Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

There is no skill more vital to an entrepreneur than effective networking. You can’t build your business alone, and networking is the best way to open doors, professionally and personally. In business networking settings, it’s not very memorable to talk only about business. Networking and relationship building should be fun.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 5, 2019

Cold emails are unsolicited emails sent to previously uncontacted recipients. To many, cold emails are synonymous with spam and a nuisance—one reason why U.S. hours checking their work email each day. Why would anyone want to use cold email? Still, it’s easy to get cold emails wrong. workers spend 3.2

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). What are the big trends that will drive the next phase of social networks? And so it goes with social networking. The Past (1985-2002).

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Today, snagging a job is about one thing: knowing how to network. And for some, the idea of networking can be a scary thing. Fortunately, there exists a few simple ways to not only network with others in your field, but to make yourself stand out in a crowd of other job seekers, as well: Use social media to your advantage.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

How Shifting Your Mindset Can Boost Your Productivity written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. She’s a media contributor on productivity, organization, and work-life integration. 2:33] What are some of the big productivity killers, and how do people get bad habits? [4:10] Like this show? Welcome Clare.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2012

Intros.They’re the lifeblood of networking – the currency of mavens. And in most cases I would heed Fred Wilson’s advice about the “double opt-in” email for intros – where you ask for permission before green-lighting an unsolicited introductions. They are your route to angel money.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Photo by CoWomen from Pexels This guide explores practical strategies for managing time and energy effectively and emphasizes the importance of mental health, physical wellness, and building a supportive network. Network with fellow entrepreneurs, join support groups or seek mentorship. Tap into it.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2021

Do Email Marketing. When it comes to email digital marketing tools, spam emails for brands and products that you are currently not interested in is one category that business emails fall into. The second category that business emails fall into is actually getting stuff you enjoy. Build Up Your Network.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Regardless of what products or services you offer, if your desire is to influence a consumers’ buying decisions, it’s time to begin working with individuals who have an engaged audience that trusts them. This is because consumers tend to search for them when shopping for a product. Establish a Robust Affiliate Network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 14, 2022

Here are a few specifics on how to be part of the solution, without the costs, rather than part of the problem: Put a personal face and address on your site; don’t hide behind an “info” email address. Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 5, 2017

“We spend as much as half our days in meetings.” – ‘ State of Modern Meeting ’ by Blue Jeans Network. It is therefore essential for business owners to think of ways to make meetings more productive and reduce the time spent in the conference rooms. Have a Clear Agenda before the Meeting Starts. Choose Video over Audio-Only.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 1, 2023

Strategies For Successful Product Launches written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Mary Sheehan In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Mary Sheehan. She is an accomplished product marketing leader who has held marketing leadership roles at Adobe, Google, and many startups.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 5, 2017

Have you ever felt like you’ve built a great relationship with an email address instead of a person? When you are networking with dozens, maybe even hundreds of contacts at a time, how do you keep your networking connections meaningful? The first step is the understanding that you want to keep up with these people, as people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation. Of course, previous successes provide more direct evidence of a network of the right people. My advice is to start your networking early with potential investors, to establish a relationship before they see you as an entrepreneur asking for money.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

But, increasingly, the Apple hype-fests are a marketing—not a product—showcase. For product launches, long-term success relies on cornerstones of marketing research and execution, like a strong value proposition and full-funnel campaign. Yet while product launches are a risk, they’re not as risky as you think. Image source ).

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2023

First of all, I will admit that there is some risk involved with talking to any potential investors, even with an agreement, just as there is risk in all the elements of your plan, product and market opportunity. The same is true for people who may approach you at networking events or industry conferences. Build trust first.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Email is dead. But here’s a startup that aims to help email avoid that fate, by transforming boring, static email as we know it. By incorporating its service, companies can incorporate e-commerce, videos, photos, real-time updates and more within the body of email messages. Dynamic Email.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As such, things like software can go a long way in helping your team stay productive without burning out. With innovative ways to both fundraise and create email marketing campaigns, the tools Engaging Networks has crafted are incredibly beneficial to new nonprofits. This is key for nonprofits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 16, 2022

