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I know a change is going to come. If you’re an early employee at a startup, one day you will wake up to find that what you worked on 24/7 for the last year is no longer the most important thing – you’re no longer the most important employee, and process, meetings, paperwork and managers and bosses have shown up. Most painfully, you’ll learn that your role in the company has to change. I’ve seen these transitions as an investor, board member and CEO. MORE
Naturally, all companies suffer from various crises. No matter whether it is a small or big company, it always requires its leaders to master strong crisis management skills; otherwise, it is fighting a losing battle. MORE
The cost of entry to the entrepreneur lifestyle is at an all-time low, but the challenge of winning and success is at an all-time high. Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more. MORE
by Georgianna W. Oliver, founder of tour24. Entrepreneurs are funny people. They are problem solvers, and are everywhere in every walk-of-life! They are engineers, computer scientists, doctors, detectives, teachers, parents, politicians, and even your barista or Uber driver. MORE
There are lots of trends converging to influence the workforce and workplace of tomorrow. I have written about new job titles as automation influences every profession, new co-working sites, the demography in booming small towns. I thought it would be MORE
Congratulations on eyeing the international market for your business growth. We are living in an age of globalization and more and more companies are recognizing the profitability of taking their products and service offerings globally at a relatively small incremental cost. It is an easy calculus to recognize that international consumers are able to be […]. The post How to File an International Trademark When You’re Ready to Take Your Business Global appeared first on ReadWrite. MORE
As an advisor and mentor for many startups and small business founders, following my initial career in big business, I realize that the key strategies to achieve success in small businesses are often different from those that make larger businesses successful. MORE
Building your startup can be both exciting and daunting. One of the biggest questions you’ll want to consider is where to locate your business. With a high prevalence of tech startups and a low cost of living, Georgia should be at the top of your list. MORE
I’m not a fan of protectionism. If I’m going to call it out when Donald Trump does it, trying to block the flow of free trade with tariffs, or block the flow of people through immigration bans, then I should be consistent about it on the local level. I would never say that one company shouldn’t be free to expand to a new city. That being said, I don’t like paying people to do anything they were going to do anyway—and this is especially the case when it comes to economic incentives. MORE
Starting a law firm is not for the faint of heart. Whether you just graduated from law school or have been working at a law firm, you can start and succeed. Plan lawyer legal starting a business MORE
by Mark Green , author of “ Activators: A CEO’s Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done “ In business, the adage “it starts at the top” can prompt an uncomfortable question: “Can the boss finish what he or she started?”. MORE
Source: Pixabay. Investing is one way to build your wealth with a less hands-on approach. Startups and entrepreneurs will accumulate bitcoin and cash, hopefully. MORE
Qualtrics recently filed to go public. Last night, SAP bought the company before it could IPO. There are plenty of well-deserved articles by Axios and Forbes and tweets of praise for Qualtrics (must read Utah-based VC Bryce Roberts’ storm here ), which you can and should read. By all accounts, the Utah-HQ’d company did everything the right way, was an overnight success 16 years in the making, and only raised venture capital as a growth company after years of bootstrapping. MORE
Oh boy, conference season in the venture world and one enduring question this year has been “What to do about the Vision Fund?” ” It’s been a topic of lobby conversations, off-the-record chats and sometimes even an honest public panel ! MORE
Successful entrepreneurs are usually hard-driving, and highly focused on some specific goals, like being the dominant player in a given domain, or the low-priced provider of their product. MORE
When Lolli launched in August , co-founder Alex Adelman wrote, “ Over 60% of Americans have heard of bitcoin, but very few actually own any.”. For all of us in the tech bubble, this is a good reminder of the relative inaccessibility of cryptocurrency. Many of us have Coinbase accounts (a V1 portfolio company) and don’t think twice about buying currency. MORE
At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. MORE
As a startup, the one thing you are unlikely to have an abundance of is cash. Therefore, you have to spend on only what you absolutely need. Many startups fail not because they have an unviable business idea but because they run into cash flow challenges. MORE
I started an insurance agency two years ago. I had some friends who were all very successful in the industry, which led me to think that I would be blessed with the same fortune. My business was in a highly competitive industry, rated as one of the best industries to start a new business in. MORE
