The key: studying the progress of famous companies. You will be able to learn a lot from established businesses. You will find that prosperous companies have built their accomplishment on these simple tricks. Be Creative and Innovate The main building blocks of accomplished 3D printing startups are creativity and innovation. The originality of design and unlimited imagination are the stepping stones of success. Come up with a product that excites customers and attracts them....

Obviously, you and your client have separate goals, but the end result you want is to benefit both parties. Yet we’ve all been taught that the client is always right. But if the relationship becomes toxic and the customer becomes highly unprofitable, it is wise to walk away from the relationship and let them choose a new vendor. Let’s take a look at some examples of red-flag behaviors that could signal a potentially toxic client:...

This guide is going to show you the four steps you need to follow in order to stay motivated and push your way through startup growth. Revisit Your Original Purpose The best B2B sales reps are master storytellers and the core of their story is their purpose for starting their company in the first place. This is engaging and it pivots according to what’s going on in their market niche right now....

Don’t get me wrong; the perks offered at many startups are a great bonus. But that’s all they are: a bonus. Whether they’re part of a founding team or starting out at entry-level positions, millennials expect more from their potential employers. Prioritizing bonus perks over actual business experience isn’t helping any companies connect with millennials entering the workspace. Millennials are currently the largest generation in the American workforce, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics....

Fortunately for me, I was able to catch up with Guy on his latest trip to New York where he was part of a panel on Kindle Direct Publishing. These are Guy Kawasaki’s four tips for successful self-publishing: Resist Shortcuts Just because you’re self-publishing doesn’t mean you don’t need high-quality content editing, copy editing, interior design, cover design, and marketing. It’s unlikely that you’re good at all these skills. There’s a reason you make more royalty: You have more responsibility....

First of all, make your vision clear before you hop right into blogging. Blogging isn’t just an overnight game and don’t come in with the expectation that it will turn you into a millionaire. I’m not here to discourage you by any means; I’m just telling you to make your vision clear. Before stepping into any business you should always know about its pros and cons; the same goes for blogging....

From tech to tequila, if you’re looking to launch your company in Mexico, you’re onto something. We’ve listed five reasons startup in Mexico: Location, Location, Location Mexico is conveniently located between North and South America. The border between Mexico and the United States is the second largest border in the world (only the U.S.-Canadian border is longer). Entrepreneurs in Mexico are close enough to major tech cities, like San Francisco and Austin....

1. Create Value for Customers Danny Wong, the cofounder of Blank Label, a luxury menswear company, taught me the importance of using empathy towards clients. Wong said: Wong is also lead marketer at Receiptful, a platform to supercharge all customer interactions for eCommerce stores, and Tenfold, a click-to-dial solution for advanced sales teams. 2. Communicate as You Would with a Friend Hampus Jakobsson, CEO of Brisk, showed me how communication style is key for business relationships....

With SaaS, buying and installing programs on a computer seems a thing of the past. Listening to music and managing shipments or invoices are just examples of all the things that can be done through online applications. Given the growth of this software licensing and delivery model, it is important to get a grip on what is trending. That is exactly what Totango, a company focused on customer success, has been doing every year from 2011, and this year’s edition – which is their 5th survey on the subject – has recently been made public....

In recent times, there have been a plethora of technological innovations which have been aimed at helping people maximize their day to day activities and enhancing their productivity. Here’s a look at five of our best. Music Players Music has a special way of increasing performance and activities. Studies give credence to the fact that people performs a tad better when listening to some of their favorite tracks and songs....

Localization is not just about website translation but making potential customers feel that the business is a part of their local customs and culture. It is one of the best ways businesses can break down the barriers that comes with geographical differences. Here are five reasons why startups should seriously consider website localization in 2017. 1. It Breaks Linguistic Barriers If you are in the B2B or B2C space, then your primary aim is to sell more of your products to other businesses and customers....

The number of people with mobile devices is always growing and those that do not use them are in the minority. The majority of people in the United States own smartphones and they will say how important it is that they stay connected. The need to keep the phone charged and nearby is an example of how important they are. The mobile devices have impacted people in a variety of ways, but these are 5 ways that mobile apps are changing the way people do things....

Cultivate Customer Love Without customers, you don’t have a business. If you’re not cultivating customer love, you’re more susceptible to losing to your competition. The benefits of earning your customers’ love extends beyond loyalty. If they love you, they’ll invest time in providing real feedback that will help you create and prioritize your product road map. Strong customer relationships are invaluable to startups that are always trying to make their product better....

1: Let Them Skip the Tutorial Thomas Lee, Senior Product Manager at LinkedIn, for Arkenea’s blog: 2: Trim Your Physical Purchases If your startup is relying on owning rather than renting, it’s adding unneeded burden to your struggle to bring a product to audiences. Wait until you’re a little farther along in the lifecycle before buying physical equipment when you can rent or use the cloud services available: It’ll up your time-to-value, which will then grow your company....

Some things are better assimilated at the beginning of the learning process than tacked on at the end. Bad sales habits are particularly hard to break. Fortunately, it’s not impossible to undo the damage from poor sales training. But if you want to get the most from your future sales associates, teach them these five things from the start: Put the Customer Ahead of the Dollar They’re not marks, leads, dupes, roll-overs, or even prospects....

You’ve probably read stories about how it could be a threat to our privacy – you could be filmed or have your photo taken without you knowing it (to which I would argue that it is no more a threat than smartphones or long lenses). But Google Glass isn’t just a fancy camera, or a (not very secret) spying tool. It has huge scope for the end user: it is a tool to make your life easier and make you more informed....

Although not every entrepreneur will have the luxury of starring in his or her own reality show, every entrepreneur can copy five of Nelson’s smartest strategies. They are applicable in every industry and for entrepreneurs of any age or experience level. And better yet, they’re easy to implement once you make the commitment to doing so. Lead With Passion Anyone tuning into Treehouse Masters can see the passion Nelson brings to his work....

Any CEOs interested in addressing their company’s culture problems would be wise to read up on what the experts have to say — this interview with Meera Kaul, the founder of a non-profit responsible for the largest global conference for women in STEM, is a great starting point. Meanwhile, here’s a rundown of the best workforce diversity apps available today — just browse through until you find something that could be a useful value-add to your current culture, and which might just tweak it in a better direction....

Here are 7 reasons you should work from home: Save money on furniture and space Let’s face the facts. Every employee is different. As a result, open floor plans hurt working environments for many employees. A really nice cubicle can provide employees with the added privacy they need but can cost as much as $3,000 per person. Companies looking to save on office furniture and the productivity loss brought on by open floor offices could downsize and schedule in-office days by team....

Startup internships often top their corporate counterparts in a variety of areas. Interns have a chance to experience a one-of-a-kind company culture, interact with an extremely passionate team, and handle meaningful work. But these reasons also make it necessary to find interns who are a perfect match for what your startup has to offer. Startup interns often share a few personal attributes that make them qualified for working within such a unique environment....