Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2016

To assess where you are, and to unlock your full potential, there are many courses available, as well as seminars and gurus, but a good place to start is a book on the subject, like the classic one from John Mattone, “ Intelligent Leadership.”

Leadership 140

Leadership Restful Entrepreneur Developer 140

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2022

As your company grows, you have to host customer seminars. The implications to you and your company are also large, so be prepared. In her book, Jan devotes a whole chapter to speaking to the media, as a key aspect of public speaking.

Marketing 283

Marketing Early Stage Lead Generation Hosting 283

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 25, 2019

These include the classes in school that focus on case studies and team exercises, but extend beyond the academic world to professional and industry seminars. Don’t skip new “learning how to learn opportunities.” Focus on the opportunities that match your needs for today, since you never know too far ahead what you need to know next.

Social Network 306

Social Network Matching Networking Leadership 306

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2019

These days, with easy access to online seminars and many industry conferences, there is no excuse for not attending one or two sessions a year on “futures,” both career and technology. Make professional development a deliberate conversation and expectation within your business, and not a reaction to someone frustrated and leaving.

Dividend 241

Dividend Employee Matching Cost 241

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2019

As your company grows, you have to host customer seminars. The implications to you and your company are also large, so be prepared. In her book, Jan devotes a whole chapter to speaking to the media, as a key aspect of public speaking.

Early Stage 218

Early Stage Lead Generation Hosting Entrepreneur 218

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2017

As your company grows, you have to host customer seminars. The implications to you and your company are also large, so be prepared. In her book, Jan devotes a whole chapter to speaking to the media, as a key aspect of public speaking.

Early Stage 242

Early Stage Lead Generation Hosting Entrepreneur 242

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2014

Some formal learning is always advisable, but get beyond university MBA courses to professional seminars and case studies. A mentor is someone who doesn’t let ego or money get in the way of helping. Formal learning. Formal courses work best for basics, like a business start-up course or financial accounting.

Entrepreneur 256

Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Social Network Restful 256

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2018

Being a high performer would be easy if every management guru and seminar could fix you. As an entrepreneur, you have the flexibility to create and live in the environment of your choice. Avoid the performance fads that suggest easy answers.

Networking 145

Networking Entrepreneur Employee Management 145

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2014

From a networking standpoint, it’s a lot more efficient than going to seminars and other industry events. Most of the people you would want as co-founders are now cruising the relevant blogs for ideas and partners. It’s a great way to find like-minded people, and get a dialog going. Populate your team.

Startup 253

Startup Cofounder Social Media SEO 253

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

As your company grows, you have to host customer seminars. The implications to you and your company are also large, so be prepared. In her book, Jan devotes a whole chapter to speaking to the media, as a key aspect of public speaking.

Entrepreneur 315

Entrepreneur Early Stage Lead Generation Media 315

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2013

As your company grows, you have to host customer seminars. The implications to you and your company are also large, so be prepared. In her book, Jan devotes a whole chapter to speaking to the media, as a key aspect of public speaking.

Startup 291

Startup Early Stage Lead Generation Hosting 291

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2013

Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. You should be able to explain to yourself how much money you owe out to others, how much others owe you, and how much cash you have on hand. An accountant may not be necessary, but you still can’t skip the tools.

Intellectual Property 233

Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Stock 233

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2012

Maybe it because there are plenty of tips, seminars, and books on the motivation side of the equation, starting with the basic Motivating Employees for Dummies , and so few resources on elements of demotivation. What these leaders need to do is spend more time eliminating their own demotivating habits, rather than delivering more motivation.

Entrepreneur 263

Entrepreneur Employee Email Hiring 263

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2013

From a networking standpoint, it’s a lot more efficient than going to seminars and other industry events. Most of the people you would want as co-founders are now cruising the relevant blogs for ideas and partners. It’s a great way to find like-minded people, and get a dialog going. Populate your team.

Product 261

Product Cofounder Social Media SEO 261

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Some formal learning is always advisable, but get beyond university MBA courses to professional seminars and case studies. A mentor is someone who doesn’t let ego or money get in the way of helping. Formal learning. Formal courses work best for basics, like a business start-up course or financial accounting.

