An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” Is it Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or one of the other 200 active platforms vying for attention these days? The right answer is that not all of these are worth your att
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6 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Win More With Social Media
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2622 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on March 1, 2017 11:32 am
Why Good Marketing Campaign Costs Continue To Rise
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2623 days ago
Made Hot by: luvhealthcare on February 28, 2017 9:41 am
Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. The founder explains that the product is so “buzz-worthy” that usage will spread rapidly through word-of-mouth only, meaning people loving
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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2624 days ago
Made Hot by: FutureVision on February 26, 2017 6:02 pm
Most of the guidance you see for entrepreneurs is aimed at those who are selling a product (Apple, Tesla, Xiaomi), or selling a service (Uber, Airbnb, Snapchat). Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal profe
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8 Ways Ownership Thinking Will Make You An A-Player
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2626 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on February 24, 2017 11:02 pm
One of the biggest challenges in changing your lifestyle from an employee to starting your own business, is focusing on the right ownership elements, versus having a boss who sets the business goals, and provides performance feedback. Most entrepreneurs relish being their own boss, but find the tra
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7 Lessons On How To Avoid A Quick Business Failure
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2628 days ago
Made Hot by: advertglobal on February 23, 2017 12:04 am
Most budding entrepreneurs don’t realize that nine out of ten startups fail within 24 months. They only see and remember the recent new entrants in the billion dollar valuation club, including Uber, Airbnb, and Snapchat. While last year was not a banner year for new businesses, the startup rate is
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10 Keys To A Killer-First-Impression Website Rollout
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2630 days ago
Made Hot by: robinandy58 on February 21, 2017 10:57 am
Smart people only visit and buy from credible and memorable websites. In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. In today’s world, a website is necessary but not sufficient for credibility. Dreamers and gamblers have found out that if the website is
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7 Rules For Maintaining A Creative Business Culture
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2631 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on February 19, 2017 3:48 pm
Within the startup realm, there is a big difference between having an innovative product versus an innovative business. Some startups have a new technology, but stick to a tried-and-true business model. Others take an existing product, and give it new life with a creative business model. The most c
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6 Strategies to Keep Your Business Self-Sustaining
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2633 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on February 18, 2017 2:38 am
Every new business owner looks forward to the day when their business becomes self-sustaining, and settles into a long-term growth curve that will assure financial success, as well as a lasting legacy. Unfortunately, in this age of vacillating customer trends and a wealth of new competitors scratch
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5 Success Practices of Ultra-Effective Business Teams
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2635 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 16, 2017 1:29 pm
It takes an effective team to attract and serve a community in business these days. With real-time online reviews and feedback via the Internet, and instant relationships via social media, a voice from the top that is inconsistent with what is heard from the firing line defines a dysfunctional and
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6 Reasons Your Business Needs A Website At Rollout
Posted by martinzwilling under StartupsFrom http://blog.startupprofessionals.com 2637 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on February 15, 2017 11:24 am
These days, if your startup does not have an Internet home base up and running, you are not ready for business or potential investors. Customers go there to check on the details of your offerings and verify that you are not a scam, investors look there to check out your management and sales approac
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