mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

a New York-based sizzle reel production company specializing in promotional videos for PR and marketing professionals, and the Young Entrepreneur Council. Hiring the wrong person for key company positions can cost a business thousands — or tens of thousands — of dollars and man hours. Adam Gilbert , My Body Tutor.

CTO Hire 73

CTO Hire Fractional CTO CTO Technical Review 73

Rembrandt Communications

JANUARY 1, 2024

Add this data to a simple software program or spreadsheet… whatever works best for you. Take the time to plan your public relations for the year ahead (or hire a PR expert to do it for you!). How will you share your message? Create a schedule to call the people on your list personally. Let them know what you have to offer.

Public Relations 130

Public Relations Viral PR Social Media 130

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Important software: Business planning and management software. Antivirus software. Accounting or bookkeeping software. Invoicing software. Customer relationship management software. Build an active online presence (be your own PR person!). Hire a good small business accountant. Box address.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2014

Hiring Has Changed: Before the press was a way of generating interest for hiring. Startups instead are identifying early adopting communities in their specific niches and going after them outside of corporate-based PR. What’s changed? The individuals and team managers have more sway.

Technical Review 117

Technical Review CTO Hire Finance Stealth 117

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

It says that selling an airplane ticket for $500 and getting paid a $5 fees by the airlines (1% gross margin) is not the same thing as selling $500 of software that you built (>90% gross margin). Sam did all this analysis before even deciding to build V1 of his software and before we put serious money behind him launching.

Startup 150

Startup Seed Money DC Software Review 150

The Next Web

JUNE 21, 2015

Suggested by: Brittany Berger , Content & PR Manager @ Mention. Suggested by: Brittany Berger , Content & PR Manager @ Mention. Suggested by: Brittany Berger , Content & PR Manager @ Mention. Aside from having an awesome name, this book looks at how a successful software company is built and run. Automattic.

PR 60

PR Startup Software Review Technical Review 60

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 25, 2022

Paul is the founder and CEO of Marketing AI Institute, and the founder of PR 20/20, HubSpot’s first partner agency. One of my favorite episodes who should be your first hire, what's your funding plan, Dr. Lisa Cravin shares her top advice from building spotlight oral. You know, I don't have to hire anybody anymore.

Artificial Inteligence 90

Artificial Inteligence Marketing Cofounder SMS 90

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2011

When you haven’t been decisive in years, when you botched a profitable exit, when you hired a non-visionary CEO and then fired her by email – it’s time to get out of the way. When Marc Benioff declared “the end of software” industry insiders scoffed. For the good of your people.

Technical Review 418

Technical Review Leadership Software Review PR 418

Up and Running

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Here at Palo Alto Software, we spend all day every day building software and writing advice for small businesses and entrepreneurs. So without further ado… Palo Alto Software’s Best Small Business Tools of 2013. HARO : Help A Reporter Out is a great PR and marketing tool for businesses large and small.

Small Business 109

Small Business Development Team Review RSS Software Review 109

View from Seed

MARCH 3, 2015

Ellie Mirman was the first marketer hired by the CMO of HubSpot, the Boston-based marketing software startup that IPOed in 2014. NVV: Lots of marketers are under pressure to come in and generate demand right away, whether because sales is asking for leads or founders are demanding PR or user growth.

Marketing 120

Marketing Sales Cycle Startup CTO Hire 120

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

The Fundamental Challenge of Your Startup’s First Hire: Leading and Learning at the Same Time – [link]. Entrepreneurs always ask for help with hiring – here is some great advice: Hire Slowly – [link]. Rejected by PR industry for being an ad guy | by Edward Boches – [link]. Adweek – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Every startup will use some kind of software: book keeping, word processing, presentation. “You do not need to buy that expensive office software and servers when you can switch to a cloud vendor-Google is an example-at a fraction of the cost,” says Ali Asadi of aprofitmaker.com. DIY Marketing and PR. Microcontract.

South Africa 157

South Africa Software Review Green Technical Review 157

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2014

“the people you fire are more important to your [company''s] culture than the people you hire.” 5 Ways to Hire the Best Talent for Your Startup Team – crowdspring.co/1ptyfds. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

Social Media 97

Social Media Small Business Design Media 97

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Today in Small Business: Hiring Picks Up | by @genemarks – crowdspring.co/1w5hoSn. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Have fun watching Jeffrey Blitz’s video for The New York Times. Small Business and Startups: Best Boss Ever?

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 10, 2011

Joint PR/Ad study finds PR getting higher marks in social media compared to Advertising [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template tco use today) – [link]. Latest @crowdSPRING creative newsletter: winning negotiations with clients, getting hired & more – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 6, 2013

7 Tips On How Your Small Business Or Startup Can Hire A Good Lawyer And Control Legal Costs – [link]. 7 Tips On How Your Small Business Or Startup Can Hire A Good Lawyer And Control Legal Costs – [link]. 7 Tips On How Your Small Business Or Startup Can Hire A Good Lawyer And Control Legal Costs – [link].

Social Media 95

Social Media Small Business Design Media 95

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 26, 2022

To prevent hackers from gaining access to your business's checking account, use low-cost software and dual controls to strengthen your payment processes. Prezi hired the former director of product from Pixar to build a more cinematic video meeting experience. Thanks to Kevin Burke, Extension PR ! #7- Photo Credit: Kevin Burke.

Software Review 120

Software Review Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Entrepreneur 120

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Why You Really Should Move Quickly to Get Rid of Bad Hires - crowdspring.co/1hIeNIz. Great Culture: Smart Firing Is as Key as Smart Hiring - crowdspring.co/HECmEA. Why You Really Should Move Quickly to Get Rid of Bad Hires - crowdspring.co/1hIeNIz. Great Culture: Smart Firing Is as Key as Smart Hiring - crowdspring.co/HECmEA.

