Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Some entrepreneurs love to talk and produce videos, but hate to write anything down. Many key insights to success in any business can’t be learned from books or the Internet. Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation. Effective communication requires real listening, as well as talking.

Intellectual Property 278

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 278

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2019

I continue to believe that most of the data gathering in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy or scam you. Use video and audio, rather than jargon, abbreviations, and computer lingo on your site.

Security 195

Security Technical Review Social Network Software Review 195

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

With the Internet and modern video communication tools, including Skype and Google Hangout, you can find the people you need, from anywhere in the world, and sign them up quickly. Rounding out the team with employees and freelancers. Successful startup teams today have a mix of remote employees, freelancers, and contractors.

Intellectual Property 404

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Groups Social Media 404

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

It usually implies an opportunity to win big, like a lottery, or experience something sensational, like an incredible video or free product. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. That’s a double death wish.

Viral 268

Viral Marketing SEM Campaign 268

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2020

With information overload due to the Internet, you need to find your customers, rather than assume they will find you. That first burst of customers via word-of-mouth or a viral video won’t sustain your growth. Survival requires regular updates. Even the best solutions require marketing to survive.

Intellectual Property 432

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Technical Review Angel Investor 432

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With free world-wide Internet access, outsourcing no longer requires the extensive travel, translation, and communication costs once associated with remote work. Through the use of Zoom and similar video tools , they could be your employees working from home. Selective outsourcing can save you real money.

Technical Review 239

Technical Review Revenue Social Media Cost 239

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Others will work hard on a business plan, and then mail it indiscriminately to every potential investor they can find on the Internet. Also suggesting that they check out your website or video and tell you what they think will not likely peak their curiosity. Both of these approaches are a waste of your time and theirs.

Business Plan 273

Business Plan Technical Review Angel Investor Social Media 273

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2023

For example, we all remember when Blockbuster realized too late that Netflix was stealing customers by offering videos online rather than via DVDs, but even then they were unable to adapt their processes and their thinking. You will be amazed to see what you can find on the Internet about competitors performance.

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Metrics Technical Review Agile Hiring 178

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

Some entrepreneurs love to talk and produce videos, but hate to write anything down. Many key insights to success in any business can’t be learned from books or the Internet. Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation. Effective communication requires real listening, as well as talking.

Intellectual Property 316

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Early Stage Venture Capital 316

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2012

It seems like everyone has an Internet startup these days. Without a sustainable strategy, these challenges lead to the terrifying statistic that nine out of ten online businesses will fail, and lead to the current ratio of Internet failures to millionaires being thousands to one. Having a web site is necessary, but not sufficient.

Internet 241

Internet Social Bookmarking Social Media Startup 241

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

I must be the only one who believes that most of the data gathering in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy or scam you. Use video and audio, rather than jargon, abbreviations, and computer lingo on your site.

Security 251

Security Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Network 251

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Bold entrepreneurs now can credibly talk about entirely new markets, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), genetic modifications, and privatized space travel. Steve Jobs proved it with the iPhone, and Elon Musk can’t produce his electric cars fast enough to keep up with demand.

Marketing 231

Marketing Demand Campaign Differentiation 231

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2017

I must be the only one who believes that most of the data gathering in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy or scam you. Use video and audio, rather than jargon, abbreviations, and computer lingo on your site.

Technical Review 136

Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Network Software Review 136

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2020

Others will work hard on a business plan, and then mail it indiscriminately to every potential investor they can find on the Internet. Also suggesting that they check out your website or video and tell you what they think will not likely peak their curiosity. Both of these approaches are a waste of your time and theirs.

Technical Review 310

Technical Review Angel Investor Business Plan Social Media 310

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2023

The Internet and the current information wave have changed everything. The Internet is the problem, by facilitating constant change, and it’s the solution, by providing an absolutely current view of customers, trends, and best practices. Success requires challenging assumptions and status quo. Marty Zwilling

Social Media 301

Social Media Curation Internet Entrepreneur 301

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With the advent of the Internet, the size and address of your office is irrelevant. Look for a part-time job in a local or family business to provide access to things you will need only occasionally, such as a high-speed printer, video equipment or product assembly tools and storage. Learn to be a generalist rather than a specialist.

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Equity Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity 349

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2012

With another list of the Top 10 Internet Scams and more identity theft , there seems to be a growing population out there worried about all the people intent on hurting them. The opportunity is to take advantage of the new power and tools on the Internet. Why is everyone so paranoid these days? Don’t take shortcuts on these.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review Startup Social Network Software Review 214

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

It usually implies an opportunity to win big, like a lottery, or experience something sensational, like an incredible video or free product. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. That’s a double death wish.

Campaign 167

Campaign Cost Viral Marketing 167

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2010

I must be the only one who believes that most of the “watching” in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy. Internet users need to start watching out for themselves, like looking both ways before you cross the street.

Technical Review 212

Technical Review Entrepreneur Internet Social Network 212

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2011

I must be the only one who believes that most of the “watching” in the real world, and on the Internet, is done by businesses to help you find what you want, protect you, and improve your experience, rather than invade your privacy or scam you. The opportunity is to take advantage of the new power and tools on the Internet.

