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Comment on Do Good Friends Make Good Co-Founders? by Scott Lanning

Scott Lanning — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:58:18 +0000

Great article, definitely brought up a good point in making sure you need a partner. I think a lot of time people just start a business with someone else because they think it’d be fun, without thinking of the downsides.

Comment on 10 Must Read Blogs for Entrepreneurs (2012 Edition) by Business Blogs | Pearltrees

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Comment on 7 Steps to Finding & Hiring the Best Employees by Broadcast 7 – social network issues | Top Tips for Interviewing | Trap Questions | Questions to Ask | « Career Moves – Jobs, Careers, Resumes

Sat, 19 May 2012 23:40:52 +0000

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Comment on Top Woman Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter by Everything you need to know about digital marketing for your business « Rational Idealist

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:43:08 +0000

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Comment on Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? The Case for Entrepreneurship Studies by Musa otipa

Musa otipa — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:02:40 +0000

I think entrepreneurs are not born, they are rather made. If we say that they are born, then if the existing ones all die at the same time, we wont have any because the remaining people were not born entreprenuers? also, for somebody to be an entrepreneur, he/she learns from the environment before coming up with a business idea. For those who are ready with the ideas, why do they take time before coming up with an idea? they probably get the ideas from the environment.

Comment on Voicemail Revamp: Humanizing your Business’ Voicemail by Today’s Technologies Need an Off-the-Hook Option – NYTimes.com « Ye Olde Soapbox

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:19 +0000

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Thu, 17 May 2012 10:05:10 +0000

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Tue, 15 May 2012 17:38:14 +0000

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Tue, 15 May 2012 17:25:11 +0000

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Comment on Setting Up a Virtual Office: Best Posts from Around the Web by can entrepreneur really work ‘virtually’ ? « Rational Idealist

can entrepreneur really work ‘virtually’ ? « Rational Idealist — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:56:26 +0000

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Comment on 20 Entrepreneur & Small Biz Posts from Around the Web by 9 Qualities of Amazing Entrepreneurs | Coachtactics

9 Qualities of Amazing Entrepreneurs | Coachtactics — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:22:21 +0000

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Comment on 7 Steps to Finding & Hiring the Best Employees for Your Company by Broadcast 7 – social network issues | Top Tips for Interviewing | Trap Questions | Questions to Ask | « careermoves123

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:10:00 +0000

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Comment on 6 Smart Ways to Deal With Your Competitors by RetailWire Discussion: BrainTrust Query: When A Customer Freaks Out « Meyers Research Center: THE BLOG

Fri, 11 May 2012 20:12:01 +0000

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by ian

ian — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:31:46 +0000

Don’t forget copyblogger.com!

Comment on 7 Steps to Finding & Hiring the Best Employees for Your Company by Leadership Thought #351 – Surround Yourself With Good People « Ed Robinson's Blog

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:25:57 +0000

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Comment on The Evolution of the Entrepreneur [Infographic] by Entrepreneurship is about to become illegal « Rational Idealist

Entrepreneurship is about to become illegal « Rational Idealist — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:40:28 +0000

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Comment on Boost Productivity with these Time-Saving Voicemail Tips by Keri

Keri — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:19:47 +0000

Great article – Brings some reality back to why we have voice mail, and keeping functions related to productivity.

I especially like the idea of having messages transcribed to text. Gives sanity to the uber-busy with the ability to prioritize.

Thank you for mentioning me and my business above. I’m both honored and excited!

~Keri

Comment on 4 Tips to Increase Your Productivity When You Work from Home by What My Moneymaking Goal Has To Do With Time Management | Move Back Two Squares

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:59:01 +0000

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Comment on 10 Tips to Improve Your Business’ Social Media Presence by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:11:10 +0000

Thanks Daniel – Link building is definitely important! For those who aren’t sure where to begin with link building, socialmediatoday published a great post on using blog commenting for link building and some best practices for it.

Here’s the post: http://socialmediatoday.com/nick-stamoulis/501090/5-blog-commenting-tips-link-building

Comment on 10 Tips to Improve Your Business’ Social Media Presence by Daniel McKean

Daniel McKean — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:51:07 +0000

Great list, but I would think link building would be a critical element.

