Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 22, 2018
These days, it is almost impossible to find a small business where everything is done at the home location, by full-time employees. We are in the age of outsourcing, by any of many popular names, including subcontracting, freelancing, and virtual assistants. These approaches allow your startup to grow more rapidly, save costs, but costly mistakes can lead to business failure.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 24, 2018
by Nicolas Windpassinger , author of “ Internet of Things: Digitize or Die “ Everyone speaks about the Internet of Things, by now most people know what it is and some start-ups and young professionals are knees deep in IoT. If it’s relatively new for you, I’m sure that you know and probably have or use one or more consumer IoT applications, maybe even without realizing it.
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Up and Running
JANUARY 25, 2018
Every successful ecommerce business needs to begin with a plan. After all, if you have no direction, how can you be sure when you’ve reached your destination? Plus, research shows that people who plan are more likely to be successful. The first step, therefore, is to fill in the details and create a structured approach for launching your online business.
deal architect
JANUARY 22, 2018
I started my career at PwC as an accountant. I kept renewing my CPA certificate for a decade after I had moved to the technology consulting practice. These days, I listen to (some) quarterly earnings calls of vendors I analyze.
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
JANUARY 20, 2018
As a mentor to startups and new entrepreneurs, I continue to hear the refrain that business plans are no longer required for a new startup, since investors never read them anyway. People cite sources like this recent Inc.com article “ 5 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Business Plan ,” or my own blog discussion on this subject, “ Situations Where A Business Plan Does Not Add Value.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 23, 2018
Over the years, the cloud has evolved into a dynamic tool which any company of any size can tailor to suit its own specific needs. But within certain industries, businesses have been getting more use out of the cloud than others. More start-ups are beginning to opt for cloud based solutions as a cost effective yet efficient way to satisfy their business needs.
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deal architect
JANUARY 25, 2018
Throughout our technology careers, most of us have cited Moore’s Law about how fast technology evolves, or Geoffrey Moore’s “Crossing the Chasm” to speed up launches of products. To say each has been seminal to strategizing and marketing in technology.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 26, 2018
As an advisor to many new venture founders, I often hear their frustration at being told by investors “I love your idea, but come back when you have more traction.” As a member of an angel investment group, I have to admit this is probably the most common rejection we issue. The intent is to indicate that founder passion is not a substitute for real customers buying the product.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 26, 2018
Trading the financial markets has substantial rewards for anyone willing to take the risk of trading their own capital. However, it may take years to develop the skills of a professional trader. Learning how to read news events such ECB minutes, reviewing Euro currency news forecast sites, and learning how to use trading software are all skills that professional traders need to develop.
The Next Web
JANUARY 22, 2018
If you’re running a startup outside of the United States, introducing your product or service to the US market can be a key opportunity to dramatically increase your customer base, get in front of investors, and even boost your credibility. However, launching in the US requires a significant amount of research and a careful execution plan. Despite the overabundance of information available, many startups outside of the US still find the idea of launching in the US incredibly daunting.
deal architect
JANUARY 22, 2018
Every year the mix of events I attend changes and I sit back and ask – should I have gone to this one? Should I have made a greater effort to go an event I missed? My event choices are.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 20, 2018
What makes brands successful? Relationships. But they're not made overnight. In order to build strong relationships, brands need to tell their story.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 25, 2018
Depending on the size and scale of your new start up, it can take potentially hundreds of thousands of pounds to successfully launch your business. But it is not only the cost of your initial investment to get your business off the ground that counts, it is also your ongoing costs that you plan to put into your business that you also need to factor in.
The Next Web
JANUARY 21, 2018
Four years ago, on Christmas Eve in my small hometown of Yakutsk, the temperature fell down to freezing -45°C and all the local taxi services simultaneously doubled their prices — leaving loads of people stranded in the Siberian winter. Angry and frustrated, a bunch of students formed a public group on VK.com, a popular Russian social network, where anyone could submit a request for a ride, and those who owned cars could accept their calls for help.
deal architect
JANUARY 23, 2018
My books go through (at least) 3 edits. My wife, Margaret does a readability review. Mark Baven does a thorough edit for grammar, flow and facts. The book design agency, 1106 reviews it for style. It is a lot of.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 20, 2018
From new bells and whistles launched by social networks to changes in customer needs, there’s a lot to review before you put pen to paper.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 22, 2018
Becoming a business owner is quite the accomplishment. You should be proud of yourself and how far you’ve come. It means you have the skills and knowledge to succeed, if you continue to make the right moves and dedicate yourself to achieving success. Being new means you likely have to adjust to a competitive market and being a proactive force within it.
The Next Web
JANUARY 22, 2018
Listen, I’ll be the first to admit it: it’s not easy getting older. Personally, there’s something inescapably frustrating about feeling myself slow down when I simply can’t afford to. But more than that, I’m irritated when I can sense myself thinking something is a good idea because it’s familiar. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always viewed ‘comfort’ and ‘growth’ as two points on opposite ends of a spectrum.
This is going to be BIG.
