Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

For example, to outflank a competitor who had faster products, Intel moved the conversation about microprocessors away from speed and technology to create a valued brand. Both Apple and Intel were selling complicated technology but did so by simplifying the message so it had broad emotional appeal. The question is when ?”

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David Teten

JANUARY 11, 2020

What tech stack should a microinfluencer use? Many investors including me spend most of our day doing the same things people have always done in our job: in my case, due diligence, deal execution, etc. Tech stack. I record here the books I’ve read, not as diligently as I should. Goodreads. I’m not active there.

Social Media 60

Social Media Technical Review Media Private Equity 60

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 1, 2018

by Brian Sutter, Director of Marketing, Wasp Barcode Technologies. Online reviews are a marketing channel. It’s time to get serious about your business’s online reviews. Don’t ignore what’s happening with these reviews. This would include: Any reviews they leave you. What are your plans for 2018?

Small Business 187

Small Business Marketing Technical Review Social Media 187

Rembrandt Communications

MAY 13, 2019

Perhaps, you spend a lot of time on bookkeeping, research, updating spreadsheets, dealing with tech glitches, administrative tasks, and more? Well, it’s time to think about hiring someone to do these tasks for you. Instead, try to think of all the positive aspects of what’s going around you and review all of the blessings you have.

Public Relations 100

Public Relations Technical Review Sales Hiring 100

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

On average, most states require small business owners to have workers’ compensation insurance, as soon as they hire their employees. Sometimes, even if you win the case, you might be at risk of business closure due to the lawsuit’s cost. Public Relations. You lose your clients’ personal information.

Small Business 219

Small Business Technical Review Employee Hosting 219

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Help the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: Hire One | Small Biz Daily – [link]. Don’t Hire Entrepreneurs; Hire Entrepreneurial Spirit | HBR – [link]. Hire the Right Type of VP Marketing — Or You’ll Just End Up With a Bunch of Blue Pens with Your Logo – [link]. What is Product Management?

Social Media 106

Social Media Small Business Technical Review Design 106

Rembrandt Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

As soon as a new tech announcement, hiring/firing spree, big event, or other development occurs, you’ll see the news online. Be aware of the latest trends, competitor developments, tech advancements, and more that relate to your business. Then, review the final results and look for various ways to improve.

B2B 100

B2B Media Technical Review PR 100

crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 10, 2014

An awesome overview of the Chicago tech scene – crowdspring.co/1krnniz. Tech Angels Cross The $1Billion Mark In 2013 | TechCrunch – crowdspring.co/1fehao1. Amazon’s Current Employees Raise the Bar for New Hires – crowdspring.co/1fduDMI. Why Startups Hire Their Own Lawyers | TechCrunch – crowdspring.co/1dJTHrm.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 99

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 11, 2019

On the other hand, businesses also source their products when they are unable to produce something due to lack of resources or skills. When businesses find suppliers in another country, they sometimes hire sourcing agents to handle the project. This is because Chinese workers started to adapt and learn CAD technology.

China 147

China B2B Technical Review Search 147

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 20, 2021

We’ve also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. Complex and high asset divorces will continue to hire divorce attorneys and divorce professionals for years to come. Marketing and public relations trends will most definitely move towards diversifying the image and representation of brands and businesses.

Entrepreneur 149

Entrepreneur United States Software Review Technical Review 149

VC Cafe

APRIL 8, 2011

Examples: insurance, health care, hosting, public relations, marketing materials, finding and hiring talent, etc… Buying power, negotiation power, economies of scale were all mentioned in different variations. This is probably the weakest link of most technical founders.

Technical Review 101

Technical Review Due Diligence Hosting Harvest 101

Rembrandt Communications

MAY 13, 2019

Perhaps, you spend a lot of time on bookkeeping, research, updating spreadsheets, dealing with tech glitches, administrative tasks, and more? Well, it’s time to think about hiring someone to do these tasks for you. Instead, try to think of all the positive aspects of what’s going around you and review all of the blessings you have.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Public Relations PR Sales 100

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Inside the Mind of a Technical Founder | OpenView Blog by Larry Kim – crowdspring.co/1u7Fz1b. This Invaluable Lesson Will Keep You From Making Catastrophic Hiring Mistakes - crowdspring.co/XeV4JS. Hiring startup engineers? Livescribe Notebooks by Moleskine marry analog and digital technology – crowdspring.co/1lYTFTX.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

David Teten

JULY 25, 2017

For each of these, there is a human element (non-scaleable) and the possibility of a tech layer (which any one VC will only have implemented to varying extents). I’m very interested in additional ways to use technology to extend each of these! For example, consider public relations.

Portfolio 60

Portfolio Technical Review Private Equity Database 60

Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Hire capable employees with little work experience. For those moments when you have smaller tasks that don’t warrant a new hire but that you just can’t add to your already full plate, Simon Slade of Affilorama.com suggests microcontracting. Review your operating expenses. Invest in new technology.

South Africa 157

South Africa Software Review Green Technical Review 157

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 31, 2012

The above video shows a normal guy who pretends to be a celebrity by hiring a few bodyguards and a camera crew, and walking around Times Square. All You Have to Do Is Ask: How to Hire Smart People Everywhere – [link]. Top cities for technology start-ups – [link]. The Best Book Reviews Money Can Buy – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Technical Review 91

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 13, 2014

Entrepreneurs Need a Better Way to Cash Out | Kanyi Maqubela – Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/SKltNW. Don’t Become A Tech Company With Feet Of Clay | TechCrunch – crowdspring.co/1k0d8vG. 2014 Marketing Hiring Trends and Salary Guide – crowdspring.co/1ig97Dw.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Small Business and Startup Tips: Hire and be Human | crowdSPRING Blog – [link]. If, When, And How To Avoid Hiring A CEO | TechCrunch – [link]. The Tech Scene in Chicago is Blooming – [link]. How To Hire Hackers: A Realistic Guide For Startups | OnStartups – [link]. Vlaskovits – [link].

