Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 20, 2022

Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Your Employees written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Donna Cutting. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Donna Cutting. How do we get an hourly employee who has never received red carpet customer service, to give it?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2020

While you might think your new venture is too small fry to attract cybercriminals, your network vulnerabilities and lack of cybersecurity knowledge could make your business an easy target. You must also routinely review your data security plan as you hire more employees and create more departments. Facial recognition. Fingerprints.

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Security Software Review Technical Review Networking 273

Steve Blank

JANUARY 17, 2023

Three types of organizations – Incubators, Accelerators and Venture Studios – have emerged to reduce the risk of early-stage startup failure by helping teams find product/market fit and raise initial capital. They do the most to de-risk the early stages of a startup. How Venture Studios Work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Every startup lucky enough to get some traction gets to the point where they decide to hire some “regular employees” for sales, marketing, and administrative tasks. This commitment to hire people who think like entrepreneurs, or instill an “owner’s mindset” in every employee, should be a high priority in every business.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 5, 2022

The Role Operations Plays In Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Sara Nay. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Sara Nay. Sara is the COO at Duct Tape Marketing, Co-Founder at Spark Lab Consulting, and host of the Agency Spark Podcast.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 1, 2023

Key Takeaway: AI prompts can help marketers generate new concepts, research thoroughly, and develop effective marketing strategies for their clients. Also, by focusing on the emotional and personal aspects of the ideal clients, marketers can create targeted campaigns that resonate with their audience. Like this show?

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

Having A Marketing Plan You’re going to want to get the word out right away about your business and products or services. To do so effectively, you’ll want to implement a marketing strategy. You should also get out in the public in person and begin networking and building a strong network of connections.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

Thus I was pleased to see a much more complete and broader perspective of employee support recommendations in a new book, “ Employees First! ” by Donna Cutting, who is a globally-recognized guru on employee culture and optimizing customer service. Emotional stability. Environmental safety.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Top Benefits of Choosing Branded Workwear When employees wear branded workwear, they become walking ambassadors for your startup. It’s a subtle yet powerful form of marketing that can set you apart in a crowded marketplace. Purchasing workwear bundles is an easy way to ensure a cohesive brand image for all of your employees.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Rob Sobers said about the marketing growth strategy, “It’s not about tactics—it’s about people and process.”. When it comes to process, growth marketers must learn to fail. A marketing growth strategy is about small and incremental wins that build up over time. Growth marketing is about process over tactics.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 2, 2019

Here’s how some entrepreneurs and business owners leverage networking in their businesses. #1- We leverage networking extensively in the firm. We then have 3-4 networking events per year to get our referral sources to meet each other to continue to build those relationships. Events are great for networking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Minimum viable products (MVPs) are recommended for validating the market, with iterative enhancement to quickly meet market feedback. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Rounding out the team with employees and freelancers. Incorporating a business entity early through online services.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2019

If you run a busy company or have a marketing team out in the field, you might want to have access to their cell phones to keep track of their location or make sure that they are not spending valuable time doing other activities that are not work-related. One of the best solutions in the market right now is Cocospy cell phone tracker.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

How Modern Marketers Earn Trust Today written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Melanie Deziel. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Melanie Deziel. Questions I ask Melanie Deziel: [2:25] How does trust fit into marketing? [3:37] Storyfuel.co.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As a starting point, I like the Wikipedia simple definition of innovation as “the application of better solutions to meet new requirements or market needs.” In reality, the best business process innovations usually come from regular employees on the front line of your business, just trying to do a better job and better serve customers.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2023

Expand your network Make an effort to make new connections and build strong relationships with professionals within and outside your industry. A great professional network can be an invaluable resource when preparing your career for the future. Regardless of your industry, developing critical skills will be important for employability.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2023

First of all, I will admit that there is some risk involved with talking to any potential investors, even with an agreement, just as there is risk in all the elements of your plan, product and market opportunity. The same is true for people who may approach you at networking events or industry conferences. Build trust first.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Consider for a moment the annoying, interruptive, often obnoxious nature of traditional marketing. A number of studies are showing that people no longer pay much attention to traditional marketing as they progress through the ‘buyer’s decision journey. Of course, not everyone in the marketing world clings to worn-out methods.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2021

As a starting point, I like the Wikipedia simple definition of innovation as “the application of better solutions to meet new requirements or market needs.” In reality, the best business process innovations usually come from regular employees on the front line of your business, just trying to do a better job and better serve customers.