At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders. MORE
The subscription box industry is growing rapidly thanks to a steady revenue model and tapping into people’s love for surprises. Ipsy, Birchbox, and Dollar Shave Club are the premier companies doing exactly this and therefore reach the 15 percent of online shoppers signing up for subscription boxes. MORE
Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are composed to change the world. They are changing the way customers engage with companies completely. Both technologies have altered the way businesses operates and thinks regarding business intelligence and data storage. MORE
My daughter, Rita is about to embark on what she calls a Gap Quarter. I don’t want to steal her thunder as she plans to blog about it but it is a play on a Gap Year and what us MORE
No Money for Growth? PR Makes It No Problem. If you want to grow your B2B, you probably struggle with financial limitations. Well, even if you can’t afford major advertising and marketing initiatives, you can still boost positive awareness without spending a dime. MORE
You regularly run A/B tests on the design of a pop-up. You have a process, implement it correctly, find statistically significant winners, and roll out winning versions sitewide. Your tests answer every question except one: Is the winning version still better than never having shown a pop-up? MORE
The idea of exactly what your business is going to usually come first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet. MORE
It’s no secret that hurricanes cause millions – even billions – of dollars to companies a year. It’s not just about lost profits. In some cases, commercial buildings are blown away, expensive equipment is destroyed, and employees even become trapped in buildings. MORE
Do you know which social media platforms to invest your time and money in and reach ideal customers? If not, here are a few quick tips. Grow Marketing & Sales marketing social media social media marketing MORE
If you generate a $200 million quarterly profit with an online product, your website’s user experience must be world class, right? Wrong. Your homepage can still look like the one above, which is from one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. MORE
Managing a co-op building is a task with many moving parts. A property manager must balance the needs of the building owner and the tenants living there. They must also interface with the co-op board comprised of building residents. MORE
by Payman Taei, founder of Visme. It’s an absolute myth that online marketing is only for the large, national corporations – that it’s impossible to compete on equal ground with the huge businesses who spend millions upon millions in marketing every year. MORE
Plex hosted its annual Future of Manufacturing Roundtable in Michigan last week. I was actually as excited about the past and present of manufacturing I saw during the visit. They hosted a dinner at a Birmingham restaurant which used to MORE
by Monica, founder of OAW. The odds are often stacked against entrepreneurs. It’s a known fact that success rate of start-ups is abysmally low. If there is one Amazon, then there would be 100 failed to-be Amazons. But even then thousands of entrepreneurs start afresh every year to live their dream. MORE
It’s been the longest research phase of any of my 7 books but I hope to deliver the first draft of the manuscript for SAP Nation 3.0 to my editor in early January. As I work my way through over. SAP Nation Book MORE
Choosing a VPN can sometimes seem like playing a lottery. There are so many options to pick from, and all of them have slick marketing operations. The more you look, the more confusing things become, as you compare huge lists of features. MORE
For decades, efforts to satisfy customers have been built around demographics – capitalizing on race, ethnicity, gender, income, and other attributes. Today, in this age of pervasive social media and two-way communication, the focus needs to get beyond demographics into personalities. MORE
As the rate of change continues to increase in business and technology, the more I’m convinced that marketing is the primary key to success for a new venture. Yet I find that many technical founders don’t feel they need it at all, or at best point to one person on the team who is marketing. MORE
Isn’t it amazing that some people you know always seem to be working hard, but never seem to get anything done? As an entrepreneur, you need to avoid partnering with these people, or hiring them into your startup. The challenge is to find people who get things done, as well as work hard. MORE
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Successful entrepreneurs are usually hard-driving, and highly focused on some specific goals, like being the dominant player in a given domain, or the low-priced provider of their product.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
There are lots of trends converging to influence the workforce and workplace of tomorrow. I have written about new job titles as automation influences every profession, new co-working sites, the demography in booming small towns. I thought it would be
Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
