Innovation Coach
First of all your material is protected through the copyright, but in order to collect any damages the copyright needs to be registered, so do that first. You should have a good argument because you have invoices they paid for training in the material so if they copy it fairly closely you could collect damages. A trademark isn't going to give you much protection on the material, trademarks are really only good for your brand and your logo, if part of your material is the brand then trademark it. There are two other paths you can look at also. First ask the client about it, see if they are willing to partner in some way; for instance you could license your copyrighted material to them for use with their own clients. Second think about using a Creative Commons licence on the material that allows them to use it but drives their clients back to you; take a look at how Strategyzer has done this with the Business Model Generation Canvas.
AdSense Revenue Optimization & Flippa Investor
In my experience, CPM ads pay much less than CPC. I think that your issue with AdSense was poor optimization / ad placement. I have a client who had very low CPC with high traffic website, and was making well over $10000 per month with AdSense. Before we optimized his site, with same traffic he was making less than $3000 (which is still pretty good). There may be some good CPM networks out there, but overall, CPC should yield much higher income. What was your RPM (revenue per 1000 impressions) with AdSense?
IT Software Development and Architecture
Mailgun is great, as is MailChimp. MailChimp might be easier for you since it has email blast campaigns and templates, while MailGun does not.
Director / it.com | Founder / CauseWell Insurance
This is really a question for your attorney but a quick (layman's) answer is that today's copyright protections cover writers almost automatically once you complete and publish your works (research this online). Here is one source of info: https://corporate.findlaw.com/intellectual-property/copyright-law.html Trademarks are more related product and service names rather than content and must be applied for. Sorry I can't be more comprehensive. One thing I'm sure of is that you have to proactively defend your intellectual property rights. No one is going to do this for you. So if you see someone stealing your work it is your responsibility to notify or prosecute them.
$50 MILLION+ In Revenue Made From My Brand Names
I'd love to chat more about your products or services you need follow up emails written for. I've had great success building automated follow up email funnels that turn browsers into buyers. Lets connect!
E-Commerce SEO & Search Strategy Consultant
Marketing & Sales. A lot of entrepreneurs are "doers of the thing" but at some point, you're forced to take the shift and become a "marketer of the thing". Think of it this way: You can have the best product on the market, but it doesn't matter if noone knows about it. Ofcourse, there are so many other important bits I'd love to tell you about - but, start with these and you will see traction, the rest will follow.
Product Management
3
Answers
Project manager and Social Network Expert
Hello, It is completely possible, depend on your current product management software the method for gathering data for making unique groups with their allergic or other attributes can be vary. You can also add an online panel or system to increase the speed of this process; for example online surveys or extra discounts for filling some subscription forms with personal data If you like to speak more about it, we can have a call on defining a system or even setting up an online branch for your current business.
Business professional
Yes definitely you need customer service provider department, the more you achieve to respond it, the betterment nears you. Thank you.
