Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Every inventor seems to think their invention is worth a million dollars, but I haven’t seen anyone pay that much for one yet. In fact, I often have to tell aspiring entrepreneurs that their inventions have zero value, at least not until they are put in the context of a business plan, with qualified people committed to executing the plan. Early-stage ideas fall in the same category.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
A website and a web app have a lot in common. But there are several key differences that you should know about when it comes to web development. . The post Web App vs. Website: The Difference That Can Make Or Break Your Business appeared first on Young Upstarts.
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Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
In the last decade, SaaS (Software as a Service) has become a very popular model for new software product development. According to Blissfully’s report, overall spend per company on SaaS has increased by 50% in 2020 as compared to 2018. The largest cost component of establishing a SaaS company is product development costs. This includes the design, development, launch, and enhancement of the SaaS application. .
VC Cafe
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” Pablo Picasso. Like many other parts of our life and work, creativity, the ability to invent or design something new from scratch, might have seemed like it’s the last job safe from automation/machines. With new advances in AI, creativity is now being transformed by technology and offered as a services for consumers and companies.
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
ReadWriteStart
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
It’s the rebrand that became a hot-potato issue. Hasbro made headlines when it renamed its classic Mr. Potato Head line to simply Potato Head. This name change was no small fry. The 70-year-old brand made this decision in order to break away from traditional gender norms and allow for families of all kinds to be imagined. “Culture has evolved,” Kimberly Boyd, a senior vice president, and general manager at Hasbro, told Fast Company.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
If you are unfamiliar, learning management systems is a software-based platform that helps with the administration, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs. In a nutshell, an LMS helps a school or business deliver their training materials to their employees or students. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay.
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ConversionXL
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Building loyalty and awareness are top priorities for any social media marketer. And for good reason. The greater your visibility, the more your brand is in front of potential followers. By turning those fans into customers, you can create long-term advocates that spend more money and recommend you to others. In the past, it was possible to achieve these goals through promotion and advertising.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Sales is all about how to get more customers, and relationship funnels prioritize establishing a genuine connection with your customers. These allow you to build your audience’s trust by teaching them and focusing on providing value. They are then ready to be sold the answers to whatever problem they may have. Your prospects will be willing and ready to buy from you if you’ve done a fantastic job of creating and nurturing the relationship before this point.
Hearpreneur
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Innovative is a word often used to describe successful companies. It drives media attention and fosters customer retention rate, which is why most companies strive to have it in their mission statement. It seeks to solve customer problems in a better and modern way and helping such companies edge the competition. One of the companies that's known for innovation is Apple.
VC Cafe
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
*by Kevin Baxpehler. At Remagine Ventures we like to say that “we invest in technologies that change how people spend their time and money”. Advancements in technology and changing cultural behaviour are big drivers of this trend and Covid-19 was like pouring gasoline on fire. . As we are spending more of our resources online, we believe that a “new Internet” is being created – with the consumer at its centre – on top of a strong tech infrastructure: 5g/6g, cloud, edge computing, new
ReadWriteStart
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The growth of technology and innovation expands opportunities for making profits. According to Alex O’Byrne of We Make Websites, the pandemic has caused websites to “ become the primary purchase path for many brands—rather than a secondary or alternative method to in-store. ”. The alternative method to in-store methods means merchants need to improve their online retail experience for better sales.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Most aspiring entrepreneurs believe that a great idea alone will assure business success. Experts argue that it’s more important to have a great plan, and personal business acumen. Hardly anyone mentions selling principles. Yet in this age when customers have a thousand alternatives, and are overwhelmed by a multitude of messages, sales efforts can make or break a business.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Hong Kong has attracted many investors for obvious reasons. The favourable tax environment has attracted overseas companies interested in doing business in Hong Kong. In addition to an attractive tax system and a productive workforce for a Hong Kong business, a stable political environment, a productive legal system, and a favourable business environment are other factors that provide many profitable Hong Kong company formation services.
ConversionXL
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
With more than 2 billion monthly active users and more than a billion hours of content consumed every day, the right Youtube strategy can increase brand awareness, engagement, and conversions. . But, cutting through the noise can be a challenge. Strategically leveraging YouTube’s robust analytics can help you make data-backed decisions and improve performance.
Hearpreneur
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Is your industry ready for a change? The decision on which industry one should venture in is often determined by factors such as advancement in technology and availability of capital. The prevailing trends may favor some industries while others prove to be more profitable over time. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the industries that are ripe for disruption and here are the response; #1- Cell phone carrier.
Transformify
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Although it may seem like life as a digital nomad is all beaches, parties, and a little work in between, this snapshot just isn’t realistic. Life as a digital nomad can be quite lonely, stressful, and overwhelming at times. For instance, missing family and friends back home incessantly. Or frustrating the heck out of yourself trying to learn cultural customs and languages.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Tapping Into The Power of SMS Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Aaron Weiche. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Aaron Weiche. Aaron is the CEO and Co-founder of Leadferno, a business and text messaging platform to close more leads faster. Aaron is a digital marketing veteran of over 20 years founding and growing both digital marketing agencies and marketing software products.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
As a long-time business advisor, and an investor in startups along the way, I’m always on the lookout for an entrepreneur who is responding first to a problem in the marketplace , rather than bringing a new technology to the market, assuming it will find a problem to solve. I assert that problem solvers are more likely to succeed, since every business comes with plenty of problems.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Most people know that starting your own business is a risky venture. What some people don’t quite realize are the pitfalls you can easily fall into. It’s hard to say if there’s a primary reason why a startup can fail. The reasons for startup failure tend to be a combination of things. Source: Flickr. Here are five common ways your startup can fail before the end of the first year.