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Technical Review Leadership Operations Networking 431

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Secret Sauce For Smarter Marketing Execution written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Clare Price. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Clare Price. Take The Marketing Assessment: Like this show? The answer: Smart execution.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2015

In today’s competitive global market, managers know that employees (including really valuable ones) are likely to change jobs every few years or so. Like it or not, employee mobility has just become a fact of life. Here are nine ways for employers to minimize the risk associated with departing employees: 1.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Minimum viable products (MVPs) are recommended for validating the market, with iterative enhancement to quickly meet market feedback. Networking no longer is primarily a face-to-face serial activity. Rounding out the team with employees and freelancers. Incorporating a business entity early through online services.

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Intellectual Property Startup Angel Groups Social Media 404

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. In a business development role you’re out shaping the perception of your company in the market (networking), determining leads, and contacting leads. Below is the second of her three-part series. Read part one here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Most experts agree that the pace of business change is increasing , and all the business owners I know are struggling to keep up, much less surpass the wealth of global competitors now entering the market. Highlight the competitive edge you bring to the market. Use test marketing to identify changes before scale-up.

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Marketing Leadership Differentiation Equity 290

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Small business owners are adopting trending techniques to avoid wasting their time on marketing schemes with no guarantees. Social networks are a real breakthrough of the 21st century. In 2022, it has become necessary for both a startup and a large enterprise to increase their visibility on social networks.

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Small Business Software Review Social Media Social Network 179

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Building loyalty and awareness are top priorities for any social media marketer. More people than ever are using social sites, which is good news for social media marketers. To earn that trust, word-of-mouth marketing leads the way. Yoann Pavy, Head of Digital Marketing, Depop [via MarketingWeek ]. And for good reason.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In fact, the cost may be minimal, if you do your networking and build a relationship with an experienced business executive or two in your domain who are willing to share and give back for a nominal retainer, perhaps one percent of your new startup equity. Key board members multiply your networking efforts.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The cost will vary based on how many employees there are and whether those workers have accounting degrees or other professional certifications. Office Space and Staffing: Once you’ve settled on a business structure, you’ll need to determine where your office will be and how many employees you’ll need.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2016

One of the crucial steps in getting your business up and running is to hire your first employees. Today, in a market where talent is in high demand, having a multi-pronged plan is always best but always ensure that your strategy matches the person you are looking to hire. Are you going to use your network to recruit someone?

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 9, 2023

In a recession, advertising costs can go down as fewer companies invest in marketing. In a recession, some businesses may lay off talented employees. Allocate most of your marketing budget to SEO, Content Marketing, Social Media, and email marketing to retain and build brand loyalty.

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Entrepreneur North America Employee Retention 124

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

2021 Trends for Small Business Marketing Consultants written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch . In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I am expanding on the theme of the trend I started last week. Trends for 2021 for Small Business Marketing Consultants.

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Small Business Marketing Technical Review SEO 93

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Accomplished entrepreneurs often pride themselves on being able to spot a gap in the market from a mile away. Further education courses are usually home to a wonderful mix of individuals from countless different cultures and nationalities, and as you will probably be aware off if you own a business, networking is essential.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 14, 2022

Build a healthy support network. Any entrepreneur who has faced failure or encountered challenges along the way knows how important it is to have a good support network. A good support network can give entrepreneurs the encouragement they need to continue with their business. Focus on marketing. Set realistic goals.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2016

Millennials are the most technology connected generation with many opportunities to network and to find another position when their needs at their current job are not met. Here are a few tips to help retain your millennial employees and keep them challenged and happy: Structure. Millennials are a generation of multi-taskers.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

Overcoming Lost Accounts Through the Power of Networking During their first year of business , Rob Walters and Mike Liyeos toured the United States to deepen their understanding of the market. Thanks to hiring both contractors and employees based on old-fashioned referrals and networking, Quattro Development now has a solid crew. “I

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2018

With so many established brands and enterprises all around us, covering a vast network of niche industries, how can a small startup compete? Things like coding, finance; design and marketing are second-nature in startup as opposed to segmented, corporate work. Network Early and Constantly. Less Bureaucracy. Main Takeaways.

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Technical Review Agile Startup Software Review 138

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

How Typeform Stands Out In A Crowded Market written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Karrie Sanderson. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Karrie Sanderson. Take The Marketing Assessment: Take the Assessment. Like this show? Duct Tape Transcript.

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