Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 20, 2022

In reality, getting there is not a random walk, and requires an understanding of the stages that every business must navigate and the organizational characteristics necessary at each stage. Les McKeown, in his book from a while back, “ Predictable Success ” outlines these stages and characteristics for any business. Goal setting.

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Up and Running

MARCH 8, 2022

Writing a business plan doesn’t have to be a daunting process that takes weeks or months. As an entrepreneur, you don’t have that kind of time. Writing a plan just takes a little bit of preparation and a methodology that will guide you through the process, step-by-step. Can you really write a business plan in a day?

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 15, 2022

Businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups all join in the hope that they can keep their millennial workforce engaged and happy. Businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups all join in the hope that they can keep their millennial workforce engaged and happy. Millennials are the Future of all Business.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2018

A version of this article appeared in the Harvard Business Review. The entrepreneur who founded and grew the largest startup in the world to $10 billion in revenue and got fired is someone you have probably never heard of. Today, if you look around the United States it’s hard to avoid Sloan. Sloan and the Modern Corporation.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 4, 2019

by Bruce Cleveland, Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners and author of “ Traversing the Traction Gap “ As we continue our exploration of the Traction Gap Framework® – a step-by-step approach that startup teams can use to go from ideation to preparing to scale – I will walk you through the principles.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Identifying the factors behind business success comes down to research and experience. Research might include reading business books and blogs, attending seminars, and speaking with seasoned business people. This is an alarming omission because success in business hinges on your abilities to solve problems when they arise.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2019

by Bruce Cleveland, Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners and author of “ Traversing the Traction Gap “ As we continue our exploration of the Traction Gap Framework® – a step-by-step approach that startup teams can use to go from ideation to preparing to scale – I will walk you through the principles.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

As a former business exit advisor, she crafts exit strategies, adding up to five figures to clients’ net profit monthly so they can focus on growth. She stresses the importance of building systems that allow businesses to thrive without the constant presence of the CEO. 09:13] Why are service businesses hard to scale? [16:21]

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

With today’s interactive social media and the real-time Internet, both customers and employees see inside your company easily, so you can’t hide your real company culture. Thus in every business, big or small, culture can make or break your success. Structure for speed in making changes.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2024

Unlocking the Profitable Power of Trust written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I’m going to talk about the profound impact of Trust in your business. It shows up in your reliability. I mean, do you have proof?

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

And when it comes to people, you need buy-in from all over the organization. Growth is everyone’s business. In this article, you’ll learn how to build a marketing growth strategy to increase your market penetration, market share, and revenue. Rapid experimentation is critical to your growth marketing strategy.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 19, 2022

Strategy is the most important element when it comes to building a long-term, sustainable marketing system – and content is the voice of your marketing strategy. Key Takeaway: The first of the year is a great time to rethink or reevaluate your marketing strategy. Content is how you move people from know to like to trust.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 24, 2020

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. The days of getting a full-time job at a reputable company and spending the next 30 years doing your best until retirement are LONG gone. Photo Credit: Leigh Louey-Gung. The first reason is necessity.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Waking up each morning knowing you are getting to do exactly what you love is more than most people could ever say about any “job” they have had. Different business owners also have different reasons why they love their business.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 1, 2014

The small business sector is growing rapidly. And while corporate America has been “downsizing,” in recent years, the rate of small business start-ups has dramatically increased. Bureau of Labor and Statistics research, there are an estimated 28 million small businesses in the U.S. Organize your documents.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 30, 2022

Nevertheless, the need for female leaders has never been more critical. Thus, let us dive deeper into what character traits and specific leadership skills should a woman have to reach the top of the career ladder or successfully run her own business? Why Is Women’s Leadership Important? Key Challenges for Female Leaders.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

I’ve learned a lot in my twelve years in business. I had to fail for 10 straight years to be prepared to scale a six-figure freelance business. I learned resiliency in business through multiple failures, and I matured quickly. Creating instead of documenting has killed a lot of businesses that had awesome ideas.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2013

Many, however, don’t know how to take their small business to the next level. What I’m talking about here is a level of discipline and skill necessary to collect and analyze the relevant business data, known as metrics. Maybe it’s time for an upgrade to get you to the next level. Customer loyalty and retention.

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View from Seed

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Telling an investor how much money you are looking to raise seems like a simple and benign question, but it’s actually pretty complicated. Every fundraise process should start internally with the financing needs and goals that the business is looking to hit. The ask also needs to be investor appropriate. That said….

