Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 6, 2023
For the elite startups and entrepreneurs who manage to attract the investor they dream of, and survive the term sheet negotiation, there is still one more hurdle before the money is in the bank. This is the mysterious and dreaded due diligence process, which can kill the whole deal. In reality, it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of the business and the team.
Berkonomics
OCTOBER 5, 2023
First, think about your time as money! We’ll get to my heartbreak in a minute. But first… There is a relationship between time and money that is more complex than most managers think. Fixed overhead for salaries, rent, equipment leases and more make up the majority of the “burn rate” (monthly expenses) for most companies. Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues.
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The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Your fascination with cleanliness and hygiene may have led you to contemplate starting a carpet cleaning business. Not just any carpet cleaning business, but specifically an endeavor in dry carpet cleaning services. This blog aims to guide you through the process, from the initial steps of conducting market research to operational management, hiring staff, and more.
Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Beyond the Buzzwords: Learn How to Develop Your Writing Voice written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Anne Janzer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Anne Janzer, a nonfiction book coach and author of multiple books on writing and marketing. Human behavior and cognitive science fascinate her, and she is always searching for clues to improve our communications.
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
ReadWriteStart
OCTOBER 2, 2023
I’ll start by taking you to the world of Startup X, a passionate team of entrepreneurs who believed they had the next big thing in the world of software as a service (SaaS). They poured their hearts and souls into creating an innovative product fueled by the desire to make a difference in the lives of their target audience. However, despite their best efforts, they struggled to gain traction.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Most entrepreneur that fail are quick to offer a litany of constraints that caused their demise – not enough money, time, customers, or support from the right players. Ironically, as a startup investor and mentor, I have seen too many failures caused by just the opposite – too much money spent too soon, taking time to get product perfection, and assuming customers will wait.
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Duct Tape Marketing
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Beyond the Full-Time CMO: How Companies are Opting for a Fractional Future written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing 0 The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with Nicole Bernard In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Nicole Bernard, a seasoned marketing professional with an impressive legacy that includes stints at Microsoft and collaborations with big names like REMAX and Venus Williams.
deal architect
OCTOBER 3, 2023
In this 101st episode of Burning Platform, we host Paul Kurchina, SAP Community Evangelist, Connector and Analyst. Paul has been a fixture in SAP World for 3 decades – as a customer, as an SAP Mentor, active in various user.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Angel investors and venture capitalists are looking for startups with real products and a proven business model, ready to scale. Yet I still get too many business plans that clearly are looking for money to do research and development (R&D) on a new and unproven technology. If you need funding for these early stage activities, I have some suggestions on better strategies to follow.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Customer obsession is a top-down commitment that requires buy-in across the org chart. Here are a few valuable ways to build a more customer-obsessed organization. The post Are You Customer-Obsessed? Here’s Why You Should Be appeared first on Young Upstarts.
Rembrandt Communications
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Turn Fear Into Success! This time of year, you see plenty of spooky decorations, haunted houses and scary costumes. But to you, your big goals may be more frightening than anything else! No worries! It’s time to put that fear aside and… F: Fight for what you want! Life is short. If you have a great idea, pursue it with everything you’ve got. After all, do you want regrets later in life?
Brandanew
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Within the ever-changing realm of education, storytelling persists as a timeless tool for learning. Stories, with their captivating charm, have the power to inspire, engage, and empower students of all ages. The tales we weave and the manner in which we spin them can significantly influence the learning experience and shape our students’ perceptions of […] The post Inclusive Storytelling in Education: Discussing why it is important for our education system and resources for teachers
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
As a business advisor, I meet many business professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs who are anxious to be their own boss , or have an innovative idea to start or acquire a new business. I have to tell each of you that starting and growing a new business is a long hard road , but can be very exciting and satisfying if you find the right match, and do your homework before you start.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 3, 2023
No matter how intense the changes swirling around us may be, the basics of effective leadership haven’t changed. Robert L. Dilenschneider pinpoints some traits every leader should cultivate. The post Six Traits That Empower You To Lead Effectively In Any Environment appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
OCTOBER 2, 2023
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy.
Hearpreneur
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Each business has a story. No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. Each story is different though the reasons may remain the same. No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and every brand.
