Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. Operate with a comparable level of integrity. As a long-time business advisor and angel investor, I’m a believer that “two heads are better than one” in building a new business.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 11, 2020

Launching a startup these days is not as hard as it was just a decade ago. Today, we are exploring various security options that can help you run a tight startup operation without worrying about external forces affecting your work. Even startups and small companies should be able to afford such software. Cloud Services.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

With startups and many smaller businesses often having tighter budgets than more established companies, it becomes vital to implement measures to limit potential liability. So how exactly can startups limit their liability in such incidents? One area where liability can be substantial is company car accidents.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Startup studios continue to grow in popularity as incubators for new businesses. Rather than simply launching one startup, the startup studio model creates an organization whose business is launching startups. These can then be repeated and improved on with each successive startup.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2017

San Francisco startup Plenty’s innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) has attracted $200 million in funding from SoftBank Vision Fund, the world’s biggest tech fund. As Plenty’s story illustrates, AI has become mainstream enough to be accessible to startups. Another important application of AI for IT operations is security.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 24, 2018

We’re calling them NextView Operator Guilds. . The concept our Guilds is simple: We want to bring together small groups of Product and Go-to-Market experts to lend their time to support our portfolio company founders and key operators. Jessica is also a mentor with TechStars, an angel investor, and frequently advises startups.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In fact, many startups assume they won’t be a target due to their size, so they don’t put much thought into cybersecurity protection methods. . Still, startups that want to stay in business and grow must be prepared to face a cyber-attack such as ransomware, phishing, malware, and others. Train your Employees. Source: Pexels.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2023

The advent of off-site operations raises the inescapable need for a system of managing, supervising, and coordinating activities in field service management. Field service management offers the much-needed opportunity to manage field operations remotely. Will such a tool benefit my startup?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Startup businesses often struggle with limited resources. Here are examples of services that startups can outsource. Due to the low volume of financial transactions, most startups may not require a full-time bookkeeping expert. This can cause the firm to lose clients and cease its operations. Financial services.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 8, 2023

According to Gergo Vari, the founder of Lensa, if your startup is ready to ride the metaverse wave, staying informed and investing in the skills and expertise needed for this new era are crucial. Adapting to emerging trends and staying agile will be crucial for startups as the metaverse grows.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here is how remote startups are changing the game for everyone. In fact, according to Founders Forum’s survey of 400+ startup owners, 94% of the respondents were already working from home before the pandemic. To help them make the transition, a new breed of “remote startups” has emerged. Image Credit: pixaby.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 23, 2023

Every year, new startup entrepreneurs attempt to launch a business on the leanest budget possible. Whatever the case, you’ll need to make some big sacrifices and strategic managerial decisions if you want this lean startup budget to work — and it’s definitely possible. Consider a hybrid workplace. Negotiate the lease.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

And with the technology available these days, it is convenient to invest in emerging startups. Are you wondering how to invest in startups in India? The digital startup craze. The world is about to see a new generation propagating the Indian startup investing industry. Sectors witnessing a startup boom. Media tech.

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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. Reducing Startup Risk. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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Up and Running

APRIL 12, 2021

For many startups and small businesses, talent management can sometimes be deprioritized from the everyday chaos and operations. As they begin to grow , they start to recognize that using a spreadsheet or using memory to keep track of employee performance just doesn’t work. Unclear objectives & tasks.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 14, 2023

Yet, we know tech startups will weather the storm. For startups that sell to businesses, however, this pain creates new opportunities as forward-thinking companies look for permanent, technical solutions to these cyclical problems. Even after aggressive hikes from the Fed, overall unemployment in the U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2019

It’s amazing how fast your startup will outgrow your garage or home office. You find that you need to be near major customers, or employee transportation hubs, where rents are higher than you ever anticipated. Your frugal role model of bringing your own lunch won’t be convincing to most employees.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In my experience as an angel investor for new startups, I’m always surprised by how many entrepreneurs are looking for funding without outside advisors. What you learn will apply to employees. An experienced Board can give them credibility, as well as advice on the many pitfalls of starting a new company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Yet it always amazes me that I can find two different startups, seemingly working on the same problem, with one having a burn rate several times higher than the other. They understand startup realities. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

