Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2021

Entrepreneurs who require funding for their startup have long counted on self-accredited high net worth individuals (“angels”) to fill their needs, after friends and family, and before they qualify for institutional investments (“VCs”). The many crowd funding platforms on the Internet, led still by Kickstarter and IndieGoGo , were expected by many to put regular people in charge of funding new opportunities, and kill the need for angel groups.

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Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2021

On average, employees change jobs every four years. Some are unhappy with the work conditions. Others feel like they’ve reached their full potential in that company. And of course, there are the ones that are eager for a change, feeling overwhelmed by doing the same things over and over again. Why is this happening, you might ask? Employee retention is one of the biggest and potentially expensive issues for companies.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2021

On Funding?—?The Denominator Effect I recently wrote a post about funding for investors to think about having a diversified portfolio , which I called “shots on goal.” The thesis is that before investing in an early-stage startup it is close to impossible to know which of the deals you did will break out to the upside. It’s therefore important to have enough deals in your program to allow for the 15–20% of amazing deals to emerge.

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Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2021

Payroll is one of the least appreciated yet most essential functions in a business. When done well, payroll can help your organization stay safe from legal consequences and keep your employees content. However, when done incorrectly, payroll mistakes gain momentum, ripple across the company, and can become costly to fix, both in time spent and money lost.

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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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JUNE 28, 2021

As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission ), as part of my Analyst Cam series. SAP's annual event - Sapphire Now - is usually about drinking from a fire hose.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 28, 2021

If you’re a small business, then you need these three marketing apps and programs. They put the power of social media, online advertising, and reputation management in the palm of your hands. The post Three Must-Have Marketing Apps For Small Businesses appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 28, 2021

James Harold Webb, author of "Redneck Resilience" insists resilience is key to success. Those who get up and back to work are the ones who succeed, he says. The post Preparation Is Overrated; Self-Trust And Resilience Lead To Success appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 28, 2021

It doesn't have to cost a fortune to create a strong brand. These 5 inexpensive branding strategies will help grow your small business.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

Dependable contractors can be a boon to many small businesses. In addition to delivering high-quality work in a timely manner, reliable freelance contractors represent a cost-effective alternative to excessive hiring. As such, small businesses that constantly find themselves in belt-tightening mode can benefit from working with seasoned freelancers.

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Board Effect

JUNE 28, 2021

What do nonprofit budget best practices have to say about whether your budget should be balanced or have an overage? Does your board have standards for how to manage a deficit or how long to let it stay on the books? Everyone has a different approach to how they manage money. While that works fine for your personal finances, your board acts and makes decisions as a unit.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

If you have newly set up a digital marketing business or have already been running one for some time, practices like conversion rate optimisation (CRO) and pay-per-click (PPC) will be familiar to you. However, if your business is fresh off the ground, it’s important you know what CRO is, and why it’s essential for your Pay Per Click (Google) campaigns.

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Transformify

JUNE 28, 2021

The success of a business is largely dependent on the input from its workforce. Members of staff will naturally put in their best when there is a conducive work environment. As a manager, creating and enabling a productive work environment is more than just ensuring a comfortable physical space. You have to aim to strengthen office ties not just among the employees but between the manager and employees.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 28, 2021

This motivational video is to help CEOs, entrepreneurs and business owners start the week off inspired to become great. Here are some takeaways from the video: Respond to challenges in a more positive light. Your life is the outcome of your choices. Make better decisions. Pick a road of integrity. The post Monday Motivation: I Am What I Choose to Become (Epic Motivation) appeared first on Hearpreneur.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

If you run a commercial building or own an office in an Australian commercial center, you know the amount of stationery, paperwork, and files that the storage holds. From fungus-induced sure to moisture to rodents and mites that can appear out of nowhere, pest problems can wreak havoc not only on residential areas but commercial places too, if not more.

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Scott Edward Walker

JUNE 28, 2021

To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Every few weeks, we share a favorite video of a successful founder, investor or business leader on a variety of topics. This week, we present Zach Perret , the co-founder and CEO of Plaid. In a solid Clubhouse conversation from a couple of weeks ago (which was uploaded to the a16z Live podcast ), Zach shares some words of wisdom for founders (@16:21): “[My] only advice … is don’t die as a startup.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

For roughly two decades, the rapid growth of the internet has brought a major change in people’s lives. Customers start buying online more than visiting the physical stores. Businesses also use various tactics such as digital advertising, content marketing, and videos to land customers on a website. These work great! But now, the customers in developed countries want something more.

