Wed.Nov 14, 2018

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Public Speeches Made Easier

YoungUpstarts

Very few people relish speaking before crowds of strangers. Most of us try our best to avoid public speaking situations because of the feelings we’re likely to experience. That isn’t the right move according to Theo Tsaousides, Ph.D., who shared his expert opinion on the matter in Psychology Today. “Communicating your ideas clearly and presenting them openly in a public forum is an essential component of success across several domains of life,” explained Mr.

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Top 3 Startup Winner: Digs

The Startup Magazine

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. FUND is a national connector of entrepreneurs, VCs, angel investors, and industry experts with a focus on deal flow and making connections. The startups ranked most highly by investors and startup enthusiasts in terms of scalability and longevity received votes on how well they connected with investors.

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Go global or grow local? The Kiwi startup quandary

NZ Entrepreneur

Growing your company from the bottom of the world can be both challenging and rewarding. A new study considers whether it is better to “go global” from day one, or to grow locally first. Auckland-based startup Niesh, which has developed a student discount platform, is on a rapid growth trajectory and has had to decide if it should grow locally, or prioritise opportunities overseas.

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Should Your Startup Be an Agile Company

Women Entrepreneurs Can

In the very early days of any startup, the matters of company strategy , structure, culture and leadership are rarely formally addressed. They are allowed to develop organically which, unfortunately, can have some negative consequences well into the future. These days, one of the decisions that startup owners make (or at least should think about making) is whether to be an agile company from the very start, to try to adopt it later or to do things the more traditional way.

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Building Healthy Innovation Ecosystems for Your Projects

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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Not your Dad's SAP

deal architect

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.

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7 Skills Every Startup Team Needs To Get Things Done

Startup Professionals Musings

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. LinkedIn profiles and resumes still focus too much on responsibilities rather than results.

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As You Accumulate Bitcoin or Cash, Where Should Startups Invest It?

The Startup Magazine

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. While investing in stocks, cryptocurrency, and companies can boost your wealth in less time, choosing the right path to take is essential to avoid missing out on growth opportunities. Knowing where to invest your hard earned cash, crypto, real estate, and stocks help to prevent financial losses while providing you with more flexibility

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Cool Logo Ideas: Tips To Design A Killer Business Logo

YoungUpstarts

Picture the McDonald’s logo without its golden arches or Starbucks without the siren. It seems odd, doesn’t it? While a logo may appear like a minor attribute of a company, it’s actually a powerful sales tool that communicates the message and personality of your brand. So it’s development must not be overlooked. There are a few steps in making a logo cool that goes beyond artistic talent.

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State of Entrepreneurship in Georgia

The Startup Magazine

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. One thing that sets Georgia apart from other states is the diversity of its small business owners.

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A Blogger’s Guide To Trademarks And Copyrights

YoungUpstarts

Alright, so you’re a blogger. Or you plan to start your own blog. Or perhaps you’re a company looking into establishing your online presence? Whatever the case may be, one thing’s for sure — you work hard on creating original content. Unfortunately, all your hard work can disappear in the abyss of plagiarism lawsuits. That photo you took from Google thinking it was okay to upload on your blog?

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3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Customer Satisfaction Level

The Startup Magazine

With customer satisfaction levels plummeting in the retail sector, many store owners may be tempted to make sweeping changes to address the situation. But in many cases, just making a few minor adjustments could be all it takes to keep your customers happy and coming back. In this article, we’re going to give you three simple ways that you can increase your customers’ satisfaction without overhauling your whole operation or incurring huge expenses.

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5 Negotiation Skills To Communicate With Difficult Customers

YoungUpstarts

by Calum Coburn, Director & Vice President at The Negotiation Experts. When it comes to closing a deal or getting a new contract signed off, it’s your negotiation skills that will make the difference. By learning the following five key negotiating skills, you’ll be able to deal with even the most difficult customer with ease. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know. 1.

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Austin Loses its bid for Amazon’s HQ2

SiliconHills

Austin lost its bid for Amazon’s HQ2 project. The Seattle-based company announced this week it has selected New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as the locations for its new headquarters. Amazon plans to invest $5 billion and create more than 50,000 jobs in the new locations. “The fundamentals that made Austin a top 20 finalist […]. The post Austin Loses its bid for Amazon’s HQ2 appeared first on SiliconHills.

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Tips For Success In Your First Business Venture

YoungUpstarts

There’s nothing more exciting than starting your own business, especially after learning your trade, gaining valuable experience in a company, and slowly developing the necessary skill set to succeed. You’ll be raring to see your start-up grow and prosper, but your first business venture is also fraught with dangers. They’re choppy waters, the seas of initial business enterprising, and that’s where this article comes in.

