Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2010

Post MBA I went into strategy consulting where my job was to problem solve for clients. This is a problem for a strategy consultant because you are, by definition, a generalist that is thrown into new problems again and again. I found this book very useful but still a little bit hard to implement.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 9, 2020

Author Greg McKeown wrote an excellent book before the virus. His book, Essentialism , encourages readers to take an disciplined, essentialist approach to their lives. Fear is powerful, but it can also be blinding. Ask yourself if you are doing the right things and for the right reasons. We know time is precious. Essentialism.

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StartupNation

JUNE 22, 2021

Assigned to consultants and marketing people with varying degrees of expertise, the creation of the brand is put at risk of becoming a kind of bolt-on feature. Related: Expert Advice for the 4 Million People Who Launched a Business in 2020. You will need the help and advice of others. In the end, this is a major responsibility.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Why not give the gift that keeps on giving: branding advice. Branding packages include everything from design consultation to font pairings, logos, and social media templates. Best Books for Small Business. A custom email signature helps businesses stand out with a memorable sign-off to match their brand. Promo Codes.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Cristina studied Systems Engineering at the University of Waterloo, then after doing investment banking in Japan, IT consulting in India, human development in Southern Africa she found herself building a payments platform in Latin America. I had the pleasure of interviewing Cristina Randall. What are your future plans for your startup?

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

Maya Moufarek, founder of Marketing Cube , spent more than 15 years working for companies like Google and American Express before launching her own growth consultancy. How do you think those qualities contribute to your success in working with startups and forming strategies?

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StartupNation

APRIL 14, 2021

While hiring a PR professional, agency or a consultant can be beneficial, it doesn’t make sense for all business owners, especially bootstrapped entrepreneurs. As books can be expensive, I prefer borrowing books from the library versus buying them. The PR Masterclass: How to Develop a PR Strategy that Works ” by Alex Singleton.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 30, 2019

Pricing strategy, part of your sales and marketing strategy, is key to growing your sales. If you’d like more information about what your business numbers really mean, best to book a meeting with your accountant or business advisor. Mary Crampton is the owner and principal consultant at Magnify Consulting.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.).

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

So she now owns her hair salon but is also a speaker and consultant to other businesses. . He’s written books on the topic that go through simple strategies for entrepreneurs. With COVID-19 hitting service-based businesses especially hard, Dana knows the need behind pivoting. So Mike’s mission is to close that gap.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

A local cafe might go online to sell a specific range of cakes or even recipe books of some of their customers’ favorite dishes. If you’re the local butcher, chances are your customers are on Facebook or Twitter, and if you run a local business consulting service, they’re likely on LinkedIn. Start with one.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

iPhone address book. The best predictor for failed Salesforce implementation is whether or not the firm uses a consultant with real experience of private equity to setup and maintain the platform. If you try and do it yourself or use a generalist consultant, you’re taking a big risk.”. Twitter : @Versatile_VC / @dteten.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I should note that my friend Brad Feld has written a new book on the subject that I would recommend if you want the bible on the topic. By now everybody has a big stake in your success and would like to feel consulted on the major decisions you’re making with their money. Startup Advice' Photo credit from 500px.

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David Teten VC

MAY 16, 2017

Matthew Craig-Greene of consultancy MJ Hudson points out, “Most public plans publish meeting minutes, and these can be a very interesting place to find information on manager selection. Some Advice On “First Calls” With Fund Managers You Might Be Evaluating. Six tips to make your PE pitch book stand out. OTHER RESOURCES.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

I bought a book and I learned how to program macros and build spreadsheets. You know, the weird thing, Derek, and I should probably let you speak some time, but I was deeply technical when I went into Andersen consulting, and I got paid much less than engineers who graduated, because I had a degree in economics.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

I spent a decade consulting for Fortune 500’s with massive customer data sets?—?data Most of my experience is in B2B SaaS, so this advice is tailored to founders in a similar space: #1 Hire an experienced leadership team to define the culture and vision A brand new startup only has one asset?—?the I bet the answer is no.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

I know that this advice won’t apply to every possible startup – but I think it applies to many. I worked for Andersen Consulting for more than 8 years. Initially as a systems designer and programmer and post MBA as a strategy consultant. Avoid elephants in your early stages. Learn from my mistakes.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