Domain Names
7
Answers
Founder at Workflow Coach
I'd recommend that you check out https://leandomainsearch.com for names. Perhaps look at two-word .com names or even look at purchasing industry-specific names with newer domain extensions like builder.io or builder.to then offering these directly to builders etc
Affiliate Marketing
4
Answers
Project manager and Social Network Expert
Dear Friend, You are totally right, websites like Fiverr, Upwork and Freelancer are mainly good for finding a Designer or Developer for your idea but in order to find marketer you need to stick mainly to marketing community. But before that here are some friendly advice: - Most efficient group of marketers are influencers and what attract them is some extra benefits like special discounts and.... you should mainly try to make them feel their are special - providing good set of tools and materials like (landing pages, banner ads, video ads and...) have a lot of effect on attracting experts cause it makes they work easier and faster - Many marketers stick to high quality product so always stick to that to get better marketers Here are some communities which are good for finding marketers: https://stmforum.com/ https://affplaybook.com/ https://www.affiliatefix.com/ https://www.affilorama.com/forum/ https://www.warriorforum.com/ https://forums.digitalpoint.com/ https://www.wickedfire.com/ https://www.wealthyaffiliate.com/ http://www.cpaelites.com/ http://www.v7n.com/forums/ if you have any questions or helps please do not hesitate to contact me :)
Strategic thinker and communicator, author
Hi: I'm wondering why you aren't starting a business to produce this app yourself? Develop a prototype, show it to likely users, take their feedback to refine the product, build a marketing plan, launch the product and generate sales. Once you've proven that it sells and customers value it, this company could look at the decision to acquire it as a no-brainer. Also, in terms of what to expect, this company you have your eye on would likely be looking to pay the fair value of your company, which probably has no correlation to their market value. If you wish to discuss, send me a PM through Clarity for 15 free minutes. Cheers, Kerby
Strategic thinker and communicator, author
Cool concept, but yeah, it can be time consuming. While there may be automated ways to do this, another way to consider the demands of the individualized approach is to think of the effort as an investment in the relationship. Down the road, this investment could pay dividends, including: * when a member's issue needs to be smoothed over * when your airline/hotel contact is moving on to another role, but smoothly transitions you to his or her replacement * when the airline/hotel needs to cut back on such deals and first trims those with minimal connection to anyone in the business In short, the travel partners are stakeholders and you must develop a rapport with them as well as any other stakeholders. If you wish to discuss, send me a PM through Clarity for 15 free minutes. Cheers, Kerby
Business startup expert
I'm not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. I recommend finding a lawyer and an accountant that specialize in crowdfunding. Legislations on crowdfunding is constantly changing so keeping up with it on your own will be a nightmare. These types of platforms are still relatively new so It might be hard to find reputable ones with good track records. If you would like help finding reputable lawyers and accountants that specialize in crowdfunding, I can help you with your research.
CEO, Social, Digital, Critical Marketing, Strategy
That is simple. Meet with the people on your sales team and ask them what motivates them. Then build an incentive plan around what THEY TELL YOU will motivate them. That will also show that you care about what they think.
Business startup expert
I, personally, would recommend Google Analytics. They are the best at gathering information on customers, web traffic, and user behavior. They have a very good online course which I'll link here for you. https://analytics.google.com/analytics/academy/ I've been using google analytics for a while and I really enjoy it! If you need any further instruction, other ways to gather user data, or would like someone in person to walk you through how to get it set up feel free to reach out to me. Best of luck!!! - Kyle
Author, Startup mentor. Focus on people decisions.
Hi, Good luck with you venture! You basically have two options. Funded vs. bootstrapped mode. Assuming you are not going to look for investment for this particular project, your other option is to bootstrap. Bootstrapping is becoming more and more popular nowadays, since it lets you gauge the reaction of the market very early. I recommend following Pieter Levels about this on Twitter and other media. And I suggest watching this is a generally working - good model of how to launch a product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6reLWfFNer0 Best Ozzie.
Digital Marketing Expert
CJ.com or Linkshare.com. If not there check Viglink.com
Business owner and well rounded person.
Is your website content uploaded to the correct directory on your server? Is your home page set up as index.html? Your page needs to have the correct permission set up. Those are the common errors.
Strategic thinker and communicator, author
Hi: To start, think concentric circles: * At the core, you have those you know well in the space—individuals who will take your call, most likely be your first customers and, hopefully, will be your champions. * Next ring out, you have acquaintances—people you have met briefly at conferences, industry events, etc., who were interested enough to share a business card. * And at the outer ring, you have the bulk of the industry—these are the folks who will be the target of your broader content management campaigns. As you gain traction in the inner two circles, it will make approaching the industry masses much easier. If you wish to discuss, send me a PM through Clarity for 15 free minutes. Cheers, Kerby
Augmented Reality
1
Answers
Innovator / research analyst fighting mediocrity.