Comment on The Blog Economy [Infographic] by The Blogosphere Explained in Infographics « Reporting On The Fly

The Blogosphere Explained in Infographics « Reporting On The Fly — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:17:26 +0000

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Mon, 07 May 2012 16:52:05 +0000

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Comment on How to Create a TiVo-Proof Ad by Simple Business Advertising Tips « Publish N Prosper

Simple Business Advertising Tips « Publish N Prosper — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:42:06 +0000

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Comment on How to Create a TiVo-Proof Ad by The Importance of an Advertising Audience « Publish N Prosper

The Importance of an Advertising Audience « Publish N Prosper — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:40:46 +0000

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Comment on Balancing Life & Work in a Virtual Office by Week 7: No Life? Work in/with New Media Age | lunhua

Week 7: No Life? Work in/with New Media Age | lunhua — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:15:26 +0000

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Comment on Attn: Exciting New Things Happening at Grasshopper by John

John — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:20:48 +0000

Where is the mobile app? You’ve teased it for a year. An update would be great

Comment on Core Values and the Companies That Do Them Well by Chad Brignac

Chad Brignac — Sun, 06 May 2012 18:10:29 +0000

Have you experienced these core values from all of these corporations? I can say in my experience that Men’s Warehouse has the worst customer service of all clothing stores.

Comment on Cell vs. Landline: Where do you take your calls? by Sleeping with my iPhone… « Under The LobsterScope

Sleeping with my iPhone… « Under The LobsterScope — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:43:40 +0000

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Comment on Cell vs. Landline: Where do you take your calls? by Paul

Paul — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:10:48 +0000

I use mobile. I believe that as we continue to move forward – more and more professionals will use mobile to communicate and in fact, voice will diminish as texting takes center stage. I use texting 95% of the time, I rarely use voice.

Comment on 5 Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes by Get Your Focus Back on Running Your Business « Cash Accounting and Consulting

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:57:47 +0000

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Comment on Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? The Case for Entrepreneurship Studies by Croft Castrell

Croft Castrell — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:34:07 +0000

I believe that everyone has what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

Yes we can be entrepreneurs in a whole host of areas such as career, family, love life, relationships, spiritual and/or financial. We generally do better in certain areas over others, but we can make dramatic improvements with help. Until we realize that the source of difficulty is more mental than any thing else we will be trapped into settling for less than our potential.

The real reasons for these mental issues include but are not limited to limiting beliefs, habits, education, cultural standards, lack of a driving purpose and/or the influence of others.

Break the effect of these limiting forces and a whole world of opportunity will open up as if some sort of magic. Actually it is simply a matter of getting out of own way.

Comment on Customer Spotlight: Intern Profits by Derek Donnelly

Derek Donnelly — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:25:49 +0000

Been a great deal recently in the UK about how interns are being exploited. I guess the balance between community support and exploitation could be regarded as a thin line. Interns can certainly add to a business and we have to make sure we add something to their prospects too. Nice post BTW!

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by David Frey - MarketingBlogger.com

David Frey - MarketingBlogger.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:55:35 +0000

Great post.

I picked up a few blogs that I didn’t know about.

Thanks for researching this list for us.

Comment on How Cloud Computing Can Help Your Small Business by Onthenetoffice

Onthenetoffice — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:57:14 +0000

Cloud services have become a boon to small and medium enterprises. And more than scalability and ease of collaboration its the setup and maintenance cost which makes it more attractive.

Comment on How To Find The Right Investors For Your Startup by TIm McKenlow

TIm McKenlow — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:00:15 +0000

I have been an entrepreneur all my life. I started, bootstrapped and sold several companies over the years. I made money on some and I lost money on some. Last year I started One Year Auction website. I never looked for angel investors or VCs but I want to give it a try now. I applied to be on ABC’s Shark Tank TV show. You can vote for my One Year Auction startup on http://sharktankzone.com and hopefully I will make it into Shark Tank season 4. Wish me luck!

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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:27:50 +0000

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Comment on 14 Twitter Feeds Startups/Founders Should Follow by Startup: From the archives:: 21 Ways to Market a Brand-New Startup http://t.co/dwgMcPoA #marketing #promotion #small_business #startup « Twitter Hashtag

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:16:30 +0000

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Comment on Contest: What’s the Best Startup Advice You Have Ever Received? by Startup: $80,000 is not enough. Not even close to get me to… http://t.co/HV9gFWCF #entrepreneurship #business #startup « Twitter Hashtag

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:13:10 +0000

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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:30:51 +0000

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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:12:36 +0000

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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:40:43 +0000

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Comment on Taking a Fresh Perspective: Evaluating the Business Through the Customer’s Eyes by Anne

Anne — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:53:37 +0000

It only shows that whatever kind of business it is or no matter how small or big it is, customers are the most important people. Each businessman should look after the customer’s benefits so that the business will become more successful.