I know a change is going to come. If you’re an early employee at a startup, one day you will wake up to find that what you worked on 24/7 for the last year is no longer the most important thing – you’re no longer the most important employee, and process, meetings, paperwork and managers and bosses have shown up. Most painfully, you’ll learn that your role in the company has to change. I’ve seen these transitions as an investor, board member and CEO.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
by Georgianna W. Oliver, founder of tour24. Entrepreneurs are funny people. They are problem solvers, and are everywhere in every walk-of-life! They are engineers, computer scientists, doctors, detectives, teachers, parents, politicians, and even your barista or Uber driver.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
For decades, efforts to satisfy customers have been built around demographics – capitalizing on race, ethnicity, gender, income, and other attributes. Today, in this age of pervasive social media and two-way communication, the focus needs to get beyond demographics into personalities.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
My daughter, Rita is about to embark on what she calls a Gap Quarter. I don’t want to steal her thunder as she plans to blog about it but it is a play on a Gap Year and what us
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YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Naturally, all companies suffer from various crises. No matter whether it is a small or big company, it always requires its leaders to master strong crisis management skills; otherwise, it is fighting a losing battle.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
At this year’s FUND Conference in Chicago, Illinois, over 100 startups presented their early-stage companies in front of hundreds of investors and industry leaders.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Isn’t it amazing that some people you know always seem to be working hard, but never seem to get anything done? As an entrepreneur, you need to avoid partnering with these people, or hiring them into your startup. The challenge is to find people who get things done, as well as work hard.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
Plex hosted its annual Future of Manufacturing Roundtable in Michigan last week. I was actually as excited about the past and present of manufacturing I saw during the visit. They hosted a dinner at a Birmingham restaurant which used to
Version One Ventures
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
When Lolli launched in August , co-founder Alex Adelman wrote, “ Over 60% of Americans have heard of bitcoin, but very few actually own any.”. For all of us in the tech bubble, this is a good reminder of the relative inaccessibility of cryptocurrency. Many of us have Coinbase accounts (a V1 portfolio company) and don’t think twice about buying currency.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
by Payman Taei, founder of Visme. It’s an absolute myth that online marketing is only for the large, national corporations – that it’s impossible to compete on equal ground with the huge businesses who spend millions upon millions in marketing every year.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
As a startup, the one thing you are unlikely to have an abundance of is cash. Therefore, you have to spend on only what you absolutely need. Many startups fail not because they have an unviable business idea but because they run into cash flow challenges.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
As the rate of change continues to increase in business and technology, the more I’m convinced that marketing is the primary key to success for a new venture. Yet I find that many technical founders don’t feel they need it at all, or at best point to one person on the team who is marketing.
deal architect
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
It’s been the longest research phase of any of my 7 books but I hope to deliver the first draft of the manuscript for SAP Nation 3.0 to my editor in early January. As I work my way through over. SAP Nation Book
This is going to be BIG.
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
I’m not a fan of protectionism. If I’m going to call it out when Donald Trump does it, trying to block the flow of free trade with tariffs, or block the flow of people through immigration bans, then I should be consistent about it on the local level. I would never say that one company shouldn’t be free to expand to a new city. That being said, I don’t like paying people to do anything they were going to do anyway—and this is especially the case when it comes to economic incentives.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
by Mark Green , author of “ Activators: A CEO’s Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done “ In business, the adage “it starts at the top” can prompt an uncomfortable question: “Can the boss finish what he or she started?”.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Source: Pixabay. Investing is one way to build your wealth with a less hands-on approach. Startups and entrepreneurs will accumulate bitcoin and cash, hopefully.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
The cost of entry to the entrepreneur lifestyle is at an all-time low, but the challenge of winning and success is at an all-time high. Anyone can build a new web site, or publish a smartphone app for a few thousand dollars, but getting market penetration requires a lot more.
