Gust

OCTOBER 19, 2014

I always advise software startups to file patents to protect their “secret sauce” from competitors, and to increase their valuation. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. Yes, the software patent process is a mess. I say this with conviction even after I survived the process, and have a software patent pending.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. For the rest of us, the following suggestions will help you survive the valley of death: Accumulate some resources before you start. Apply for contests and business grants.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. For the rest of us, the following suggestions will help you survive the valley of death: Accumulate some resources before you start. Apply for contests and business grants.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Most entrepreneurs work long hours and weekends to get the job done. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 4, 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. When you're an entrepreneur, you have to make a lot of compromises.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2019

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. For the rest of us, the following suggestions will help you survive the valley of death: Accumulate some resources before you start. Are you ready to start?

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2021

The outdoor industry wasn’t helping itself, so he did what all entrepreneurs do: start a business to solve the problem. It’s difficult to be an entrepreneur — whether you’re a recent college graduate or have managed multiple companies. It’s why the average age of an entrepreneur is 42 years old. Solve the rest later.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 29, 2011

Most entrepreneurs work long hours and weekends to get the job done. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 31, 2017

The good news is, this process doesn’t have to be as difficult as you imagine, due to recent changes in how websites are created. If you’re familiar with surfing the web, using Windows and word processing software – you probably have enough skill to build your very own site. 1: Choose a Theme.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 2, 2021

Helping And Inspiring Small Business Entrepreneurs All Across America written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Key Takeaway: The Small Business Expo is all about helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. 15:03] What does your Expo series look like for the rest of 2021? It’s a huge gathering.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2010

Most entrepreneurs work long hours and weekends to get the job done. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done. Thus you should do the same or more due diligence on educational background, previous work, and references.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week a company we enthusiastically backed, uBeam , led by a very special entrepreneur, 25-year-old Meredith Perry , announced a $10 million round of financing. Here I make the case that entrepreneurs must stay focused on the prize, not the doubters. Entrepreneurs. ” **. It can be one of the strongest motivators.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how technology will possibly affect their business tomorrow and here are the responses: #1- Automation will increase Photo Credit: Umair Syed Automation will undoubtedly increase businesses, supplanting monotonous, time-consuming operations and boosting productivity.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 23, 2020

So that’s why we are excited about 2021 because there will be more and more entrepreneurs and businesses. Here’s the pivot other entrepreneurs are making next year: #1- Investing my energy into speaking engagements. Due to this, I’ve opted to take four-day workweeks and/or during flexible hours. Photo Credit: Edward Gorbis.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the 2023 trends they see in their industry and here are the responses. #1- Positive experiences create emotional value, which keeps customers coming back and makes small businesses stand out from the rest. We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Over my many years of mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and business professionals, I often hear a desire to start a new business, with a big hesitation while waiting for that perfect idea and perfect alignment of the stars. Most aspiring entrepreneurs don’t have the resources alone to “bootstrap” or fund their new business alone.

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Hearpreneur

MARCH 21, 2021

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To do it for myself. 2- To help entrepreneurs become financially independent. 4- Due to lack representation in the skincare industry. From that acquisition, I knew I needed to let out the entrepreneur spirit that was trapped in me.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Behind every successful entrepreneur is an excellent accountant – a natural number cruncher carrying a passion for payroll. As such, as an aspiring entrepreneur you’re probably struggling to afford one, their yearly or monthly fees impacting significantly on your cash flow. By Mark James, Crunch. Keep your accounts separate.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Kiwi inventory forecasting software StockTrim achieved international sales in the UK, Australia and US immediately after launching in 2017. I was then able to say to the rest of the angel groups that the others invested.”. It’s been growth ever since, and in 2020 the company pitched for funding to scale up.

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Software By Rob

JULY 24, 2009

Software by Rob Passionate about Startups and MicroISVs Lessons Learned by a Serial Entrepreneur home about press micropreneurs archives ← The Future of the Web is Small, Academic Earth, Beatles Rock Band, Top Developer Blogs, et al. Join nearly 6,000 startup entrepreneurs by subscribing to my RSS feed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs, like online web sites and smart phone apps. For the rest of us, the following suggestions will help you survive the valley of death: Accumulate some resources before you start. Apply for contests and business grants.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 2, 2022

2021 may have been a bad year for some people especially due to COVID-19 pandemic while, to others, it was a great year. In the last few days of 2021, we took some time to ask a few entrepreneurs and businesses what their biggest business accomplishments were. #1- Celebrating small wins makes us feel good as entrepreneurs.

