Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 28, 2021
Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. They always ask me for the key reasons that other people fail, but because I’ve seen so many different situations, I’m have been reluctant to generalize the failure patterns.
ConversionXL
APRIL 28, 2021
My co-founder and I consider his sister to be a trusted confidant. So when she told us that she’s uncomfortable providing her email address to companies—including ours!—and didn’t want more email clogging up her inbox, it made us stop in our tracks. Could this be true across the board? We dug into our data and quickly discovered that our users shared her sentiment.
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The Startup Magazine
APRIL 27, 2021
Many small businesses struggle to afford the services they need due to their limited budgets, particularly when it comes to technology. Onsite technology can prove to be expensive, and you then have to consider the cost of security on top of that. All of this can put a real financial strain on small businesses, but there are other solutions available, including protecting your business assets with cloud backup.
Up and Running
APRIL 30, 2021
Remote work becomes the new norm in the post-COVID world. While only 17 percent of U.S. employees used to work remotely and practice team communication before the “pandemic” status, their number has drastically increased now. For companies that are new to this state of things, one more challenge appeared: It’s the need for alternative collaboration methods with employees for their better motivation, engagement, and performance.
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
Board Effect
APRIL 28, 2021
The process of founding a nonprofit is exciting, and perhaps a bit scary. An important thing for founders to know is that getting 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status takes time. It takes time to research all the requirements. It takes time to gather the appropriate documents. It also takes time to fill out all the proper forms and submit them to the federal government.
NZ Entrepreneur
APRIL 26, 2021
In today’s digital world, a strong internet connection is the lifeblood for most businesses. And, with new technology and digital ways of working available, it brings into sharp focus: exactly how much speed do you need? First of all, what is bandwidth? Well, measured in millions or billions of bits per second (Mbps/Gbps), bandwidth can be used as a representation of your internet speed.
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Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 30, 2021
Based on my own long experience in business, team satisfaction, engagement, and productivity continues to be a challenge. According to consistent feedback over the past several years, even in the best companies, employees seem stuck at less than 40 percent happy and "fully engaged.” That’s a huge opportunity for productivity in your business, as well as your team well-being.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 30, 2021
It is absolutely critical to spring clean your business’s finances and ensure that all of the accounting is accurate and up-to-date. The post Spring Clean Your Startup’s Accounting With These Tips appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
APRIL 30, 2021
In the 43th episode of the series we have Jujhar Singh, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Salesforce Industry Clouds. Salesforce has had significant vertical momentum, especially in the last year. See my interview with Neeracha Taychakhoonavudh last May, my.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 29, 2021
Human Artificial Intelligence (HAI) is a type of process that brings together artificial intelligence and human action, resulting in improved efficiency across your business’ teams. Automated tasks can bring huge benefits to your business, providing you find the right solution for your organisation’s needs. When it comes to a company’s software development processes, HAI can have a positive impact in regards to facilitating digital transformation.
Startup Professionals Musings
APRIL 25, 2021
I’m convinced that people who have fun at work are more innovative, as well as happier. I don’t have any big scientific studies to prove this, but in my considerable business experience, I haven’t seen many successes come out of a group of fearful pessimists or unhappy people. As I was looking through the literature, I did find evidence that many strong business leaders, like John D.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 28, 2021
Team leadership and management expert Eyal Gutentag shares some tips for properly communicating with your employees. The post 4 Communication Strategies For Managers appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
APRIL 25, 2021
As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short segments (with permission), as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Jason Corsello who presents on his fund Acadian Ventures, an early-stage venture firm.
Feld Thoughts
APRIL 26, 2021
It’s time for the 2nd annual Emerge Virtual 5k Run produced by Rise Against Suicide (formerly Second Wind Fund of Boulder County). It’ll be from 8:00 am to Midnight MT on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Amy and I are helping underwrite it as we did last year and I just signed up to run it. Rise Against Suicide provides access to funded counseling services for at-risk youth struggling with suicidal ideation in the geographic areas included in Boulder Valley School District and St.
View from Seed
APRIL 28, 2021
I’m please to announce our recent investment in Impact Biosystems , an adaptive hardware and software solution for health and fitness. We are big Whoop wearers and proud early investors here at NextView. Through that company, have been fortunate to have a front row seat to the way athletes, trainers, and consumers have come to understand and appreciate the benefits of recovery.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 26, 2021
Protecting ideas begins with smart decisions before launch. Jordan Erskine shares three actions to lock up ideas and set businesses up for success. The post 3 Ways to Protect Your Ideas appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 29, 2021
Photo by Chait Goli from Pexels. When you think about Switzerland, there are usually three things that come to mind: fantastic watches, beautiful mountains, and gigantic corporate banks. Technology is not typically the first on the agenda. However, the Swiss tech industry has been growing rapidly in recent years, positioning itself as one of Europe’s top hubs.