Comment on 13 Amazing Tools We Use Every Day by Hüseyin Erkmen

Hüseyin Erkmen — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:45:34 +0000

Kissmetrics is really a king. They create high level articles and perfect solutions. Grasshopper also is going to be a good article source for our team. Thanks guys. Keep going. Cheers from Turkey.

Comment on Taking a Fresh Perspective: Evaluating the Business Through the Customer’s Eyes by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:41:24 +0000

Thanks Shawn! We recently did the same when we were working on our new user interface. We ended up changing how a few things were designed as a result of the feedback we received.

Comment on Taking a Fresh Perspective: Evaluating the Business Through the Customer’s Eyes by Shawn Graham

Shawn Graham — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:22:29 +0000

Great tips. We were looking for feedback on our website so we asked a select group of folks to participate in focus groups. We brought them in one at a time and gave them specific tasks–things we wanted them to be able to find on our site. We asked them to talk through their thought process as they clicked around–the insights we were able to gather were invaluable.

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Justin Romack

Justin Romack — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 06:47:20 +0000

I find myself humbled and inspired by Seth Godin’s insight – glad you mention him in this post, even if his blog didn’t make it on to the list.

Comment on 7 Steps to Finding & Hiring the Best Employees by Dana Costantino

Dana Costantino — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:26:46 +0000

Its so simple, but so true. Outlining the key qualities in the employees and positions you are hiring for is incredibly important. It is also important to ask questions that give the candidate the opportunity to display those key qualities – which as you said are the open ended questions. Also you always want someone in management who is proactive. Thus, it’s just as important to listen to them as well. Take note of the questions they asked about the company, and how effectively engaged they are in the interview.

If your a new company and just unsure of where to begin, this Bay Area company posted some fantastic blogs about hiring the right talent and retaining top talent: http://www.pcg-services.com/category/blog/ – of which the content is from one of Northern California’s top recruiting firms Accolo. There is also a free resource guide to download here: http://www.pcg-services.com/attracting-and-retaining-top-employees/.

Great blog! Cheers!

Dana Costantino

Comment on Customer Spotlight: ClickandChat by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:27:28 +0000

Hi Paul – thanks for reaching out! Just sent you an email with the info. Let me know if I can help with anything else. – Allison

Comment on Customer Spotlight: ClickandChat by Paul Shershen

Paul Shershen — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:29:19 +0000

we currently use grasshopper and have had it for about a month and a half now. we love it. I would like to get pricing for the click and chat services because we don’t like the chat service we use now. Please email sales@k12software.com.
Thank you!

Comment on A Concise Guide to the 8 Best States for Incorporating by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:54:02 +0000

Sorry about that David! Thanks for the heads up.

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Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:32:51 +0000

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Comment on A Concise Guide to the 8 Best States for Incorporating by David West

David West — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:49:30 +0000

Yeah… that’s not Alaska. That is a picture of Wizard island in Crater Lake, Oregon.

Comment on 13 Awesome Mobile Apps for a Virtual Office by Casie Gillette

Casie Gillette — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:12:02 +0000

Hey Michael thanks for commenting! It’s actually being tested internally right now and plan to launch the beta test soon. Feel free to shoot an email to social(at)grasshopper(dot)com if you want to be included.

Comment on 13 Awesome Mobile Apps for a Virtual Office by Michael

Michael — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:35:15 +0000

Quarter 1 is done and done, where’s the app?

Comment on What’s the best part about owning your own business? by RAJAT RAJPAL

RAJAT RAJPAL — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:57:24 +0000

Not being bossed anymore!!!!!

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Darren

Darren — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:02:47 +0000

Great list. We read most of them already… also read David Mercer’s (He’s the author of the Drupal books) blog at http://www.siteprebuilder.com for an oftentimes more technical look at starting up a web business.

Comment on Is it Time For You to Add A QR Code? by learniply

learniply — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:08:25 +0000

The free web application offered by www.learniply.com uses QR Codes placed in public locations such as art galleries, museums, zoos and nature parks, to allow anyone with a smartphone to locate information related to their current location. This information is created through your free learniply account, and can include anything from information about a nearby exhibit to interpretive or way finding information.

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Is it Time For You to Add A QR Code? | New Media PA | Scoop.it — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:51:02 +0000

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Comment on Contest Results: And the winner is… by J Sandifer

J Sandifer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:23:17 +0000

Awesome…congrats!!! New Orleans will be an amazing final 4 experience!

