YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Yet it’s one of the most important things for you to do. Mark Schaefer , consultant and author of “ The Content Code ” and consultant shares a recent experience he had with this: “Earlier this year, I met with an entrepreneur who had worked for more than two years on an amazing software innovation. Should I change it?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Indeed, there are some success factors that are common to both environments. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

My mom recently started publishing online courses and my eighty-one year-old grandmother has an iPhone. Search Engine Marketing and online ads on the other hand can be set up in minutes. I even worked on the AdWords API team as an intern at Google. On top of that, the cost has escalated tremendously over time.

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Up and Running

MAY 18, 2016

Reading lists are dime a dozen, but reading lists that focus on rapid-growth startup businesses? If you know of an indispensable resource and don’t see it on the list, let us know in the comments below! It’s the ultimate startup guide if you’re looking for systematic business growth and guidance on what not to do.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Too many of you business owners think success only means being the next Amazon, or you stress yourself out trying to be everything to every customer. Key ones in my mind include the following: Build your business around what you know and love. These only make your startup riskier, and add stress you don’t need.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 2, 2009

Well yes, I understand that, but this is a startup, what else do you want to do? “I We had thought really hard about “ market type ” and decided to reposition the company from a technology provider to a solutions provider. Now we needed to put the tactical programs in place to make this repositioning strategy happen.

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Mike Michalowicz

JUNE 23, 2023

I’ve compiled a list of must-read books that have had a profound impact on my own small business journey. Discover valuable insights, strategies, and motivation that will empower you and your business to reach new heights in your endeavors. You can find these on Amazon, and be sure to find your local bookstore to support them as well.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 29, 2013

This post was written by Sarah Milstein, co-host of The Lean Startup Conference. We’re looking for speakers for the 2013 Lean Startup Conference. If you’re a Lean Startup veteran, feel free to skim the beginning, as this is mostly stuff you already know. Last week, we announced that our short application form was live.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 12, 2019

They want quantifiable facts and figures on how your offering compares to recognized key players in your domain, and quotes from recognized third-party experts to back you up. Don’t forget other intellectual property, including trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights, domain names, and your expert publications.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

I was in New York last week with my class at Columbia University and several events made me realize that the Customer Development model needs to better describe its fit with web-based businesses. Dancing Around the Question Union Square Ventures was kind enough to sponsor a meetup the night before my class.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Fast forward a few more years and over a billion people subscribe to at least one podcast on iTunes. The result is a cornucopia of podcasts that exist, offering insight into industries and areas of business that could be relevant to you and your company. Every so often, a new innovation in shareable media changes the game.

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Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2015

There are medical tools, often times inexpensive ones, that make a drastic difference in these outcomes. There are medical tools, often times inexpensive ones, that make a drastic difference in these outcomes. See Also Jed Darland Cultivates Depth of Scope: A Secret to Success Story. See Also What Is a Social Enterprise?

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. You have to wonder: does the VC you have on your board today have the right skill set to help you succeed in today’s economic environment?

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Reid Hoffman

MARCH 9, 2021

For transparency, I want to be clear that I have no inside information on Jeff’s decision to relinquish his CEO role. What I say is only speculative, but hopefully helpful and insightful. THE CORE OF GREATNESS: FOCUS. Looking back, I believe that Jeff is one of most iconic, successful founders and CEOs of all time.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 25, 2012

There are numerous great books out there on business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and other topics of interest to MBA students that can be immensely valuable to anyone looking to build their knowledge and prepare for a career in business. In fact, you may learn a few tips and tricks you won’t cover in any of your MBA courses.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 25, 2009

While we sometimes cut the price of graphics boards, it was only because we offered our customers no compelling reasons to buy one that was priced equivalently to the market share leaders. Was SuperMac attempting to introduce radically new products and create a new market ? No, not really. And we lost money when we did so.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Startup failure comes quick and often messy--great for storytelling. Most success, however, is like watching paint dry and isn't particularly interesting to write about--unless you know how to frame it. I just read an article about Bonobos --or was it a press release. I'm not completely sure. Otherwise, who cares?

