Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Today, customers are looking for real relationships, a memorable shopping experience, and satisfaction of a higher purpose. For example, Tesla and Elon Musk have capitalized on the environmental benefits of electric vehicles, coupled with a more memorable shopping experience by eliminating dealers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2020

Thus if you want to change the world with your new business, you need to follow the example of startups like Zappos , which hires according to cultural fit first. Examples include work time flexibility, transportation assistance, exercise opportunities at work, and rewards for setting the right example. Start today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Trying to do everything is a sure way to maximize stress, lower job satisfaction, and minimize productivity. If you are a genius at invention, for example, then that is the role you should seek to keep you motivated and productive. In my experience, competition is the biggest challenge here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2021

For example, I commonly see metrics to keep track of revenue per employee, overtime, and absenteeism, but I don’t often see measures of overall customer satisfaction with individual employees. For example, a few years ago, TD Bank wanted to thank their customers in a memorable way for being their customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

For example, Mark McClain, cofounder and CEO of SailPoint Technologies , created an employee growth culture resulting in growth of forty percent a year, with more than $100 million in revenues. Track competition to stay ahead of copycats. Your long-term success and satisfaction depends on it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

But very quickly, it is becoming obvious to startups that the value and satisfaction exceeds the costs. A few examples of well-known benefit corporations in the USA include Kickstarter, Etsy in New York, Patagonia in California, and Seventh Generation in Vermont. Startups can use social responsibility as a competitive advantage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2022

For example, I often hear from aspiring entrepreneurs that “I had that idea first, and he stole it, and is now making money on my idea.” This momentum is what you need for enjoyment and satisfaction, as well as for others to see you as a business leader. Build your character and reputation with personal values.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 1, 2021

For example, in a conflict over the right branding logo , it may help to understand who and how the ultimate decision will be made, including key elements driving the decision, such as targeted customers and competition. Make sure the process is respectful of their needs as well as yours.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 8, 2019

Image via Wikipedia The challenge for all of us in business is to improve competitiveness by improving employee productivity and reducing costs. Unfortunately, work and satisfaction have become an oxymoron in many businesses. I believe the only way to improve engagement is to make work more satisfying. No one likes useless work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2019

Most experienced business people love to help, but they don’t have the time or interest to give you a course on basic business concepts, like the need to be competitive. For example, I will admit that my least favorite question from an aspiring entrepreneur is “ Where do I start ?” Clearly identify key constraints around your request.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 27, 2023

For example, I once had a business associate who loved to help his peers, which is a positive attribute, until he was unable to complete his own commitments on time, and his career was in jeopardy. Follow your own interests and business insights to increase satisfaction and long-term success. You must re-prioritize daily.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A winning linked focus example is to choose a higher purpose common to all cultures, such as protecting the environment, or helping the underprivileged. At every Ritz-Carlton , for example, employees are authorized to spend up to $2,000 per guest to solve any guest issue and make the stay positively memorable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

While this approach appears to cost more on the surface, it often actually costs you less, when you consider the hidden costs of rework, poor customer satisfaction, employee management, and training required. A solution I often recommend, as least in early growth, is the use of outsourcing for critical tasks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Both want personal satisfaction and financial success. Every business depends on customers to thrive, and every employee role has some correlation to customer satisfaction. For example, if you are in marketing, forget the number of features, and highlight the value of the whole compared to the cost. In fact, U.S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2023

With services, scaling the business often implies cloning yourself, since you are the intellectual property and the competitive advantage. For example, both need to provide exemplary customer service, build customer loyalty, and provide real value for a competitive price. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2022

Current examples include Conscious Capitalism® , popularized by John Mackey, The B Team , founded by Sir Richard Branson, the 1% for the Planet organization, and the Benefit Corporation (B Corp) now available in 35 States. Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In a startup, it’s everyone’s job to more fully understand requirements, competition, as well as customer satisfaction. Use examples of achievements that required initiative and determination, without orders from above, to show your ability to handle tough startup situations and customer requests with minimal support.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Most experts agree that the key to worker productivity, decision making, and satisfaction, is raising their level of engagement from the currently low thirty percent range. Examples of the new tools include online meetings through Zoom or GoToMeeting. Leadership and hierarchy perform strategic functions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2023