JANUARY 22, 2018
Last week, on Martin Luther King Day, I decided that instead of saying something in my weekly newsletter , I would do the opposite--I would listen. I asked, "What is your experience of being be black in tech today and what can allies do to improve it?" The responses I got came at a time when I've been having a lot of conversations with female founders as well about their fundraising experiences.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 22, 2018
The choice to move to a new country and set up shop is a daunting one. But with thorough research and planning, it can be the most rewarding decision you’ll ever make.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 25, 2018
In order for your business to succeed, you need much more than a great product or service. You also need those behind-the-scenes services that don’t get a lot of attention but that make your life so much easier. Some services just make life more convenient, but others are essential to helping your business succeed. Here’s a look at some of the essential services you should have in place for your business: Internet.
SiliconHills
JANUARY 23, 2018
Catering to small business can mean big business. Just ask the folks over at Main Street Hub, which sold Tuesday to GoDaddy for $125 million in cash plus up to $50 million more in future earnouts, according to a news release. The transaction is expected to close by June pending regulatory approval and other requirements. […]. The post GoDaddy Buys Main Street Hub for $125 Million appeared first on SiliconHills.
Berkonomics
JANUARY 25, 2018
Close. Accountants are trained, certified and usually quite experienced in financial analysis, both creating and reviewing data. Bookkeepers are often trained on the job although sometimes more formally and handle the physical work of accounting for the transactions. To expect a bookkeeper to provide analytical planning is to ask for something they often cannot provide, except in a cursory way.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2018
The demand for freelance writers has never been higher. Before you start seeking clients as a freelance writer, there are a few business tasks you should do first.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 25, 2018
There’s no denying, a satisfied customer can improve your bottom line. Unfortunately, poor customer service, even if the product is amazing, can lead to a reduction in sales. Luckily there are many ways to improve your customer loyalty base and bring your business to the next level of success. Marketing, Capture Attention. Even if you have a wonderful product or service that you provide, if you don’t have an effective marketing campaign in place, say the experts at Label Solutions
Up and Running
JANUARY 24, 2018
Coffee shops can be very attractive options for entrepreneurs interested in entering the competitive food service industry. After all, there seems to be at least one coffee shop on every other corner in busy urban areas, and there’s always someone walking out with a cardboard-wrapped cup of joe in hand. Of course, the reality isn’t quite that simple, and cafes can struggle just like any other small business if they’re run poorly or face serious economic downturns.
David Cohen
JANUARY 21, 2018
A friend of mine is putting on a really interesting event called One Last Talk in Boulder on March 3, 2018. It’s called One Last Talk. All profits go to the non-profit Believe in Youth. From the One Last Talk web site: “Imagine standing on a stage, and delivering your One Last Talk to the world in 15 mins. In these talks speakers have previously shared the core of their greatest triumphs, their greatest failures, and what are the building blocks of what has created the essence of the
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 26, 2018
Steer clear of out-dated and invalid SEO techniques. Time is the enemy of good SEO practices, since it is constantly evolving. Avoid these common SEO mistakes.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 25, 2018
No matter how simple or complex your industrial automation project is, the fact is that IoT Gateway is the backbone for all implementations of smart connected devices. The gateway is needed to make IoT devices available in the online world and allow for connection to a cloud server. An IoT gateway also manages device configuration, authenticates devices for secure access, and support edge analytics.
crowdSPRING Blog
JANUARY 24, 2018
Every day, people watch billions of videos. TechCrunch reports that 8 billion videos are watched on Facebook every day, Bloomberg reports that 10 billion videos are viewed on Snapchat every day, and videos on Instagram and Twitter are climbing rapidly in popularity. Twitter even started to show view counts on their videos as businesses look for more detailed metrics.
Up and Running
JANUARY 23, 2018
Taking the leap into entrepreneurship is a bold move. Many have plunged and crashed because they were ill-prepared. Many professionals place emphasis on having a business plan, and this is a good thing. However, if your business is going to be selling tangible goods, a smart sales plan is equally important. What are the best strategies for a working sales plan?
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2018
When it comes to PR, many startups and small businesses don't have deep pockets. But brand recognition can be achieved without spending thousands.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 23, 2018
Whether it’s your website or your approach to building your online presence, there are pitfalls to avoid which a number of businesses unknowingly jump into. Save yourself any future headaches by getting a hold of what you need to avoid whether you have been online for a while or are just starting out. 1. Website is not mobile-friendly. By now, it should be common knowledge that people surf the web on their phones now more than ever.
Hunter Walker
JANUARY 25, 2018
I haven’t written much about Homebrew’s investments in the agriculture space but there are two of note, and both are based on beliefs which might be controversial to some. Our global food supply chain still functions as if water is free and limitless. Our global food supply chain assumes that cheap labor is available wherever and whenever needed.
The Startup Magazine
JANUARY 24, 2018
Getting started with a business is a challenging engagement. Everything needs to be thought out because the search for suitable solutions needs to be efficient and cost-effective. A lot is required to establish a good foundation including product specifications, operation structures, financing options and cost optimization among a few other elements.
YFS Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2018
If you’re preparing to hatch a business, don’t wait until after you launch to get the word out. Make your splash today by taking a DIY approach to PR.
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