ConversionXL
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
App store optimization (ASO) is about getting your mobile app in front of the right users at the right time. With 2.22 million apps available in the Apple App Store and 2.89 million in the Google Play Store, you need the best possible strategy to help your app stand out. . In this post, we’re sharing how ASO helps you increase traffic and downloads, the specific on-metadata vs. off-metadata factors that matter, and how to leverage ASO mechanics to maximize conversions.
Hearpreneur
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
When the going gets rough in business, you’ll need the motivation to keep moving. Motivating yourself can be hard but practicing consistent habits such as reminding yourself of why you started can be a major boost. A network of friends and partners can also serve as a great assurance and reminder that you’re not walking. Here are the various ways entrepreneurs and business owners stay motivated in business. #1- Clients who express gratitude.
NZ Entrepreneur
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Our world is changing, and fast. With the pandemic, climate crisis, global economic shifts and rapidly changing consumer markets, it is clear that many businesses of today will no longer be relevant tomorrow. If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
As the pandemic starts to ease and the world slowly starts coming back to life, businesses breathe a sigh of relief. Staff are no longer required to work from home, people are visiting stores again, and everything is gently returning back to normal. However, not everything is as peaceful as it seems. After a fight for survival over the pandemic, businesses are now being faced with a new challenge that they were never prepared for: getting their teams back into the workplace with COVID still in c
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans take too much time, are inaccurate, and rarely add value. They cite sources like Profitable Venture Magazine, “ Why Business Plans are a Waste of Time ” and this Forbes article. From my perspective, much of this advice is urban legend and just plain wrong.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
An important question that arises in the minds of business owners is whether it is worth it to expand your shipping boundaries to other countries or is it better to stick to national limits as it is expensive to ship stuff abroad. The overall equation of a business’ success involves many aspects including courier, shipping services, packaging, revised rates, etc.
Board Effect
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Whistleblower policies date back to 2002 with the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act , which came about as a result of corporations that misled their investors relating to fraudulent financial reporting practices. The intent of the act is to ensure that corporations and nonprofits alike are transparent and accountable for their financial results. A whistleblower policy is more than a core policy for nonprofit organizations.
Hearpreneur
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Each business has a story. No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart, or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each and brand.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
The world around us is being disrupted by the acceleration of technology into more industries and more consumer applications. Society is reorienting to a new post-pandemic norm?—?even before the pandemic itself has been fully tamed. And the loosening of federal monetary policies, particularly in the US, has pushed more dollars into the venture ecosystems at every stage of financing.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The Less Is Almost Always More Content Strategy written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Kate Cooper. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Kate Cooper. Kate is the content strategist at Homeward, a new kind of home finance company. She is a plain language advocate who believes in a less-is-almost-always more approach to content.
deal architect
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
In this 53rd episode of Burning Platform, we have Roy Altman, CEO of Peopleserv. We draw on his recent experience editing of an issue of Workforce Solutions Review focused on AI (available here) We cover a wide range of angles.
Steve Blank
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
You think startups are hard? Try innovating inside a large company where 99% of the company is executing the current business model, while you’re trying to figure out and build what comes next. Charles O’Reilly and Michael Tushman coined the term an “Ambidextrous Organization” to describe how some companies get this simultaneous execution and innovation process right.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Back in the early 2000s, the Maker Movement took hold in California, based on the emergence of such do-it-yourself (DIY) tools as 3-D printers, and now sites such as SketchUp and Makerspaces have all the tools you need to make almost anything computer related. Thus entrepreneurs were able to build prototypes and design new products without the traditional huge prototyping cost.
View from Seed
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
This post is inspired by some of the earliest conversations I have had with the team here at NextView and since the beginning of my VC journey. Back in 2018, my colleague Rob wrote a blog post about how the VC asset class is doing. Given that a lot has transpired in that time, I thought it would be fascinating to take another look at some of the ideas of that post and see what has changed in the ensuing 3 years.
Reid Hoffman
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter J.J. Abrams is known for drawing inspiration from cutting-edge tech, showcased in his imaginative takes on science fiction, drama and fantasy in “ Star Trek ,” “ Lost, ” “ Alias ” and more. Ask him what truly intrigues him — and drives his storytelling — and it will sound familiar to any budding tech entrepreneur: the “ooh” factor.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Cultivating A Sense Of Self-Worth written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Tim Washer. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Tim Washer. Tim spent 20 years at IBM, Cisco, and Accenture, mostly feigning interest on conference calls. Moonlighting as a comedy writer/actor on SNL, Conan and The Late Show equipped him to use humor to humanize some of the world’s most boring brands.
deal architect
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
I have been telling some of my friends "I started my career when the pendulum said "Build systems, don't buy them". Since my first implementation (a mainframe application in 1983) I have enjoyed a glory time for packaged applications and.
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