YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 24, 2017
Starting up your own business can be a stressful process, with business plans, accounts, company registration and loads of time consuming administrative tasks that seem never-ending. Then there is marketing, which can be as big or small a task as you want it to be. However, your marketing strategy will have a huge impact on the success of your business, so it is definitely worth investing a lot of effort into.
Hearpreneur
JANUARY 21, 2017
Share It’s always a special time when you take the “leap of faith” and start your own business. But it’s rare that an entrepreneur or business owner doesn’t leverage their background in some way to launch their business. It could be studying entrepreneurship in school or it could have been working with a government contractor or maybe someone had a sales job.
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Up and Running
JANUARY 23, 2017
In the last few years, remote work has become an attractive solution for many employees and employers. Around 67 percent of companies allow some employees to work from home on occasion, and 38 percent allow employees to work remotely on a regular basis. The perks of a remote working situation are pretty obvious for employees, but there are also several amazing perks for their employers, too.
ConversionXL
JANUARY 24, 2017
“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” – Yogi Berra. Digital marketing moves at a fast pace. One year something works, and the next year it is obsolete. Similarly, conversion optimization moves quickly. Sure, there are some core skills that seem foundational and everlasting, but year to year there are also some new skills that crop up.
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
K9 Ventures
JANUARY 24, 2017
We’ve all heard over and over again that “Startups are hard,” but it’s a hollow statement that just bounces off until you really experience it yourself. You have to feel it viscerally in order for it to really sink in. That very experience however, makes startup success that much more gratifying. The story of Bugsee is a very unique one in my experience as an investor and one that I figured needs to be highlighted and shared.
Austin Startup
JANUARY 26, 2017
Picture Description: CodeNEXT Logo and Tag Line: “Shaping The Austin We Imagine” Will Austin’s revised land development codes hurt or help people with disabilities? Urbanization is one of the most important global trends of the 21st century. It has the potential to contribute to the “re-design” of our world supporting the creation of sustainable, accessible, and inclusive cities for all.
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YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 26, 2017
by Ed Harrington, CEO at Ideas To Go and co-author of “ Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation Approach Drives Your Company Forward “ Every business relies on cutting-edge ideas to stay ahead of the competition. Success hinges on maximizing the efforts needed to take a product from idea to development to launch. An important consideration for product development teams that can boost their capacity to generate new ideas and find creative solutions involves learning to
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 21, 2017
Until the recession a few years ago, market research indicated that as many as 90 percent of the roughly 20 million American small business owners were motivated more by lifestyle than growth and money. More recently, the desire for extra income has become the key driver in new startups, according to a 2015 study. It seems that more people are focused on money today.
View from Seed
JANUARY 23, 2017
Kristen Craft is VP of business development and marketing at Ovia Health. For this episode, Jay sat down with Kristen while she was head of biz dev at video platform company Wistia. They talk about what business development roles actually do for their companies, and when and why a founder would hire someone to lead up the function. This is a deep, nuanced exploration of a job role that doesn’t often fit as neatly into departmental categories as engineering, product, sales, or marketing.
Version One Ventures
JANUARY 24, 2017
Back in 2014, I blogged about building a user engagement pyramid for social platforms, inspired by Fred Wilson’s 100/10/1 rule. The premise of that post was simple: since user-generated content is king, the top of the pyramid (aka the most engaged users) are those who post status updates, photos and links. And, these creators are inspired when they are recognized for their contributions via shares, comments, and favourites.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 25, 2017
by Paul Murray, Director of Jem Design. Starting a construction business can be profitable for you under the right circumstances and with helpful advice. Whether you’re someone who has some experience in the construction industry or a veteran who wants to venture into something different, opening a construction business needs a lot of research and study.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 23, 2017
If you are a chronic procrastinator, or your work partner is one, there is never enough advance notice to get things done without a crisis. You can’t get things done on time unless you get started on time. Otherwise, your business and your career suffers, and you may never even see it coming. Luckily, this is a malady that can be cured if you are willing to make a few adjustments.
Brandanew
JANUARY 24, 2017
Successful advertising campaigns can directly impact a brand’s perception. Although most marketers have similar data at their disposal, not all brand identity campaigns are successful. What makes one campaign better than others? E xperts say it’s not just images but campaigns that reach people’s emotions. Let’s look at some examples of memorable campaigns that have created magic for brands.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2017
After all, success is about saying "no" to many things so you can say "yes" to the right things. The post How To Say No In Business (Without Feeling Guilty) appeared first on YFS Magazine: Startups, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Culture.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 25, 2017
Is this the year you’re going to grow your business to the point where you feel like you’re really achieving something? Well, it’s probably going to require a healthy injection of money to do that. Here are some financial options for you to consider if you want your business to grow in 2017: Look for investors. If finance is the reason your business hasn’t grown as much as you want it to so far, why not look for investors?
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 25, 2017
Every startup and every new business needs a unique selling proposition (USP) to get people’s attention these days, and make it stand out in the information overload we all see. Your concept has to be understood by customers and investors in 30 seconds or less, and everyone needs to immediately see how awesome it would be, or that they would be nuts not to have it.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 27, 2017
I’m just back from a week in Australia with David Cohen to a note that Nima, a company we invested in last year, is now shipping their Gluten Sensor in volume. If you have Celiac disease, the Nima gluten sensor is a must have. If you are sensitive to Gluten, it’s still a must have. Give it a try and give me feedback. The post Got Gluten?
