The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

The human resources department is critical to your company’s performance, and there are two ways to manage the HR function in your firm. You can either recruit in-house HR personnel or outsource the job to a third party. And more significantly, should your HR functions be outsourced? Source: Pexels.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

One of my favorite events last year was attending Startup Grind where I got to interview Clayton Christensen, author of The Innovator’s Dilemma. What I enjoyed was that Derek did his homework on me and allowed me to talk about a lot of personal topics, which I rarely have the chance to do. it would make more sense than “me.”

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View from Seed

MARCH 24, 2021

At NextView Ventures we have written many pieces about venture capital — how to raise it, build your business, engage with investors, iterate your product, navigate expanding industries, etc. VCs sure do love writing. After each mini-excerpt, you’ll find the author of the piece in parentheses. Happy reading!

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Robust startup economies are popping up in communities all over the country, proving that entrepreneurs can succeed outside of Silicon Valley. At Rev1, we’re knee deep in helping startups build and scale in the Midwest, including direct support for attracting executive and tech talent. Be honest about your weaknesses.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 6, 2024

Questions I ask Amy Edmondson: [00:51] Why do a lot of business gurus promote the concept of failing? [02:58] 02:58] How do we create a methodological approach to failing? [05:21] 10:39] Do you ever run the risk of people sort of preparing to fail on purpose? [10:39] Amy (00:41): Thank you for having me.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2022

As part of our Founder interview series , The Startup Magazine caught up with Salo Sterental, Co-Founder of the SoStereo, a marketing firm that enables brands and artists alike to unlock the marketing power of music. TSM: With a bit more detail, what does SoStereo do? TSM: What inspired you to start SoStereo?

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2019

Over the years, the rapid growth of startup networks is seen in almost every sector. Although several startups were able to sustain themselves, others shut down within a few months of operating. If you ever participated in any social event, you can relate to this. economy, female-founded startups could raise only 2.2%

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Many experts are certain that successful entrepreneurs are the ones with the most inspiration (passion and dream), while others will assert that it’s about more perspiration (working harder). This is the confirmation that your product or service fills a real need in the marketplace.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. With services, scaling the business often implies cloning yourself, since you are the intellectual property and the competitive advantage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2022

This July 4 th Independence Day Holiday in the USA is a good time for all of us to do a reality check on our own efforts. Don’t assume that your focus will change once your startup gets past the initial struggle. Be realistic about what brings happiness to you. Assess your ability to compartmentalize the two roles.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

If your business has a five- or six-figure digital advertising budget, you can put more money behind campaigns. If you don’t have those kinds of resources or would rather not continually increase spending, you need to think outside the box. We’ll also show you what it takes to create advertising that gets people to act.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2021

These days I see a surge of new startups as businesses seem to be recovering from the pandemic. If you are not starting one yourself, the next best thing is joining one as a partner, or as an early employee. It takes much the same preparation to make you the best entrepreneur, or the best job candidate.

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Up and Running

MAY 17, 2021

You may feel the deep desire to push through and reach new heights. . If you can do this without external funding, go for it. But if you require an external round of funding and are getting ready to fundraise from VCs, ask as many of your founder friends for their advice on how to tackle the process.

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ReadWriteStart

MARCH 9, 2021

No matter what kind of business you’re starting, what your growth model is, or what kind of team you’re starting with, you’re going to need money to get started. Even then, you’ll need thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars to get what you need to build early momentum. Funding Options for Your Business. Angel investors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2020

Many experts are certain that successful entrepreneurs are the ones with the most inspiration (passion and dream), while others will assert that it’s about more perspiration (working harder). This is the confirmation that your product or service fills a real need in the marketplace.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I always wonder what is more important to them on an ongoing basis than changing the world, since their startups usually never materialize. I’m sure you will recognize someone you know, maybe even yourself, in one of the following groups: Enjoy the dreaming, but not the implementation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2020

If your forte is a service, like consulting or web site design, it’s harder to find guidance on what will get you funded, and how you can scale your business. With services, scaling the business often implies cloning yourself, since you are the intellectual property and the competitive advantage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2022

If you enjoy your role today, I believe it makes more sense just to keep it that way. You won’t often find that recommended by consultants, so I was pleasantly surprised to see the key points highlighted in a new book, “ Self-Made Boss ,” by Jackie Reses and Lauren Weinberg. No one else can do the solution delivery like you can.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

