Hearpreneur

AUGUST 21, 2018

How did they come up with the business name? The company used to be called testCloud.de, but the name testCloud was used by a product in the market. They also wanted someone who was willing to move to Germany for a while to get to know the business and to get it in shape for that expansion. The Germany angle was intriguing for me.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 7, 2017

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1 – I Have a Dream. No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart, or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. Each story is different though the reasons may be the same. I wish I had done this years ago.

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View from Seed

MARCH 1, 2016

Investors and smart hires will always do appropriate diligence before investing money and time, but they won’t bother doing that unless they are excited about your story. You can’t hand people a dry plan and expect them to “grok” the genius of your opportunity. In that moment, language and naming “clicked” for Helen.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 7, 2017

Hire a professional, or at the least, use inexpensive design software like Tailor Brands to create a great logo yourself. Thankfully, this should be a relief to most entrepreneurs! There are over 300 directory sites that should have your business name, phone number, street address, web address, and even hours of operation.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

A business plan is an essential tool for any entrepreneur looking to start their own company. You should consider hiring a lawyer to provide you with expert advice and guidance if you’re unsure of the processes to follow when setting up a company. Register your business name. Step 2: Understand the legal requirements.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 1, 2016

No matter if the business is a Goliath like Wal-Mart, or a local business owned by a couple or family, the business has roots in an idea. For each business owner, the story of their journey can range from monetary needs or the passion for a unique project. Each story is different though the reasons may remain the same. 1 – A Personal Project.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 24, 2012

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Mediocre Entrepreneurs – [link]. Building a company’s culture and hiring – [link]. Returns for brand-name VC funds – [link]. Every day on the crowdSPRING Twitter account and on my own Twitter account , I post links to posts or videos I enjoyed reading or viewing. – [link].

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 13, 2018

That’s why some entrepreneurs, CEOs and professionals have come to realize that they can set themselves apart by looking beyond the corporate brand and instead building their personal brand, positioning themselves as an expert and leader in their industry and marketplace. More than a century ago, P.T. The book route. states and 13 countries.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Your executive summary will include the following sections: Who you are: Your business name, location, and contact information. . Or maybe you hope to expand your services to underserved areas or specific populations based on your expertise. There are a few different types of business plans , depending on how you intend to use it.

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Reid Hoffman

MAY 18, 2021

Not only do we discuss why I think games are so valuable for entrepreneurs, we take an in-depth, geeky look at the specific games that impacted my life. You can find a Chess book that lists a thousand famous maneuvers, each named after a past grandmaster. I love games, and I love talking about them. WHY GAMES ARE SERIOUS STRATEGY.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

And if you do get a handful of people taking you up on the offer, youll be able to send them a nice personal apology. And if you do get a handful of people taking you up on the offer, youll be able to send them a nice personal apology. So, if youre interested in helping avoid mistakes like that, here are the steps: Get a domain name.

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Its had tremendous impact in many areas: continuous deployment , just-in-time scalability , and even search engine marketing , to name a few. Normally I focus on the techniques you need to reduce batch size, like continuous integration. Should they spend a month doing an in-depth set of specifications and then hand them off?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2017

As a long-time business advisor and entrepreneur mentor, I see this problem all too often. Other things, like hiring and firing people, raising money, and building a strategic plan get pushed off until it’s too late. Things happen in businesses that you can’t predict by name, but need to be resolved quickly.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JANUARY 18, 2010

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, January 18, 2010 Case Study: Continuous deployment makes releases non-events The following is a case study of one entrepreneurs transition from a traditional development cycle to continuous deployment. Ive previously named his post Achieving Flow in a Lean Startup as one of my favorite blog posts of 2009.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 27, 2023

02:15] What’s a typical day of turns for an entrepreneur? [03:25] He is the co-founder of McKee Wallwork, a nationally recognized marketing advisory firm that made the Inc. Whether it is a big decision or a small one, it can change the direction of our business and is crucial to reflect on past turns/decisions and learn from them.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 30, 2018

Doing it yourself is an option, however, it’s generally one that entrepreneurs change their minds about quickly. If you’ve tried your hand at marketing online and garnered little results, or you’re new to owning a business and want to give your brand a good start, there are service providers who can help. What is Digital Marketing?

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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. Hire the right people.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. Helping others is the thing I love most about being an entrepreneur.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 29, 2009

I hope to show why lean and agile techniques actually reduce the negative impacts of technical debt and increase our ability to take advantage of its positive effects. Yet, especially in times like these, it’s easy to rail against the badness of being in debt; it’s a very human feeling. Remember Hamlet?