For example, many companies are fighting the remote work trend by bringing team members back to the office where they can better focus together on improving customer experience. You will see greater productivity, and employees will have a better experience and more satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

For example, no one should be convinced that Elon Musk is following someone else’s lead as he charges ahead with Tesla, SpaceX, and other initiatives. The more you use your new-found leadership ability, the greater will be your satisfaction and confidence. Display personal leadership often to build momentum.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2022

As you look forward from where you are today, I recommend that each of you consider the following points that the authors and I all agree are key to your satisfaction, as well as your success in business: You love solution creation more than managing business. For example, a whole new level of communication skills is required.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 27, 2014

With services, scaling the business often implies cloning yourself, since you are the intellectual property and the competitive advantage. For example, both need to provide exemplary customer service, build customer loyalty, and provide real value for a competitive price. Make sure everyone knows your vision and values.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Current examples include the Conscious Capitalism® movement led by John Mackey, The B Team , led by Sir Richard Branson, the 1% for the Planet organization, and the Benefit Corporation (B Corp) now available in 20 States. Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

For example, is the person who starts a new trend likely to be the one who controls it through the growth phase? Turn these top ten dilemmas into your strengths, and you will have a competitive advantage, as well as the fun and satisfaction you sought to find in the entrepreneur lifestyle. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2013

Current examples include the Conscious Capitalism® movement led by John Mackey, The B Team , led by Sir Richard Branson, the 1% for the Planet organization, and the Benefit Corporation (B Corp) now available in 14 States. Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

An example of market-driven technology is the basic automobile, but combining a car with an airplane is technology looking for a market. Analyze how competition will react. If you are tempted to respond with “We have no competition,” then you almost certainly have a solution looking for a problem. These don’t get funded.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

So before you decide to move your manufacturing, software development, or call center out of town, make sure you understand the following considerations: Dont give someone else control of your competitive advantage. Saving cost wont help you if you cant make the daily innovations required to stay competitive.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The result is fewer and fewer new ideas are volunteered by prospective leaders and key team members, and the business suffers from poor customer satisfaction or loss of market share. Your challenge is to show examples of forward-thinking companies that are ahead by doing things differently.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

An example of market-driven technology is the basic automobile, but combining a car with an airplane is technology looking for a market. Analyze how competition will react. If you are tempted to respond with “We have no competition,” then you almost certainly have a solution looking for a problem. These don’t get funded.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2019

Current examples include Conscious Capitalism® , popularized by John Mackey, The B Team , founded by Sir Richard Branson, the 1% for the Planet organization, and the Benefit Corporation (B Corp) now available in 35 States. Starting and running any business is hard work, so the last thing you need is “success” with no satisfaction.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 29, 2013

I’m sure you can think of better examples, but here are some comments that we have all heard from people who are trying to avoid accountability before the fact, who are setting themselves up for failure: “I’d love to start a new company, but nobody will invest in me.” “I really appreciate the real-world guidelines I get from my investors.” “I

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

We spent time out in the marketplace talking with customers, looking at their solutions, comparing ourselves with our competition and then squirreling ourselves away in our offices designing our next set of features. Another great example is Bill Barhydt of m-Via. The Outside In organization had a one-way flow. They recorded it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2014

I’m sure you can think of better examples, but here are some comments that we have all heard from people who are trying to avoid accountability before the fact, who are setting themselves up for failure: “I’d love to start a new company, but nobody will invest in me.” “I really appreciate the real-world guidelines I get from my investors.” “I

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

In today’s world of growing competition and customer evolution , holding your own, and growing to the next level is a constant challenge that can never be ignored. Balance the act of competition with the art of collaboration. There is always a next level of satisfaction for you, your team, and your customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2023

How will work productivity and quality be impacted, and what effect will it have on personal careers, job satisfaction, and work-life balance? In my experience, a great office culture will enhance every team member productivity, as well as personal satisfaction. Communicate your desire to achieve work-life balance for all team members.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

For example, even though we were leading an entrepreneurial effort within IBM, we found it a challenge to deal with the inbred mainframe culture, reverence for process, and accounting practices of a large company. Corporate entities operate under strict competitive and accounting rules.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

For example, I often hear from aspiring entrepreneurs that “I had that idea first, and he stole it, and is now making money on my idea.” This momentum is what you need for enjoyment and satisfaction, as well as for others to see you as a business leader. Build your character and reputation with personal values.

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