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Starting a law firm is not for the faint of heart. Whether you just graduated from law school or have been working at a law firm, you can start and succeed. Plan lawyer legal starting a business
Haystack
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Qualtrics recently filed to go public. Last night, SAP bought the company before it could IPO. There are plenty of well-deserved articles by Axios and Forbes and tweets of praise for Qualtrics (must read Utah-based VC Bryce Roberts’ storm here ), which you can and should read. By all accounts, the Utah-HQ’d company did everything the right way, was an overnight success 16 years in the making, and only raised venture capital as a growth company after years of bootstrapping.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
by Monica, founder of OAW. The odds are often stacked against entrepreneurs. It’s a known fact that success rate of start-ups is abysmally low. If there is one Amazon, then there would be 100 failed to-be Amazons. But even then thousands of entrepreneurs start afresh every year to live their dream.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Managing a co-op building is a task with many moving parts. A property manager must balance the needs of the building owner and the tenants living there. They must also interface with the co-op board comprised of building residents.
Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
As an advisor and mentor for many startups and small business founders, following my initial career in big business, I realize that the key strategies to achieve success in small businesses are often different from those that make larger businesses successful.
Rembrandt Communications
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
No Money for Growth? PR Makes It No Problem. If you want to grow your B2B, you probably struggle with financial limitations. Well, even if you can’t afford major advertising and marketing initiatives, you can still boost positive awareness without spending a dime.
ConversionXL
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
You regularly run A/B tests on the design of a pop-up. You have a process, implement it correctly, find statistically significant winners, and roll out winning versions sitewide. Your tests answer every question except one: Is the winning version still better than never having shown a pop-up?
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Choosing a VPN can sometimes seem like playing a lottery. There are so many options to pick from, and all of them have slick marketing operations. The more you look, the more confusing things become, as you compare huge lists of features.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Building your startup can be both exciting and daunting. One of the biggest questions you’ll want to consider is where to locate your business. With a high prevalence of tech startups and a low cost of living, Georgia should be at the top of your list.
ReadWriteStart
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Congratulations on eyeing the international market for your business growth. We are living in an age of globalization and more and more companies are recognizing the profitability of taking their products and service offerings globally at a relatively small incremental cost. It is an easy calculus to recognize that international consumers are able to be […]. The post How to File an International Trademark When You’re Ready to Take Your Business Global appeared first on ReadWrite.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
I started an insurance agency two years ago. I had some friends who were all very successful in the industry, which led me to think that I would be blessed with the same fortune. My business was in a highly competitive industry, rated as one of the best industries to start a new business in.
ConversionXL
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
If you generate a $200 million quarterly profit with an online product, your website’s user experience must be world class, right? Wrong. Your homepage can still look like the one above, which is from one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 17, 2018
It’s no secret that hurricanes cause millions – even billions – of dollars to companies a year. It’s not just about lost profits. In some cases, commercial buildings are blown away, expensive equipment is destroyed, and employees even become trapped in buildings.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are composed to change the world. They are changing the way customers engage with companies completely. Both technologies have altered the way businesses operates and thinks regarding business intelligence and data storage.
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Do you know which social media platforms to invest your time and money in and reach ideal customers? If not, here are a few quick tips. Grow Marketing & Sales marketing social media social media marketing
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
The subscription box industry is growing rapidly thanks to a steady revenue model and tapping into people’s love for surprises. Ipsy, Birchbox, and Dollar Shave Club are the premier companies doing exactly this and therefore reach the 15 percent of online shoppers signing up for subscription boxes.
Hunter Walker
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Oh boy, conference season in the venture world and one enduring question this year has been “What to do about the Vision Fund?” ” It’s been a topic of lobby conversations, off-the-record chats and sometimes even an honest public panel !
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