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rob.by

MARCH 8, 2012

If a software geek really wants to try building something for no pay, they’re going to work for themself instead of following another cashless entrepreneur. He argued that software engineers don’t finish what they start, and that you’re better off paying a technical person than partnering with one. There’s execution.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 20, 2008

If engineers want more time to spend making their old code more pretty, they are invited to do so on the weekends. Its tempting to blame the business leaders ("MBA-types") for this mess. And in a mess this big, there is certainly blame to go around. But they are pushing for the things that matter to customers - features.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Branding is a process designed to develop, among other things, a unique business name and custom logo design for a company, product, or service. But branding isn’t solely about tangible concepts like a company’s name and logo. Both new and existing businesses and organization can benefit from reading this guide.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JULY 5, 2011

They really should have hired my advice and saved themselves the headache. I’m sure this is not the exact name for this technique, but it simply involves knocking a few pennies off a price to make it look cheaper. Hello there! This article is the second in the series on Maximising Profits with good pricing strategies.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

AUGUST 28, 2012

Subject: Announcing new pricing for ${product} This is ${name}, founder of ${company}. It’s just me, ${name}, trying to make a living doing what I love, which is building ${product} for you. Regretful Pricer asks: Can you recommend any good price negotiation approaches with the existing customers? And if so, what will happen?

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JULY 5, 2011

They really should have hired my advice and saved themselves the headache. I’m sure this is not the exact name for this technique, but it simply involves knocking a few pennies off a price to make it look cheaper. Hello there! This article is the second in the series on Maximising Profits with good pricing strategies.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

For example, in our definitive guide on how to start a successful clothing brand or clothing line , we suggest that aspiring apparel entrepreneurs choose their niche. But, if you’re struggling to identify what your niche might be, consider these techniques for narrowing it down: Identify any underserved specialties in your field.

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Up and Running

APRIL 6, 2016

Massages that include various styles of full body massage, facial massage, and hand or foot massages. While running a successful spa can be challenging, according to Lynne McNees, president of the International Spa Association, the spa industry has the bonus of being (nearly) recession proof. See Also: How to Have the Best Opening Day Ever.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Key Takeaways In this insightful episode, Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba, renowned authors and entrepreneurs, introduce the transformative concept of unfair advantages in the entrepreneurial journey. 10:02] How do you respond to the notion of creating your own luck as an entrepreneur? [13:20] 13:20] What are your unfair advantages? [18:39]

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

I see the name of Noel’s company. Why don’t you give Jason the name of your company or your URL? Why don’t you give Jason the name of your company or your URL? We’re an integrate from that company but we had a lot of regret in hindsight when it came with the name that we picked. Why listen?

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 7, 2013

They were referring to non-founder engineers, most commonly the first hire for technology businesses. A reason might be that negotiation techniques are not a part of their training. Often difficult to get, the first engineer sets the tone for the rest of the development team. Cap tables sound intimidating.

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infochachkie.com

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Hands-on startup advice for emerging entrepreneurs. Lousy Products Might Break Your Bones – But A Name Will Seldom Hurt You John Greathouse – Posted in: Entrepreneur , Strategic Planning. With a name like Smucker’s, it has to be good.” Great product names help and bad product names hurt.

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Startup Lessons Learned

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

As entrepreneurs, more than any other industry, we’re in the meritocracy business. There’s been a lot of hand-wringing about gender equity in the high-tech and entrepreneurship worlds lately. Or, maybe it is true that women make better entrepreneurs than men. This is a good thing. (I

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 4, 2014

If you’ve used iOS 7 on an iPhone or iPad, or Windows 8, you’ve seen flat design first-hand. If you’ve used iOS 7 on an iPhone or iPad, or Windows 8, you’ve seen flat design first-hand. If you don’t have a dedicated website for your startup or small business, you are not alone.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2012

Women (Entrepreneurs) Who Go Their Own Way – [link]. Name dropping! Hiring of Kevin Rose by Google sends all the wrong signals to Silicon Valley – [link]. 5 New Spots for Chicago Tech Entrepreneurs – [link]. – [link]. Manufacturers Are Hurting Themselves by the Way They Hire – [link].

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 15, 2020

You may know him as the founder of Soylent, the nutrition company he started in his kitchen and scaled nationwide. That company was founded on filling a need Robert saw while living in San Francisco and working on a radio startup. "I I've been so focused on electronics hardware. I am Eric Ries.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 2, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Thursday, July 2, 2009 How to conduct a Five Whys root cause analysis In the lean startup workshops , we’ve spent a lot of time discussing the technique of Five Whys. Yet it’s helpful to begin by tackling a specific class of problems. Always explicitly identify the person running the meeting.

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 13, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, July 13, 2009 The Principles of Product Development Flow If youve ever wondered why agile or lean development techniques work, The Principles of Product Development Flow: Second Generation Lean Product Development by Donald G. Reinertsen is the book for you. This is not for the faint of heart.

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