Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2012

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. Don’t outsource your core competency. Product or services. Technology level.

Intellectual Property 222

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete Vietnam 222

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2020

by Pamela Knudsen, Director of Compliance Services for Avalara MyLodgeTax. Services, such as NoiseAware , which allow owners to be alerted if the decibel volume in their rental goes above their indicated settings, helps ensure that guests are following local guidelines. Also, it gives hosts a sense of control while off-property.

Non-Compete 147

Non-Compete Hosting Technical Review Government 147

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

Dont count on contracts and non-disclosure agreements to save you. Look at internal services versus external services. Customer-facing services, like call centers, should rarely be outsourced. Internal services, like marketing and accounting, are more manageable and have less customer visibility. Marty Zwilling.

Intellectual Property 238

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Offshore 238

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 20, 2020

Unfortunately, however, our love affair with startups is unfounded, especially as it relates to those who may be looking to provide, market to or target their product/service to the startup segment. What does that mean for those with a product or service they want to pitch to fledgling startups? Startups Can’t Compete With Big Brands.

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Sweat Equity Non-Compete Startup Azure 107

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2011

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. Don’t outsource your core competency. Product or services. Technology level.

Intellectual Property 225

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete Vietnam 225

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Also, don’t limit your consideration only to technical competencies, work experience, and professional credentials. That is why you should do your best to maximize this revenue stream by investing in top-tier customer services, loyalty and referral programs, as well as personalized marketing campaigns. Make the company adaptable.

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Startup Non-Compete Social Media Global 165

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Every entrepreneur tries to maximize his startup growth by building and selling more product and services for the widest geographic area that he can support. Use external sourcing to fill in the non-critical gaps. Don’t use alliances for core competencies. Add basic partner contracts or alliances.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Our guest speaker Congressman Mike Gallagher , a member of the House Armed Services Committee. joined a startup; has been reelected to his third term, representing the 8th district of Wisconsin; and is on the House Armed Services Committee. Today’s topic was Midterms with Congressman Mike Gallagher.

Technical Review 235

Technical Review Technology China Taiwan 235

View from Seed

MARCH 20, 2020

In addition, jobs will shift from physical campus maintenance and servicing resources like cafeterias to more technical online support functions. older, non-urban demographics) may be forced to do so if they get tired of cooking every meal and are unable to dine out. More people will be watching Netflix and other streaming services.

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New York City Demand Technical Review Non-Compete 374

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

Every entrepreneur tries to maximize his startup growth by building and selling more product and services for the widest geographic area that he can support. Use external sourcing to fill in the non-critical gaps. Don’t use alliances for core competencies. Add basic partner contracts or alliances.

CTO Hire 229

CTO Hire Fractional CTO Merger Non-Compete 229

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 20, 2020

Unfortunately, however, our love affair with startups is unfounded, especially as it relates to those who may be looking to provide, market to or target their product/service to the startup segment. What does that mean for those with a product or service they want to pitch to fledgling startups? Why We Are In Love With Startups?

Sweat Equity 78

Sweat Equity Non-Compete Startup Azure 78

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2012

Others will now buy your travel magazine over a travel book, for example, which competes with both your magazine and the video individually. If your "competitor" isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Cross endorsement. Possible investor.

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Non-Compete Merger Technical Review Software Review 241

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2021

Then they realize that they have talked to many people without signing non-disclosure statements, precluding a patent, or someone else has now beat them to the filing docket. Founders ignore non-compete clauses from former employers. Taking money from unknown or non-professional investors.

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Cost Non-Compete Accredited Investor Cofounder 363

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2020

This solution should ideally be part of a hybrid cloud services that utilizes established relationships with trusted incumbents like Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide the optimal balance of quick-restore capabilities and economical store of noncritical data.

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Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Non-Compete 112

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2011

Others will now buy your travel magazine over a travel book, for example, which competes with both your magazine and the video individually. If your "competitor" isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Cross endorsement. Possible investor.

Partner 225

Partner Non-Compete Merger Technical Review 225

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 15, 2023

Almost every entrepreneur starts their journey by developing a solution, based on their idea of a new technology or required service. Take the risk of setting goals in the leadership domain that will force non-linear learning. This is called avoiding the competency trap, and lets you bridge to new competencies.

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Developer Non-Compete Leadership Networking 277

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Why us”/ “Team Slide” unclear or non-existent. I believe that VCs are in the ‘service’ business and capital is commoditised. Most of these can sound like common sense, but you’d be surprised how many founders skip this initial research. What would make an investor more interested in your pitch deck.

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Technical Review Early Stage Cofounder Portfolio 166

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 22, 2011

I have other areas of interest & competence such as cloud computing and document management given my background. Open standards that make it easier to plug into other products & services, creating a global bazaar. We still won large customers but over time it became harder to compete. We grew really fast for a few years.

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Non-Compete Startup Internet Cost 386

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

More specifically, you asked the hard questions, like: How can ecommerce companies compete with Alexa? Voice search will make some companies less competitive, like non-Amazon sellers of commodity goods. Target who, what, when, where, why, and how queries for your product or service. Competing within the Amazon ecosystem.