And the best startups spun out of Stanford were building components for weapon systems. As there was no venture capital, these early startups were funded by early sales to weapon systems prime contractors and subcontractors. There was a time when much of U.S. America’s adversaries understand this.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 30, 2020

Matthew Brunstrum , a mergers and acquisitions advisor, explains why companies should prioritize their operations and financial considerations in order to make an acquisition succeed. In the case of an acquisition, it is likely that some employees will be lost to job changes or let go due to redundancies. The Importance of Operations.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Collaboration is vital for the success of a startup. The question is, what steps can you take to encourage more active and productive remote team collaboration in a startup? If you expect your employees to collaborate, you need to create and reinforce a collaborative culture. Invest in the Right Intranet Software.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 7, 2023

How Employee Experience Shapes Brand Perception written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Tiffani Bova In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Tiffani Bova. Key Takeaway: Prioritizing the employee experience alongside customer experience drives business success.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In many business sectors, warehouse operations are at the heart of success. When these operations are efficient, companies can meet customer demand quickly and maintain stable costs. The fastest way to drastically improve efficiency and productivity at your facility is to make sure your employees work with top-notch equipment.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

The organization is vital when it comes to workplace optimization and employee output. There are several different ways to improve your workplace productivity and employee output. To maximize your cybersecurity, remember to: Brief your employees on the matter. Maximize Employee Morale. Image by rawpixel from Pixabay.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Why keep employees engaged? By understanding employee engagement , you can enhance productivity, improve retention in demanding fields and deliver higher quality products and services. When employees feel like what they’re doing serves a greater purpose, your staff members will take ownership and put their all into their jobs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2020

Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to stay low, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. The public company corporate culture may not fit you and your startup. Most startup founders voluntarily exit or are pushed out, and the fun is gone.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Aside from the environmental advantages, car sharing is a cost-effective option for company employees to use vehicles. Thanks to this, there is no need for employees to pay for taxis or save up for their own cars; instead, they can access cars from the company’s fleet when necessary for business trips or assignments.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

So, you’re preparing to launch a startup of your very own: congratulations! Before you start earning profits and making an impression on the startup market, you’ll want to learn from your colleagues’ common startup mistakes. If you’re committed to making your startup a success, be sure to read this guide first.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

A growing number of companies are hiring remote employees. Supplying tools and equipment Your employees will need certain equipment and tools to work. There is no legal obligation to supply this equipment to employees. Should you pay for employees’ internet connection? This is something that you need to weigh up.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Optimizing your operational capability is essential for long-term success, regardless of whether you’re a seasoned firm looking to keep growing or a baby startup still learning to navigate the turbulent waters of entrepreneurship. The post 5 Ways to Function Better as a Business appeared first on The Startup Magazine.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Running your own business is incredibly liberating and fulfilling, but it can also be a particularly challenging journey, especially considering the large percentage of startups that fail during their first year. Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels. Project planning. Web development. Communication skills. Resilience.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 7, 2021

One major reason is that unless you don’t put effort into hiring the right talent, the operational functions suffer. Right from the costs, several openings to creating an experience to retain your best employees, everything is important. 10 Important Hiring Tips for Startups in Post COVID Era. Consider Remote Hiring.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

AUGUST 3, 2020

Leveraging technology within your business model can lay down the path for improved productivity, smoother operation, and increased profits. Here are some of the many ways technology can help streamline your business operations…. This will completely change the way business operations are carried out within the organization.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 26, 2021

Launching a startup is ridiculously exciting. That’s because more than half of all startups fail within the first five years of operation. Understanding the reasons why startups fail can help you avoid such a fate. So what are the driving factors that lead to startup failure? Lack of Market Need.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Guest Post by Misti Yang, Writer for Lean Startup Co. Editor’s Note: We wrapped up the 2017 Lean Startup Week in San Francisco just a few weeks ago, and we’re excited to share with you some of the best lessons learned in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation. Because these Lean Startup people, they do crazy stuff,” Alex joked. “So

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 20, 2020

If you are a startup , then it is important for you to introduce web applications with a unique idea or less popular concepts. Whether you own a well-established company or startup, to stay competitive it is very important to find out and nurture the new web app ideas. Your Employee. What field does my company operate in?

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