The Zapier Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

If you've been wanting to learn a new skill or even strengthen existing ones, here are the seven tried-and-trued strategies I used to boost my expertise—and how you can, too. Now that we're on the same page, let's dive into the seven strategies you can use to learn a new skill or enhance the ones you already have.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

It’s all about simplifying your strategy into something that is digestible, memorable and applicable.”. Moufarek shares her advice for startups and explains why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to marketing. Testimonial: “T-shaped expertise with focus on strategy and long-term ROI.”. Marketer: Adam DuVander, EveryDeveloper.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

11 Startup Content Marketing Strategies That Actually Work To help startups navigate the complex world of content marketing, we’ve gathered eleven successful strategies from industry professionals, including CEOs and Content Marketing Managers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Navigating Tough Financial Times Managing finances during this period was an exercise in frugality and creativity. It was a brute-force strategy, devoid of any fairy-tale twists, but it was effective. Weren’t entrepreneurs tired of the golden handcuffs of venture capitalists and bankers?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Whether it’s securing investment capital, marketing a concept, recruiting new talent or leaning on peers for support and advice, having a solid network can seriously work to your benefit. Enhance your self-discipline with these tips: Make habit-forming a priority by using apps or strategies like the 21-day rule. Change your strategy.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Why Creative Leadership is Necessary for a Virtual Environment. The post Proven Strategies to Efficiently Manage a Remote Team appeared first on SmartHustle.com. Smart Hustle Resources: Remote Workforce Management with Mobile Time Tracking. How to Determine if Remote Work Is a Good Option for Your Team.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. Awesome small business advice! Great small business advice from Jason!

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The focus on digital marketing came naturally as the landscape shifted online, and I saw how data-driven strategies could give startups a competitive edge, especially in industries like wellness, which require a deep understanding of consumer needs and trust-building. Parenting has been another important part of my journey.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2013

Given enough time, technology and human creativity can solve just about every problem we have. All in all, not exactly a predictable lead sourcing strategy. VC funds just don''t scale and so you don''t get the huge management fees and other worldly carry that you do from funds with big Bs. There''s no filter for that on Crunchbase.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In “The Spark and The Grind,” artist, author and entrepreneur Erik Wahl illustrates the delicate balance between creativity and discipline: the spark of inspiration, and the grind of turning that idea into reality. In these two video segments, Wahl discusses branding and engagement, as well as the importance of creating brand value.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

Below are nine podcasts that will kickstart your knowledge to help you close more deals and work flawlessly with creative and sales teams. . This podcast is ideal for anyone wanting to keep up-to-date with emerging marketing strategies and changing consumer behavior. Sales and marketing can take years to learn and perfect. No problem.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

I still regularly meet with i2E for advice as I’m building my company. As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? Be creative with ideas and opportunities and figure a way to make those things happen.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 5, 2019

In my opinion, companies are either far too focused on the end sale or the conversion campaign, or they’re on the other end of the spectrum and are only worried about the brand and feel-good creative. So should your digital strategy be focused on driving leads or building your brand? Sales and brand. Do (engage and purchase).

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

After years of working in strategy and marketing, I realized that I wanted to channel my skills into a venture that aligned with my values. What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in the startup world? How did you identify your target audience, and what advice do you have for startups trying to do the same?

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 2, 2023

Entrepreneurship is an exciting and challenging journey that requires determination, creativity, and persistence. provides practical advice, success stories, and interviews with successful entrepreneurs, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to start or grow a business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 17, 2022

The following is my advice on how to not just survive, but thrive, during a downturn along with examples of how we’ve used these strategies. Get creative. Rather than holding tight and offering bargains, they doubled down on their brand. The place was packed right through the recession, and they’re still doing great.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

It wants to make gardening more accessible by providing a curated list of items, relevant advice as well as inspiration. Anni Noel-Johnson, the CEO of the company, was the VP of Trading and Strategy at Farfetch. She’s now the Chief Creative Officer at Sproutl. This is key to understanding Sproutl’s growth strategy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore new possibilities!” Look at them as catalysts for growth, enhancing both your business and your personal development,” Shawn explains. Think of them as the starting point of a much larger conversation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. Barry Wehmiller has employed this strategy to complete more than 110 acquisitions worldwide, nearly all of them profitable.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The answers and advice we received were as varied as the people we polled, but nearly all of them indicated that learning — e.g., analytics training, getting started with AI tools, etc. — The creative AI space is something I’m keeping a close eye on because I think this is where there’s huge room for advancement.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You’ll hear from iconic founders, unicorn makers, boundary-benders — all of it served up with a gigantic side of DIY tips, actionable advice, encouragement and inspiration. Head to the agenda and plan your strategy. Rachael Wilcox, creative producer, Volvo Cars. Remember we said you’ll find plenty of actionable advice?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