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B2B eCommerce Search Technical Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

Don’t count on contracts and non-disclosure agreements to save you. Look at internal services versus external services. Customer-facing services, like call centers, should rarely be outsourced. Internal services, like marketing and accounting, are more manageable and have less customer visibility.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Added to that, bloating up your staff count increases insurance costs and payroll for services that you may not need at the time. That’s why it’s ideal to go for outsourcing your accounting and financial services needs. You can also change your provider quickly if you’re dissatisfied with their service model.

Finance 147

Finance Non-Compete Demand Hiring 147

Version One Ventures

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

First, Facebook updated their Whatsapp terms of service, causing a wave of confusion over how much data will be newly shared with the parent company. There are a number of ways to deliver decentralized, unique IDs, many of which may not look like identity services at first glance. And manual migration is non-trivial for most users.

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Web Technical Review Software Review Social Network 193

YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2020

It’s grounded in a commitment to the advantages of workforce diversity , which include attracting a wider pool of skilled employees, fostering increased creativity, improving decision-making, enhancing teamwork, and achieving exemplary customer service and community relations — all with improved financial performance.

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Non-Compete Leadership Employee Community 147

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What’s a non-emergency medical transportation business? NEMT services help people get to pre-scheduled healthcare appointments, including doctor visits, rehab, clinical testing, follow-up exams, and more. There is a growing market opportunity in the NEMT services industry. Image via TechCrunch. NEMT licensing elements.

Non-Compete 92

Non-Compete Operations Programming Hiring 92

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2010

Since my background includes software development, I often get the question about when to build a solution in-house, versus outsourcing it to a local company, near-shore service, or off-shore organization in China, India, or Eastern Europe. Don’t outsource your core competency. Product or services. Technology level.

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Software Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Non-Compete 129

Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2020

When starting a new business you should consider the potential industries your company may have the best opportunity to compete in. As transportation becomes more intertwined with technology, there is a shift away from traditional services and towards startups with radical ideas. . Green products and services. Technology.

Technical Review 97

Technical Review Green Silicon Valley Non-Compete 97

YoungUpstarts

JULY 23, 2014

However, the rise of mobile devices, web services and web apps created a gap between consumer and business software. This trend is playing out in the world of payment gateways, where providers (like my company BlueSnap) compete to help customers reach the maximum number of markets as efficiently as possible.

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Software eCommerce Software Developers Software Development 248

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 24, 2018

Fortunately, there are terrific services and apps that can help non-marketers to market their business until they can hire experienced marketers. The email service is one of the most popular tools available for marketing via email. It also has a translation service which makes sending email to international users much easier.

Social Media 51

Social Media Marketing Analytics Audience 51

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 27, 2019

It does not create new markets or value markets, but develops existing ones with better value , allowing companies to compete against each other’s sustaining improvements. Customers flocked to Apple, and the company had record-breaking profits with its hardware, software and service. Sustaining Innovation Defined.

Technical Review 127

Technical Review Business Model Non-Compete Software Review 127

Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A good medical billing service can save you money by eliminating rejected claims and reducing the time spent handling errors. It can help you avoid wasting time and money on non-covered services and increase your collections by ensuring the patient’s copay or deductible has been paid.

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Cost Algorithm 52

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Digital Leadership Is Non-Negotiable. Employees will still look towards their bosses to bring mindfulness, empathy, and competence to a work environment. From companies adopting remote work to businesses offering services on delivery, today’s world has made a vast technological leap. Leadership markers remain the same.

Leadership 91

Leadership Global Technical Review Non-Compete 91

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 24, 2018

Fortunately, there are terrific services and apps that can help non-marketers to market their business until they can hire experienced marketers. The email service is one of the most popular tools available for marketing via email. It also has a translation service which makes sending email to international users much easier.

Social Media 48

Social Media Marketing Analytics Audience 48

Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2021

Incorrectly identifying workers as exempt or non-exempt. If a non-exempt employee is treated as an exempt employee, they miss out on overtime or an hourly wage, which will result in wage theft. If a non-exempt employee is treated as an exempt employee, they miss out on overtime or an hourly wage, which will result in wage theft.

Small Business 82

Small Business Software Review Non-Compete Salary 82

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

Most consulting services, like marketing, are not scalable, since they must be delivered by experts, and cloning experts is slow and expensive. Investors don’t invest in services startups. I see too many business plans that are really product plans for customers, touting free services and long feature lists.

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Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 339

Up and Running

DECEMBER 24, 2020

” And it’s an undeniable fact that most online services come with some sort of subscription package. If you’re launching your own online business or need to pivot your business model , you should consider implementing a subscription service. Why implement a subscription service? How to develop a subscription service.

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Business Model Churn Rate eCommerce Software 93

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

At the same time, there was a flood of small businesses contacting us for our manufacturing services. And social media gave them all the ability to market their products in non-traditional ways. But I saw that there was a clear and emerging trend: technology was helping small businesses compete with large corporations.

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Fractional CTO CTO Hire China Silicon Valley 147

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 2, 2021

The challenge of a creating a new product or service is tough enough, without insisting on a new supply chain, and a new distribution channel. The most effective startups focus on their core competency, and work hard to pick the best of the rest for partners. Offer customized products or services.

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