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Establishing your small business in a saturated industry can be challenging and exhausting—mentally, physically, and, sometimes even financially. The ultimate goal for small businesses is to grow their organization. It’s known to help small businesses increase efficiency and cut costs. Outsourcing Controls Capital Costs.

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Steve Blank

MAY 29, 2011

In April 2010 I received an email that said, “I’m an incoming Stanford student in the fall and working on a project that a number of people suggested I get in touch with you about.&#. Your name has come up a lot in that regard. Let me know if this interests you and if you have any time to speak.&#.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Since the pandemic started, it seems businesses are either growing or going under. Marketing is a necessity to remind customers why they should be doing business with you, but spending money without a systematic approach is scary. Creative ideas are great, but only if we remember why we’re marketing something.

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Reid Hoffman

JULY 30, 2020

You can listen to the podcast here. Most of the competitors that you might face during good times will either be eliminated by the obstacles, or simply decide never to start. This is why top venture capital firms like Greylock and others are actively investing, especially at the seed and Series A stages.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Now, it’s clear that as we adjust to a life shaped by moving alert levels, that sense of uncertainty is likely to linger on for longer for small business owners. Now, it’s clear that as we adjust to a life shaped by moving alert levels, that sense of uncertainty is likely to linger on for longer for small business owners.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 8, 2021

Across the globe in 2020, millions of businesses were financially impacted from the current pandemic, which is why planning ahead for the full 2021 financial year for your business is crucial. Even more when looking at business finances as a whole. Even more when looking at business finances as a whole.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2020

With today’s interactive social media and the real-time Internet, both customers and employees see inside your company easily, so you can’t hide your real company culture. Thus in every business, big or small, culture can make or break your success. Structure for speed in making changes.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2013

Written by Michael Gerber – “The World’s #1 Small Business Guru” – its key takeaways are beautifully presented in the form of a compelling narrative involving the author and a small business owner named Sarah. In Gerber’s eyes, three distinct personalities exist in each small business.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2012

by Bill Lee, author of “ The Hidden Wealth of Customers: Realizing the Untapped Value of Your Most Important Asset “. Crowded store shelves with head-spinning arrays of options arranged in no discernable order (“I just need some toothpaste!”). Company websites that give us no clue what the business actually does. Yeah, right!

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 10, 2020

Into the realm of visual merchandising, we are going to see how this vital and exciting marketing technique can propel sales in the fashion business. Here is why online startups cannot afford to overlook visual merchandising. Here is why online startups cannot afford to overlook visual merchandising. Store navigation and ease.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 19, 2019

In reality, getting there is not a random walk, and requires an understanding of the stages that every business must navigate and the organizational characteristics necessary at each stage. Les McKeown, in his book from a while back, “ Predictable Success ” outlines these stages and characteristics for any business. Goal setting.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 1, 2019

Why optimizers should care about propensity modeling. For example, do you know the difference between linear and logistic regression models? The same way SEO experts need to understand a bit of content marketing, HTML, etc., to be competent, optimizers need a basic understanding of statistics and propensity models.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 19, 2020

It is no brainer to say that businesses today need to go digital to remain productive. From maintaining and safeguarding the company’s data to managing operations to reaching out to the customers and managing team members across locations, every company irrespective of their size or niche needs a digital presence.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 22, 2022

AJ is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. She has her own book now called — Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives—Including Your Own. Key Takeaway: How do you write a book that readers rave about? 6:32] Can you unpack the concept of transformational reader sequence from your book? [7:44]

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

You spend a lot of time and energy winning over new business, and once you’ve gotten that prospect to convert, you work hard to create a positive customer experience. It helps to establish a concrete plan for generating these referrals from your existing customers. Know Your Customer. What is a Referral Program?

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2019

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked 20 entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2019. #1- We asked 20 entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2019. #1-

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Turn Your Organization Inside Out. As organizations we have become more open and I believe this is great for businesses and their customers. Our sales guys were on the front line and heard what they needed to win deals. This is part of my ongoing posts on Startup Advice. What changed for us was Tim Barker arrived.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Alexander Osterwalder invented the Business Model Canvas , co-founded strategyzer.com and was the lead author of Business Model Generation which sold a million copies in 30 languages. Big companies have great execution habits to manage and improve successful business models and value propositions.

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