Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2021

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. You can now start an e-commerce site for $100, or develop software applications for smart phones for a few thousand. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

Startup 168

Startup Ideas Satisfaction Entrepreneur 168

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2021

It started a few years ago with the advent of email satisfaction surveys after an online purchase, but now includes interactive Internet ads, as well as custom requests for input on the design of future products and influencers on social media. The key is to be able to measure your return, adapt quickly, and learn from your efforts.

Customer 168

Customer Custom Marketing Social Media 168

InfoChachkie

JUNE 2, 2014

We combine e-commerce and the shared economy with the bridal industry to bring an age-old tradition into the 21st century. We keep our eye on a handful of metrics, but we’re focused on customer satisfaction. John Greathouse: Kelsey, for the uninitiated, what is Vow To Be Chic all about?

Design 208

Design Customer Custom Satisfaction 208

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Remember that investors continue to see thousands of e-commerce and computer startups, but only a few new entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs. Make personal life goals drive the business.

Startup 148

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 148

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that over 60% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Customer 122

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 122

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Organization Social Media Entrepreneur 151

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

Organic growth, without utilization of digital channels, is not enough today to stay competitive and achieve long-term success in today’s environment, especially against the large e-commerce players with a global reach. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 6/28/2022.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Social Media Conference Customer 142

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2020

He is the founder, CEO, and ten percent owner of Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce retailer, with an estimated employee count now approaching one million. As a side benefit, Amazon has ranked as #1 for customer satisfaction for many years in a row. He repeatedly refers to what he calls " divinely discontented " customers.

Slides 137

Slides Customer Custom Satisfaction 137

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Join relevant business associations. Most will give you a membership graphic for your website, and an association link to give your business extra credibility. Provide a privacy and security statement.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 17, 2015

You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Remember that investors continue to see thousands of e-commerce and computer startups, but only a few new entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs. Make personal life goals drive the business.

Entrepreneur 117

Entrepreneur Startup Social Media Social Network 117

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Customer 100

Customer Custom Startup Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Join relevant business associations. Most will give you a membership graphic for your website, and an association link to give your business extra credibility. Provide a privacy and security statement.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction.

Tips 126

Tips Technical Review Organization Social Media 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Contribute and give talks to local business organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, to establish your expertise, and contribute information as well as gather it.

Organization 126

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Join relevant business associations. Most will give you a membership graphic for your website, and an association link to give your business extra credibility. Provide a privacy and security statement.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Leverage a feedback platform like Get Satisfaction or UserVoice. But soon these activities will be social, like recommending product to your friends while browsing a commerce site. But once you launch, then you need to have a solid way to get feedback from your users. Then iterate and improve based on feedback. For Meebo 1.3%

Startup 286

Startup Venture Capital Web Ideas 286

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Join relevant business associations. Most will give you a membership graphic for your website, and an association link to give your business extra credibility. Provide a privacy and security statement.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. You can now start an e-commerce site for $100, or develop software applications for smart phones for a few thousand. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

Startup 109

Startup Ideas Software Review Entrepreneur 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that over 60% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Join relevant business associations. Most will give you a membership graphic for your website, and an association link to give your business extra credibility. Provide a privacy and security statement.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 3, 2013

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. You can now start an e-commerce site for $100, or develop software applications for smart phones for a few thousand. It does mean you have a compelling new business idea, and a willingness to face risk.

Startup 103

Startup Ideas Entrepreneur Satisfaction 103

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2015

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2014

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Entrepreneur Organization Social Media 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Contribute and give talks to local business organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, to establish your expertise, and contribute information as well as gather it.

Startup 99

Startup Organization Social Media Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Contribute and give talks to local business organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, to establish your expertise, and contribute information as well as gather it.

Organization 93

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

You get great satisfaction from overcoming all obstacles, and you have no problem with living or dying by your own decisions. You can now start an e-commerce site for $100, or develop software applications for smart phones for a few thousand. You know what needs to be done, and not afraid to make the decisions.

Startup 90

Startup Entrepreneur Software Review Satisfaction 90

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2016

If a customer feels like they are doing all the work, satisfaction will never be forthcoming. Waiting for an email response, for a chat session to start, or listening to elevator music on the phone won’t endear you to customers and won’t convince them that their satisfaction is urgent for you. Connect, do not just answer questions.

Customer 56

Customer Custom Startup Satisfaction 56

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. The result is that over 60% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Today’s customers are much more proactive in going online for the latest information, rather than simply reacting to the “push” messages that businesses traditionally use to drive commerce. Discipline is required to continually track results, return on investment, and customer satisfaction.

Technical Review 68

Technical Review Organization Entrepreneur Social Media 68

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Don’t forget the local Chamber of Commerce and Better Business Bureau. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Join relevant business associations. Most will give you a membership graphic for your website, and an association link to give your business extra credibility. Provide a privacy and security statement.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 20, 2016

You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Remember that investors continue to see thousands of e-commerce and computer startups, but only a few new entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs. Make personal life goals drive the business.

Startup 61

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 61

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Contribute and give talks to local business organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, to establish your expertise, and contribute information as well as gather it.

Organization 57

Organization Social Media Customer Custom 57

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2018

You won’t be effective centering your life around someone else’s view of success, satisfaction, and happiness. Remember that investors continue to see thousands of e-commerce and computer startups, but only a few new entrepreneurs like Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs. Make personal life goals drive the business.

Startup 51

Startup Entrepreneur Social Media Social Network 51

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. Contribute and give talks to local business organizations, like the Chamber of Commerce, to establish your expertise, and contribute information as well as gather it.

Organization 52

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 52

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Steve currently manages Fandango’s web and mobile commerce platforms. Jen’s list of responsibilities continues: Executive meetings, weekly sprints, bug fixes, and of course ensuring feedback is collected. “It’s a simple question, but we always want to know each week what went well, and what didn’t.”

Product 87

Product Fandango Design Startup 87