As part of our ongoing Female Founders series , The Startup Magazine asked Zandra Moore, CEO of Panintelligence, for some insights on her journey as a successful female entrepreneur. When she was passed over for promotions or paid less than her peers she moved on and found somewhere else that valued her. Role Model. Networking.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2021

Motivating yourself can be hard but practicing consistent habits such as reminding yourself of why you started can be a major boost. 3- Learning and doing something different. I notice my efficiency levels drop and I become less focused and motivated to push through my work when I work on one project or task for too long.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Entrepreneurs and startups are big believers in innovation, but sometimes they forget that innovation must be continual to assure long-term success, rather than the one big-bang idea that initiated their journey. Here are his key recommendations from my perspective: Surround yourself with a great team. Hire slowly and fire fast.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Yet if you wait for an economy bubble before starting your new business, you will be making a comparable mistake to the people who thought during the dot-com bubble "all I have to do is a startup, and I'll be rich." In reality, what matters more is who you are, not when you do it.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. So you should tailor your funding search and your approach. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 21, 2014

For those would-be entrepreneurs debating the startup leap? For current founders, in our hyper-pressurized worlds of being incubated, accelerated, and constantly switching modes between pitching and executing, how do we successfully navigate the labyrinth to success? Now, how do we become successful founders? Don’t fear Goliath.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

The moat you create with brand is harder to replicate. In this article, you’ll understand how to build a memorable brand that your customers want to buy from. Learn how to identify what your customers want from your brand, how to build momentum with content, and then explore some brands that excel at brand marketing.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 15, 2018

For web designers, transitioning from working full-time for someone else to freelancing has some perks, like being your own boss and having a more flexible work schedule. But you’ll also be in charge of every aspect of running your business and making hard decisions which can impact the success and growth of your company.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Motivating yourself can be hard but practicing consistent habits such as reminding yourself of why you started can be a major boost. On top of that, I haven’t had to go to work in terms of being dependent on a paycheck in as much time. I know that by saying something aloud, in public, I will do anything to avoid failure.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 25, 2020

Entrepreneurs and startups are big believers in innovation, but sometimes they forget that innovation must be continual to assure long-term success, rather than the one big-bang idea that initiated their journey. Here are his key recommendations from my perspective: Surround yourself with a great team. Hire slowly and fire fast.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Did you just start a company but are concerned about how you are doing things? You are not alone, and you definitely are not in unchartered waters. While you are working away on your business plan, looking for ways to raise capital, finding the right people to hire, etc.,

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 25, 2023

Questions I ask Mike Lenox: [01:51] How do you define strategy? [02:44] 04:02] In your book, how do digital technologies enable the creation of services and products in an entire industry? [05:48] In a recent episode, Phil tested a thousand dollars on some marketing principles, some work, some don't.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 5, 2019

It’s not an easy question to answer, yet all we need to do is remember that plenty of companies running the world today started as small enterprises. It’s easier for entrepreneurs to launch startups today than those firms of the past. With that in mind, here are seven ways you can use innovation to compete with larger firms.

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Up and Running

JULY 11, 2017

For example, Wendy’s did not start out attacking the fast food burger market by trying to out do McDonald’s with inexpensive, quick to deliver burgers. However, you must assess the feasibility of actually delivering your visionary, flank-exposing innovation. Find yourself at the bleeding edge?

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Yet while product launches are a risk, they’re not as risky as you think. The process starts before your product exists, which brings us to the first of five unexpected lessons from real-world product launches. You can market a product that doesn’t exist. So how do you do it? That rarely happens.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 8, 2012

Have you thought about joining a startup, but have no idea what you could possibly offer? Perhaps you are looking forward to graduation and want to pick some skills that will help you work for a startup when you leave school. Perhaps it is time to look into Startup School.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 30, 2022

It is getting harder and harder to find a good job with a decent salary. But it is even harder to get accepted. These days, not even a master’s degree is a guarantee of a job and finding work. You have to be lucky with your employees, just like playing at Hellspin Casino. . Times have changed.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Whichever side of the fence you fall on, streamlining your process and understanding the system is key to faster record keeping. Here are five tips to make bookkeeping easier and save time that’s better used elsewhere in building your new business. Often, not only do you not need it, it will actually make your life harder.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

By Daniel Sokolovksy, Co-Founder and CEO, WARP and Troy Lester, Co-Founder and CRO, WARP The dissolution of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was more than just a bank collapse, it was a reality check for both startups and the VCs that fund them. So what does an early-stage company do to avoid the doom and gloom plaguing the world of startups?

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