5000 shared: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you share with your younger self? We pivoted a lot of media plans and creative work—often multiple times—and didn’t charge for it (we called it “The Covid Pledge,” and we encouraged all agencies to do the same). We asked these elite leaders about their entrepreneurial journeys.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Ivy Slater, CEO of Slater Success , offering strategy, leadership, and speaking services. And being part of a community can equip you with tools, strategies, and mental grit to do that. It gets my creative juices going. ”] You need to do things yourself to figure out the right strategy to overcome roadblocks.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2020

Public disclosure of an invention or use of an invention prior to properly setting up an intellectual property protection strategy can render any subsequent patent and design applications invalid. Our advice is to as much as possible, avoid using an open source software altogether. Patents and designs – What should you consider?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2022

Building a brand is definitely a process and requires a strategy. That’s why it’s more than necessary to take as much time as you want to craft a killer branding strategy. Competitor research should be an integral part of your branding strategy. Here is a useful piece of advice. Why does branding matter to your business?

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Jason Malki

JULY 23, 2024

Transforming Everyday Interactions: An Interview with Michael Jung of DeepBrain AI on the Future of AI Avatars I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Jung, CFO and Head of Global Business at DeepBrain AI , who brings vast experience in corporate strategy and AI technology. How can our readers follow you on social media?

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

I have also been involved in developing the startup ecosystem in Malaysia at the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Center (MaGIC). Additionally, do you have any other advice for anyone looking to start a fund? What’s your advice to entrepreneurs who have a chance to meet investors like you?

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

They can identify pitfalls, recommend marketing and sales channels, and give feedback on strategy and tactics. Mentors can be a great addition to a startup, as they provide wisdom and advice to emerging businesses. I learned new strategies and saw ones I thought were impossible to execute became possible.

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A Smart Bear

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Online marketing teams are accustomed to throwing creative things at the wall, with new technology and platforms, because that’s the day-to-day reality of their job. But this also can make decisions more difficult, because finding a good solution is complex, often requiring compromise or creativity which requires time to be realized.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I have often thought that creative endeavors where one has a quick turn-around between idea and realization of one’s work as one of the more fulfilling experiences in life. How’s that advice holding up? There was no money train. It was 1991. Hey, we got to raise again next year. Let’s deploy faster! The tide has gone out.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

Currently he is mentoring founders at Santa Clara University and the Blockchain Founders Group on fundraising, go-to-market and scaling strategies. I have always liked creative work (and numbers, which is sort of contradictory) and after a short stint in marketing, I became an Innovation Manager.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

OCTOBER 1, 2021

We’re still the same i2E that has served Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial community for the past 22 years, providing business advice to nearly 800 startups and investing $79 million in 187 companies. At i2E, and now iMCI and ACT Tulsa, we will continue to foster growth and creativity while supporting innovative founders and their concepts.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

Take a deep breath, and some useful advice. If you take one piece of advice away from this article it should be this one: talk to potential customers, a LOT of them. Regardless of the outcome, be prepared with a strategy. Like so many others, you’ve worked hard to realize your vision and bring your product to life.

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StartupNation

JUNE 22, 2021

Related: Expert Advice for the 4 Million People Who Launched a Business in 2020. It also will require a serious shift in marketing strategy to address what a July 2020 article from research firm Gartner Group calls a wave of “systemic mistrust,” in which consumer trust has reached new lows. You will need the help and advice of others.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 12, 2022

From IPO Frenzies to Delays: What’s Changing with Equity , with Vieje Piauwasdy, senior director of equity strategy at Secfi. Breaking into the Healthcare Monolith: Strategies for Working with Payors and Providers , with Neal Moawed, global head of industry research at InterSystems. Sponsored by Secfi. Sponsored by InterSystems.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2021

Mobility mavens, June 9 will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time to get your strategy ducks in a row for TC Sessions: Mobility 2021. They’ll have plenty of insight and advice to share, including the challenges that startup founders will face as they break into the transportation arena.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The last step is creating a detailed business plan, which includes a marketing strategy and growth plan. I’m a big believer in the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) strategy. Once we have a solid foundation, we gather a diverse team of creative minds who bring different perspectives to the table. The MVP Approach.

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