Google Apps = Awesome

September 21, 2009

Hey Everybody! [Pause for Simpsons Fans] The team has been on my case to get on this whole blogging thing and the time has arrived.  I’ve got plenty to say and now you’ll get to hear some of it.  My interests run a pretty wide range so expect to find me talking about anything from [...]

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Analyzing Your Company’s Viability

September 17, 2009

It’s easy to think of a good idea and assume that everything else will fall into line.  But, how do you really know if your business idea is viable?  What will it cost you to start your company?  Will you run out of money before you reach positive cashflow?  If so, how much more money [...]

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Venture Capital Series A Funding Trends for August, 2009

September 17, 2009

I came across an interesting article that reports on the trends in venture capital Series A funding, as investment stands at the end of August, 2009. I think there are positive signs for those of us looking to the capital markets for resources (cash to build our grand visions, that is).
Here are the numbers that [...]

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Startup Army and the TechCrunch50

September 15, 2009

We interrupt this blog to bring you some exciting news:

Mota Motors is a Tech Crunch 50 Finalist!!
Mota Motors is the most recent company built by members of Startup Army.
We ask you to please vote now for Mota Motors to win the Tech Crunch 50 contest!
Thanks,
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What would be the best way to guerrilla market a videography company targeting future brides?

September 7, 2009

Try taking your guerrilla marketing online.
Create a series of “how to” one minute vidoes on topics such as:

How to take the best wedding photo
How to how to show off your ring
How to pose for the video camera before and after your first dance

You know, all the questions your clients ask you on a daily basis? [...]

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How to Use Social Media to Find Prospects…. Or Sell a House…

September 2, 2009

I recently answered this question on LinkedIN and thought it might be a good time to share some information on how to use social media to find clients, prospects or to even sell a house.
Question from LinkedIN:
How can professional speakers use social media to find prospects?
I’m doing an upcoming presentation to a group of professional [...]

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Forming a Startup Dream Team

August 27, 2009

Starting your own business is exciting, challenging, rewarding and fun, and one of the major keys to success is partnering with the right people.  Finding those people can be tough and choosing poorly can make or break your business.  That’s why, when the leaders of Startup Army all found ourselves open and available to pursue [...]

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Creating a startup? Hire a lawyer

August 27, 2009

I had the opportunity this week to attend Docstoc’s Startups Uncensored. The 10th in the series, this one focused on legal advice for startups. The speakers were John Suh the CEO of Legal Zoom and David Young, Partner at DLA Piper.
I thought I was legal-savvy when it came to forming a startup. [...]

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10 Things You Never Want to Hear at Your Startup

August 18, 2009

“Process is a crutch.” – Signed, your COO
“You’re sure you want exactly what’s in this requirements doc?” – Signed, your CTO
“What’s a twitter?” – Signed, your CMO
“Man, these guys just do not want to say yes, do they?” – Signed, your EVP of Sales
“Pick a color, any color.” – Signed, your Design Director
“What’s the difference?” [...]

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Channel Surfing – Picking the Right Waves in Marketing

August 16, 2009

If you had an unlimited budget, you’d advertise anywhere and everywhere that provided a positive ROI, and you’d also have the coolest job I’ve ever heard of in marketing.  But, if you live and work in the real world, you probably have to pick and choose where you’re going to spend your limited dollars.  And, [...]

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