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Microsoft Buys Austin-based XOXCO

SiliconHills

Microsoft buys Austin-based XOXCO, a software product design and development studio known for its conversational artificial intelligence and bot development. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ben Brown and Katie Spence started XOXCO in 2008. The company raised $1.5 million in 2015 from “Bloomberg Beta, True Ventures, a small angel group called […].

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Add Some Green To Your Startup

YoungUpstarts

The idea of being at one with nature and respecting our environment has never been more important or popular. As a result, there are more reasons than ever for businesses to become green. Sustainability is an important consideration for any business, whether it is a new start-up or one that has been established for years. From an ethical, regulatory and customer service perspective, there are plenty of reasons for your business to go green.

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How Human Connection Elevates Marketing

Duct Tape Marketing

How Human Connection Elevates Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Seth Godin. Podcast Transcript. This week on the Duct Tape Marketing podcast, I welcome back Seth Godin. A marketing expert and best-selling author of 19 books, Godin stops by to discuss his latest title, This is Marketing: You Can’t Be Seen Until You Learn to See.

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How Personal And Business Finances Are Similar

YoungUpstarts

Being able to properly manage both personal and business finances is of essential importance in the life of an entrepreneur. Understanding how personal and business finance are similar if you’re looking for ways to improve your habits with both. While there are some distinctions between running a household vs running a business, the similarities are striking: A few main similarities to keep in mind.

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One of the best things I’ve heard all year

Jeff Hilimire

Dragon Army has a purpose to Inspire Happiness. We look at that through three areas: positive relationships, impactful work, and doing good. It’s a bold purpose, and at times it can feel in opposition to the financial goals of the business. And we work hard to bring it to live and remain true to it. Along the way, I look for little signs that we’re on the right track, and recently I saw a glimpse of progress.

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[ADV] 6 Solar Financing Ideas That’ll Help You Get Off The Grid

YoungUpstarts

Wondering how to stop relying on the electric grid so much, and start harnessing the power of the sun to keep the lights on? Solar panels are no longer new technology – they’re now a normal, popular way to help power your home. The popularity of solar panels in the U.S. has grown by seventeen times between 2008 and now. Meanwhile, the cost of solar panels has dropped significantly over the years.

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Transcript of How Human Connection Elevates Marketing

Duct Tape Marketing

Transcript of How Human Connection Elevates Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Back to Podcast. Transcript. This transcript is sponsored by our transcript partner – Rev – Get $10 off your first order. John Jantsch: You’re never gonna get your message across until you understand the problems and the challenges and you empathize with those people that you’re trying to get the message across to.

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Best Tips To Get Awards For Your Start-Up For Better Publicity

YoungUpstarts

As a start-up company, you want to do everything for your business to grow. It’s not easy to achieve that, especially if nobody knows who you are. It is essential that people know you so they can patronize the services or products you are offering. An excellent way to get people to know you is by receiving trophies and awards. Getting recognized by award-giving bodies in your industry means that you are one of those that excel in your field.

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TechTalk with Jan Ryan on Tues, Nov 27

Austin Startup

The Forrest Four-Cast: November 14, 2018 On Tuesday morning, November 27, join me for TechTalk with Jan Ryan , who is the founder of Women@Austin, an organization creating trusted connections that advance and empower successful women entrepreneurs. Our conversation will focus on the experience of female founders in Central Texas, as well as explore the recent announcement that Women@Austin has become part of Notley Ventures’ social impact ecosystem.

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When to throw out the rules

Reid Hoffman

One of the reasons that many businesspeople (especially experienced executives) have problems grasping and applying the principles of Blitzscaling is that it requires you to throw out many of the normal rules of business. Careful planning, cautious investment, and courteous service may end up being tossed aside in favor of rapid guesstimates, inefficient capital expenditures, and ignoring angry customers.

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The “Too Early” Objection

Growthink Blog

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When to throw out the rules

Reid Hoffman

(This post by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh.). One of the reasons that many businesspeople (especially experienced executives) have problems grasping and applying the principles of Blitzscaling is that it requires you to throw out many of the normal rules of business. Careful planning, cautious investment, and courteous service may end up being tossed aside in favor of rapid guesstimates, inefficient capital expenditures, and ignoring angry customers.

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Founder Creates Virtual Meeting Place Through Games Providing Personalized Experiences for Players

Hearpreneur

Games help us relax and refresh our minds amidst our busy schedules. Kate Gorman is a young CEO with a passion for games and computer from a young age. It’s from this love for games that she created Fort Mason Games which allow players to relax and destress in a fun, upbeat environment. We had a chance to interview Kate and asked about her story, how she started her gaming business and the future of Fort Mason Games.

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Announcing our investment in Lolli – Bitcoin for everyone!

Version One Ventures

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.

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