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 28, 2022

We are also investing more in our team by hiring additional staff and providing more training and development opportunities. The difference is being connected and true to the value and service we can offer to support other professional service firms with growth through branding, marketing, and public relations.

Social Media 122

Social Media Entrepreneur Retention Finance 122

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Why You’re Going to Hire the Wrong Designer – [link]. Why You’re Going to Hire the Wrong Designer – [link]. Retro inspiration: Vintage Advertisement Of Modern Technology – [link]. Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Fearless Women Entrepreneur Network – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Don’t hire them | Pando Daily – [link]. Bonnstetter | Harvard Business Review – [link]. Does Tech Create Jobs Around the U.S.? Nine Ways Successful People Defeat Stress | Heidi Grant Halvorson -Harvard Business Review – [link]. Fortune Exclusive: Larry Page on Google | Fortune Tech – [link].

Social Media 100

Social Media Small Business Design Media 100

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

The Fundamental Challenge of Your Startup’s First Hire: Leading and Learning at the Same Time – [link]. Always interesting to see Gartner’s Hype Cycle for emerging technologies. A third of all venture backed companies that went public in the last six years had at least one immigrant founder – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Steve Blank

APRIL 9, 2009

But my favorite was when the public relations manager said, “we’re here to write press releases and answer the phone in case the press calls.” competitive analyses, channel and customer collateral (white papers, data sheets, product reviews), customer surveys, and market requirements documents. The same was true for PR.

Silicon Valley 268

Silicon Valley Technical Review RSS PR 268

Board Effect

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Boards usually need a key officer to execute the company’s programs, policies and initiatives, so they hire an executive director to fill this role. Part of the job requires hiring, supervising and reviewing department managers, as well as motivating staff. The executive director may or may not be a member of the board.

Differentiation 61

Differentiation Management Government Salary 61

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Hacking the Workday | Tech Cocktail – crowdspring.co/165n5YA. Why Companies Should Hire The Best Workers–Wherever They Are – crowdspring.co/1ejgY52. iOS 7 review: a new look or a new beginning? | iOS 7 review: a new look or a new beginning? | Need to create a tech commercial?

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 11, 2014

Here’s Why You’re Not Hiring the Best and the Brightest - crowdspring.co/1lLnBBm. Here’s the Data | Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/1lLgAjK. Cash Piles, Paranoia Fuel Tech Giants’ Buying Binge - crowdspring.co/1gKTw1y. How Old Are Silicon Valley’s Top Founders?

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 16, 2012

Lean Marketing Tips: Public Relations & Focus – [link]. Lean Marketing Tips: Public Relations & Focus – [link]. Moms at tech start-ups say they can have it all – [link]. Indian IT firms outsourcing jobs to USA, hiring 1000s of Americans in Midwest – [link]. – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 28, 2013

Hire People Who Make Things Happen (get rid of the rest) – [link]. Hire People Who Make Things Happen (get rid of the rest) – [link]. The Psychological Guide to Starting Up: Preparing Loved Ones | by Zach Davis in Tech Cocktail – [link]. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 31, 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]. Tech Startups That Turned Down $100 Million Buyout Offers – [link]. People Getting Dumber?

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 6, 2010

How to Improve Hiring at Startups – [link]. wangle addresses each of MSNBC’s 13 negative iPad review comments – [link]. You’re Just Ignorant – [link]. 10 Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make As A Freelancer – [link]. The Difference Between Salad and Garbage (for copywriters) – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 6, 2010

How to Improve Hiring at Startups – [link]. wangle addresses each of MSNBC’s 13 negative iPad review comments – [link]. You’re Just Ignorant – [link]. 10 Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make As A Freelancer – [link]. The Difference Between Salad and Garbage (for copywriters) – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 21, 2010

Breaking Down And Reviewing Important Blog Design Elements – [link]. Book Review: Rework (a fresh perspective on business by @jasonfried & @dhh of @37signals ) – [link]. Book Review: Rework (a fresh perspective on business by @jasonfried & @dhh of @37signals ) – [link].

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 12, 2013

Bonnstetter-Harvard Business Review – [link]. Bonnstetter-Harvard Business Review – [link]. Good short post by Chris Dixon on the challenges of predicting how technology will impact us – [link]. Inside the Company Culture of Hubspot | Tech Cocktail – [link]. Make Deadly Sure You Hire the Right One.

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

3- Due to financial difficulties in my family. I started my business when I was forced to drop out of Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA due to financial difficulties in my family. So I got to work and jumped in on starting my business, TTYL—a tech-free community. This makes all the stress worthwhile.

Entrepreneur 132

Entrepreneur LLC Technical Review Finder 132

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 25, 2013

Book Review: Ctrl Alt Delete, by Mitch Joel – [link]. Create a Crowd Competition That Works | Harvard Business Review – [link]. The Right Way to Hire Your Customers | Bill Lee – Harvard Business Review – [link]. Book Review: Ctrl Alt Delete, by Mitch Joel – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 28, 2010

Never Hire Job Hoppers. Never Hire Job Hoppers. The Most Influential Women in Technology – [link]. New-to-the-world: strategic marketing for startups and small business – [link]. Business Plan vs Business Model – [link]. Angel-Backed Companies More Likely to Succeed, Says Harvard Study – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Is your business prone to failure due to a crisis? Technological. Hire a Professional Service. If you don’t know where to start, or if you need help, then you should hire a firm that specifically deals with crisis management and PR. It is a whole other situation when a problem can ruin your business in a way that th.

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