ReadWriteStart

APRIL 14, 2023

In 2022, we saw unusual supply constraints — lingering post-coronavirus supply chain issues, a persistently tight labor market , and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — converge with high demand — partly fueled by heavy government stimulus during the first two years of the pandemic.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In my experience as an angel investor for new startups, I’m always surprised by how many entrepreneurs are looking for funding without outside advisors. Especially if you are a first-time business owner, the payback for this initiative is well worth the effort and cost. The cost of a co-founder is usually fifty percent of your equity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 31, 2023

Every entrepreneur knows that good demand generation marketing is the key to growth these days, but very few have the discipline or know-how to measure return in a world of a thousand tools and techniques. Selecting the right sales channels is one of the first strategic decisions that every startup faces. Lead management performance.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Many entrepreneurs I have mentored make big mistakes in this area, by hiring low-cost friends and family, with minimal skills or training, and expecting them to have the same work ethic , passion, and business knowledge as the founder. Outsourcing can give your startup a more mature image. Startups all need that flexibility.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

You don’t tell them what they like – you must let them tell you, along the lines of six key parameters outlined here: Cost – now customers define and find the bargains. Naturally, you then get the lion's share of that increase in demand. Customization – convince me it was made-for-me. Me’s don’t want to feel like part of the herd.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. At any rate, “buzz-worthy” and “viral” are marketing illusions that cost big money to create, and these are only the beginning. Seed viral activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2012

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. At any rate, “buzz-worthy” and “viral” are marketing illusions that cost big money to create. People are more demanding and have more choices than ever before.

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The Equity Kicker

MAY 8, 2013

There is a good post up today on Segment.io describing how they used Kickstarter as a lean startup tool to validate demand. That’s great, but Kickstarter is especially powerful for hardware startups where production costs are higher and cashflow more of an issue. Startup general interest'

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2020

What you don’t expect is to feel out of control , or to always be fighting the many demands for your time. The startup world is all about causing change and reacting to unknowns, so set your expectations early to deal with it. Every startup is like a family, needing constant commitment to specific roles and priorities.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 12, 2021

There are several profitable tech startup ideas for entrepreneurs in 2021. This has caused a rising demand for tech companies’ services around the world. As an entrepreneur with a tech background, you need to know which startups are projected to be the most profitable this year. Startup Ideas. Web Design Company.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

link] Therefore, reducing costs in fleet management is a priority for most businesses, as it directly affects the bottom line. This article explores several cost-saving strategies in fleet management and offers tips to reduce expenses without compromising efficiency and performance. rise in fleet operating costs in 2022.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 26, 2021

Launching a startup is ridiculously exciting. That’s because more than half of all startups fail within the first five years of operation. Understanding the reasons why startups fail can help you avoid such a fate. So what are the driving factors that lead to startup failure? Economic systems rely on supply and demand.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

The main reasons are: Ever-evolving Customer Base: From mobile phones to customised gadgets, from televisions to Desktop Computers, the consumer base is getting more diverse and assorted, with different age groups, genders, ethnicities, and races demanding different products and services.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. Growing too fast kills many new ventures, due to staffing costs, inventory, and funding delays.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

These include high costs, competition, and shifting regulations. Revenue management solutions are used by businesses to maximize profits by monitoring demand for their products or services and adjusting prices accordingly. The hospitality industry is full of opportunities, but it also has some challenges. Source: Unsplash. Conclusion.

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here is how remote startups are changing the game for everyone. In fact, according to Founders Forum’s survey of 400+ startup owners, 94% of the respondents were already working from home before the pandemic. To help them make the transition, a new breed of “remote startups” has emerged. Image Credit: pixaby.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It’s hard to say if there’s a primary reason why a startup can fail. The reasons for startup failure tend to be a combination of things. Here are five common ways your startup can fail before the end of the first year. Many people don’t realize the tremendous amount of money it takes to get a startup off the ground.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Success demands testing the solution early and quickly in the market, then iterating to get it right. Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Print-On-Demand (POD) indicates that things are printed just when required or requested, and that’s exactly what it means. On-demand printing is as simple as it seems. Print-on-demand has several great benefits, which are as follows: Affordable Risk. Print-on-demand does not require a lot of investment. Fast-Paced.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2021

