Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 16, 2017

Every startup wants to be a predictable success, yet so few ever achieve this enviable position. 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 classic book “ Predictable Success ” outlines these stages and characteristics for any business.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 16, 2017

by Felena Hanson, founder of Hera Hub. Making the decision to start your own business can be daunting. There is the fear of failing, and even more profoundly, there is the fear of succeeding. But if you’re able to communicate how great you believe your business idea to be, and if you’re excited about convincing others to jump on board, then you are ready to motivate others through your leadership skills to be a part of the venture you are considering.

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YFS Magazine

JUNE 16, 2017

I encourage you to create the best content you can, but don’t forget that 'how' you put yourself out into the world matters just as much as 'what' you do.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 16, 2017

If your business owns a fleet of vehicles that are used for the service or product you offer to your customers, there are several reasons why it makes sense for you to monitor your vehicles. Whether you are delivering something as simple as flowers a few blocks away or moving freight across the country, you need to know exactly where your vehicles are.

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Speaker: Nick Noreña, Innovation Coach and Advisor, Kromatic

Every startup and innovation project exists within an ecosystem that either helps or hurts that project. As innovation managers, we need to keep a pulse of that ecosystem and make sure we're helping those innovation projects we're managing every step of the way. In this webinar, Nick Noreña will walk through an Innovation Ecosystem Model that he and his team at Kromatic have developed to help investors, heads of product, teachers, and executives understand how they can best support innovation in

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YFS Magazine

JUNE 16, 2017

As the owner of an LED shoe store I've learned quite a bit about generating passive income through drop shipping. Here's an inside look.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2017

My parents have been married for 54 years today. That’s 19,710 days. Mom / Dad – happy anniversary! Your relationship is an inspiration to me. You have set an incredible example of a full and equal partnership that I know has deeply influenced my approach to my marriage with Amy. I also know that it has inspired many others. Thank you. Congratulations.

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SiliconHills

JUNE 16, 2017

Amazon announced Friday plans to buy Austin-based Whole Foods Market in a deal valued at $13.7 billion. “Millions of people love Whole Foods Market because they offer the best natural and organic foods, and they make it fun to eat healthy,” Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, and CEO said in a news release. “Whole Foods Market […] The post Amazon to Buy Austin-based Whole Foods Market for $13.7 Billion appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Austin Startup

JUNE 16, 2017

The Forrest Four-Cast: June 16, 2017 In late May, I wrote about how the Alamo Drafthouse and their brilliant marketing campaign for female-only “Wonder Woman” screenings qualified as Austin’s best export. Yes, the national expansion of this movie-going experience is impressive. But long before Tim League and Company began franchising the city’s eccentric film culture, Whole Foods had pushed our unique approach to healthy living to hundreds of other cities across the United States and around the

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 16, 2017

As graduation season comes to a close, I like to reflect on Michael Lewis’ Princeton Baccalaureate speech from 2012. I know that I have been handed plenty of cookies, and sharing them has never been more important as we become increasingly connected to one another. Now, we hope you enjoy another great set of links and articles that we shared with you over the past week on our crowdSPRING Twitter account (and on Ross’s Twitter account ).

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Austin Startup

JUNE 16, 2017

You’ve probably read about Austin’s startup scene by now. It’s a “big-little city” with a burgeoning tech scene. In fact, it’s become quite the hub for entrepreneurs, known for a culture built on collaboration… with some sunshine, BBQ, and music thrown in there, too… According to the American City Business Journals , the number of small businesses based in Austin grew 7% between 2010–2013, actually leading other metros in the nation in growth.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 16, 2017

How to Use Events for Evergreen Content Creation written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Conferences, workshops, and events are a big investment. Many marketers treat them as a one-and-done affair – but what if you could make them work harder for you? When treated properly, events can be a great source of content. The challenge is capturing that content in a meaningful and effective way.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 16, 2017

The idea of exactly what your business is going to be usually comes 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. It could be a made up word you dream of one night and feel it has the right ring to it. Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business.

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