The Startup Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2023
When you are using the right channels to boost your business’s growth , this is only half the battle. High-quality engaging content is the lifeblood of any successful business’s marketing strategies, but it can be tough to have the right resources in-house to do this properly. Outsourcing is an invaluable solution, and while many companies use content agencies to ensure they create enough content this is where the quality versus quantity debate rides high.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 6, 2023
If you are a business owner who is not sure of how to improve customer satisfaction, these tips will have you up and running in no time. The post A Customer Satisfaction 101 appeared first on Young Upstarts.
SiliconHills
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
As an investment partner, Claire England will lead a new office in Austin for Dallas-based GPG Ventures, a venture capital firm. GPG has invested in more than 100 startups nationwide. Its investments range from the seed stage to Series B.
Gust
OCTOBER 4, 2023
In our previous posts, we discussed how to call a Board of Directors Meeting, the Quorum Required for the meeting, along with the Means of Attendance, Written Resolutions Documenting the Board Minutes, Duty of Care, and addressing potential conflicts of interest. Our third installment will delve into the importance of well drafted meeting minutes. The post Board Meetings and the Importance of Well-Drafted Minutes appeared first on Gust.
Hearpreneur
OCTOBER 2, 2023
This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The post Bakul Banthia appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Our Own Start-up
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Whenever one thinks of company registration online & wishes to start a business online, the thing that comes is internet & operating such a business through it. The post Starting Online Companies Take and How It Ended first appeared on Our Own Startup.
Mike Michalowicz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
There’s a growing recognition of the critical connection between workplace security and employee mental health. I’ve personally witnessed the transformative impact of creating a secure and empowering environment for employees in my own business. It was easier to do than I thought, too. S is for safety In the FASO model in All In , I explain how Fit, Ability, Safety, and Ownership create unstoppable teams.
OnlyOnce
OCTOBER 5, 2023
One of my top 10 scaling tips for CEOs as they take a business from startup to scaleup keys in on communication patterns. As your company grows from 0-25 employees to a place where you no longer work hands-on with most of the team, which is really >25 but gets more and more true at every step beyond that, you need to rethink how you handle employee conversations in many ways.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 3, 2023
When Decent, a healthcare startup, wound down the bulk of its operations earlier this year, a small group of employees decided to start StretchDollar. “Four of the five of us came from Decent,” said Marshall Darr, CEO and co-founder of StretchDollar. He previously worked at Decent with StretchDollar Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Kaiza Molina.
Our Own Start-up
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Business brokerage is a profession filled with opportunities and challenges, and understanding what it entails is crucial for those considering this dynamic career path. The post What Does It Mean To Be a Business Broker? first appeared on Our Own Startup.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The post Kamal Khanuja appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
crowdSPRING Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Explore insights on forming business partnerships, crafting robust partnership agreements, and navigating through benefits and challenges effectively.
SiliconHills
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
A new investment group, DealFlowNow, has launched in Austin to invest $60 million into early-stage companies. Kelsey August, a super angel investor and entrepreneur, is the founding managing director of DealFlowNow. She sat down with Silicon Hills News last Friday to talk about the focus of DealFlowNow.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Weekend Favs September 30 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing My weekend blog post routine includes posting links to a handful of tools or great content I ran across during the week. I don’t go into depth about the finds, but I encourage you to check them out if they sound interesting. The photo in the post is a favorite for the week from an online source or one I took on the road.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The post Bala Kuchibhotla appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Start Up Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Listen to Steve to read this post (8 min audio) – Do I sound like I write? Last week I watched an increasingly rare moment of linear, live television – The AFL Grand Final. As a long-time Collingwood fan, I rejoiced in an eventual victory and immediately thought about how much my late mother would have loved seeing her Magpies win. We could’ve watched it together, followed by hours of post-game discussions, analyzing it play-by-play.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
OCTOBER 6, 2023
CPQ streamlines the sales process, reduces errors, and impresses customers with a professional-looking quote. It is an excellent fit for businesses that sell complex products with complicated pricing models. If your organization needs more efficient revenue processes, including slow quoting, siloed product data, and difficult configuration management, then a CPQ solution can help.
Board Effect
OCTOBER 3, 2023
For a mission-driven organization, investing in board software to help your board be even more effective is a key decision. Every penny counts, the reputation of your organization matters, and when it comes to ensuring the effectiveness of your board, the role of board software cannot be overstated. Obviously, we are biased and think you should be choosing BoardEffect but, regardless of that, over the years of onboarding new customers, we have been asked many questions.
Lightspeed Venture Partners
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The post The Challenge of Building LLMs appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
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