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Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

Amir Elaguizy pitching Cratejoy on stage at SXSW 2014 I know lots of investors from Texas and from around the world who are visiting Austin for SXSW and want to know where to go and how to plug in. I can just stay in one place and everyone interesting comes to me. Here are the lounges, parties, pitches and panels I can share publicly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Indeed, there are some success factors that are common to both environments. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

As a startup, one of the most difficult yet most important things you need to do is grow your digital presence. The internet is where modern start-ups are born, funded, and (provided it’s done right) flourish, so it makes sense to focus your marketing efforts there. This extends to more than just the articles on your blog.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2020

And if you decide building and monetizing a blog is the path you’d like to take, one of the lowest-cost paths an aspiring internet entrepreneur can choose, we’ve published an incredibly in-depth and 100% free guide for that: 8 Essential Steps to Start a Blog Business and Make Money. 15 Proven Business Ideas To Make Money Online.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 29, 2017

Since then, the term has taken on a life of its own. It’s the focus of dozens of books, new roles, new departments and teams, new methods of thinking, hundreds of articles, hundreds of guides, hundreds of webinars… you get the idea. Some secret growth hack or silver bullet that skyrocketed them to household names.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As part of The Startup Magazine Founder Interview Series , we talked to Mr. Tony Lakier. He has some insights on technology and how to use it to impact the world. Technology is just one of our tools. The acquirer wanted us to focus exclusively on one industry with one type of solution.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 14, 2016

No matter what stage your business is in, there is one thing you can do for free that will build your market and help you grow: email marketing. An in-house email list is one of your business’s most important marketing assets. However, there are dozens of email marketing service providers on the market. The best part?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Conversation intelligence refers to the process of understanding what happens during the communication process that some deals lead to closed and successful deals while others do not. There are also some sales representatives that have higher success rates than others. There are many other ways that it helps startup businesses.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The Startup Magazine continues our Founder Interview series with entrepreneur Richard Lavina, Co-Founder and CEO of accounting services platform, Taxfyle. Here are Richard’s insights and startup advice he shared with us about his entrepreneurial journey…. Richard Lavina, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of Taxfyle.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2014

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Indeed, there are some success factors that are common to both environments. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Crowdfunding can be an effective way for startups and entrepreneurs to raise funds and to test the market for new ideas, but there are a few secrets to organizing a successful crowdfunding campaign that every business should know. This guide on creating an explainer video has some good tips on how to get your messaging right.

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Steve Blank

JULY 27, 2009

One of her first comments was, “I didn’t know you even worked here. Our small training department had been without a manager for months and finding a replacement didn’t seem to be high on the VP of Sales list. We four instructors would grumble and complain to one another about our lack of leadership.

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Up and Running

MARCH 1, 2016

The memory foam pillow on your bed. The memory foam pillow on your bed. In this case, Thomas Edison said it best, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”. Please consult a patent attorney for more information about filing for a patent, and getting your idea to market. . The headache pills.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 26, 2022

He focuses on investments in fintech, the internet, and software. And, I think to go back to your question, Jonathan, on how I got to venture, I broadly stumbled upon it, if you will. I founded a startup years ago, and that’s how I started getting a taste of it. How to Scale Unicorns With Partner David Zhang, TVC.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 8, 2021

Knowing where to turn for inspiration and guidance can be the difference between spinning your wheels and becoming an “overnight” success. Knowing where to turn for inspiration and guidance can be the difference between spinning your wheels and becoming an “overnight” success. On mastering psychology and behavior. We can help.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 1, 2023

Strategies For Successful Product Launches written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Mary Sheehan In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mary Sheehan. She is an accomplished product marketing leader who has held marketing leadership roles at Adobe, Google, and many startups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 17, 2016

The critical success factors for a product business are well known, starting with selling every unit with a gross margin of 50 percent or more, building a patent and other intellectual property, and continuous product improvement. Indeed, there are some success factors that are common to both environments. Capture your “secret sauce.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are struggling. But one thing they all seem to have in common is a love for learning and change. The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. A question I sometimes get from startup founders is “What do I talk to these guys about?”

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2019

As part of The Startup Magazine Founder Interview Series , we interviewed Mr. Felix Shipkevich. His practice focuses on providing counsel to FinTech and financial services firms, including financial technology, payments and emerging digital currency space. He has some great advice for startups and businesses of all size.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2010

On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are broke. But one thing they all seem to have in common is a love for learning and change. The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. A question I sometimes get from startup founders is “What do I talk to these guys about?”

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