Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 4, 2009

msuster for me) the message you write appears in my @msuster inbox on Twitter.com and on any of the desktop or mobile clients. Sometimes I’ll see people who want to make people aware of a blog posting. The basics: 1. When you use the @username (e.g. When does this come into play? They might have 2,000 followers. I have 1,200.

Tips 291

Tips Social Media Social Network Venture Capital 291

InfoChachkie

MARCH 1, 2012

Article first published as Five Business Tips From The Beatles on Technorati. As any long-time reader of this humble blog knows, I am an ardent Beatles fan. As any long-time reader of this humble blog knows, I am an ardent Beatles fan. This part one of a two part series; you can access part two HERE. What’s Your B7?

Tips 259

Tips Startup Entrepreneur Product 259

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2013

.” Here’s what I mean … Let’s start with what it takes for a journalist to want to write a story. Do I have an “angle” from which to write the story (first company to do X, company does biggest X, consumer behavior is doing X)? I am a VC. I hand out money. How differentiated is that?

Marketing 389

Marketing Press Blogging Startup 389

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 10, 2012

On his first day of work my wife was kind enough to write down words of wisdom from her years on the job. I don’t write about Tania very often – mostly at her request. ” She gave me a special one-time permission to write about her in a blog post so I could publish the advice she gave our friend.

Writing 414

Writing Mentor Blogging Tips 414

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 10, 2009

While you’re at it put in a link (if you don’t blog or want to link to your company at least link to your LinkedIn or Facebook profile). And write a short bio about yourself. So please go check your Name and make sure that it isn’t your Twitter handle (assuming you want people to be able to follow you). Anything.

Tips 216

Tips Social Media Social Network Santa Monica 216

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 26, 2013

One of the advantages of blogging, using social media, public speaking, etc as a VC is that you get a more nuanced view of these shifts by watching your own successes and failures. I will add to this as I write more in the coming weeks on the topic. This is true on all of the major tech blogs. Is Funding a Worthy Announcement?

Startup 355

Startup Funding News Press 355

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Tracy studied SEOMoz and several other online sources of SEO tips. Tracy is knowledgeable enough to talk tech and swap design & product stories with other founders, but she realized early that networking amongst this group and reading and writing in their journals would not bring her more customers.

Startup 363

Startup Entrepreneur SEO Venture Capital 363

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 22, 2011

I began publishing my blog in 2008. I was hesitant to use my own name, as I did not want my blog to be perceived as a self-promotional vanity project. In addition, my role as Partner at Rincon Venture Partners provided me with a business reason to invest additional time and effort into my humble blog. I was not disappointed.

Newsletter 205

Newsletter Blogging Santa Barbara Content 205

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

People cite sources like this Inc.com article “ 5 Reasons Why You Don't Need a Business Plan ,” or my own blog discussion on this subject, “ Situations Where A Business Plan Does Not Add Value.” Disciplining yourself to write down the plan is actually the best way to make sure you actually understand it yourself. Written business plan.

Entrepreneur 156

Entrepreneur Tips Funding Startup 156

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 15, 2010

He wrote an excellent blog post on this topic. If you want some tips on getting access I wrote a post on how to access VCs but the same logic applies to angels. In my next post I will write about one of the five companies. As a former entrepreneur, I’m a big supporter of Jason’s goals.

Angel 254

Angel Startup Tech Coast Angels MyShape 254

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

So before you ask someone to even spend an hour of their time writing code or reviewing specs make sure you can pay them in some form (coffee, dinner, laptop, etc.), Contrary to the way we carry ourselves we’re not robots (although I do enjoy being called a machine - but I’m not Summer Glau).

CTO Hire 241

CTO Hire CTO Coach Equity Develop 241

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 14, 2009

I moved into writing software to analyze audience data, and wrote a lot of computer graphics software. I also write about holding events ( [link] ), and I’m writing a series about integrating marketing strategy with marketing tactics ( [link] ). I've been following both of your blogs for a while. Great stuff.

Los Angeles 150

Los Angeles Networking Marketing Startup 150

SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Write and 9 Tips To Get Started - OnStartups , September 27, 2010 "The best part of blogging is the people you will meet"- Hugh MacLeod repeating wisdom from Loic Lemeur to me at the Big Pink at 2 am in South Beach after the Future of Web Apps 2008. Why You Should Write. Kanye West.

Startup 191

Startup Product Technology Venture Capital 191

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Use the tips outlined above during the first three months to get in the game, and count on much more time and money if you intend to stand out. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Social media includes blogs, social networks, and video-sharing sites. Even the most experienced executives write down what they need to say, and practice for every event. People judge you and your company in the first few seconds. Handling different media formats. All the lessons from traditional media apply, and more.

Media 118

Media Tips Social Media Startup 118

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

We also discussed how to deal with pricing in angel rounds and a strategy I advocated in my “social proof&# blog post , which is to price your initial angel round really low and get in the best possible angels as a way to get momentum in the company. There’s some stuff here that I even prefer not to put into writing.

Venture Capital 282

Venture Capital Capital Startup Pricing 282

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2013

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. But don’t forget that each of these allies also has their own network, which can be an extension of yours, if you treat them well. Nurture existing relationships.