Although every startup is unique, there are certain common avoidable mistakes that can lead to legal complications which jeopardize the long-term success of the business. Later, when your venture is trying to close on financing, or even going public, that forgotten partner surfaces, demanding their original share.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I found their five phases of the process to be compelling, based on my own years of experience mentoring startups: Nail the pain. Success demands testing the solution early and quickly in the market, then iterating to get it right. Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2019

In the old days, every entrepreneur dreamed of easily taking their startup public, and making it big. Today the rate of startups going public (IPO – Initial Public Offering) is up from the dead zone, but is still half the rate back before 2000. Startups going public are laid open to competitors and critics.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The importance of providing excellent customer service cannot be overstated, especially in today’s fast-paced world, where consumers are more demanding than ever. We will start with an essential tool every startup needs. You can learn more here about how call recording software can help a startup. Source: Unsplash.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

.” The fact is that while members of the public sector continue to argue among themselves and repeat their “talking points,” folks in the private sector continue to work to meet the demands of the consumers. Cost control. A hidden benefit. Problems solved. and How many employees do you have? Modern buying experience.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I’ll start by taking you to the world of Startup X, a passionate team of entrepreneurs who believed they had the next big thing in the world of software as a service (SaaS). It’s disheartening, but sadly, this is one experience that many startup founders face. Do you find yourself and your project in a similar position?

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Launching a new startup is always exciting. When you have the right idea at the right time, a startup that begins life as two people in a garage can eventually become a multi-billion-dollar enterprise. Oftentimes, new startups are inclined to cut costs that seem superfluous or unnecessary for the core business model to function.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses with vehicle fleets are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. Properly managing a fleet can not only help businesses reduce costs but also improve customer satisfaction, increase employee safety, and promote environmental sustainability.

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Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Management Software Review 122

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

I see entrepreneurs every day who are trying to change the world with a new idea, and startups that are trying to survive their hyper-growth phase by changing processes to meet demand. Here are ten of the key questions that apply equally well to the world of startups and entrepreneurs, as they do to large organizations.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

If you have a specialty in multiple subjects, you can explore teaching some or all of them depending on the demand for those disciplines. Starting a tutoring business has minimal start-up costs, which is great for people who want to start a business but don’t possess the capital to invest. Cyclical Demand. Time Intensive.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 17, 2023

With the rapid shift in the digital space, there has been a high demand for skilled software developers. Cost-Efficiency : Do you have a limited budget for your projects? Remote teams often offer cost savings compared to in-house teams. This is particularly helpful for startups and businesses with unstable workloads.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Starting a startup is definitely no easy endeavor. In fact, many experts say that around 90 percent of startups end in failure. However, there is hope for all you startup founders. With a bit of due diligence, how to develop a successful marketing plan for a startup and rules to ensure your endeavor grows and becomes successful.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Startup Demand 182

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2023

It won’t work, it costs time and money, and hurts your credibility when you need them later. It’s helpful to think of startups as proceeding through several stages, which I have defined a long time ago from a funding perspective. Their real value is your access to senior advisors with experience, and other startups in the same stage.

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Incubator Startup Exit Strategy Institutional Investors 305

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2017

Almost synonymous with this startup-focused era, the once indomitable VC investor sector is changing and adapting to deal with the changing nature of entrepreneurship. Startups, naturally, need to be aware of how these changes affect the current investment environment and how they can be leveraged to their advantage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Thus entrepreneurs were able to build prototypes and design new products without the traditional huge prototyping cost. I believe the Maker Movement and hardware startups with limited resources are made for each other. Here are some key positives from an entrepreneur perspective: Shorten the time and cost from idea to prototype.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

Various business models in an on-demand courier delivery app. For example, manufacturing companies use On-demand courier delivery apps for kickstarting their production activities in their factories and plants. Why would courier service apps always be in high demand? How does an Uber for courier delivery app work?

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Use content advertising to fight rising costs. Here’s Proquo’s lead generation landing page: By doing this, they’re able to progress prospects through the funnel more quickly, reducing cost per acquisition. What these challenges make clear is that your advertising needs to do three things: 1. Grab attention. Build trust. Offer value.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Many myths surround the subject of startup funding. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. You must have seen a lot of startups giving out promotions, discounts, and incentives at the early phase of their business.

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