacking for Defense & Diplomacy – class for Educators and Sponsors , training educators how to teach these classes in their universities and sponsors how to select problem sets and manage their teams. Sign up here. An Idea Whose Time Has Come.
Agile VC
AUGUST 1, 2016
“Sometimes, there’s a man, well, he’s the man for his time and place. He fits right in there. And that’s the Dude…” – The Stranger , The Big Lebowski. Today we announced our investment in The Outline, a new digital media company founded by CEO Josh Topolsky. The company plans to launch publicly later this year, but Josh talks about his vision for The Outline in this WSJ article.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 3, 2016
We all know that starting a business is not that simple. Other than thinking about the things we need to know and to prepare, there is the constant anxiety that maybe you might not get to start the work on time. It is even made worse when you are suddenly thrust with paperwork. For instance, contracts and documents you need to prepare to register your company as a legitimate business.
Brandanew
AUGUST 1, 2016
Last week, I announced that we have a brand new Podcast coming up, and we’re thrilled that it’s here now and we’re ready! Through the Social Trends Show, we will share ideas, expert comments and trends on social and digital media. Episode one of the first season is now on SoundCloud today! We’ve also sent in our sync request to iTunes, and once accepted, it’ll be live there as well.
Steve Blank
AUGUST 1, 2016
There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. Victor Hugo. On September 7 th – 9 th we are holding our first Hacking for Defense & Diplomacy – class for Educators and Sponsors , training educators how to teach these classes in their universities and sponsors how to select problem sets and manage their teams. Sign up here. An Idea Whose Time Has Come.
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 1, 2016
We just led a $22 million financing in Glowforge. I’ll start with the punchline – lasers are super cool. When we led a $9 million financing in Glowforge a little over a year ago, we were excited about the potential to do to the subtractive 3D printing world what we did with MakerBot in the additive / FDM 3D printing world. We were also fired up by the beautiful and practical stuff that the team made us to show what the product could do.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 1, 2016
by Wendy Dessler, Super-Connector at OutreachMama. In the past people thought of a modern city as one that could be compared with New York or London. Because of increased innovation and technological changes over the last few decades, many cities around the world have not only become highly urbanized, but have also become smart cities. What is a Smart City?
Up and Running
AUGUST 3, 2016
In the construction industry, there are a number of ways to increase your profit margins, even when you are new to the business. So, if you’re interested in maximizing your profits and getting the right amount of profitable jobs, the seven tips in this construction profits guide should give you insight into what you can do to run a highly profitable construction business.
YFS Magazine
AUGUST 5, 2016
At the very least, you can spread the word about your brand, which ultimately means reaching more people, and (when done right) can translate into sales.
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 3, 2016
As an investor, I’m always looking for the next great American company. Who will create tomorrow’s Twitter, Facebook, or Google? Today it is just as likely to be someone born in Beijing or Jaipur as it is to be someone from Boston or Boulder. In 2016, you no longer have to be in Silicon Valley to launch a successful startup. Colorado is home to many.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 4, 2016
As an online small business blog we often come across quite a lot of online resources targeting startups and other small businesses, but once in a while we stumble upon some truly useful gems worth highlighting about. One recent one is marketing automation software provider Act-On ‘s “ Branding and Marketing Your Blog for Business ” e-book, an expert guide that offers great professional insight into how you can brand and market yourself, or your business big or small, online.
Up and Running
AUGUST 2, 2016
Mill Street Treats’ caramel corn. (Image via the Mill Street Treats Facebook page. ). Sometimes, the path to small business success is surprisingly sweet. At least, it was for John Seeley, founder of Mill Street Treats. A family-owned and operated shop on historic Route 6 in Troy, Pennsylvania, Mill Street Treats sells a variety of flavored popcorns, roasted peanuts, ice cream, and more.
ConversionXL
AUGUST 2, 2016
When trying to boost conversions, whether it’s on a signup screen or a landing page, it’s a default for many optimizers to generate hypotheses based on best practices and what’s generally “known” to be a problem. A landing page that doesn’t display well on mobile is a perfect example. Someone might shout “it’s not responsive” and then resize the page properly for mobile use.
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 4, 2016
We just led a $35 million financing at Formlabs. In case you were wondering, lasers are super cool. In 2010, when we invested in MakerBot, the maker movement was just beginning. While 3D printing technology had been around for 30 years, there were no desktop 3D printers. The concept of using an additive process for 3D printing, where you built up a 3D object from continuous extrusion of a material such as ABS or PLA (plastics) was well understood.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 3, 2016
When you start a new business, one of your primary goals is to keep all costs down. That usually means starting small when you need to move into an office. All entrepreneurs dream of having large, spacious office environments. But, the truth is most startups cannot afford such luxuries. As a result, they end up with offices that are somewhat “cozy”!
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