Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 11, 2022
Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in nonprofit good causes. The simple reason is that it’s impossible to make money for investors when the goal of the company is to not make money. Yet as an active angel investor, I still get this question on a regular basis, so I’ll try to outline the considerations in common-sense terms.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 20, 2022
Tailored Pay , an online payment platform providing cross-device payment options to ecommerce businesses, has updated its website with innovative features, allowing online companies to receive online payments smoothly. Besides modernizing the payment receipt process for eCommerce companies, TailoredPay makes the information available on its website easy to understand.
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ConversionXL
JUNE 16, 2022
Consistency is the cornerstone of good marketing. You only have to look at top brands to see this in action: Apple’s sleekness, Coca-Cola’s playfulness, Disney’s magic. Consistency is equally critical for startups. Stacked Marketer turned a free newsletter into a six-figure revenue generator by staying actionable, convenient, and entertaining. Being consistent earns trust and cements brand status—qualities that add 10–20% to your overall growth, according to LucidPress research.
Up and Running
JUNE 23, 2022
What if your lender rejects your loan application? You’re not alone. Banks reject 73% of business loan applications. Here is what you do next. . What to do if your lender rejects your business loan application. Don’t be surprised if your business loan application gets rejected. Contrary to common belief, banks aren’t allowed to take a risk on a good business without following strict guidelines.
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
VC Adventure
JUNE 14, 2022
Companies looking to raise money turn to venture capital for a variety of reasons. Top among them is generally access to capital, but often on the list is the hope that raising capital from experienced (and well-networked) investors will have other positive impacts on their business. Certainly from the venture perspective, VCs (Foundry included) pitch themselves to companies, co-investors, and LPs as more than just capital.
Transformify
JUNE 20, 2022
Was it Covid-19, the bear market, the plunging prices of cryptocurrencies or changing consumer spending habits that pushed businesses across the globe to redefine the way they manage their workforce and vendor base? Speaking of vendor management, it comes as no surprise that businesses rely more on service providers, one-off vendors and vendors on-demand to ensure flexibility while keeping the bottom line low.
Start Up Roar brings together the best content for start up professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 9, 2022
Justin Halladay is an inspirational entrepreneur from New Jersey. During his over 15 years of experience, he has worked for a variety of companies in multiple states and founded several of his own businesses. Throughout it all, Halladay has demonstrated his commitment to overcoming obstacles, living a life by design and staying true to his faith. The businessman, husband and father of three is not only to put in the hours necessary to succeed, but eager to share the secrets of his accomplishment
ConversionXL
JUNE 2, 2022
Every business needs leads. The biggest challenge for marketers is getting them. Account-based marketing (ABM) and lead generation both offer a way to do this. Done right, both can help attract the kind of high-quality leads that become long-term customers and advocates. Snowflake achieved over 300% growth with ABM. Templafy generated 475% ROI with lead generation.
Hearpreneur
JUNE 1, 2022
Every leading position in business requires a demonstration of diverse skills and leadership styles. Working environments differ and thus require the leader to master the best style that works in that business. For instance, an authoritative style may not suit a business in its initial stages of development. Here’s how entrepreneurs and business owners lead their teams; #1- Team-first mindset.
Duct Tape Marketing
JUNE 23, 2022
The Strategy Behind Building A Thriving Online Community For Your Brand written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jenny Weigle. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jenny Weigle. Jenny has been creating, executing, and reviewing strategies for online communities for more than 10 years.
NZ Entrepreneur
JUNE 9, 2022
The landscape businesses operate in has been permanently altered after two years of remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies big and small are moving towards hybrid models that will continue to permit a portion of the work week to be done from home. It’s certainly tested traditional management styles as managers continue to learn to trust people and ensure they are productive, meet deadlines and meet KPI’s with ease.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 1, 2022
You may be surviving in the marketplace, but is your business really thriving and winning? In my role as a mentor, I challenge every business leader to be more open-minded as they face the challenges of change and new competitors entering their space. Most are reluctant to tip that balance between hard-won experience versus new thinking that can take them to the next level.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 8, 2022
Due to the rapidly changing business landscape, it has become crucial for business owners to upskill themselves. Also, it has become important for companies to embrace the latest technological developments to stay one step ahead of their competitors. It enables businesses to improve operational efficiency and productivity, eventually making a positive contribution to their growth.
Board Effect
JUNE 2, 2022
Administration and operations are the backbones of nonprofit organizations. Yet, philanthropists and foundations traditionally have been less likely to fund these activities, preferring to fund specific programs or projects, and capacity building grants could make a viable difference. The pandemic vastly changed this mindset among grant makers and philanthropists.
deal architect
JUNE 18, 2022
As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Chris Knight, Global Industry Director for Construction and Engineering presenting on trends.
Duct Tape Marketing
JUNE 22, 2022
The Key To Writing A Must-Read written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with AJ Harper. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview AJ Harper. AJ is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write foundational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand and make a significant impact on the world.
View from Seed
JUNE 30, 2022
Company: Balletic Foods. Founders: Anita Broellochs & Alex Shirazi. “Balletic’s fermentation technology offers the promise of the best of both worlds: all of the benefits of consuming true animal protein without the environmental and ethical challenges of eating meat.” – David Beisel. Get to know the business. Rachel Hodes (RH): What problem exists in the market that your business is trying to solve?
