YoungUpstarts
MARCH 11, 2019
Nowadays, businesses of all sizes need to adapt to new marketing channels, invest in the best technologies, and attempt to compete on a global stage. As a result, it is almost impossible for a CEO or an employee to become an expert in every area of business. Unfortunately, this could lead to a business owner failing to prepare for various obstacles that might come their way.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
Most of us find it hard to keep up with workplace rules and regulations. We want to work our way, that is working flexibly and with complete control. The 2016 Deloitte Millennial Survey found that 63 percent of millennials want to move away from traditional employment and start their own business. Source: Unsplash. When you are young, it is easy to dream of being your own boss and going it alone.
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YoungUpstarts
MARCH 11, 2019
While it’s never been easier to launch a new business venture, there remain some inherent risks. Some of those risks are the same issues that have faced entrepreneurs for centuries, but there are new threats that are unique to the digital age. Cybercrime is a very real issue, and business of all sizes and sectors are potential victims. Launching a startup means wearing many hats, but protecting your business idea from day one should be a priority.
crowdSPRING Blog
MARCH 11, 2019
Is your business struggling to grow? Is your brand failing to get traction? There’s a good chance that these two factors are related. And, that means it’s time to review your brand. Your brand is an essential part of your business. Today’s consumers are bombarded with communication from every direction. It can feel impossible to make a decision when you’re gridlocked by so many choices.
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
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 11, 2019
Photo by Juliette F on Unsplash Networking is a critical part of relationship building and there is no event more valuable to building relationships than the proverbial “breaking of bread” with people. I personally run many group lunches & dinners and I attend even more so I’ve developed a set of tips I often pass along in how to make these the most effective they can be.
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 11, 2019
Brands are people first. Customers are people too, so customers tend to take their relationship with a brand personally. Thus it’s not a surprise that people love their favorite smartphone brand, cringe when you mention their cable company, or even hate the mention of a particular bank. Startups, as well as every existing business, need to realize that this brand perception is becoming more and more driven by their relationships with customers, as well as feedback from other customer brand relat
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Women Entrepreneurs Can
MARCH 11, 2019
Customer service and support have become very important for business success. Nowadays, consumers would rather do business with companies that provide exceptional customer service than companies with good product quality. As a matter of fact, consumers are willing to pay 16% more to get a better service. With that in mind, customer service has become an integral factor for not just business success but the business reputation as well.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 11, 2019
by Ben Ivey, The Fulfilment Artist. First of all let’s see if you are a pleaser: Do you say yes to everything? Do you give in order not to feel? Do you have lots of other people’s drama in your life? Do your own needs aren’t a priority compared to other people? Do you keep forgiving people after they make multiple mistakes? Do you feel you are being manipulated into giving but do it anyway?
ReadWriteStart
MARCH 11, 2019
People who say Austin is the “next Silicon Valley” have obviously never been to Miami. Miami has its tropical climate, world-class art scene, and ample business crowd, technology companies have found a new home-sweet-home, leaving locals wondering what took so long? Perhaps still best known for the bright colors, sandy beaches, and Art Deco made […].
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 11, 2019
As Vice President of My Place Realty , a Winnipeg-based property management company, Thomas Haughton and his team help people find high-quality multi-family residences that they are proud to call home. At My Place Realty, Haughton oversees all aspects of business operations including construction management, finance and property management. He works hand in hand with his senior management team to ensure optimal performance while actively coaching his team members to success.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
An important contributor to the startup ecosystem is the CDFI. CDFI, or Community Development Financial Institution, is a financial institution dedicated to lending to those who are considered to be in the lower economic demographics. These organizations target small businesses, non-profit organizations, affordable housing among other areas that can help the poor improve their lives.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 11, 2019
After dreaming about it for years, it’s time to take the plunge. Now is the time to start your own business. Your idea is good, your plan is solid and your fire is lit — now all you have to do is put your nose to the grindstone and do what it takes to meet your entrepreneurial goals. Here are a few tips to get you there: 1. Where to Hang Your Business Hat.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
Due to the modern way of living businesses/entrepreneurs today use business cards as a marketing strategy. Business cards are important, and they make you look professional as an entrepreneur. As a business owner, you have to design your business card uniquely to set your organization apart from other companies in the same industry. Entrepreneurs exchange business cards with other entrepreneurs as well as clients in networking events such as business seminars or conferences.
Eric Friedman
MARCH 11, 2019
I have been continuously hearing the same defensive pushback from founders when hearing critical feedback for about a decade. When a user/investor/stranger says “hey what about X” they are met with the same retort: “It’s fixed in the next build – here let me show you” Founder response to feedback. I called this the TestFlight Reality problem. The issue is that the majority of people are not on your app, nor are they in the TestFlight builds.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
There’s nothing wrong with doing one-time projects for one-time clients. But it’s not where profit lives. Try this instead!
SiliconHills
MARCH 11, 2019
In an ironic twist, Roger McNamee, author of Zucked: Waking up to the Facebook Catastrophe, is taking out ads on Facebook to sell his book. “This is guerilla warfare,” McNamee said. Facebook is a powerful social network and his book exposes the flaws in the social network and Facebook is also a way to get […]. The post Facebook Critic Roger McNamee Says the Social Network Still Isn’t Doing Enough to Protect its Users appeared first on SiliconHills.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
Influencer marketing is on the rise. Here's a look at influencer marketing trends and how you can leverage them for your growing brand.
NZ Entrepreneur
MARCH 11, 2019
Video content is an important and integral component of business today. But why? What makes video content so powerful? And how do you do it if you only have a limited budget? I had the privilege to interview Alexander Bruce, an expert in videography. Co-founder of Little Cactus Media he’s worked across New Zealand, the USA and Canada with some of the biggest companies from Skycity to Zillow to Microsoft.
Ben's Blog
MARCH 11, 2019
Editor’s Note: This testimony was delivered by managing partner (and former chairman of the board of the National Venture Capital Association) Scott Kupor to the FTC as part of their hearings — with various professors, policymakers, industry representatives, and other …
YFS Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
If you're growing your small business, customer experience is everything. Here's a look at five online tools that get the job done well. .
ConversionXL
MARCH 11, 2019
Even if you collect customer feedback, it won’t have much value if your survey analysis falls short. From not preparing data correctly to jumping to conclusions based on statistically insignificant data, a lot can go wrong. Thankfully, there are some easy wins. This post shows you how to improve survey analysis in three steps: Choose the right questions to get useful data; Prepare your data for analysis; Conduct a driver analysis on your data.
Up and Running
MARCH 11, 2019
If you haven’t already filed your taxes, now is the time to get your information together to ensure that they’re filed on time and avoid costly penalties and unnecessary stress. It’s also the perfect opportunity to start organizing your taxes for the next filing season. There are a few steps you can take now to develop healthy financial habits that will make filing much easier now and in the future.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 11, 2019
Let’s start at the beginning. You may have heard many things about what a cryptocurrency is, but you may still be searching for an understandable definition. I was in the same boat for a long time. Instead of getting too technical, here’s the easiest way to think about cryptocurrencies: A cryptocurrency is basically money on software platforms.
The Startup Magazine
MARCH 11, 2019
Deciding to start a business is one of the most significant decisions in the life of a human being. It is why most entrepreneurs consult a business coach to guide them through some of the tough processes and decision-making levels of starting a business from scratch. Exploring business ideas opens up full-time and side hustle opportunities to enhance your career and life journey.
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