Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2020

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors was only legalized via the SEC in 2016, so its impact is still in the early stages. The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. Startup equity model. Product pre-order model.

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur Outsource Development Satisfaction Equity 129

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It seems that most of you entrepreneurs I meet in my role as business advisor are convinced that starting a new business requires equity investors, exponential growth, and a plan to go public via IPO. Personal income is related to operations versus equity. With major investors, your equity and return is diluted and delayed.

Statistics 124

Statistics Equity Satisfaction Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Having enough revenue to finally give yourself a salary is an inspiring event, and one that you should savor.

Startup 118

Startup Satisfaction Customer Custom 118

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

In fact, perhaps the most important model, equity crowdfunding for non-accredited investors, is still not legal in the U.S., The crowd gets the satisfaction of helping, with minimal risk, and no expectation of any high return. Startup equity model. In Europe, other investors can buy equity, with platforms such as Seedrs.

Venture Capital 108

Venture Capital Angel Satisfaction Equity 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. A hard look will be taken at the technology maturity, the current development progress, and customer satisfaction with early product shipments. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Review of opportunity and segmentation.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Invest 151

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2015

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Having enough revenue to finally give yourself a salary is an inspiring event, and one that you should savor.

Satisfaction 101

Satisfaction Entrepreneur Customer Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2021

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Tracking public sentiment over time provides invaluable insight and gives you the chance to stay right on top of changes in the marketplace and your organization’s brand equity.

Social Media 127

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 127

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The newest equity model was passed into law in early 2012 via the JOBS Act , and still has no scheduled date for availability in the USA, waiting for the rules to be defined by the SEC: Startup equity crowd funding. Sometimes contributors may get compensated later, but usually the rewards are just kudos and intellectual satisfaction.

Funding 99

Funding Satisfaction Sites Outsource Development 99

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Startups cost money but don’t pay a salary before revenue.

Startup 128

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction News 128

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2020

Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. Timing is critical, as well as focus on marketing and customer satisfaction. Attract investors who fear pioneers catching arrows. Imitation with continuous innovation predictably drives progress.

Startup 157

Startup Social Media Study Research 157

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Most entrepreneurs never forget for a moment that having investors means owing money, even if they can legally argue that equity is not debt. Pivoting early brings satisfaction and saves money and time, except when you don’t pivot due to investor evidence required, and the pain of explaining your mistakes.

Startup 124

Startup Satisfaction Venture Capital Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You are never the only alternative, hopefully just the best, in price, utility, and satisfaction. Utility of alternative solutions. If you new vehicle costs too much, people take the bus.

Competition 151

Competition Startup Framework Pricing 151

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2012

The newest model was passed into law recently via the JOBS Act , and won’t even be available until the end of this year or maybe mid-2013 in the USA, while waiting for the rules to be finalized: Startup equity crowd funding. Sometimes contributors may get compensated later, but usually the rewards are just kudos and intellectual satisfaction.

Funding 96

Funding Satisfaction Sites Outsource Development 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2022

In every case, a partner can be an asset, bringing new skills and perspectives to the business; or a burden, making every decision more difficult, and taxing your lifestyle satisfaction. You need to do the due diligence to make that decision before you sign away your equity. Always make sure you can enjoy some fun together.

Technical Review 125

Technical Review Satisfaction Summary Startup 125

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

They want to share your satisfaction in success, maybe as a reward for their own mistakes and learning earlier in life in their own businesses. Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Supportive co-founder and executive positions.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur Report 147

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 8, 2022

You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Every founding member wants to be compensated richly for the risk and the unknown. Recognize that the best people don’t work for free. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 130

Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 130

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2013

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Tracking public sentiment over time provides invaluable insight and gives you the chance to stay right on top of changes in the marketplace and your organization’s brand equity.

Social Media 102

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 102

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Most entrepreneurs never forget for a moment that having investors means owing money, even if they can legally argue that equity is not debt. Pivoting early brings satisfaction and saves money and time, except when you don’t pivot due to investor evidence required, and the pain of explaining your mistakes.

Funding 107

Funding Startup Satisfaction Venture Capital 107

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. A hard look will be taken at the technology maturity, the current development progress, and customer satisfaction with early product shipments. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Review of opportunity and segmentation.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Invest 118

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Second, in your search for partners, you need to be aware of the many considerations that can make the difference between success and failure in the business, as well as your satisfaction with the relationship. I’ll put in the money, if you put in the sweat equity.” It usually doesn’t work.