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

In a recent article, Palo Alto Software founder Tim Berry equates startup marketing to throwing darts at a dartboard. Focus on SEO by way of good PR. Rather than just focusing on optimizing your website or your blog content for a few key terms, make an effort to build links back to your site by increasing your PR efforts.

Marketing 60

Marketing Social Media Startup PR 60

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2014

You Can’t Hire a VP That You Don’t Love | saastr – crowdspring.co/VAYeaw. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. How to Test Whether Your Business Model is Worth Pursuing – crowdspring.co/1nbEqBG. Colorful Detailed Wall Textures – crowdspring.co/YppGcU.

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

This Invaluable Lesson Will Keep You From Making Catastrophic Hiring Mistakes - crowdspring.co/XeV4JS. Hiring startup engineers? Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Are startup burn rates out of control? They seem to be | AVC – crowdspring.co/1rbM5FT.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 2, 2014

Why a standard resume is not enough for hiring – crowdspring.co/1k6oLBD. Why a standard resume is not enough for hiring – crowdspring.co/1k6oLBD. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Practice – crowdspring.co/1o0Vqw3.

Social Media 96

Social Media Small Business Design Media 96

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

Hire People Who Make Things Happen – crowdspring.co/1fMczta. Hire People Who Make Things Happen – crowdspring.co/1fMczta. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Small Business and Startups: What Would Mom (and Pop) Do? – crowdspring.co/169pEqs.

Social Media 100

Social Media Small Business Design Media 100

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 28, 2010

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Never Hire Job Hoppers. Never Hire Job Hoppers. 4 Reasons PR Agencies Are Failing in Social Media – [link]. Showcase Of Web Design In The Netherlands – [link]. – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

Traditional software vs. SaaS. Of course it is super helpful if a VC can drop you in to important people for business development, recruiting, PR, sales and eventually M&A. The problem with this is that past successes aren’t always relevant to future ones as the methods and environment of the past may no longer apply.

Portfolio 364

Portfolio Chicago Sales Incubator 364

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 17, 2014

Keith Rabois on the Role of a COO, How to Hire and Why Transparency Matters – crowdspring.co/1col3yU. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Growth Hacking Is Bull – crowdspring.co/L1Z1wv. – crowdspring.co/1eJmGfD. ” crowdspring.co/L76cU1.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Corporations increasingly see social media as a key PR, communications and marketing medium. Companies also use social networking sites in the hiring process, and increasingly, to do innovative advertising (such as the recent Jack in the Box campaign). He has written several books on intellectual property law.

Social Network 150

Social Network Networking Los Angeles Fractional CTO 150

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Indeed’s CMO Paul D’Arcy says their priority is brand awareness and reducing friction: “The number one thing we’re doing is making sure that that product is everywhere and a click away when people are looking for a job or looking to hire.” [ via The Drum ]. Deciding on this starts with your “why,” which we’ll cover in a moment.

Marketing 128

Marketing Campaign Software Review Tulsa 128

YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2014

by Regan Billie, Social Media & PR Coordinator at Fleetmatics. Additionally, a lot of cloud software is available on a pay-as-you-go basis, decreasing costs while your company is growing. Fleet tracking software can help you to decrease fuel costs, labor costs and maximize the efficiency of your fleet.

Cost 221

Cost Small Business Cloud PR 221

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 9, 2014

Words of wisdom from Bonobos: don’t hire for experience – crowdspring.co/1nQ25Mo. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. . “The sharing economy is on a path to reinvent our economy, our culture and the way we live and work.”

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Hearpreneur

JULY 3, 2020

Hiring developers used to be an expensive barrier to getting started. Thanks to Amber Christian, Wonderly Software Solutions, creator of Bella Scena ! #2- Additionally, the lack of fixed costs due to offloading tasks rather than hiring employees lowers the initial investment, and thus the barrier to entry. 2- Bright and Digital!

Technical Review 143

Technical Review Entrepreneur Software Review Artificial Inteligence 143

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Important software: Business planning and management software. Antivirus software. Accounting or bookkeeping software. Invoicing software. Customer relationship management software. Build an active online presence (be your own PR person!). Hire a good small business accountant. Box address.

Software Review 60

Software Review Technical Review Intellectual Property Guerilla 60

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

Huge structural under-employment in much of the country and full employment in some niche tech markets where it’s impossible to hire developers, designers or sales professionals. I remember in the late 90′s trying to charge fair prices for software when my well-financed competitors were giving things away for free.

Saudi Arabia 309

Saudi Arabia Valuation IPO Technical Review 309

Up and Running

JUNE 27, 2018

Too often, business owners are tempted to hire the crème de la crème right at the outset. The value of hiring slow: Hiring high-caliber staff early in the game may take its toll on your time, money, and other resources. The good news here is, you don’t necessarily have to hire in-house marketers.

Marketing 109

Marketing Social Media Campaign Sales Cycle 109

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2014

It’s why I wrote this post that the controversial first hire after an A round out to be an office manager / assistant / HR person who handles everything from stocking supplies to booking travel to scheduling group meetings. What they do with the money is add more engineers and maybe hiring a marketing person.

Startup 381

Startup PR Finance Hiring 381

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Hire for potential, says Jason Fried of 37signals - crowdspring.co/1aHHrTp. Hire for potential - crowdspring.co/1aHHrTp. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Qualities Of Truly Great Employees | Business Insider by Dharmesh Shah - crowdspring.co/1h0QmFY.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 6, 2010

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. How to Improve Hiring at Startups – [link]. Write Better CSS With Best Practices – [link]. 35 Awesome and Inspiring “Movie-Effect” Photoshop Tutorials – [link]. You’re Just Ignorant – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92