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[White Paper] How To Build An Online Network of Influencers

YoungUpstarts

Humans are social by nature. We’ve been interacting with each other using a set of shared values and expectations since the dawn of civilization, and boiled down to its essence, an online social network is just another medium to advance this instinctual need in people to connect and engage with others of their ilk.

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10 Steps to a Memorable Website for Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology.

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10 Keys to Making an Entrepreneur Website Credible

Startup Professionals Musings

Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology.

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Ten Tips to Make Your Startup Website Memorable

Startup Professionals Musings

Until the company name is a famous brand, you are the brand. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an untrustable country, or don’t have a clue. Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology.

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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 3: The Best Defense is a Good IP Strategy

Steve Blank

Or it can be your brand , logo or domain name. social network start up – trademark and copyright are more likely. patent rights are forfeited if you wait greater than 1 year after: - Disclosure in a printed publication: Red flags: White paper, journal/conference article, Web site. In the U.S.

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How To Size Your Marketing Budget For Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

These founders need a reality check on what recognized brand names have spent to reach that threshold, and how long it is likely to take. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging).

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5 Startup Marketing Actions to Impress Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

These founders need a reality check on what recognized brand names have spent to reach that threshold, and how long it is likely to take. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging).

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