deal architect
JANUARY 9, 2020
My innovation blog, New Florence will celebrate its 15th birthday this March. It will have clocked over 6,500 posts. I recently looked at various patterns on that blog. Innovation stories and news ebb and flow from different industries and geographies.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 10, 2020
Most new entrepreneurs don’t anticipate the learning burden of being the leader, including the sense of loneliness and isolation at the top. People outside the team can’t relate to the pressures of “the buck stops here,” and everyone on the team assumes that they are the primary ones under pressure to deliver. Even in a single entrepreneur startup, the leader carries a heavy weight.
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View from Seed
JANUARY 7, 2020
About a year ago, my partner David Beisel talked about how seed fundraising is no longer a local game , and that the best entrepreneurs seek out the best investors for them outside of their home market. That being said, it’s much easier to put a seed round together when you have a local lead who can help catalyze the round. So much of seed investing is about the team , and it’s just much easier to build conviction around a team when you can meet at moment’s notice and spend time together in-pers
Rembrandt Communications
JANUARY 6, 2020
Do you use these basic PR activities for successful results? Social media, text messaging, blogs, podcasts, videos… the list of digital communication tools is constantly growing. It can be overwhelming to ensure you are taking advantage of all the possibilities available to bolster a positive image for your company. But, before you start using a particular medium just because it’s the hot new thing, and everyone seems to be promoting it, be sure that your traditional public relations’ (PR) pract
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
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 10, 2020
by Zain Jaffer, serial entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Zain Ventures. Running a small business can come with a slew of challenges. Among the list: the loss of a major client. In many cases, this scenario is inevitable and difficult to prevent. When it occurs, the consequences can be swift and devastating, wreaking potential havoc on a once steady stream of revenue.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2020
Have you ever looked for software development talent abroad? If so, it’s highly likely you’ve already come through a bunch of materials about offshoring. Doesn’t it seem to you that all the benefits of this business model are too good to be true? Source: Pixabay. Offshoring has both light and dark sides. If you’re considering it for your business, check some of the most wide-spread pitfalls, as you should be ready to face some of them when delegating your activities abroad. #1 Failing to choose
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Hearpreneur
JANUARY 10, 2020
The idea of exactly what your business is going to usually come first. Secondly, most often, is giving a title to your idea. What exactly is going to be the name of your business? Some people turn to their childhood for inspiration or a beloved family pet. It could be a made up word you dream of one night and feel it has the right ring to it. Even still there are some people who study foreign words for the perfect meaning behind their chosen business.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 8, 2020
by Jessica Compton, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Consultant and Marketing Co-Ordinator at PragmatiQ Solutions. Did you know that between 30-60% of CRM projects fail? So, if you’re CRM implementation has not gone quite to plan, you are not alone. It is important that businesses are able to recognise a few reasons why projects fail so they can avoid these pitfalls.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2020
If you’re involved in construction, you are probably up to date with all the changes happening in the field. Technology is becoming more and more important with each passing year, there is an impending construction worker shortage, and more construction companies are opting for green construction practices in an effort to appease customers and do their part to save the planet.
ReadWriteStart
JANUARY 10, 2020
Into the realm of visual merchandising, we are going to see how this vital and exciting marketing technique can propel sales in the fashion business. Retail stores have long been using visual merchandising as an effective way to provide customers with a unique experience of purchasing products. Here is why online startups cannot afford to overlook visual merchandising.
Board Effect
JANUARY 6, 2020
What is governance and what does good governance mean for today’s boards of directors? Good governance of today accounts for longstanding governance practices, as well as modern governance principles. Both are necessary to address the present and future needs of organizations. Good governance should be evident in every organization’s policy-setting and decision-making.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 4, 2020
One of the big questions that every entrepreneur struggles with is how much funding they should request from investors in the first round. They know from forums such as Shark Tank on TV that asking for either too much or too little will derail credibility in the eyes of the investor, and leave the entrepreneur with no money and a struggling startup.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2020
Online loans are forms of personal and startup financing which are broadly categorized as alternative financing. It is called alternative because it does not employ the long-used traditional channels, rules, and terms. Furthermore, it has been made much easier to acquire this kind of financing by overlooking a majority of the steps which were previously applied to make the process lengthy and tiresome.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
JANUARY 5, 2020
The smoother your production line runs and the more efficiently it operates, the more money you stand to make. Increasing productivity in such a rigid system can be tough, but it’s not impossible. It’s all about looking for opportunities for improvement and for eliminating the interruptions and sources of loss along the way. Here are a few ideas that might help you bring productivity to your production line.
Duct Tape Marketing
JANUARY 8, 2020
Advice for Today’s Marketing Agency Owners written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Drew McLellan. Podcast Transcript. Today on the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I speak with Drew McLellan. A marketing industry veteran, McLellan started his own agency 25 years ago. Since then, he’s both expanded his own business and taken over Agency Management Institute , an organization that helps owners of small to mid-sized marketing firms learn how to posit
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 5, 2020
As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I find that I often have to remind them that the world of customers has changed since they started their last business. Customer expectations of a relationship and personalization are stretching every business today, and pervasive use and confidence in social media by customers can override all your image building and marketing messages.
deal architect
JANUARY 6, 2020
Happy New Year! Welcome back! Hope you had a relaxing break. I had plenty of time to reflect on the last decade. And to introspect on what we should do in the coming decade. Let me share with readers some.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 8, 2020
As a business person who is contemplating bringing in a business coach , you’re probably wondering how he or she will add value to your operations. If it’s any consolation, you aren’t alone. Many entrepreneurs often wonder about the same thing. But with the advent of technology and the ever-changing client needs, it is essential to be armed with the relevant information about how you can navigate the murky waters of entrepreneurship.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 9, 2020
I’ve noticed a degradation in presentation styles when displaying slides on a screen. This is starting to become a pet peeve of mine, so feel free to ignore me or tell me to get over myself if you disagree with this advice. Assume a conference room with a large screen TV (or two) on the wall at the “front” of the room. The conference table – often a long rectangle – has chairs along the side perpendicular to the TV.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 8, 2020
As an advisor to entrepreneurs, I often hear the desire to run their own company, to avoid having someone else telling them how to run the business. They then ask me to help them find investors who can provide the funding they need. They don’t seem to realize that investors can be the most demanding bosses your ever had, since it’s their money you are using and potentially losing.