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 22, 2022
Most people I know in business begin by capitalizing on technical strength or passion for change , such as engineering, or focus on saving the environment. They don’t realize that it takes more to succeed in business or a career – it takes leadership skills to get people to follow you, including peers, a team, business partners, and customers. Luckily, you can learn needed leadership skills.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 27, 2022
Serbia has been an important player in the global economy for centuries, and its role has only grown in recent years. As a result, the country’s currency, the dinar, is one of the most traded currencies in the world. For more information you should check NFT code. The Serbian government is now looking to capitalize on this by launching a new initiative that will allow citizens to trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 3, 2022
For all online businesses, there are so many other effective search engine optimization strategies beyond on-page SEO. Ray Blakney shares some of them. The post 5 Highly Effective Search Engine Optimization Tips Beyond On-Page SEO appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
JUNE 30, 2022
I have spent a lifetime watching new market segments emerge, mature, get disrupted, morph and consolidate. The energy sector is going through a massive disruption and renewal.
Duct Tape Marketing
JUNE 29, 2022
What It Means To Humanize A Brand (And How To Do It Well) written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Jacqueline Lieberman. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jacqueline Lieberman. Jacqueline is the f ormer Managing Partner and the Head of Strategy Story Worldwide and the current founder of BrandCrudo.
Rembrandt Communications
JUNE 1, 2022
(Psst. Don’t waste resources and take advantage of this competitive edge!). Prices are soaring. Your new employees quit after just a few days. And you’re trying to figure out how to take your family on a much-needed vacation this summer while keeping your business afloat. Yes, fear is in the air, but there is something you can do to stay ahead of the competition and reduce your stress….
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 15, 2022
In my years of mentoring entrepreneurs, a problem I have seen too often is low self-esteem, and over-compensating through arrogance and ego. These entrepreneurs find it hard to respect customers or team members, and their ventures usually fail. As a team member, low self-esteem leads to low confidence, poor productivity, and no job satisfaction. Fortunately, both can be fixed.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 8, 2022
Software companies have changed the landscape of how businesses in different industries operate by creating products that increase efficiency and productivity. To promote more innovation in the software industry, the US congress has expanded the access to R&D tax credits software , which can create significant tax-saving opportunities for a wide range of software companies.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 14, 2022
Employee value proposition (EVP) is the shortcut to signal to the desired talent that “this company” is the perfect fit. The post Make Your Employee Value Proposition A Magnet For Your Talent Pool appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
JUNE 23, 2022
Mankind has been through multiple energy transitions. Our ancestors burned wood, used peat bog and other biofuels. The Romans were particularly ingenious in using water and wind power. Coal fueled the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. The 1900s belonged to.
Duct Tape Marketing
JUNE 15, 2022
The Evolution Of The Podcast written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Todd Cochrane. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Todd Cochrane. Todd is the CEO of Blubrry Podcasting – a podcast media company that represents 105,000 Audio and Video podcasters in which his company provides advertising opportunities, media distribution/hosting, podcast media statistics, and other services.
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 15, 2022
The 2nd Edition of my book Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors launched today. My co-authors, Matt Blumberg, the CEO of Bolster , and Mahendra Ramsinghani, were a joy to work with. While the 1st Edition was a good book, I wasn’t particularly proud of it because I didn’t feel like it was my best writing.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 4, 2022
Every so often a promising entrepreneur seems to freeze in the oncoming headlights and gets run over by his competition. Why is it that his idea which seemed so fundable only months ago fails to attract investors today? The team is the same. The company's market is the same. The only change might be a visible new competitor, or another economic downturn, resulting in investors holding their money, and that makes all the difference.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 24, 2022
When you have a startup, time and money are always at a premium. You need to find ways to market your business that are both efficient and affordable. This blog post will discuss some of the most effective methods of promoting your startup. It will also offer tips on how to make the most of your marketing budgeting and successfully promote your startup.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 14, 2022
Workplace productivity is getting more important than ever. It is increasingly challenging for business owners, executives, and managers to get more out of their employees without them burning out and quitting, especially in this day and age of hybrid work where it can be difficult to keep tabs on staff. But all is not lost. […]. The post [Infographic] 10 Ways To Help Your Team Be More Productive appeared first on Young Upstarts.
deal architect
JUNE 6, 2022
As we have moved to virtual briefings, I have increasingly been excerpting short video segments (with permission ) as part of my Analyst Cam series. This time it is Soma Somasundaram, Chief Technology Officer and President of Products at Infor.
Duct Tape Marketing
JUNE 9, 2022
How To Harness Your Unfair Advantage written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba. They both are award-winning authors and entrepreneurs. Despite not going to university, Ash became a serial tech founder and the first marketing director of a unicorn startup – Just Eat).
Feld Thoughts
JUNE 23, 2022
My partner Ryan shared this with me. It’s a 10-minute video showing the evolution from System 0.97 to macOS 13 Ventura. I had an original Macintosh 128K which is now enjoying its retirement at the Media Archaeology Lab. Enjoy! The post The Evolution of Apple macOS appeared first on Brad Feld.
Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 18, 2022
A popular approach for aspiring entrepreneurs these days seems to be to corner anyone who will listen, with a pitch on their current “million dollar idea.” The initial monologue usually ends with the question “How much money do you think this is worth?” In my opinion, ideas are a commodity, and are really not worth much, outside the context of a visionary leader who can execute.
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