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Up and Running

JULY 6, 2016

To explain the difference, let’s take me as an example: I’m a software entrepreneur, and, in recent years, a member of an angel investment group. I get involved in detail when the group is looking at startups in software, web, mobile apps, or financial forecasting. It’s reviewed and revised frequently.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

While many traditional jobs still can’t function remotely, or have difficulty adjusting, many entrepreneurs have found success in starting a business from home. Not only is it necessary due to the coronavirus, but it could potentially give you a strategic long-term advantage against current competitors and help you avoid massive overhead.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 8, 2015

My first advice for new entrepreneurs is to pick a domain, such as online web sites and smart phone apps, that doesn’t have the sky-high up-front development costs. For the rest of us, the following suggestions will help you survive the valley of death: Accumulate some resources before you start. Are you ready to start?

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2021

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- Express thoughtfulness and kindness. 3- I’ve always been an entrepreneur. For me, I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart. I decided to decline that job offer and start my new career as a real estate entrepreneur.

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Version One Ventures

MAY 20, 2020

An online marketplace can help buying agents evaluate potential partners by adding company profiles, operational performance data as well as customer ratings and reviews. Tie in with the rest of the ecosystem. The marketplace can also charge sellers a fee to use the platform’s software that streamlines buyer interactions.

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ConversionXL

MAY 6, 2021

As a marketer, you want to choose a CMS that is not only easy to use but plays nicely with the rest of your team as well. On the other hand, if your team is familiar and comfortable using no-code tools, Webflow might be a great option. Image source ). A brief overview of Webflow. As Mayank Sharma from Toptal shares : . Image source ).

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Business mentors are as old as the concept of entrepreneurs themselves. From Oprah and Maya Angelou to Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, famous mentorships have a powerful impact on the lives of entrepreneurs. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the role of a mentor in their business and here are the responses. #1-

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Here are my 10 tips (oh, and by the way, I did raise venture capital for Palo Alto Software at one point, and I’ve been a consultant to venture capital for 35 years). Forget the businesses that prey on hopeful entrepreneurs by selling databases and leads and such. Are you still with me? Very many people do that.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

There are lots of arts organizations our there and it is important for both our work AND are name to stand apart from the rest. It’s code and portal combined, and it just took someone close to us to. During the initial hospital stay, my insurance license came due for forty hours of continuing education. Thanks to Christopher J.

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Software By Rob

JUNE 23, 2010

Join nearly 6,000 startup entrepreneurs by subscribing to my RSS feed. I was a judge at last night’s 59 days of code startup competition here in Fresno. The Categories There were two categories: zero-code and in progress. Zero-code meant you had to start with…um, zero code on day 1. See you in 2011.

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Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 25, 2010

for Harvard Business Review) Over at Harvard Business Review, Ive been building up a series designed to introduce the Lean Startup methodology to a business-focused audience. Defective prototype code was as often thrown out (because customers didnt want it) as it was fixed (when customers did).

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Up and Running

MARCH 21, 2018

When it comes to being an entrepreneur, establishing a personal brand through a website is critical to success. What’s the best place to start when looking to build your brand and establish yourself as a formidable entrepreneur in your space? Here’s the entrepreneur’s guide to getting your first website off the ground.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2019

On the flipside, the Stick serves as the late penalty fee imposed on clients or customers who miss their due dates or payment schedules. This can be a flat fee or a percentage set out of their total amount due. Injecting your brand’s unique personality in your invoice design and content also makes stick out from the rest.

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Software By Rob

APRIL 13, 2010

Join nearly 6,000 startup entrepreneurs by subscribing to my RSS feed. It’s called Startups for the Rest of Us. I subscribe to about 20 startup podcasts in iTunes, and about 10% of them provide real, practical advice from experienced entrepreneurs. Follow me Startups for the Rest of Us. thank you for the great work!

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Not to mention the mental and emotional impact of being an entrepreneur. Download our free Startup Checklist and review the complete guide for starting a small business. While you may be enamored with becoming an entrepreneur and bootstrapping your business, don’t quit your day job. Need help tracking your progress?

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