Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

There has been a lot of public debate over the past several weeks about whether it’s a good thing to be “gross margin positive” or not and commentary always reminds me that some people at startups don’t quite understand financial metrics or even how to think about which ones are healthy. And of course ultimately on profitability.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

Today, we have invested in over 100 high-growth companies, some of which have grown to be household names with thousands of employees making a huge impact in the everyday lives of everyday people. . You have an authentic passion for technology, startups, and a deep respect for entrepreneurship. You act as an “ invited guest.”.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Yesterday I wrote a post about The Silent Benefits of PR in which I pointed out that most young companies I encounter don’t fully grasp the benefits of PR because they are less measurable than product milestones or customer acquisition analyses (like CAC/LTV). When to start PR? It’s a continual process.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

One of the most frequent questions entrepreneurs ask about when they raise a little bit of money or are getting close to launching their first product is whether they should hire a PR firm. PR is a process, not an event - For starters let me say that you shouldn’t do PR around milestones. In a startup this is a mistake.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 21, 2017

When your company is just starting out, you’re often so busy trying to meet with investors and finalize a working prototype on budget and within schedule that there is no time or money to generate PR. There certainly isn’t time or money left over for a major marketing campaign to generate good PR for the business.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

We all like to think of startups as “non hierarchic&# organizations and to some extent that should be true. I never built a Google-sized business but I did build an organization from scratch that grew to 120 employees in 5 countries before we sold it. I see two common mistakes in companies (not just in startups, in fact).

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

How can you market your startup more effectively? In a recent article, Palo Alto Software founder Tim Berry equates startup marketing to throwing darts at a dartboard. While existing companies can get away with throwing their “marketing darts” a little aimlessly, a startup has to be more careful and precise.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

If you’re new to marketing and amid a startup, all of it can seem overwhelming. Check out these critical tips for developing an effective marketing strategy for startups in boring industries. This is especially concerning for startups, since you need to be prepared for unexpected financial obstacles more than legacy enterprises.

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David Teten

JULY 12, 2012

For startup companies trying to build buzz around their brand, but without the capital to launch a full-fledged PR campaign, there are a lot of ways to hack the PR game. To begin with, the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. Host an event.

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The Next Web

JUNE 21, 2015

We have books specifically for people at startups, a few specific to certain job functions, and a bunch that anyone working in the professional world can learn from. Suggested by: Brittany Berger , Content & PR Manager @ Mention. Suggested by: Brittany Berger , Content & PR Manager @ Mention.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2014

Most of the startups we’ve backed at Homebrew don’t rush to announce their funding. Contrast this to just a few years ago when it seemed every startup was jumping up and down to shout about their initial raise. YC companies use Hacker News to post jobs and have strong community groups, as does 500 Startups.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 10 Best Practices For Email Marketing For Small Business and Startups – crowdspring.co/1t8KeUm. Small Business and Startups: Number One Leadership Skill – crowdspring.co/1CKROUS.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The ROI of Blogging: What the Groove Blog is Worth to Our Startup – crowdspring.co/YUXa2r. The Ultimate Startup Marketing Strategy | by Venture Harbour – [link] crowdspring.co/1xxV8lb.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

For instance, it can help you see what advertising and PR techniques you can apply to shine in your niche. Hire Diverse Employees. Having a large number of employees does little but boost the ego. To grow your business successfully, you need the right kind of employees. Create a Loyalty Program. It is worth the effort.

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: 6 Traits of Great Businesses – crowdspring.co/XMbzgT. How to get your employees into fitness | Fortune – crowdspring.co/1saKodQ.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 27, 2013

I’ve started a recent series on PR at startups since I get asked for advice on this topic so often. The start of this series was, Should Your Startup Announce Funding ? After that a meme developed amongst many startups (and the advisors that coached them) that, “TechCrunch didn’t matter.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Why Amazon Is Copying Zappos and Paying Employees to Quit | Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/1ijCiIW. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

They''re building up their PR plans to make the financing announcements part of a larger story arc. Announcing your funding without a larger PR plan is the equivilant to George Costanza saying "I love you" to his date and not getting it returned--"that''s a pretty big matzo ball" to leave hanging out there. What makes a great employee?

