Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The best entrepreneurs know what they don’t know, aren’t afraid to ask for business help, and always offer something in return. Sets goals and milestones, with metrics to track progress. They define metrics for each goal, and diligently track themselves against these metrics. Investors like happy teams.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2021

The best part of being an entrepreneur is having the independence to make your own decisions, the flexibility for a better work/life balance, and personal satisfaction from driving change. You can’t build a great company without help. But nobody said it would be easy. People – Surround yourself with great people. Marty Zwilling.

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Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Satisfaction Social Media 174

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2013

But very few are talking about how to measure your results, and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. Jim Sterne, who has written many books on Internet advertising, marketing, and customer service, tackled this complex world of social media metrics in his book titled " Social Media Metrics."

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Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 102

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Each of these will help you in achieving success and satisfaction while tackling your toughest business issues: Stop attacking symptoms – dig first for the root cause. A broken process or a subtle quality issue can generate a flood of customer satisfaction problems, cost overruns, and loss of market share.

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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. Incentives should be a combination of metrics and recognition to highlight results. Incent and reward employees who delight customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2015

According to several reliable reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. Take action now.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2019

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Get attention and reach your audience.

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Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 98

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 not sure of your best fit, like many people I know, I just found help in a new book, “ The 6 Types of Working Genius ,” by Patrick Lencioni. Assess your satisfaction and ability for this type of work.

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Activity Satisfaction Metrics Startup 108

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to Gallup surveys , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the classic book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Writing Startup 123

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Instead of counting and working more hours, I believe there are better ways to improve your productivity, as well as employee satisfaction, in growing your business: Create relevant result targets for all key employees. In business vernacular, targets are usually called metrics. Evaluate where technology and training can help.

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Metrics Entrepreneur Satisfaction Study 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2020

In the spirit of helping you avoid some of our own learning experiences with startups, I will paraphrase here the nine key stages that he and I both see most businesses going through in their evolution from a startup to a successful and stable entity: You can’t sustain a business without positive cash flow. Stay in your personal sweet spot.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2023

Commonly, I find that business owners and entrepreneurs look first at solutions which solve painful problems, or have high profit margins, regardless of their own commitment to a higher purpose, such as saving the environment or helping the underserved. Build a business plan with specific deliverables and timing.

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Satisfaction Customer Custom Social Media 114

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2020

Their satisfaction comes from proving nay-sayers wrong. It also helps to emulate the success of others with similar goals. Use metrics in lieu of feelings to measure progress. Many experts tell me that more startups fail simply because their founder gives up, than for any other reason.

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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. Old-fashioned surveys need help from new algorithms, data science, and digital bots. Use metrics to assess needs and growth economics. Make every customer experience memorable.

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Customer Custom Satisfaction Metrics 114

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2017

But very few are talking about how to measure your results and return on investment (ROI), and the right metrics for optimizing your marketing environment. He suggests you begin with the “big three” business objectives of higher revenue, reduced costs, and improved customer satisfaction. Get attention and reach your audience.

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Social Media Media Metrics Satisfaction 69

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2015

The best part of being an entrepreneur is having the independence to make your own decisions, the flexibility for a better work/life balance, and personal satisfaction from driving change. You can’t build a great company without help. But nobody said it would be easy. People – Surround yourself with great people. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Satisfaction Social Media 111

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. Don’t let it be just a conflict over graphic design.

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Activity Organization Examples Satisfaction 145

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2014

According to several recent reports , job satisfaction for employees is at an all-time low. As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. Put it behind you by setting your own realistic metrics for success and happiness. Take action now.

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Entrepreneur Satisfaction Startup Writing 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

No matter how passionately you believe that everyone needs one, and positive feedback from friends and early adopters (false positives), before you invest in scaling the business, make sure you set and meet good metrics in cost of customer acquisition, recurring sales, and margin. Needed help can be your biggest burden.

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InfoChachkie

JANUARY 16, 2018

Some of the products I’ve helped validate and launch include GoToMyPC, GoToMeeting and AppFolio. Our software helps companies save time, improve their communication, and ultimately build better products faster. I think in the end it’s helped us build a better product because we are resource-constrained. Semick: They are.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2022

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Lots of people are trying to help, with new twists on the age-old model of free-market capitalism that has driven businesses for the last 500 years. Making a profit does not imply greed.

