crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 5, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! CEC’s Startup Forecast – “Never been a better time to start a company in Chicago” – [link]. 65 Free Fonts for Graphic Designers – [link].

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2018

Sloan put in place GM’s management accounting system (also borrowed from DuPont) that for the first time allowed the company to: 1) produce an annual operating forecast that compared each division’s forecast (revenue, costs, capital requirements and return on investment) with the company’s financial goals.

Michigan 268

Michigan Cofounder Stock Forecast 268

Hearpreneur

MAY 3, 2023

We can allow buyers to customize the product design through 3D printing or, at the very least, give them control over the product's color or shape. Allowing us to design a brand-new product or enhance an existing one generates marketing buzz. Thanks to Oliver Andrews, OA Design Services ! #5- Thanks to Sam Polakoff, BrillDog !

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Technology Artificial Inteligence Software Review 126

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

billion by 2027, according to forecasts. This provides the basis for selecting an LMS suitable for the organization by customizing features and functionalities as needed, designing tailored training programs, and contributing to its overall success. billion in 2022 to $43.6 Success hinges on meticulous planning and smart execution.

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Forecast Analytics Framework Employee 140

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 12, 2010

Listening to first-time entrepreneurs talk about their competitive advantages is as predictably invalid as the local weatherman's 10-day forecast. Well 80% of the folks I meet tell me they're way better than average at SEO, Twitter, and "building communities" whateverthehell that means. We're better at SEO and social media.

Intellectual Property 319

Intellectual Property Bootstrapping Software Review Open Source 319

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Designing Your Business Model Crafting a business model is like building a blueprint for your venture. Remember, building a team is not just about filling roles; it’s about creating a community. Encourage open communication, recognise achievements, and provide opportunities for professional growth.

Intellectual Property 132

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Bootstrapping 132

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2022

7- Instructional design agency. In 2020 I started a presentation design agency & scaled it globally. In 2023, I'm starting an instructional design agency as a solution. Now the boring modules will be transformed with storytelling design & fun animations. 16- Something beneficial to my community.

Affiliate 62

Affiliate United States Entrepreneur Software Review 62

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

He’s also the CEO of Blumer CPAs where they serve as an advisory firm for the design marketing and creative agency services niches. Key Takeaway: Jason Blumer is the CEO of Blumer CPAs which is an advisory firm for design, marketing, and creative agency services. So Jason, welcome to the show.

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CPA Technical Review Revenue Forecast 73

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 22, 2012

In it, I examine how the hobbyist community is now building inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicle auto-pilot hardware and software. But it’s hard to say, even with hindsight, that we could have predicted Wikipedia, let alone forecast when it would occur. (If Step 2: Forecast the linear trend. Step 1: Calculate the annual increase.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Bandwidth Software Review 182

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

For smaller firms, Black Friday is a fantastic opportunity to remind your customers that you have a unique ability to directly serve the local community and are more in tune with their needs and wants. This data can be used to feed your stock forecasting but also contribute to planning your Black Friday marketing campaigns.

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Sales Customer eCommerce Stock 130

Gust

JANUARY 31, 2013

The move came as a shock to many in the tech business community, in which we’ve become accustomed to real-time disclosure by company executives through social media. Last month, the SEC announced it was taking action regarding Netflix’ (NFLX) securities compliance based on a Facebook status update posted by CEO Reed Hastings.

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SEC Prospectus United States Technical Review 158

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Revisit and update it regularly by comparing your forecasts to your actuals and adjusting as necessary. The solution : Dr. Gardner plans to open Ocean Lane Outpatient Care to serve smaller Oregon coastal communities scattered outside of major towns with major hospitals. Use it as a tool, especially around your financials.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Photos of your concept or design. How do you plan on getting involved with a charity or sponsoring community events? See Also: How to Forecast Sales. Throw in some visuals to make your business plan clear and exciting. Some ideas are: Headshots of your restaurant’s leadership team. Your restaurant’s logo. Drafts of your menu.

Business Plan 120

Business Plan Social Media Forecast Database 120

Board Effect

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Instead, future-proofing is a way for the board to foster flexibility to constantly adapt to emerging challenges, evolving community needs, and shifting donor and volunteer expectations. BoardEffect is designed with the unique needs of volunteer boards in mind. You’ll need a trusted technology partner to help you in this endeavor.

Community 52

Community Leadership Government Forecast 52

Board Effect

JUNE 24, 2020

Success for nonprofits is often defined by the level of impact they have on their communities. It may just mean that it’s time to develop a new model that’s better designed to meet the nonprofit’s current needs. Business Models and Nonprofits. How do you define whether your nonprofit is successful? Infrastructure. Revenue mix.

Business Model 98

Business Model Forecast Government Programming 98

Hearpreneur

MARCH 16, 2018

All of our cards are designed by independent U.S.-based I worked in corporate roles for years, preparing market analyses, forecasts, product launches, always in a rush between meetings and planes for high level executive in multinational companies. Thanks to Mel Judson, Mel Judson Branding & Web Design ! #21- 18- Freedom.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Cuba Haiti Technical Review 100

OnlyOnce

JULY 9, 2013

The book is part of the Startup Revolution series that Brad has been working on for a couple years now, including Do More (Even) Faster , Venture Deals , Startup Communities , and Startup Life (with two more to come, Startup Boards and Startup Metrics). Budgeting in a Context of Uncertainty, Forecast, Early and Often. questions”.