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 3 Surprising Interview Questions You Should Ask Every Potential Employee – crowdspring.co/1s051td. Are startup burn rates out of control? Hiring startup engineers?

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 25, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 7 Reasons You Can’t Be Friends With Your Employees – crowdspring.co/1jrrWok. Salaries Startup Founders Pay Themselves | Business Insider – crowdspring.co/1nHU2OK.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

We like to talk about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and various random stuff! Small Business and Startup Tips: Cool Stuff for Your Next Trip | crowdSPRING Blog – crowdspring.co/1pI8Qmc. How to Lose a Great Employee in 10 Ways – crowdspring.co/1oB7o48.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! 7 Qualities Every Start-up Employee Needs | by Jeff Haden – [link]. The Fundamental Challenge of Your Startup’s First Hire: Leading and Learning at the Same Time – [link].

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

Do you have a great team at your seed startup, but your product just isn’t working? Would you like to have a salary from day one that you work full-time on your startup? We are a nonpartisan, bipartisan startup of concerned Americans. This work is unpaid, as with any other startup at the pre-seed stage.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: The Trends for 2014 (Pt II) - crowdspring.co/1atXci8. Qualities Of Truly Great Employees | Business Insider by Dharmesh Shah - crowdspring.co/1h0QmFY.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: The Elements of Good Advice – crowdspring.co/1pC51rT. 12 Tips For Drafting Your First Employee Agreement – crowdspring.co/1my8EEc.

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David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

Do you have a great team at your seed startup, but your product just isn’t working? Would you like to have a salary from day one that you work full-time on your startup? We are a nonpartisan, bipartisan startup of concerned Americans. Are you thinking of applying to Y Combinator without an idea? And how do you split the equity?

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Surviving The Startup Zombie Apocalypse - crowdspring.co/1cEi6AC. PayPal waives $50,000 of payment fees for startups - crowdspring.co/1aMufA2.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 15, 2015

He may have been named by Silicon Valley thought leader Paul Graham as one of the five most interesting startup founders since 1979, but Sam’s curious penchant for wearing t-shirts over long-sleeve shirts suggests that he’s definitely too young for me. What I fell in love with was Sam’s How To Start A Startup class at Stanford.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 17, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: Thinking About Business Plans (again) – crowdspring.co/1cdV3pS. Small Business and Startups: Thinking About Business Plans (again) – crowdspring.co/1cdV3pS.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

If you’re a startup and you don’t have a close relationship with a few law firms you’re really missing one of the most important relationships that any entrepreneur can have. I write about some of the lessons in my post on Startup Mistakes. I know that people have an allergy to lawyers out of fear of being screwed.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 12, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: The First Ever crowdSPRING Quiz! Candid post by Steve Douglas about employee fraud – [link]. My answer to What startups crowsourced their logo?

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 7, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: Tips for Reducing Refunds - crowdspring.co/1eLxfzG. Small Business and Startups: Tips for Reducing Refunds - crowdspring.co/1eLxfzG. crowdspring.co/1l7OfAL.

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Last month we covered the basics of intellectual property (IP) for startups, including a simple taxonomy, some common issues and related documents for entrepreneurs to use when forming a new startup. The amount of investment in IP in any direct sense is generally small for early stage startups.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 9, 2019

PR and social media campaigns can be an effective way to show potential candidates how you are implementing changes and improving your internal processes, as well as highlighting why candidates should join your business on its journey.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 10, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Unintended Consequences of Startups | WSJ by Jason Nazar – crowdspring.co/1nYW6mN. The Hottest Startup Sectors – crowdspring.co/1lpiG8h. 1o1YA2b.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 29, 2013

This post was written by Sarah Milstein, co-host of The Lean Startup Conference. We’re looking for speakers for the 2013 Lean Startup Conference. If you’re a Lean Startup veteran, feel free to skim the beginning, as this is mostly stuff you already know. Last week, we announced that our short application form was live.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 2, 2019

You don’t have to be all over social media or employee a Gen z (look it up) to have your social game at the highest level. If a link comes from it then great, if not, it is still a good piece of digital PR. Social Linking. Put links from your website to your social media pages, if you haven’t got any social pages then make them.

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