Entrepreneur 108

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Social Network 108

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2013

I have published many of these PR Tips before. This started as a post in which I was going to write out tips to personal branding and became in stead an essay of my own branding journey. When I decided to start blogging again (I had done so as an entrepreneur) I thought about how to brand myself.

Technical Advisors 385

Technical Advisors Marketing Startup Venture Capital 385

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2019

Michael delivers field-tested guidance on how to create the core elements of great content for your announcement, your webinars, blog posts, Facebook contests, newsletters, Internet TV, and other initiatives. If you want to connect with customers, put aside your writing formalities. Then write it down. Conversation inviting.

Custom 93

Custom Customer Marketing Tips 93

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2010

Here are some tips which will signal traction to investors, as well as your team: Document your business plan. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. It’s hard to build a business without a plan, just like it’s hard to build a house without a blueprint.

Tips 88

Tips Startup CTO Hire Press 88

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. But don’t forget that each of these allies also has their own network, which can be an extension of yours, if you treat them well. Nurture existing relationships.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Tips Startup Social Network 96

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I recently read a post over on VentureHacks titled, “ Top Ten Reasons Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers &# written by Scott Walker (who blogs on legal issues for entrepreneurs ). I write about some of the lessons in my post on Startup Mistakes. Shame about not getting it in legal writing that you owned the original IP.

Startup 318

Startup IP Southern California Entrepreneur 318

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 15, 2010

Blogging has come a long way in the past few years, from a social release for narcissists, to today’s required vehicle for promoting your business and gaining valuable online exposure, ultimately bringing in more customers. Here are some tips I’ve gleaned from experience: Make your blog your website. Leverage blog content.

Blogging 48

Blogging Search Engine Optimization Startup Writing 48

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2012

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. But don’t forget that each of these allies also has their own network, which can be an extension of yours, if you treat them well. Nurture existing relationships.

Startup 97

Startup Tips Social Network Mentor 97

TechEmpower

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

You're in the thick of it and about to write a small chunk of server-side code. However, a severe budget limitation may tip toward a platform with ready-to-use open source components that can be leveraged as-is or with minimal tweaks. but getting work done requires shutting down the news feed and writing code.

Web 200

Web Platform Technology JavaScript 200

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

The menu should include a link to your blog, separately set up on Blogger, Wordpress, or TypePad – all free. Now the real work begins – promotion, marketing, blogging, and all types of search engine marketing. For additional tips and advice, and information about Visa''s small business solutions, follow @VisaSmallBiz and visit [link].

Startup 100

Startup Commerce Sites Blogging 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2017

Communication and writing skills are required. In additional to strong journalistic writing and storytelling, you need business acumen, strategic thinking and planning, and the ability to do the right research. Heavy texting experience is not a qualification for communicating via social media.

Social Media 66

Social Media Media Tips Platform 66

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Michael offers the follow general tips regarding how entrepreneurs can obtain meaningful engagement on social news sites: 1. The best way to 'game the system' is simply to develop a genuinely interesting and useful product, or blog post, open source library, etc., You will receive more upvotes if your post is heavily commented on.

News 198

News Sites Startup RSS 198

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As a mentor to young aspiring entrepreneurs , I often get asked for tips on a strategy to get started. Sources should include local startup incubators, blog owners, and government support organizations, such as SCORE. Write a business plan for your desired new business. Check out local sources for coaching and assistance.

Startup 114

Startup Tips Coach Satisfaction 114

Jason Nazar

JUNE 22, 2010

10 Tips for Better BD. Seeing how you might work together is infinitely more impactful that trying to describe in text, even if you did write the best 6 th grade book reports. The tenth tip makes your better BD last. . Embed this article on your website or blog with Docstoc. 10 Tips for Better BD

Outsource Development 88

Outsource Development Develop Development Tips 88

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Use the tips outlined above during the first three months to get in the game, and count on much more time and money if you intend to stand out. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Use the tips outlined above during the first three months to get in the game, and count on much more time and money if you intend to stand out. They will exit quickly. Show evidence of your expertise.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Tech.Co

JULY 25, 2017

But apart from building traffic, what I find most challenging is incorporating a lead capture strategy that will actually generate some blog subscribers. It integrates with OptinMonster, allows you to craft beautiful emails, and more importantly, enables you to create automated workflows without writing a single line of code.

Tool 37

Tool Custom Customer Sites 37

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. It’s hard to build a business without a plan, just like it’s hard to build a house without a blueprint.

Funding 112

Funding Entrepreneur Startup CTO Hire 112

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2012

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. It’s hard to build a business without a plan, just like it’s hard to build a house without a blueprint.

Startup 104

Startup CTO Hire Press Customer 104

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

On the card I usually write the date, where I met the person, how I met them and what value I can bring to the table. Over 50,000 journalists use HARO to find experts to interview for TV, newspapers, books, magazines and blogs. Follow suggestions in Tip One in order to build rapport. Blogs and Forums.

Custom 85

Custom Customer Marketing SEO 85

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2011

Here are some tips which will signal traction and fundability to investors, as well as to your team: Document your business plan. Forcing yourself to write down a plan is actually the only way to make sure you actually have a plan. It’s hard to build a business without a plan, just like it’s hard to build a house without a blueprint.

Startup 101

Startup CTO Hire Press Customer 101