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Here is How to Make Sense of Conflicting Startup Advice

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There are some smart if not somewhat cerebral bloggers I read who say that you shouldn’t take any startup advice at all because it’s too generalized to be useful to your situation. Draw from Frameworks. The most helpful type of advice in my mind are frameworks for how to solve a problem. So what IS one to do?

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The business model of the future

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Companies that embrace this new model, called interaction field companies, generate, facilitate and benefit from interactions and data exchanges among multiple people and groups—from customers and stakeholders, but also from those you wouldn’t expect to be in the mix, like suppliers, software developers, regulators and even competitors. .

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Don’t be a Grin Fucker

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OK, this will be a test of whether using real curse words in your title or post gets all of your stuff blocked by spam filters or from appearing on HackerNews or the like. McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks. Make your arguments fact based.

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Understanding the Underbelly of Online Marketing & Why You’ll Lose if You Don’t

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We short-handed this marketing mix as “ the four P’s ” – product, price, promotion and place (distribution) – this was devised in 1960 and while a little bit dated is still a useful framework. Online marketing uses techniques for driving promotion and place. Enter growth hacking.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Startup Recruiting Hacks

This is going to be BIG.

When you're doing RSVPs, use a tool like Eventbrite that allows you to collect more information from each attendee--like what languages they develop in, how many years experience they have, current company, LinkedIn, blog, Twitter, etc. Public relations shouldn't just be used to source prospects or biz dev partners, but candidates as well.

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9 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make During Your First Year in Business

StartupNation

It helps you stay focused on your objectives and provides a framework for decision-making. EquityNet RAISE CAPITAL Use flat-fee crowdfunding with no commissions. Consider using long-term financing options for major asset purchases rather than depleting your operating cash. Raise business capital of $100K to $100M.