Technical Review 235

Technical Review Startup Social Network Software Review 235

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 11, 2013

It usually implies an opportunity to win big, like a lottery, or experience something sensational, like an incredible video or free product. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. That’s a double death wish.

Viral 249

Viral Marketing Entrepreneur SEM 249

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2021

With the advent of the Internet, social media, and instant communication via texting, customer expectations for service, as part of their entire customer experience, have changed. As well as phone support, customers expect you to accept mobile messaging, and provide quick responses via social media and multiple Internet websites.

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Customer Social Media Public Relations Internet 427

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There are lots of resources available for the challenge of that activity, including the Internet and mentors like me. Reach out with creative videos to influencers in your domain. Thus, I’m more impressed with entrepreneurs who ask me to review their implementation plan, rather than listen again to their idea.

Intellectual Property 235

Intellectual Property Elevator Pitch Harvest Technical Review 235

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2022

A tidal wave of valuable data is surging from the Internet and connected devices today, and the volume is growing exponentially each year. exabytes per month at the end of 2017, of which more than half was video. All devices are becoming self-aware and Internet connected. Cellphone penetration in the U.S.

Startup 315

Startup Social Media Analytics Cloud 315

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2021

New generations of customers respond better to the “ participative ” approach, where they get to provide input via social media and the Internet. Sometimes it’s as simple as updating your website format and videos. Others highlight live experience and happy videos, submitted by customers, on their website and promotions.

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Customer Marketing Social Media Campaign 420

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 31, 2014

These days, your online Internet reputation is your reputation. Sites like Pinterest , Instagram , and YouTube allow users to create and share photos and videos, and create short profiles. The Internet has been a powerful and disruptive technology. Other user-created content sites.

Reputation 248

Reputation Affiliate Technical Review Social Network 248

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2023

It’s tempting to believe that one more new platform will win for crowd funding or video games, like Indiegogo and Wii. Or ask PlanetRx, an online service for prescriptions, before the Internet was pervasive. The fallacy of formulas that “can’t fail,” and holding on to troubled ventures, is alive and well in startups.

Intellectual Property 314

Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Bankruptcy Viral 314

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2012

It usually implies an opportunity to win big, like a lottery, or experience something sensational, like an incredible video or free product. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. That’s a double death wish.

Viral 238

Viral Cost Marketing SEM 238

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

With the advent of the Internet, the size and address of your office is irrelevant. Look for a part-time job in a local or family business to provide access to things you will need only occasionally, such as a high-speed printer, video equipment or product assembly tools and storage. Learn to be a generalist rather than a specialist.

Hockey Stick 423

Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 423

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

There is TweetDeck to help you use Twitter, and YouTube for video sharing. It’s all available for “free” on the Internet, but your time is a valuable resource. When is the last time you produced a video for your business, or a podcast, or sponsored a contest with free gifts? Experiment with social media tools. Marty Zwilling.

Social Media 289

Social Media Small Business Media Technical Review 289

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2020

The Internet and the current information wave have changed everything. The Internet is the problem, by facilitating constant change, and it’s the solution, by providing an absolutely current view of customers, trends, and best practices. Success requires challenging assumptions and status quo. Marty Zwilling.

Social Media 317

Social Media Curation Internet Media 317

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

Some entrepreneurs love to talk and produce videos, but hate to write anything down. Many key insights to success in any business can’t be learned from books or the Internet. Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation. Effective communication requires real listening, as well as talking.

Angel Investor 268

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Early Stage 268

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2011

It usually implies an opportunity to win big, like a lottery, or experience something sensational, like an incredible video or free product. It also means making the content appear omnipresent on the Web and in the marketplace, including dedicated video sites and blogs. That’s a double death wish.

Viral 225

Viral Marketing SEM Startup 225

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Unfortunately, what I see in this Internet age is information overload, and new product differentiation is harder than ever before. Case studies, supporting videos, and giveaways still work well in this regard. Skip the old-fashioned marketing hype, such as “leading the market,” “next generation,” and “more user friendly.”

Restful 336

Restful Differentiation Social Media Dilution 336

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Today, with the Internet and social media, if you aren’t visible in a positive way to everyone, including customers, your leadership efforts will be lost. You need to be visible in marketing efforts, viral videos, and interactions with key customer segments. Online it may be time to take a formal position via blogs and interviews.

Stealth 362

Stealth Leadership Viral Social Media 362

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Others will work hard on a business plan, and then mail it indiscriminately to every potential investor they can find on the Internet. Also suggesting that they check out your website or video and tell you what they think will not likely peak their curiosity. Both of these approaches are a waste of your time and theirs.

Technical Review 299

Technical Review Entrepreneur Business Plan Angel Investor 299

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The alternative is another Eastman Kodak, who failed to keep up with the transition from film to digital cameras, or another Blockbuster Video, overrun by Netflix and streaming videos on the Internet.

Employee 291

Employee Video Global Demand 291