Yet I find, as a mentor and outside consultant, that many of you focus only on working conditions and compensation as the key factors determining team engagement , health, and productivity. Every person requires some level of positive human interaction with co-workers and others to be satisfied and productive. Spiritual connections.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Confirmation emails may be the least developed customer touchpoint. These standard, expected emails are often as delightful as your typical in-store receipt (read: not at all delightful). Experian found that confirmation emails had average click-through rates from 12 to 20 percent, approximately five times the rate of bulk mailings.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 10, 2020

You’ve spent hundreds of hours perfecting your product and countless meetings defining your brand. Before you go back to the drawing board, reconsider your product positioning. Taken together, the messaging, pricing, features, branding, partners, and customers create context and set the scene for the product. Zen Proverb.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Email surveys and voice response units are not effective listening. Questions that start with “why” invite a defensive response, and usually don’t lead to a productive dialog. More effective questions usually start with “what,” and focus on that person as a customer, rather than you, your product, or your service.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For large companies with partner networks, Salesforce’s distributed marketing helps customers do not have a “disconnected” experience with the brand that can be a frustrating affair for them. Certified email specialists and IT cloud specialists are involved in the above process.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 15, 2020

A search engine can instantly search terabytes of your documents, emails, online data, etc. by running on an individual PC, across a network, over an “on premises” web server, or on a remote platform like Microsoft Azure or AWS. The search engine can also index emails along with the full text of attachments, even nested attachments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

First of all, I will admit that there is some risk involved with talking to any potential investors, even with an agreement, just as there is risk in all the elements of your plan, product and market opportunity. The same is true for people who may approach you at networking events or industry conferences. Build trust first.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

Educating your employees with new skill sets will not only contribute to their personal development but also improve your organization’s productivity and efficiency. For instance, you can use proxy email servers to block suspicious websites. That said, investing time and resources in training your workforce is necessary.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 16, 2021

Attending events now will entail both adapting to the “new normal” of socially distanced networking, in the short term, and preparing for an enthusiastic return to many new additional in-person networking in the long term. Getting the most out of connecting, networking and building your relationships at your next conference or event.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2020

You can use these elements to promote your business products or focus on your message as a whole. An eCommerce shop doesn’t have to just list products; it can feature a blog too. The main focus is on improving your network and brand awareness. Upsell products to new and existing customers.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 16, 2020

Multiple times a day, someone in my network asks if I’ll make an intro to someone else. And, for me, it’ll take me 60 seconds to do it, rather than a few minutes to put a thoughtful email together. The post How To Write An Email Intro Request appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Most of the time people say yes.

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Occam's Razor

JULY 18, 2011

With all the sexiness oozing out of social media it might seem insane to write about email. Email remains an immensely credible and profitable channel, with an immense reach to boot. Embrace permission marketing and email will be a surprising and loyal BFF. Analyzing email campaigns requires three important insights: 1.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Launching your startup should also involve setting up with the necessary tools and systems for ensuring better productivity. This guide should give you a few important ideas that will surely help your startup team improve their productivity. Otherwise, you are better off sending memos and announcements through email or chat.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 29, 2013

Most people won’t buy anything on the first visit, so you need to capture emails. Through my research, I’ve found that the popular use of autoresponders is to create a series of quick, short, automated blasts of slick pitch messages to ship products or services as quickly as possible. Email every 2 days.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It outlines four major growth strategies: market penetration , market development , product development , and diversification. The goal of market penetration is to leverage new tactics to increase product sales , including existing customers and new customers within existing markets. Product development. Market penetration.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

The website should have the following features: Contact Information: Your contact information, including email, phone number and addresses, are important business details to communicate clearly on your business website. You know that people need the service or product you’re willing to provide with your new startup.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Since customers also prefer automation, it helps you stay ahead of your operations such as the automatic disappearance of the product from the shelf when it is out of stock. Marketing tools such as custom gift cards, product reviews help sellers increase their sales. AC Email Marketing Automation. Cost : Free.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Aaron is a digital marketing veteran of over 20 years founding and growing both digital marketing agencies and marketing software products. Key Takeaway: Good business depends on great conversations, but email and other forms of business communication are slow, disjointed, and not the only way that consumers want to interact.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Email marketing is a powerful tool in the arsenal of an eCommerce website owner. However, over the years the general public has learned to increasingly ignore generic mass emails. The answer to this is email personalization, and surprisingly 70% of brands don’t use it properly.

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