Comment on Top Woman Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:34:53 +0000

From Twitter:

linzlovesyou: @grasshopper definitely @redheadwriting!

Tweet: http://twitter.com/linzlovesyou/statuse/182584499698278400

Comment on Top Woman Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter by Lisa Lewis

Lisa Lewis — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:57:37 +0000

I would add @ellekaplan to that list. Elle Kaplan is a young, approachable CEO who is taking on Wall Street with her firm, Lexion Capital, a mission driven private bank. She tweets about women’s issues with a mix of Wall Street.

Comment on Final Four: May the Best Team Win! by Pitch Squared

Pitch Squared — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:08:03 +0000

Hello Readers,

Thanks for helping Team 4 make it to the final round. Vote for us: ( Team 4: PitchSquared ). If we win, we promise to work on making Pitch Squared a reality. Just registered the domain name. No guarantees on if we can actually get Peter Shankman onboard though

Comment on Top Woman Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter by Chris Hollerback

Chris Hollerback — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:00:49 +0000

Thanks Linda @iempoweru for your tireless efforts to help entrepreneurs in all venues to realize their goals! Visit Linda’s community at http://www.EntrepreneurCommunityOnline.com

Comment on Top Woman Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter by Anita Campbell

Anita Campbell — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:49:49 +0000

Nice to see such a great list of women entrepreneurs. I’m proud to call some of them “friend,” would like to get to know others better, and discovered a couple of new faces, too. And, of course, admire the celebs!

Thanks so much for putting together this list.

Anita

Comment on Top Woman Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:31:19 +0000

Hi Lara – thanks for all you do for mompreneurs!

Comment on Top Woman Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter by Lara Galloway

Lara Galloway — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:14:30 +0000

Woweee! I’m excited to see several new names on this list that I’ll add to my connections so I can learn and be inspired. Thank you so much for including me on this list. I’m honored .

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Maria Leary

Maria Leary — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 21:22:02 +0000

Startup Nation is a regular blog I enjoy reading. Some of the others I haven’t come across before. I think I’ll have a closer look at a few.

Comment on 5 Reasons Why You Need a Budget for Your Small Business by John

John — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:15:40 +0000

Reason number 5 is probably the most important in my opinion. It will definitely make you life a lot easier if you know what your budgets are. Cool post Brad

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by jim

jim — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:11:25 +0000

Great list – Entrepreneur is my favorite. thank for list but I will definitely check out the others.

Comment on Benchmarking: How to Find & Track Numbers that Lead to Success by Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:39:45 +0000

With so much data at your disposal, identifying what to track can definitely be challenging. Although it can be tempting to focus on web traffic or your number of social media followers, your business success will ultimately be determined by how your efforts are helping to drive sales. It’s okay to track the other stuff, but your primary focus should be on attracting and retaining customers.

Comment on We Just Bought 10,000 Copies of Mark Cuban’s eBook for our Customers by Casie Gillette

Casie Gillette — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:05:51 +0000

Hey Jack – if you could shoot an email to social(at)grasshopper(dot)com we can get you taken care of. Thanks!

Comment on We Just Bought 10,000 Copies of Mark Cuban’s eBook for our Customers by Jack Brown

Jack Brown — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:24:52 +0000

I would enjoy reading the book but after several attempts to download the book, I’ve been unsuccessful. Please provide another way to download the book.

Thank you.

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Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:38:08 +0000

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Comment on 5 Tips for Self-Motivation by Mark

Mark — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 10:50:29 +0000

Great tips, especially the 4th one is the best of them all

Comment on 10 Must Read Blogs for Entrepreneurs (2012 Edition) by Weekly Digest #1 – How We Stumbled Upon Top Biz Resources « Spark 'n' Launch – Biz Startup Tech

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:11:44 +0000

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Comment on We Just Bought 10,000 Copies of Mark Cuban’s eBook for our Customers by Shawn

Shawn — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:37:31 +0000

Awesome idea. Sometimes a giveaway like this is just the thing you need to kick things into high gear. I’m sure folks are going to come away with a lot of great ideas and inspiration.

Comment on 6 Reasons Why People Are Afraid to Start a Business by Amber J.

Amber J. — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:14:53 +0000

I think the #1 reason why most people are afraid to start a business is failure. They don’t want to go through the feeling of building something and it not succeeding.

