Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
I just finished a new book by Stephen J. Cloobeck, “ Checking In: Hospitality-Driven Thinking, Business, and You ”. As a self-made entrepreneur and former chairman of Diamond Resorts International, he asserts that the five biggest companies by market value today, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple, aren’t really tech, but hospitality companies.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
This article is part of our Business Startup Guide —a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! What will it cost to start that business? Of course, you can’t know for sure, but you can work with reasonable estimates. You can break down the problem into simple lists and work through the lists. It’s always a guess—but you can make it a good educated guess.
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Lightspeed Venture Partners
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The post Fortnite’s funding royale appeared first on Lightspeed Venture Partners.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The data breach always costs a company a lot of money. Still, many businesses don’t even think about the protection. Most owners believe that it is complicated and hard to secure the information. But in reality, you just need a good VPN. Small business owners tend to think that they are safe just because their company is not that big. But that’s a misconception – they all are vulnerable regardless of the size.
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
The Next Web
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
I entered the workforce in 1998 during the midst of the dotcom bubble. To stay relevant in a highly competitive and unpredictable market, I found myself constantly updating my resume with software proficiencies I thought companies would find desirable. However, none of the software proficiencies I included in my resume proved to be applicable or remotely useful in my personal life.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
by Keith Johnstone, Head of Marketing of Peak Sales Recruiting. With the U.S. economy growing at a rate of over 4% , it is an exciting time for startups looking to scale up. It is also an ideal time for young professionals to secure outstanding jobs. High-growth startups in the software sales space need to hire adept salespeople to be competitive.
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YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
by Tim Dubes, CMO of Pitchly. If you attend enough pitch meetings you have been subject to the pain and rigors of a slide presentation. Whether you are presenting, or you are part of the intended audience, these events can become uncomfortable because, all too often, there is an expectation that certain elements must be included (for the worst reason: “ because we’ve always done it that way.”).
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
In case your IP is stolen or used without your permission, there are a number of paths that you can take. Here's what every entrepreneur needs to know.
Feld Thoughts
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
This is how I think about my work and my marathon running. We could all learn a lesson from this baby bear: Look up & don’t give up. pic.twitter.com/nm0McSYeqY. — IM🍑HIM (@ziyatong) November 3, 2018. My spirit animal is a bear. Generally, I think of myself as a big polar bear, but I’m going to spend the day relating to my little friend.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Starting a business is only half the battle. Irrespective of the niche market that you are targeting there is bound to be competition from other businesses. Becoming a successful business rest entirely on how well you are able to grab the attention of business stakeholders. Here are a few things that you need to put some thought into to grab the attention of both customers and investors.
SiliconHills
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
By DAVE MANZER Swyft Communications Sponsored Post The only industry booming in Austin more than commercial real estate — nearly 10 buildings over 40 stories are either approved or in the planning phase for downtown — is the tech industry. According to Crunchbase, Austin startups raised $368 million across 39 deals in the first quarter […].
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Whether you’re a large business or a small business, inevitably, you will always have to evaluate three fundamental questions; what is the purpose of the campaign message? Who is your audience? Finally, what formats will you use in order to transmit your message to a targeted audience? Source: Pexels. In the business world, where time is money and resources become even more scarce in trying financial times, your marketing campaigns need to demonstrate that your money can go far.
crowdSPRING Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
It’s that time of year again! It’s just-past-Halloween and stores are filled with cinnamon-scented pinecones, turkey decor, and Christmas ornaments. The holidays are here. And, if you don’t have your holiday marketing strategy ironed out, you’re already behind. Way behind. While consumers are thinking about how they plan to celebrate and what gifts they plan to buy, businesses across the nation are focused on how they can capitalize on the epic holiday spending that is ab
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
These days, we live in a digital world where most things can be done online. Nearly every startup business is “digital” in some way, as it should be. People now tend to communicate and network online when it comes to both their personal and business lives. For businesses, the online revolution has made it possible to eliminate the need for hard copies of paperwork and documents.
Babbling VC
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
I've basically stopped using Facebook for anything more than as a channel to post content for people who are there and are interested in it. I hardly ever go to Facebook to consume content. I also long ago deleted the app from my phone as I simply saw it as a distraction. Nevertheless, I have to chuckle when I hear people talking about the death of Facebook soon.
Austin Startup
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Voting in Austin The Startup Perspective The “I voted” sticker, shown here in English and Spanish. My Perspective As the 2018 midterm elections approach and news outlets report that record numbers of people already voted in Texas, I wonder why the percentages of people who vote aren’t higher. I believe that voting is important: if I want political changes to happen, I need to do my part in the process.
Scott Edward Walker
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Welcome to our weekly series “ Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.” Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs. Why? Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder — and whether you’re launching your startup, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.
Babbling VC
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
I've basically stopped using Facebook for anything more than as a channel to post content for people who are there and are interested in it. I hardly ever go to Facebook to consume content. I also long ago deleted the app from my phone as I simply saw it as a distraction. Nevertheless, I have to chuckle when I hear people talking about the death of Facebook soon.
ConversionXL
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Analyzing the customer journey is pivotal to conversion optimization. But how do you track user journeys in a way that is digestible, visual, and useful? With funnels, of course! Funnel tracking in Google Analytics is one of the best ways to identify—in detail—where you’re going wrong. I’ll show you six funnel features in Google Analytics to boost your conversions by understanding where prospects falter in their journey.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The recent trade conflict between China and the USA has played out in the foreground of a battle of ideas around international trade. After decades of political commitment to policies informed by the ideals of free trade (in rhetoric, if not in practice ), politicians in major economies are increasingly vocal in their pursuit of alternative trade agendas, which has resulted in escalating risks of trade conflict.
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