For iOS: Experience with ARKit and Metal. For Android: Experience with ARCore and Vulkan. For cross-platform solutions: Consider Unity for mobile AR with experience in developing native plugins, ARKit and/or ARCore, and optionally also 3rd party solutions like Vuforia to overlay digital content on physical objects. In general: Some degree of experience with 3D production pipelines (Blender, modo, 3DS Max, etc), and if it's innovative, some level of higher math skills; In particular 3D transforms, 3D geometry (skills along the lines of those outlined in the book Multiple View Geometry for Computer Vision); Some general computer vision experience may be beneficiary as well, but not necessary as long as the goal isn't to innovate on AR technology itself. Happy to tell you more in a phone call.
Author, Startup mentor. Focus on people decisions.
There are some market-research companies which have very detailed sector specific knowledge. Thus, they are not freely available for consumers. Here are a few to get you started: http://www.mintel.com/ https://www.marketresearch.com/ https://www.marketresearchreports.com/ https://www.ibisworld.co.uk/
I turn people into B2B Sales pros with LinkedIn.
In over seven years of SaaS enterprise marketing, I have found Linkedin to be the best source of information for business research in my my industry - particularly competitive research. With Linkedin, I can: - Identify hiring trends – What are your competitors and contemporaries doing as far as personnel? Are they in the middle of a big hiring spree, or are they stagnant? This can offer clues as to how their business is doing, good or bad. A sudden trend in new hires might mean they are expanding. What could this mean? A new outlet, a new product line, a new service, or perhaps just a large increase in demand. Compare this to your own situation to see how you stack up to the competition. - Identify firing trends – On the flip side of personnel analysis, assess competitors’ downsizing trends. If a sudden reduction in employees occurs, this might be a good time for you to leverage your dominance. If your competitor is struggling, it’s time to increase competitive intelligence. All’s fair in love and business. - Identify hiring anomalies - Is your competitor taking on employees with new skills or with skills that seem out of place? This could indicate an expansion, a new service or something else that’s about to happen. With proper competitive intelligence research, perhaps you can figure out what’s going on and determine if it’s something you need to consider for your own business. - Scan competitors’ new connections – Is a competitor beginning to connect with people in a new business sector? If so, this could be an indication of a new project or a new trend. Study the connections to see what they have to offer and try to see where it could fit into your business. Perhaps you too will want to connect to them. - Locate competitors’ previous employees – A few minutes chatting with a competitor’s former employee can gain you tons of valuable information. Are they disgruntled? Perhaps they’ll be willing to let you in on some operational details. In the best situation, perhaps you can pick them up for your team. - Make connections with industry peers – Find LinkedIn professional groups that relate to your business. This allows you to make new business connections. If you run a salon or a spa in Maine, connect with other salon owners in Arizona to share advice. They’re not your competitors so there is nothing to lose by sharing secrets. I hope this helps! :)
Chief of Product Development
Sure, send me your website and i can give you a Feedback. You can also use Google PageSpeed Insights and Google Lighthouse, when you send me the website, make sure to explain what's the goal of the website, Awareness, Leads, Sign In, Sign into a newsletter, etc
Author, Startup mentor. Focus on people decisions.
Hi, The first step to getting the right feedback for your pitch is to find the people who you think are qualified to comment in the field. In terms of expertise, you should look for these: -Previous experience / involvement in startups -Experience or involvement in VC's or Seed Funds -A startup mentor -Someone who acts as a judge in demo days -Knowledge of the principles that goes into creating a good pitch deck. (I would recommend the book by Jason Calacanis and the part about pitch decks) -Domain expertise (specific to your domain is ideal but not the most important thing) You can find these people in clarity.fm (I am one!) as on other platforms such as Upwork & Shapr as well.
Author, Startup mentor. Focus on people decisions.
Hello, The valuation of your business depends on your ability to make a profit and your rate of growth. At one extreme end, a business with a very high rate of growth (%20) a month, can get away with no profits as in the world of startups. On the other end, a business that is making a profit, with %0 year of year growth is not investable so is valued very low. The other thing, I don't think it is fair to look at Uber as an "agency model". This way of thinking would be to miss the point on where & how they create value and thus are valued commercially.