Is enterprise the next big thing in the startup world? Is your startup missing out? Here’s why setting a course for the enterprise might not be the best approach.
Targeting the Enterprise? Think Again.
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Posts Tagged ‘business development’
From Spam to Gold in Just 4 Sentences
“Man I really love receiving lengthy, non personalized, bulleted sales emails!” … said no one ever. If you’re like a lot of the world, you’re quick to hit the “Report Spam” button as soon as that first bold and italicized Call To Action pops out at you. It’s the classic sign of a mass email,… Continue reading
Hack Your Way to 10,000 Hours
How do you get 10,000 hours of experience when you’re building a startup and doing things that have never been done before? You hack the system.
Two-Minute Drill – How to Scan Business Cards into Salesforce
In today’s Two-Minute Drill we check out CardShark for iOS – the only Salesforce business card reader app that uses human-powered transcription to get it right, every time.
5 BizDev Tips for Getting the Most Out of SXSW
Going to South By Southwest this year? Before you head to Austin, check out these 5 business development tips to make sure your team makes the most of the opportunity.
You Think You Suck, and That’s Awesome
Know what’s the single greatest advantage someone can have in life? It’s not wealth, race, intelligence, health, or anything else you think it is.
5 Things Every Company Can Learn from College Football
Screw business school. Let’s watch some football.
Four Keys to the Google Rabbit Hole
If you are in sales or business development, you likely use Google a fair amount to find prospects. As the anchor of the internet’s information pipeline, it’s a great place to start. If you’re only using Google for the first few pages of search results, you are missing out on some valuable resources for finding… Continue reading
Social Media Can Save Lives
Next time someone complains to you about how “useless” social media is, tell them this story about the Worldwide Fistula Fund (WFF). They’ll quickly change their tune. When you look past the pointless tweets by vapid celebrities, there are intelligent people using the speed, reach, and personalization of social media to do tremendous good. In… Continue reading
Don’t Jump to Conclusions About the Aggregation of Your Public Data
Previously, we discussed how current concerns about electronic privacy are not much different from life in the fishbowl of smalltown America, where everyone knows where you live, what you do, and your opinions on major issues. So what happens when, instead of merely reading our online activities, companies start electronically aggregating our data into comprehensive… Continue reading
