Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 30, 2020
One of the things I’ve learned in working with aspiring entrepreneurs is that managing and leading a team is a scary venture into the unknown for many people, even if they have worked as a business professional for years. Having worked in my own career on both sides of the fence at various times, I recommend that everyone practice thinking like the boss in every role to prepare.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 31, 2020
by Roland Polzin , MBA and Co-founder of Wing AI. Computers are not yet actually smart. They process language based on predefined patterns and return results based on what humans have already programmed them for. They slowly will get better, however, their limitations will remain significant until virtually any possible way of requesting something can be properly understood and processed.
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Rembrandt Communications
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
CFOs, Before You Turn Down That Public Relations’ Proposal…. Finance and PR… hmmm. Many financial executives ignore public relations’ (PR) activities and move them down on the list of priorities. After all, the expensive press releases, media relations, events, and content involved with PR offer little proof of how they will affect the overall, bottom line.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
If you’re starting a business that sells a service, writing a business plan is one of the first steps you need to take. Whether you are starting a consulting business, a car repair shop, or a construction firm, a business plan will help you figure out your strategy, develop your marketing plan and figure out the all-important financial forecasts so that you can be successful.
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
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Out of curiosity, I often ask aspiring entrepreneurs like you, who come to me for help, what drives them to take on the workload and risk of a new startup. The most common answers I get are that they are driven by the opportunity to be their own boss, make a lot of money , and maybe fulfill a long held lifetime dream to do something they really enjoy, rather than just a more mundane job.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Starting a business from home is a dream for many due to the fact that they cannot afford the expenses that come with renting out an office. In order to keep your home business organized, here are a few tips to help you through it. Designate some space using pocket doors. It might be called working from home, but it does not mean that you should handle it like a house chore.
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ConversionXL
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
What do Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Costco’s Jim Sinegal from Costco have in common? They both have a history of focusing on the lifetime value of a customer rather than chasing short-term profits. And their success speaks for itself. If you want to be a leader in customer loyalty and grow your business for the long term, Customer Value Optimization is key.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
How Actionable Insights Can Help You Optimize Your Website written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Nils De Moor. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Nils De Moor, Co-founder and CTO at Woorank. Nils is an e ntrepreneur passionate about stuff on the internet out of Brussels, Belgium.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
No doubt you have a vision in your mind regarding what investment bankers look like and what qualifications they have achieved. However, do you know what investment bankers actually do on a day-to-day basis? Very few have a complete understanding of what investment banking entails. Therefore, if you are thinking about getting involved in this industry, or you simply want to know about Wall Street bankers, read on to discover everything you need to know. .
Women Entrepreneurs Can
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Entrepreneurs and business owners have never faced a crisis like the 2020 pandemic. The Covid-19 pandemic has made an impact on everyone’s lives and businesses across the world are struggling to stay afloat. But we see no setbacks in the field of ONLINE MARKETING as we see progressive updates every passing day. How much budget to allocate for marketing strategies depends on the scale of the business.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Even the most talented firms that have won awards can get stuck when it comes to growing their firm both digitally and physically. While being excellent lawyers is one skillset, getting the word out about how great you are is a completely different one. While you might feel that getting the word out is easy, it requires an entirely different marketing “mind” and skillset to generate lasting and sustainable growth for your business over the course of years.
Duct Tape Marketing
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
How a Simpler Website Can Improve User Experience written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Michael Reynolds. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Michael Reynolds, President and CEO of Zephyr CMS. Michael has had several entreprenural journeys including a Principal at Elevation Financial and Co-Founder at Inboud Back Office.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
by Patrick Howie, Founder and CEO of MediFind , and author of “ The Evolution of Revolutions: How We Create, Shape, and React to Change “ Medical knowledge doubles approximately every 73 days which means healthcare professionals constantly need updated information to keep up with best practices. So how do they stay on top of research when they have many competing priorities?
ReadWriteStart
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
According to Deloitte , 59% of companies outsource to cut costs. Entrepreneurs are notorious for being disciplined, smart, and control freaks. However, many restrict their ability to scale due to the latter part. Here is how to outsource as an entrepreneur. Learn how to outsource yourself as an entrepreneur and scale your organization today. As most successful entrepreneurs know first-hand, you need to outsource tedious tasks and focus on your business core competencies.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Stock exchanges is a growing industry where stock investors interact with various companies wishing to exchange the shares. It is a centralised place where companies and governments come along to participate in trade activities. For startups and entrepreneurs, awareness of the stock exchanges will help prepare you for a potential public financing of your company through an initial public offering, known as an IPO.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 29, 2020
One of the most frequent questions I get as a mentor to entrepreneurs is “How do I find the money to start my business?” I always answer that there isn’t any magic, and contrary to the popular myth, nobody is waiting in the wings to throw money at you, just because you have a new and exciting business idea. On the other hand, there are many additional creative options available for starting a business that you might not find for buying a car, home, or other major consumer item.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 31, 2020
Tobacco alternatives are a hot commodity these days, with so many smokers looking to turn away from the harmful habit. Companies like Black Buffalo have shown us that tobaccoless alternatives are real, effective, and affordable, and now there’s an emerging market you might want to get a hand in. If you’re thinking about starting a tobacco alternative business, we’ve put together this short guide on the step-by-step process.
deal architect
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
I have been doing video interviews with a number of C-level execs and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New Normal" they can expect as the economy wakes up.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
When we hear the term ‘local SEO,’ we usually think about people searching on browsers for businesses that are near to their homes. However, the face of local SEO has changed quite significantly in recent years. Hubspot notes that already 46% of all searches on Google are for local businesses. Local searches already have a lot of leverage since they can convert users both online and offline.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
As an entrepreneur, I understand your passion when pitching your solution to investors and customers, but passion alone won’t make one more technology pitch stand out above all the rest. I can tell you from my own experience as an advisor and an investor, what everyone remembers is a good personal story. Thus it behooves you to highlight your message with a bit of storytelling.
