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Lessons Learned: The engineering manager's lament

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Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, October 20, 2008 The engineering managers lament I was inspired to write The product managers lament while meeting with a startup struggling to figure out what had gone wrong with their product development process. He has a good team, and theyve shipped a working product to many customers.

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How to Pick the Right Name for Your Business

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How to Pick the Right Name for Your Business. There are endless paths to take when brainstorming your new business name. But for many small business owners and entrepreneurs, the naming process is fraught with uncertainty and doubt. Your business name sets the tone for all that follows. Opt for a descriptive name.

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Startup Investor Makes a Deal: Engineers for Equity

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. “Most of that money [from venture capitalists and angels] is used to build a product,&# explains Haig Kayserian, the CEO of Kayweb Angels. “Once that product is built, you will probably have given away a lot of equity.&# Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. startupcto

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How To Close The Books on Your Startup

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And if you have been using a fictitious business name, you’ll need to file an abandonment form. How to Register Your New Business Name. Productivity Lists. Global Syndication Partners. Mashable France. If you have a seller’s permit, cancel that as well. Become a fan on Facebook. Subscribe to the Business channel.

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10 Essential PR Tips for Startups

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Not to mention, early-stage startups usually only employ a few people focused on product and development. If your startup is in that boat, it’s really not a matter of figuring out how to pitch your company — instead, you may want to consider improving your product before hitting the pavement. Screenshots of the product.

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How to Plan Your Social Integration Strategy

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And often, businesses suffer from a “set it and forget” mentality, in which a product manager will slap a Facebook Like button on his sites and declare the business’s website now social. Hackers Steal User Names and E-Mails from Zappos and 6PM.com. Productivity Lists. Global Syndication Partners. Mashable France.

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5 Essential Spreadsheets for Social Media Analytics

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Anyone can easily run a search for his or her brand name and see how actively it’s being discussed in social media. Try using a few search Google operators, for example: ["brand name" -intitle:"brand name"] to find in-text brand mentions you are most likely to have missed. Productivity Lists. Mashable France.