Startup 140

Startup Satisfaction Writing Entrepreneur 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Tracking public sentiment over time provides invaluable insight and gives you the chance to stay right on top of changes in the marketplace and your organization’s brand equity.

Social Media 98

Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2012

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Tracking public sentiment over time provides invaluable insight and gives you the chance to stay right on top of changes in the marketplace and your organization’s brand equity.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2023

McGinnis, a well-known venture capitalist and private equity investor. I see no reason not to balance these frustrations with the satisfaction of more conventional work accomplishments and the people relationships we all need to thrive. Startups cost money but don’t pay a salary before revenue.

Startup 102

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur News 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Even a small investor in the early days will take a large equity percentage, due to that pesky valuation challenge. Yet we all apply pressure to ourselves to do these things to our own satisfaction. Investor money brings so many additional pressures, that personal happiness and satisfaction can be completely jeopardized.

Startup 110

Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Legalzoom 110

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

Use this opportunity to validate their satisfaction and support for your company and your solution. A hard look will be taken at the technology maturity, the current development progress, and customer satisfaction with early product shipments. Visit reference customers, partners, and vendors. Review of opportunity and segmentation.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2015

In reality, this option is a nightmare that can bump you out of the driver seat, dilute your equity and create a business entity you can’t control. Even with private equity and private acquisition transactions, control stays internal to the principals. Public expectation of growth every quarter.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Startup Report Statistics 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2013

Even a small investor in the early days will take a large equity percentage, due to that pesky valuation challenge. Yet we all apply pressure to ourselves to do these things to our own satisfaction. Investor money brings so many additional pressures, that personal happiness and satisfaction can be completely jeopardized.

Startup 105

Startup Satisfaction Entrepreneur Legalzoom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2020

They want to share your satisfaction in success, maybe as a reward for their own mistakes and learning earlier in life in their own businesses. Often the Boomer is more willing to work for equity, and easily convinced to step aside when revenues reach that next threshold. Supportive co-founder and executive positions.

Startup 124

Startup Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur 124

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Make sure your hiring practices include diversity, inclusion, and equity. If you haven’t changed for several years the way you do common processes, like customer satisfaction surveys, lead generation, and marketing, it’s time to look at the new remote apps and social media platforms for more effective and relevant alternatives.

Examples 128

Examples Social Media Summary Satisfaction 128

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2010

He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Tracking public sentiment over time provides invaluable insight and gives you the chance to stay right on top of changes in the marketplace and your organization’s brand equity.

Social Media 84

Social Media Metrics Media Satisfaction 84

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2014

You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Every founding member wants to be compensated richly for the risk and the unknown. Recognize that the best people don’t work for free. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 107

Entrepreneur Statistics Equity Satisfaction 107

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2022

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Organization 126

Organization Social Media Examples Customer 126

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2014

Most equity investors tend to avoid truly disruptive technology startups, since they take longer and more money to scale. Timing is critical, as well as a focus on marketing and customer satisfaction. Attract investors who fear pioneers catching arrows. Imitation with continuous innovation predictably drives progress.

Technology 103

Technology Entrepreneur Study Research 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2013

You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Every founding member wants to be compensated richly for the risk and the unknown. Recognize that the best people don’t work for free. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 98

Startup Entrepreneur Statistics Equity 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2016

That’s why all those so-called million dollar ideas I hear about as an investor don’t get me excited, and entrepreneurs find that working twenty hours a day often generates nothing more than sweat, instead of the desired sweat equity. Having enough revenue to finally give yourself a salary is an inspiring event, and one that you should savor.

Satisfaction 61

Satisfaction Startup Customer Custom 61

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2019

You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. Every founding member wants to be compensated richly for the risk and the unknown. Recognize that the best people don’t work for free. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 97

Startup USC Entrepreneur Statistics 97

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 7, 2013

CapLinked also netted in new customers such as Thomson Reuters, Sun Capital, and Equity Partners, NextView Ventures and crowd-funding service AI Verified which will take advantage of its iPad compatibility, bulk uploading, and reporting tools. According to Eric M.

Mobile 91

Mobile Report Pricing Tool 91