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Transformify

JUNE 28, 2021

With freelancer marketing increasing, there are various tools used to find freelancers. Almost all businesses rely on temporary labor for the future of work like copywriting, graphic design, videography, etc. The workers have a ton of work to provide in terms of accountability and flexibility. They also offer the efficiency of work required in all the workplaces.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

The popularity of bitcoins is hard to ignore, especially when everyday investment news is all about cryptocurrency. In Canada, online exchanges and the widespread bitcoin ATMs networks are becoming attention seekers for new investors. Still, some questions like “What is Bitcoins” and “How can I buy bitcoins” confuse potential investors.

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Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2021

Working to increase the value of a small business is often an integral part of one’s business strategy. Whether we are working towards funding current growth, a future profitable sale, or company acquisition, value is key. These strategies for increasing value should not only drive profits and see you moving forward from being a small business but will open up the opportunity for a valuable sale should you want to move on in the future.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

Hiring remote employees is a great way to draw from a larger talent pool and save money that would otherwise be spent operating an office. However, onboarding remote employees and integrating them with your company can be a difficult process. If you need help onboarding remote employees, this guide has all the information you need. Preparing Employees.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

Are you a financial expert? You may be able to figure out all your financial issues if you are. However, there is no need to worry even if you are not. You can contact a financial advisor and have them plan out your next few moves when you are caught up in a fix. Let us look at 5 Incidents. When should you talk to a financial advisor? Photo by Startup Stock Photos from Pexels.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

To stand out in a crowded marketplace you need to think carefully about your brand, and how you want to be perceived. Your branding is what makes you unique, developing a strong brand can help you to improve your reputation and your ROI. To build a stronger brand this year, here are five key focuses. 1. Take a Stand. According to Sprout Social , ‘Seventy percent of consumers say it’s important for brands to take a stand on social and political issues.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 28, 2021

If you want to create a difference to the environment and also generate good income, investing in a recycling business is a good option. As pollution continues to thrive every single day, there has been a staggering increase in the number of business owners willing to join the bandwagon of the recycling world. Especially now, with a lot of awareness being all over the place, even several governments are taking different initiatives to help the society.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

Models are perfect, right? They are tall and skinny with clear skin and perfect features. They are the ‘IT’ girls. The pursuit of perfection that the fashion industry has instilled into the brains of every girl from a very young age. Why is it that the fashion industry is so narrow minded as to create an industry of ‘IT’ girls of one shape, one size, one color, one look?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

Running a company includes a variety of different tasks. With so many responsibilities you’ll always be on the go. It’s important to maintain your commercial building, to protect your assets, and avoid downtime. To support this process, here are a few simple tips for maintaining your building. 1. Inspect Your Fixtures. You should inspect all of your fixtures, and carry out repairs, (even if they are small fixes).

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

Having a business to manage and keep afloat is a stressful task in itself. Most people dream of leaving the nine to five and being their own boss, but few know the pressures that accompany the realization of that dream. Nevertheless, times have changed, and business dynamics are changing with them. Nowadays, overseeing your company can actually be a lot easier than it was back in the day, thanks to advancements in technology and experts in the industry making significant strides with software th

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

If you run a business, there are many things to consider when you’re looking to expand your customer base or brand awareness. In the past, marketing was mainly done in person or through the mail. Today, people carry devices through which you can always reach them via digital marketing. Learn the different types of digital marketing and their benefits in this guide.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

While different people have different reasons for starting businesses , most of them want to generate profits. To do so, they have to look into ways to spiral sales revenue and cut costs. Additionally, they could benchmark other similar successful businesses to establish the areas to save money. After seeking the help of an equestrian barn builder to help set up your barn, it is time to start making profits from your farm business.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

Time is money, as they say, and if you are wasting time, you are most definitely wasting money. However, spending money on programs to ensure you are saving time can seem an extra expense and counterintuitive. But in some cases, throwing money at the problem can help you find the solution. With tech advances allowing companies to do more than ever before digitally via automated processes and programs, should you be looking at what is out there to help you improve efficiency and productivity ?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

It’s no secret that uniforms can be an important part of the professional appearance of your employees. Customers will expect to be able to identify your team members as quickly as possible when they need help with something and having the right outfit on can make this much easier. Of course, though, creating a uniform can be an expensive process when you use another company to help you with it.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

One of the most important things to remember while running your own business is to keep track of your finances. Unfortunately, here is where many people make mistakes. One explanation for this is that people overestimate the cost of running a business. To assist you with this, continue reading to learn about some of the most commonly neglected company expenses that you should consider. #1 Training Costs.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JUNE 28, 2021

With cyber-attacks becoming rampant, security is the biggest concern for organizations today. Every incident is dangerous as it can cause financial losses, affect brand reputation, and even lead to possible legal liability. It makes sense to go the extra mile for assessing vulnerabilities and addressing them to make your business hack-proof. Human error is the most common source of organizational vulnerabilities, so you need to see cybersecurity as a people problem.

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