Babbling VC

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

On a side note, I believe my device may also be defective as the back panel makes a weird noise when pushed in certain areas, as if the seam wasn't aligned. It kind of reminds me of loose back covers form the day and age when you could change out batteries (like two years ago). . There are five home screens which you fill with apps.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

92-percent of those surveyed have 1 to 5 employees, with 82-percent having revenues of %50,000 or under in 2012. The top concerns for small businesses this year mainly revolve around regulatory issues: taxes (70-percent), and government regulation (50-percent).

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

Africa (+6-percent) recovered well from its setback in 2011 when arrivals declined by 1-percent due largely to the negative results of North Africa. The Caribbean (+4percent), on the other hand, is performing above the previous two years, while North America (+3-percent) consolidated its 2011 growth.

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Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

The way we chose the winner was to count up entries, use Randomnumbergenerator to pick a random number between 1 and the number of entries, and then go to that entry in Gmail in the specific label we had tagged everything with. Except, one B&N person entered 10 times (by buying 10 books).

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Version One Ventures

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

For example… 1. Look to outsource the things that don’t create a competitive advantage, such as: legal, accounting, hosting, and analytics. While those are general rules to follow, there are always a few exceptions. Initially outsourcing a position can help you create good leads for hiring someone full time.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

I mean, if you put your hand on a sizzling frying pan, I suspect about 1/4 of a second of life units is more than enough. So here is my question for you: How many life units are you willing to spend suffering in a business that you hate? So I ask again.

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www.kalzumeus.com

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

That post included the lines “I will bet $1,000 at 100-to-1 odds that Rails suffers another code execution vulnerability before the end of January.” February 1, 2013 at 5:59 am. #. January 31, 2013 at 1:24 pm. #. February 1, 2013 at 1:39 am. #. February 1, 2013 at 3:53 am. #. Scott Nixon.

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Life Beyond Code

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

So, when Jim mentioned he had found someone who could put more life in Mark, it was pure delight. “Simple,” Jim said, “Look in your mirror.” ” When the answer lies within, searching outside won’t help. A mini saga is a story told in exactly 50 words. Not 49 or 51 but exactly 50.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Goal 1 is for email signups and Goal 5 is sales). When he launched his Lifecycle Email Marketing course , news about it became #1 on Hacker News (community voted the story up) and drove tens of thousands of people to his sales page. This GA custom report will show you visits per source along with revenue and visit value data.

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Life Beyond Code

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Here are nine of them: 1. But, we both know that school and marketplace are very different environments. There are some things that you must leave behind as you enter the marketplace. Your report card will show how good you are. Your report card will give a good indication of how well you are doing at your school.

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Life Beyond Code

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Here are some ideas to help you: 1. What is obvious to those with experience maybe rocket science for you. You understand where I am coming from – and you want to learn the gentle art of disagreement. You want your voice to be heard. It starts with yourself: Your mind is an amazing machine.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

1) What you do before the race has the biggest impact. How did I get to this point in my running, and are there any lessons to be applied to other areas where people want to "move fast". What I realized is that so many of what I've learned about running applies to startups and entrepreneurship as well.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Case #1 – Visual Website Optimizer. Step 1: Choose your variables. This doesn’t mean that content personalization is only for the big boys. There are tools available for companies of all sizes, and it’s becoming a more crowded marketplace by the day. Case studies. OneSpot (personalized content ads).

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Life Beyond Code

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Since it’s an ultra-short course, I won’t go into all the details but will give you an overview of what it takes to create an automatic seduction. Assumption : You have reasonable amount of credibility with the other person and the timing is reasonably right.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

It’s the hallmark of being an entrepreneur. But if you never take the risk and pursue those ideas, you will never be a leader. And to be a successful entrepreneur, you can’t sit around being a follower! Innovation Power. Don’t take ideas for granted. If you’re having ideas, you’re part of a very small part of the population who does.

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Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

They (the leaders) are the conductors of the orchestra -- without the players (the employees), there is no music. Here are 5 things you can do TODAY to quickly break out of the "stealth manager" mode (and make your team more productive). Walk around the office Simply walk around to see what everyone is up to.

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Early Growth Financial Services

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

To set up your accounting function for your pre-funded startup, consider the following: 1. The early stages are the time when you need to establish the structure that will support your company finances, and help define your financial strategy, as you grow. Set up a simple accounting system.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

To be eligible, you just need upload at least 1 entry while the project is open. Award #1 goes to sicasimada who has been a member of our community for since August of 2011, and has participated in 36 projects in that time and been awarded once before. Remember that we are offering 5 awards , so be sure to participate!

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Jason Ball

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

So, on to the process: 1) Do not, and I repeat, do not walk up randomly and pitch them on the spot. You’re not going to close a deal right there on the spot- understanding that and what you’re trying to achieve is essential. Securing funding is a multi-step process- you only need to take one step at a time.

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Early Growth Financial Services

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

1: Walk Like a Gorilla From Robert Sofia of Platinum Advisor Marketing Strategies, LLC Presenting well has a lot to do with the presence you create. Most speakers hunch over their notes, feverishly reviewing them before they go on.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Here is what they shared: 1. Two hours later we finally realize that we drifted off from the work we needed to do. I reached out to the entrepreneurial community to learn how they refocus on work after a distraction sets in. Dance Like You Don’t Care. It’s easy to lose focus when you spend all day in a chair.

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VC Adventure

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

A few excerpts here: 1. Marc Barros , the founder of Contour cameras wrote a great follow-up to my post on your company’s shift from a product focus to building out a sales and marketing organization that’s definitely worth reading. Make A Clear Definition of Success.

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Jeff Hilimire

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

So I’m talking now about the people that you don’t want to leave. Why would I cheer when they go? The best place to start explaining that is to lay out some of the reasons people leave. They want more money. All fair and good, people should be able to make more money if that’s the driving force for them.

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VC Adventure

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

A few excerpts here: 1. Marc Barros , the founder of Contour cameras wrote a great follow-up to my post on your company’s shift from a product focus to building out a sales and marketing organization that’s definitely worth reading. Make A Clear Definition of Success.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

I wrote this in a post so my best suggestion is just to read How to Get the Most out of SXSW , which is really about how to get the most out of any major event. For those not interested in linking through – here are the summary titles without the details of that post. Be very targeted in which events you attend.

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mashable.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Resources Guidebooks Subscriptions. Sites Jobs Events Social Good Summit Media Summit Career Expos. Follow @mashable. 3 Interview Tips for Hiring Outstanding Developers. Whats This? Chad Lilly 2012-09-22 21:23:12 UTC. The following are three tips for pinpointing top developers in the interview process. Test Real World Skills.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

1) Please tell us about yourself. 6) You have 12 children, 8 dogs, 2 cats, 2 parrots, 2 parakeets 2 goats, assorted chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, guineas, pigeons, and 1 turkey. Be professional, treat others with respect, help us build something very special, and we’ll take notice. Sandie lives and works in Indiana, USA.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

If you are touting your business is #1 in your industry, you are not using the Phoenix Effect. Pity is where your audience feels you have always been below them and are not capable of anything better. In the Phoenix Effect, customers know you have the ability to rise, but are currently below them, so they root for you and support you.

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