Entrepreneur 234

Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Social Network Networking 234

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2012

Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. You should be able to explain to yourself how much money you owe out to others, how much others owe you, and how much cash you have on hand. An accountant may not be necessary, but you still can’t skip the tools.

Intellectual Property 242

Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Startup 242

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Some formal learning is always advisable, but get beyond university MBA courses to professional seminars and case studies. A mentor is someone who doesn’t let ego or money get in the way of helping. Formal learning. Formal courses work best for basics, like a business start-up course or financial accounting.

Silicon Valley 259

Silicon Valley Startup Social Network Restful 259

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 15, 2016

Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. You should be able to explain to yourself how much money you owe out to others, how much others owe you, and how much cash you have on hand. An accountant may not be necessary, but you still can’t skip the tools.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup SBA Warrant 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2011

Maybe it because there are plenty of tips, seminars, and books on the motivation side of the equation, starting with the basic Motivating Employees for Dummies , and so few resources on elements of demotivation. What these leaders need to do is spend more time eliminating their own demotivating habits, rather than delivering more motivation.

Entrepreneur 234

Entrepreneur Employee Email Hiring 234

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2011

Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. You should be able to explain to yourself how much money you owe out to others, how much others owe you, and how much cash you have on hand. An accountant may not be necessary, but you still can’t skip the tools.

Intellectual Property 233

Intellectual Property SBA Warrant Stock 233

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2015

These include the classes in school that focus on case studies and team exercises, but extend beyond the academic world to professional and industry seminars. Don’t skip new “learning how to learn opportunities.” Focus on the opportunities that match your needs for today, since you never know too far ahead what you need to know next.

Startup 120

Startup Social Network Matching Entrepreneur 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2010

Some formal learning is always advisable, but get beyond university MBA courses to professional seminars and case studies. A mentor is someone who doesn’t let ego or money get in the way of helping. Formal learning. Formal courses work best for basics, like a business start-up course or financial accounting.

Entrepreneur 240

Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Social Network Restful 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2015

Yet every new team member can be assigned an in-house mentor, provided with online seminar opportunities and given special assignments to facilitate new learning. Most startups don’t have the time or resources to send team members to formal training classes, either in-house or off-site.

Startup 120

Startup Metrics Hiring Finance 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

From a networking standpoint, it’s a lot more efficient than going to seminars and other industry events. Most of the people you would want as co-founders are now cruising the relevant blogs for ideas and partners. It’s a great way to find like-minded people, and get a dialog going. Populate your team.

Cofounder 232

Cofounder Social Media SEO Revenue 232

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2010

I happened to attend a seminar this week for local business people featuring this subject, which featured speakers from IBM, Microsoft, and SalesForce.com. That’s about 25 words which I’m certain doesn’t paint much of a picture to the entrepreneurs I know.

Cloud 120

Cloud Agile Internet Demand 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2010

Don’t be shy about investigating local classes as adult education, or even a seminar with the SBA on bookkeeping. You should be able to explain to yourself how much money you owe out to others, how much others owe you, and how much cash you have on hand. An accountant may not be necessary, but you still can’t skip the tools.

Cost 120

Cost Intellectual Property SBA Warrant 120

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Start with the local Chamber of Commerce, industry associations, or investor seminars. Each of these has a cost in time an effort. The process for all of these is networking (not email blasts or cold-calling investors). Just attending doesn''t work.

Entrepreneur 254

Entrepreneur Angel Investor Bootstrapping Venture Capital 254

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 16, 2012

Start with the local Chamber of Commerce, industry associations, or investor seminars. Each of these has a cost in time an effort. The process for all of these is networking (not email blasts or cold-calling investors). Just attending doesn't work.

Angel Investor 240

Angel Investor Bootstrapping Venture Capital Lean 240

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Start with the local Chamber of Commerce, industry associations, or investor seminars. Each of these has a cost in time an effort. The process for all of these is networking (not email blasts or cold-calling investors). Just attending doesn't work.

Entrepreneur 258

Entrepreneur Angel Investor Bootstrapping Venture Capital 258

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2010

Start with the local Chamber of Commerce, industry associations, or investor seminars. Each of these has a cost in time an effort. The process for all of these is networking (not email blasts or cold-calling investors). Just attending doesn't work.

Angel Investor 210

Angel Investor Bootstrapping Venture Capital Founder 210