VC Cafe
APRIL 28, 2021
Creators that are able to grow a community while keeping engagement levels high have a greater opportunity to make a living from their craft more than ever before in history. Consider this: Jack Conte , Patreon’s CEO summarised it beautifully in the video below (or on this blog post if you prefer reading) by breaking down the evolution of the creator economy.
Hearpreneur
APRIL 29, 2021
The idea of exactly what your business is going to usually come 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 there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 30, 2021
For startups on a budget, government auctions offer incredible deals on vehicles and other useful equipment your business might need. The post How Startups Can Benefit From Government Auctions appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 29, 2021
Contracts are mandatory in several areas of life, whatever you are; a consumer, employee, or business owner. Everyone needs contracts to commence in safer interactions between clients and consumers and vice versa. These prints make sure that all agreements are settled, and if not, the wrongful party can be taken to legal justification method, whatever is prescribed on the papers.
Up and Running
APRIL 28, 2021
Brand identity is the visual component of a company’s character. This includes logos, typography, colors, website design, and other assets. Each brand identity element is a brick to build the foundation of a brand. Nike is an athletic wear brand with one of the best brand identity examples today. It’s not uncommon to be familiar with its Just Do It slogan and its recognizable Swoosh logo design.
SiliconHills
APRIL 30, 2021
Empowering a billion women is Ingrid Vanderveldt’s mission. She created EBW to reach one billion women across the globe and help them start and scale ventures. EBW does that by developing women entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, and community. “That is the WHY we exist,” Vanderveldt said during a recent interview for the Ideas to Invoices […].
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 29, 2021
Next time you’re in the market for eyewear, consider more than just the frames and style. Make sure you’re selecting a pair that will help you do your job to the very best. The post Eyewear For Executives: It’s About How You See As Well As How You Look appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 29, 2021
According to the statistics , in 2020, there were 31.7 million small businesses in the United States. How can your company stand out from such a huge amount of competitors? You just need to learn a few simple and cheap marketing tactics that help you improve the brand visibility of your business. . Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels. It’s very important for small businesses to be visible in Google search results.
YFS Magazine
APRIL 30, 2021
Gratefulness is so important in our pursuit of joy—and here's a simple exercise to help you get intentional about shifting your focus.
Version One Ventures
APRIL 26, 2021
A little bit more than a year ago, we made our first investment in a COVID world…it was 100% virtual, all via Zoom from start to finish. What seemed highly unusual at the time became the new modus operandi for Version One and the VC industry as a whole. We ended up doing three more investments in April 2020 ( our busiest month ever ) and a total of 12 investments over the past year (our busiest 12-month period ever).
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 29, 2021
Murali Nethi, CEO & Founder at SnapBlooms.com shares some of the top ways that businesses can become more socially and environmentally responsible. The post 5 Ways To Show Your Customer You Are Socially Responsible appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 30, 2021
Even if you have no reason for legal representation at this very moment, it is still important in this day and age to have a lawyer just in case a situation arises in the future where you do. However, if you have never gone through the process of hiring a legal professional before, it can be a tricky task for someone to do, which is why we have put together this handy guide for you.
Eric Friedman
APRIL 26, 2021
Jeff Bezos notoriously launched the Fire Phone around 2014 to much attention – I think most agree that it was a spectacular failure. But was it really? This project was a $170M write-off for the company. There was the hardware, software, and marketing costs. Not to mention the person toll on the people. I bit my tongue during this time and waited to hear straight from the company.
Up and Running
APRIL 26, 2021
Taking action at the appropriate time is critical to turning your visions into a viable reality. However, doing so without a proper strategy can be a recipe for disaster. . A well-designed and concrete action plan that weighs all the benefits and possible challenges is the key to executing your vision successfully. Furthermore, it makes tracking progress easier, which in turn helps you attain your goals.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 29, 2021
show everyone around you that you’re determined, you’re motivated, and you’re bound to succeed, says Chris Cicchinelli. The post Do You Care Enough To Succeed? appeared first on Young Upstarts.
The Startup Magazine
APRIL 26, 2021
The pandemic brought about a shift in the workplace. Most companies had to close down, and those that stayed open had employees working remotely from home. These measures were put in place to stop the spread of the virus. While there are companies that have gone back to the office, most companies still have their employees remotely working from home.
Mike Michalowicz
APRIL 30, 2021
Me again. Time to share some of my favorite things to help you elevate your business. Let’s go! Dale Carnegie said, “A person’s name is to him or her the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” I took this to heart and implemented it in my life. One impactful way that I do this is by displaying names of those I have Zoom calls with or make videos for.
Hearpreneur
APRIL 26, 2021
This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off on the right foot. Here are some takeaways from the video: Excuses are a manifestation of failure. Every day doesn't have to be a sorry story. Better is what you should be seeking. There are no victories in sorry. You've got to put in the work. Lift yourself up.
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 28, 2021
Take some time to go through all numbers of clauses and comprehend everything thoroughly before signing an employment contract. The post Knowing The Importance Of Reading And Reviewing Your Employment Contract appeared first on Young Upstarts.
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