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2017
Your life purpose is the driving force behind everything you do. These 3 questions helped me find my purpose in life and business. The post Find Your Life Purpose By Asking These 3 Questions appeared first on YFS Magazine: Startups, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Culture.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 24, 2017
Work life balance is a concept which has demanded attention for many years as people are continuously attempting to segregate time for innumerable demands of life and work. The business organizations have become dynamic and the work environment is becoming complex due to global competition. This kind of environment lays tremendous pressure on the employees as they have to attend the responsibilities in their work life as well as outside their work life.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 22, 2017
Establishing and maintaining the right company culture is a major key to success in any business these days, especially with the growth of the millennial generation of workers. It has a huge impact on productivity, as well as morale and loyalty to the company. In this age of interactive social media, your culture image quickly spreads to customers, and determines their loyalty.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 23, 2017
I recently joined the Defy Ventures board. If you aren’t familiar with Defy Ventures, here’s a post that I wrote after my first prison trip with them at the end of last year. Early this morning, on my run in Melbourne as I tried to shrug off jet lag, I listened to a Reboot podcast that Jerry Colonna did with me and Cat Hoke, the CEO of Defy Ventures , a few weeks ago.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2017
If you have created something and someone else wants to do the same thing, it means that it is probably a pretty darn good idea!
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 22, 2017
Freelancers and entrepreneurs are the creatives of the business world, and they often work alone or as contractors and consultants for multiple companies and clients. When you’re building your freelance or consulting business, you often don’t have the money for either an assistant or a part-time secretary. But you don’t need one. Your smartphone, equipped with the right apps, can track your schedule, help with finances, and perform more functions, allowing you to focus on build
SiliconHills
JANUARY 24, 2017
By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News A tiger pistol shrimp is the planet’s loudest creature. With one claw larger than the other, when it snaps that claw, the sound can reach 218 decibels -louder than a gunshot. And that’s why Steve Hibberd and his co-founder Troy Townsend named their startup, Tiger Pistol, when […] The post Austin-based Tiger Pistol Makes a Big Noise for Small Businesses appeared first on SiliconHills.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 21, 2017
My wife Amy sent this HBR article – How to Handle the Pessimist on Your Team – to me. It’s almost a decade old but seems timeless. I’m an optimist. With rare exceptions (usually when I’m depressed), I can carry an optimistic view point about things (business, projects, humans, life, existence on this planet, my ability to some day go to a parallel universe) around in most of my interactions.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2017
If you don’t take conscious control of your own work hours, the work hours can easily take control of you.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 25, 2017
by Jack Litewka, author of “ The Sophisticated Manager: A Guide to Success “ You’ve got a Great Idea for a product or service. You dream of creating a Great Company. Those two things – a Great Idea and a Great Company – are not the same thing, and the latter does not automatically follow from the former. There are countless Great Ideas for products and services… and only a few of those Great Ideas result in a Great Company.
SiliconHills
JANUARY 25, 2017
By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News Well Beyond Care, an online caregiving matchmaker service, won the first Rice Alliance-Austin Chapter and Central Texas Angel Network pitch competition on Wednesday night at the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar. The Austin-based startup winner received a prize package worth more than $100,000 including “in kind” prizes […] The post Well Beyond Care Wins Rice Alliance Austin-CTAN Pitch Competition appeared first on SiliconHills.
Berkonomics
JANUARY 26, 2017
I admit that my dad taught me this when I was just a fifteen–year old kid starting a business and negotiating with suppliers for the first time. But I learned it again and again in my various business lives. The most striking example was the one hundred–million–dollar purchase of one of my companies by a New York private equity investor using only five million of its cash.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2017
While it’s tempting to blame our office life and busy schedules for our lack of focus on health, that isn’t a valid excuse.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 27, 2017
Running a business is not a piece of cake. There is a huge amount to learn and although some people have a natural head for business, most of us end up making one mistake after another. Making mistakes is not a bad thing, as it teaches you to move forward in the face of adversity, but serious mistakes could cost you your business, which is an outcome nobody wants, least of all you.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 24, 2017
On Saturday night I got on a plane and flew to the other side of the planet, where I am now. I’m in Melbourne, finishing my coffee, getting ready for one last meeting here before I fly with David Cohen to Adelaide for the day. When I left, I had the voices and energy of 25 people in my head. Last Thursday evening was the beginning of the second Reboot VC Bootcamp at my house just outside Boulder.
David Cohen
JANUARY 26, 2017
I’m writing this on my way back from Australia. Brad Feld and I just visited several cities on this trip to learn more about the great startup communities there. Techstars recently launched our first Techstars program in Adelaide focused on the defense industry and related applications such as robotics, security, IoT, etc. (applications are open !).
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2017
With these five amazing tools, your remote teams will begin to become stronger and more united in their shared goals.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 22, 2017
As one of the fastest growing industries in the country, our healthcare system is now filled with new startups and service providers trying to offer better care and services to the patients. We’re seeing a lot of changes happening on the market, from the implementation of new systems to better practitioners and nurses. The healthcare landscape is more lucrative than ever, especially now that there are more patients and consumers taking advantage of better health insurance coverage.
SiliconHills
JANUARY 26, 2017
By LAURA LOREK Reporter with Silicon Hills News Steven Ciobo, the minister for trade, tourism and investment for Australia, spent Australia Day, the day Australians celebrate the founding of its nation, in Austin. “There is a strong focus in continuing to diversify the Texas economy and therein lays the opportunity as I see it,” Ciobo […] The post Talking Australia and Texas Technology Collaboration on Australia Day appeared first on SiliconHills.
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