David Teten
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Company overview. S.O.P. Finance is a new, early-stage, New York-based VC focused on East Coast companies. The firm particularly has interest in fintech, edtech, and salestech. For more on the firm’s core theses, see investment theses. . S.O.P.’s founder is David Teten , previously a Partner with HOF Capital and ff Venture Capital and a serial fintech entrepreneur with 2 exits.
deal architect
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
I have been doing video interviews with a number of C-level execs and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes up.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
To grow your current customer base, you have to make efforts to connect with prospects. Remember, the world today is fast-paced, and the opportunities to link with potential clients and existing customers are quite many. However, it might seem hard to achieve, especially with the existence of multiple tools and resources. For example, if a client wants to hire a rubbish clearance firm, they will be at ease since there has been an ongoing interaction with the operators.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 31, 2020
The days of leadership without engagement are gone. With interactive social media and video everywhere, everyone needs to feel they have a relationship with their leaders, and every brand needs leader personification for customers to relate. Soon you won’t be able to name a business as one of your favorites if you can’t personally visualize and relate to company leadership.
Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 30, 2020
I’m not. And I know a lot of people who aren’t. I’m trying hard, but I’m aware that there are many moments where I’m nowhere close to being my best. Every day, I feel confused by behavior from someone I know well which is inconsistent with how I think of them. Sometimes it’s unsettling or upsetting. Often it is perplexing.
deal architect
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
I have been doing video interviews with a number of C-level execs and practitioners about acrobatics they have been seeing in various vertical sectors during the COVID-19 crisis and the "New normal" they can expect as the economy wakes up.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
“Subprime” is a general moniker for credit ratings lenders consider “risky”. These may cause them to reject the borrower’s application due to riskiness or charge higher interest rates to offset this high level of risk. As anyone who’s tried to borrow money with a below-average credit score knows, it generally becomes more challenging to get approved for credit when borrowers view your credit profile as less-than-prime and more expensive if you do manage to get the green light.
Version One Ventures
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
I’ve spent the majority of the last decade working in two fields: solar energy and cryptocurrency. At first blush, these may seem pretty different. In my mind, however, they have a lot in common and are converging by the day. Both are based on principles of decentralization. Both are disrupting antiquated, opaque industries with large societal externalities (energy and banking).
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Mental health has been an issue among tech entrepreneurs for a long time, but has been exacerbated by the stresses of the Covid crisis. On March 31, I wrote a post called The Three Crises in which I suggested that the Covid crisis was the collision of three crises, each of which is a complex system. The health crisis (the disease) created the economic crisis (our economy was in strong shape before Covid), which would accelerate a mental health crisis.
deal architect
AUGUST 30, 2020
Five years ago, as part of my research for the book on automation, Silicon Collar, I coined the term "Alt-Job". I saw millions of workers and small businesses in franchises like those of McDonald's or the UPS Store, selling products.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 31, 2020
2020 was marked by the rapid transition of people around the world to remote work. This fact, in turn, has changed the principles of communication for many people. Instead of lively communication, millions of company employees switched to online communication. And if in some situations communication via email or in messenger is enough, in other situations you can’t do without video communication.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
First thing first, if you or your employees have just had a car accident, make sure that everyone in the car is safe. In the moments afterwards, however, everything you do can and will be used in a court of law. Therefore you must make sure that you do the right thing. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the 8 steps that one should take if they want a successful car accident claim, as notarized by some of the best Atlanta car accident lawyers in the market.
Feld Thoughts
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The Energize Colorado Gap Fund is open for applications. At some point, I’ll write a blog post about the story of how this came together via a public-private partnership to fill a much-needed gap in the Federal funding for small businesses throughout Colorado due to the Covid crisis, but for now either send this to people you think it is relevant to or, if it is relevant to you, please apply for funding.
This is going to be BIG.
AUGUST 30, 2020
Talk to ten founders and ten different VCs and you’ll get roughly about 600 different suggestions as to how you should go about your fundraising strategy. I don’t know what the formula is here, but the numbers and the resulting amount of confusion gets big very very quickly. Why does it seem like there’s an exception to every rule? You’re told that you can’t raise until you have a product, yet pre-product companies get funded all the time.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 31, 2020
Knowing how well your investment performs is crucial in understanding if you’ve made a good purchase. One of the most common ways to evaluate investments is by finding out its rate of return. This is the net gain or net loss of an investment during a period of time. A rate of return is a percentage, positive or negative, of the initial cost of the investment.
The Startup Magazine
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Business is all about finding the right customers and attracting them by all means possible. The difference between a successful business and a struggling business is that a successful one has managed to find the target audience while the former is still chasing after everyone. What does the target audience mean? A target audience can be defined as a particular group of people that are likely to purchase your products or services.
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