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Startup Entrepreneur Capital Examples 110

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Creating an innovative new business is guaranteed to test your skills, patience and determination, and you need to derive satisfaction from the journey, as well as the destination. Don’t hesitate to call in an experienced advisor or mentor to help. Make sure there are metrics for problem counts, resolution time and revenue impact.

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Startup Entrepreneur Satisfaction Metrics 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 17, 2020

To compensate, every visionary entrepreneur needs to find a partner who gets great satisfaction from results, and loves the discipline of making things happen on a day-to-day basis. This may cause a wonderful 90-day spike in performance, but in the end often sabotages their original vision.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Lots of people are trying to help, with new twists on the age-old model of free-market capitalism that has driven businesses for the last 500 years. Making a profit does not imply greed.

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Startup Entrepreneur Examples Satisfaction 104

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

Here is my list of some key recommendations to help you get your fair share of business: Customize and personalize every communication you can. I still find too many service organizations that ignore or discount online reviews and satisfaction surveys. Make sure clients know how you manage your business.

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Services Technical Review Social Media Case Study 121

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2013

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Lots of people are trying to help, with new twists on the age-old model of free-market capitalism that has driven businesses for the last 500 years. Making a profit does not imply greed.

Entrepreneur 98

Entrepreneur Startup Examples Satisfaction 98

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

It helps to advertise your new presence with a grand opening, viral video, and traditional advertising to highlight entry into the arena. Define key metrics to measure progress and success. Use comparable metrics for managing team member results. Establish a visible and positive public image and brand.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Tool 98

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

As a result, they garner high customer satisfaction rates. They demand real measurements that help them run the business. Metrics must help answer questions such as: Should you increase spending to build new and innovative products? Tuned in leaders don’t push solutions at their customers and walk away.

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Startup Organization Customer Custom 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Setting your own metrics, and measuring yourself , will facilitate accountability. Also, it helps to work collaboratively with your team and other teams in the organization. Accountability requires that you manage your own efforts, as well as keep others up to speed. Communicate ongoing needs and changes early.

Activity 109

Activity Organization Mentor Training 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2019

How does any entrepreneur define the right balance, and then measure their performance against real metrics? Lots of people are trying to help, with new twists on the age-old model of free-market capitalism that has driven businesses for the last 500 years. Making a profit does not imply greed.

Startup 93

Startup Entrepreneur Capital Examples 93

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

As a result, they garner high customer satisfaction rates. They demand real measurements that help them run the business. Metrics must help answer questions such as: Should you increase spending to build new and innovative products? Tuned in leaders don’t push solutions at their customers and walk away.

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Organization Customer Custom Summary 89

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 27, 2019

They help hiring managers raise the bar for every interview. Incorporate AI-powered data and metrics systems. Your future satisfaction and success likely depends on your answer. Jeff Bezos is a man of numbers, and he deals in large volumes, with quick turnaround, so he relies on the latest data technology.

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Marketing Technical Review Customer Custom 123

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction. Don’t forget the metrics and analytics. Assess your target customer demographics. Identify your target customer and create customer profiles.

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Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Smart entrepreneurs have metrics for assessing their progress against milestones and regularly communicate new insights to the team. Write every check personally, rather than relying on a bookkeeper or administrative help. Startups are all about change, but entrepreneurs can be slow to change, due to passion and stubbornness.

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Startup Entrepreneur Marketing Satisfaction 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2012

As a result, they garner high customer satisfaction rates. They demand real measurements that help them run the business. Metrics must help answer questions such as: Should you increase spending to build new and innovative products? Tuned in leaders don’t push solutions at their customers and walk away.

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Customer Custom Organization Summary 89

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 1, 2019

Many employees stay self-centered or focused on internal politics as they fight for change, new systems, or bigger budgets, rather than communicate how their interests are really aligned with helping customers and growing the business. Help your owner get beyond the misleading metrics of employee overtime and salary increases.

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Technical Advisors Startup Satisfaction Custom 75

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

It definitely pays to get some help with your first step into social media, since first impressions often become lasting ones. Use business metrics and tools to tune your efforts. Always gauge progress by business indicators, like customer acquisition cost and customer satisfaction. Do your homework before you begin.

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Social Media Media Tool Startup 99