SiliconHills
JANUARY 8, 2020
By LAURA LOREK, Publisher of Silicon Hills News SKU, a consumer-packaged goods accelerator, on Tuesday officially kicked off its SKU 8 cohort. The seven companies accepted into the 14-week program are Aura Bora, Blenders & Bowls, Cheddies, Esker, Ladybird Provisions, Mushroom Revival, and Paleo Powder Seasonings. More than 150 people attended the SKU launch party […].
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 10, 2020
Besides serving as evidence of achievement, there is no other better way of celebrating courage, victory, and skill than through a trophy. There are several things you need to know about the different types of awards. When settling on the ideal trophy design, you will probably need to look for and work with a reputable firm, and that should expose you to several outstanding qualities.
Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 7, 2020
The phrase “frog in a blender” was in my head all afternoon. Earlier in the day, one of my partners described a situation as the cliche-ish “ boil a frog slowly ” and I responded with “We’d all be better off if we just put the frog in a blender.” That generated grimaces. I couldn’t find any “Will it Blend” for frogs, but I found the next best thing – Pickled Pigs Feet.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 6, 2020
If you think that financial modeling for a new business is arcane magic, limited in value to financial wizards and professional investors, then you have been listening to the wrong advisors. In reality, a simple Excel spreadsheet model customized around your assumptions can save you hours and avoid a wasted expense in validating alternative vendor and marketing decisions.
Up and Running
JANUARY 8, 2020
Imagine having the power to predict how people think, feel, and act. If you built a customer experience around these expected outcomes, your business would instantly become a booming success. . While this superpower is yet to be fully uncovered, the field of psychology has come close. Psychologists who strive to learn more about behavior and the reasoning behind decision-making, have published a countless number of findings that explain the phenomenons in human decision making. .
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 7, 2020
by Quint Studer, author of “ The Busy Leader’s Handbook: How To Lead People and Places That Thrive “ From time to time, most of us have experienced or even contributed to workplace drama. It can take many different forms: People gossip, spread rumors, complain, lash out emotionally, rant about a perceived wrong, purposely exclude others, take sides in conflicts, and so forth.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2020
When you have poor cash flow, it only takes one disaster to leave your company in dire straights. Avoid this by learning proven cash flow management tips.
crowdSPRING Blog
JANUARY 10, 2020
From infancy, humans are trained to follow the instruction or recommendations of those in authority. Often, authority is determined more by perception than any concrete trait, knowledge or ability. But the instinct to follow experts (perceived or otherwise) doesn’t go away. We simply cannot know everything. And most of us don’t have the time to….
Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
JANUARY 5, 2020
? [ Download MP3 | Transcript | iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | Spotify | Raw RSS ] Benny Lewis speaks seven languages, but as he proudly proclaims, he never was gifted with the ‘language learning gene’ Today Benny is the founder of FluentIn3Months.com, one of the most well-known language learning resources on the internet, with a […].
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 5, 2020
Usage of mobile phones is increasing at a great pace and people tend to spend a major part of their day on mobile phones. SMS refers to the service of sending messages to communicate. Businesses are nowadays implementing their marketing strategies in messages as well. If you are new to SMS marketing then learn to incorporate it effectively with the help of our SMS Marketing guide.
Hearpreneur
JANUARY 8, 2020
Entrepreneurship and decision making go hand-in-hand. Some decisions like firing employees require boldness which is not always a walk in the park. The decisions you make can make or break the future of a business hence due diligence is necessary before making bold decisions. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they make bold decisions and here are the responses. #1- Making the team understand the decision.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 5, 2020
Account-based marketing (ABM) is receiving serious attention nowadays. Market research teams, bloggers, and vendors are fueling a resurgence in ABM’s popularity. For the past few years, sales and marketing teams have been trying to remodel demand generation and tap into marketing automation as well as inbound marketing. But they’ve now realized that they need to build their sales and marketing strategy accordingly.
Board Effect
JANUARY 8, 2020
It’s a great honor to be asked to join a nonprofit board of directors. Most people get asked either because they have specific skills to contribute to the organization or because they have a personal interest or passion in the cause. While it’s flattering to be considered for nonprofit board membership, there are a lot of pros and cons to consider before accepting a position.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 10, 2020
Do you have a will prepared? While you may not want to think about the end, it is important to plan ahead to ensure your loved ones receive your possessions and property. This is your last wish you can grant; you can decide who you pass on your property to. Otherwise, not dealing with your estate now can cause headaches and problems later on. Here are 10 things you should know about before you write your will. 1.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2020
I never thought I’d be telling anyone how attending hundreds of networking events has enriched both my career and personal life exponentially.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2020
The attention economy is characterized by a febrile atmosphere in which consumers can feel overwhelmed by choice and are often compelled to make split second decisions on where to spend their cash. In times past, a dusty storefront or impolite greeting might have seen a customer pass by your shopfront in favour of a ship-shape neighbouring emporium run by a well-mannered rival.
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