Mentors have years of working in the industry they are consulting for and can identify business opportunities for the startup. They can identify pitfalls, recommend marketing and sales channels, and give feedback on strategy and tactics. No course, mentor, or book alone will provide the key to success.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2010

A couple of years ago I read the popular book, “The Four Hour Workweek &# by Tim Ferriss. Let me start by saying I’m a huge business book cynic. I think too many books are written by charlatans and have too much management jargon / double speak that I can’t stand. So I don’t read too many of them.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 11, 2020

The first three tools are only relevant if you’re going to generate significant content yourself: Teten.com , my blog and content marketing strategy. Following Fred Wilson’s advice, I want to build my own platform. I record here the books I’ve read, not as diligently as I should. Only married once, just for clarity…) .

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Go to websites like Amazon for physical products and books, which are great for almost any niche. Nimrod Vromen , Startup Consultant and Host, Startup Confidential Podcast – CTech Seek Expert Advice on Business Plan To determine if your new business idea is viable, seek diverse expert advice on your business plan.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 28, 2020

How about booking a strategy call direct from your website? Mary Crampton is the owner and principal consultant at Magnify Consulting. Do you offer webinars or podcasts? Are there recordings your potential customers can view/listen to? Can they sign up for a masterclass? For future webinars? For events?

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The Entrepreneurs Library

JUNE 22, 2015

I write books, I teach in the school of business at Duke University, and I do a lot of speaking and marketing strategy consulting as well. The Book’s Unique Quality (02:46). And a couple of years ago he wrote a book called, Hearts, Smarts, Guts, and Luck, and the book is a result of a study that he did.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 5, 2010

He was from South America but living in Switzerland and had launched a startup while holding down a day job at a consulting firm (McKinsey if memory serves). I know that 80+% of the people listening to me must have thought that was the wrong advice. In the book they profile how VC worked in the early days (60s / 70s).

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

I’m not a doctor so everything you’ll read and listen to here will be my point-of-view from what I’ve read and from doctors I’ve consulted. The greatest book I’ve read on the topic. Every person who suspects they may have ADD should read this book. Delivered from Distraction.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy. We spent a bunch of time in the video talking about “disruption” as described by Clay Christensen in his seminal book, “The Innovator’s Dilemman” which I profiled here. I agree with him. Is that a real trend?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

She wrote the book that inspired the way that people at McKinsey and Accenture do presentations. OK, hold back on your consulting humor. But seriously her book is spot on. One strategy I often employ. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. People say this all the time.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2022

This means the app may be serving up exercise programs alongside diet advice or a course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to combat insomnia or mood-related issues, or indeed another combination of customized support programs. Vira’s app — Stella — which launched in the U.K.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Advice is not a new concept, but Intro is putting its spin on access to in-demand experts through personalized one-on-one video calls. Video sessions, what Mobrem calls “micro consultations,” average 15 minutes to two hours, and can price out from $30 to $200 for a 15-minute session, depending on the experts. Image Credits: Intro.

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TechCrunch

MAY 21, 2021

Almost half of all Americans play mobile games, so Alex reviewed Jam City’s investor deck, a transcript of the investor presentation call and a press release to see how it stacks up against Zynga, which “has done great in recent quarters, including posting record revenue and bookings in the first three months of 2021.”

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Consulting. For example, Jason Calacanis shares in his book Angel the compensation structure for Sequoia’s Scout program: 45% of returns are given to the Scout, 50% to Sequoia, and the remaining 5% to a bonus pool for other Scouts in the program. Consulting. Some paths to win consulting work: Join the major expert networks (e.g.,

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Y Combinator

MAY 8, 2019

14:20 – At what point did they shift entirely away from consulting? 15:05 – Providing advice as content vs in the product. 21:30 – Inbound marketing and audience building advice. Brian Halligan [02:14] – I basically just block all that day Wednesday so no one can book a meeting there.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Our job is to identify them, determine strategies to move past them, then move past them. With SOME roadblocks we run into, new strategies don’t seem to work–no matter how hard we try to implement them. Reading business books. So that highly respected consultant? By Erin Pheil, founder of The MindFix Group.

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