Startup 95

Startup Advisory Board Elevator Pitch Forecast 95

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

In 2014, the impressive project began with triple aims, to: Promote an integrated and inclusive community for residents from various socio-economic backgrounds. Finally, the project is forecast to complete this summer (2018). Enable working people to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

Morocco 113

Morocco Algeria Mauritania Tunisia 113

Up and Running

JULY 26, 2016

Just for reference, Slidebean is a SaaS presentation software where users can add content, and a finished presentation is designed automatically. Jun-15: Community Manager (growth team). Nov-15: Graphic Designer (growth/product). See Also: A Complete Guide to Forecasting Sales for Your Monthly Subscription (SaaS) Business.

Revenue 60

Revenue Acquisition Channel Campaign 60

Up and Running

MARCH 6, 2015

If you’re serious about your research, also be sure to have a look at the “What’s Hot Culinary Forecast” compiled by the National Restaurant Association. If you’re concerned about demand, talk to community leaders, churches, high schools, and your local Chamber of Commerce. Are there any after-school initiatives you could start?

Business Plan 60

Business Plan Technical Review eCommerce Connecticut 60

View from Seed

JANUARY 10, 2022

I’m sure you’re familiar with the setup… performative, end-of-program demo days that are meant to somehow wrap the experience up in a bow… gigantic, unfamiliar cohort groups that are somehow meant to feel like close-knit communities… the list goes on and on. Here are a few unprompted quotes from accelerator alums to help better illustrate: .

San Diego 156

San Diego San Francisco Alabama Valuation 156

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Studies forecast that due to higher temperatures and shifting rainfall, over 90% of bean-growing land will be rendered unsuitable for farming by 2050. I have some unfortunate news for everyone. Coffee is about to cost a latte more. This means bean prices may rise from $1.28/lb lb to over the record high $3.39/lb lb in a few years.

Small Business 55

Small Business China Forecast Design 55

Agile VC

MAY 26, 2011

In another we decended into a debate about our 5 year forecasts (I built the models so fielded most of these questions), and it became clear they probably weren’t the best fit for our Series A round (this group is no longer in the early-stage VC business). We’re a how-to site and community for small business on marketing. .

Term Sheet 178

Term Sheet Silicon Valley Technical Review Social Network 178

www.entrepreneur.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Franchises Franchises Home Franchise 500 Home-Based Low Cost Top New Fast Growing Top Global Biz Opportunities Franchises for Sale Franchises A Bright Forecast for a Solar Panel Installation Franchise. Foregone wages for an engineer aren't the same as foregone wages for a prototype designer.

Sweat Equity 55

Sweat Equity Equity Fractional CTO CTO 55

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Assign probabilities to active customer sales efforts, just as sales managers do in quantifying a salesman’s forecast.

Valuation 270

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 270

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Additionally, you will acquire useful tips on fundraising, designing, and building your grow, and you will understand how to develop a prosperous future for your company. . Design and build your grow space. Set realistic goals and expectations, especially in your sales forecasts. Lower your sales forecast numbers.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Harvest Oregon Nevada 72

Version One Ventures

AUGUST 13, 2020

His forecast was the most aggressive to date – and even he overestimated the 2020 cost by >2x. . We need software to empower those entrepreneurs to find customers, design systems, secure financing, monitor performance, and provide customer service. Community ownership of energy assets like solar farms or batteries.

Mexico 218

Mexico Finance Cost Balance Sheet 218

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

My colleagues Sebastian Soler , Steven Greenberg and I recently launched a new online community, PEVCTech.com , exclusively for PE/VC investors; engineers who work at PE/VC funds; and other technologists who specialize in working on this problem. Many tools designed for B2B marketing in general are also relevant to investors.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Assign probabilities to active customer sales efforts, just as sales managers do in quantifying a salesman’s forecast.

Pre-Money Valuation 246

Pre-Money Valuation Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 246

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

While it’s useful to be able to have a sales forecast and expense budget early on, it’s not something you need until you’ve validated your idea. Later you will want to come back and create a proper sales forecast, cash flow forecast, and expense budget. Circle back and create a more detailed forecast.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Up and Running

JULY 8, 2014

You’re going to drill down into the details: Is the project you have in mind the project that your targeted community or population truly needs? Look into organizations in your community that already exist to make sure you aren’t covering the same ground or proposing a redundant service.

Business Plan 127

Business Plan Non-Compete Forecast Programming 127

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

After going viral with one of my personals posts, a growing community of Web designers pointed fingers at my site because I was using an aggressive pop-up to grab emails. Design & Dev Entrepreneur Insider Analysis and Opinion' Javier Sanz is a marketer at Woorank.

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Email Audience API Aggregator 132

Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

BetaBrand building apparel MVPs and testing them quickly with targeted customer communities. I started with some basic theory: that a startup is an institution designed to thrive in the soil of extreme uncertainty; that traditional management techniques rooted in forecasting and planning would not work well in the face of that uncertainty.

Lean 167

Lean Entrepreneur Agile San Francisco 167

Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Assign probabilities to active customer sales efforts, just as sales managers do in quantifying a salesman’s forecast.

Valuation 187

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Intellectual Property 187

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Two founders have spent $200K of personal and family funds over a one year period to start the company, get a prototype site up and running, and have already generated some “buzz” in the Internet community. Assign probabilities to active customer sales efforts, just as sales managers do in quantifying a salesman’s forecast.

Valuation 234

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation NPV Startup 234

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

But the other thing I would encourage people to do, it’s becoming more and more prevalent in communities across the United States is that people are forming angel groups and putting together LLC funds with a group of investors all together. I mentioned that they’ll look at the franchise itself and in that case they’ll look at the forecast.

Small Business 89

Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

So I think that's a real key when you're thinking about designing these. And HubSpot is consistently releasing new features to make your CRM platform more connected than ever with improved forecasting tools and custom report builders. Really what I would call kind of community referrals. Now, the second one is I love it.

Affiliate 97

Affiliate Advisory Board Networking Programming 97