Amber Johnson, Author

Comment on Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? The Case for Entrepreneurship Studies by Casie Gillette

Casie Gillette — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:49:06 +0000

Thanks for commenting Brad! Depends is a fine answer

When it comes down to it, somethings you can learn in school and somethings you just have to figure out on your own.

Comment on Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? The Case for Entrepreneurship Studies by Brad Farris

Brad Farris — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:38:43 +0000

There are things that school can teach you (or that you can learn from books) and there are some things that you really only learn when you HAVE to (like once you’ve got yourself out on a limb). I’ve also found that some pieces of business leadership are more easily “caught” than “taught” (which is why I’m a fan of business owner roundtables).

I guess it’s a long way of saying “it depends”?

Comment on Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? The Case for Entrepreneurship Studies by Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made? The Case for Entrepreneurship Studies | Grasshopper Blog | InovaTrail | Scoop.it

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:08:03 +0000

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Comment on 10 Must Read Blogs for Entrepreneurs (2012 Edition) by James Chester

James Chester — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:38:46 +0000

Great list for sure. Excited to see the update as well. Thanks for the post.

Comment on 10 Must Read Blogs for Entrepreneurs (2012 Edition) by For the Entrepreneur « jessicarichplotkin

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Comment on 10 Must Read Blogs for Entrepreneurs (2012 Edition) by Vic

Vic — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:43:34 +0000

Great list. I’ve been following the others, and I’m glad to see a new on this updated list. Entrepreneurs and business owners should have mentors like these bloggers. Thanks for this post.

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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:30:32 +0000

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Comment on 10 Must Read Blogs for Entrepreneurs (2012 Edition) by Alex Schleber

Alex Schleber — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:49:03 +0000

I’d add: A VC, Fred Wilson, Chris Dixon (cdixon dot org), Mark Suster, Y Combinator, Y Combinator Hacker News

Comment on Sh*t Entrepreneurs Say [video] by Connie Hammond

Connie Hammond — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:54:59 +0000

Hilarious! Thanks for sharing!

Comment on 7 Steps to Finding & Hiring the Best Employees by Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:01:41 +0000

Detailed job descriptions are great, but it’s also really important not to overlook candidates just because they don’t fit the job description perfectly.
You might find someone with tremendous potential who is only a month or two shy of your desired years of experience or who is looking to make a move from one industry to another–if you’re overly rigid and screen based on the description, you could miss out on some highly talented candidates.

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part IV) by Wendy Darland

Wendy Darland — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:11:14 +0000

I’m so glad I came across this insightful and genuine case study. I was looking for Spreadable as I attended your launch at Work Bar and now thought it would be interesting to see if we could use it in DailyScoopon. Wow, lots of good stuff to chew on, particularly the pricing background. Thanks

Comment on 4 Reasons Every Small Business Should Have a Blog by Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:40:07 +0000

Having a blog also forces you to think strategically about what you want to be known for and the content you decide to focus on. In most cases, that will keep your website from going stale and help make you more aware of what’s going on in your space.

However, blogging is like having a kid. Once you commit, you are more or less in it for the long haul. That could mean sleepless nights thinking about content for your next post or pacing nervously as you wait for someone to comment or tweet. There’s nothing worse than going to a small business website and finding a blog that hasn’t been updated for six months.

Comment on 5 Reasons to Work for a Start-Up by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:49:11 +0000

Thanks for the comment Shawn! You make some great points, especially about fluid job responsibilities. At Grasshopper, there is no one set career path for each individual. We are all in control of our own career paths and having the opportunity to try out and take part in responsibilities outside our job description not only expands our skill sets but also opens doors that we may not have known about otherwise.

Comment on 5 Reasons to Work for a Start-Up by Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:41:31 +0000

There’s definitely something that can be said for being in a work environment where you eat what you kill. Knowing you have a steady paycheck coming in is great, but being willing to take a chance by joining a startup can really push you personally and professionally.

Fluid job responsibilities really do help to give you exposure to a lot of different areas of the organization–something that’s usually not possible with big companies who generally divide employees up in functional silos.

Comment on Why 2011 Is a Great Time To Start A New Business by mary taylor

mary taylor — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:51:21 +0000

Absolutely. In fact, any time is a good time to start a business — but when the economy is in a recession, I think that’s the best time. The reason? Your efforts will stand out during a recession.

Comment on 8 Companies with Crazy Perks by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:52:49 +0000

Thanks for the comment Ryan – and we agree, having an office mascot would be pretty cool.

Comment on 5 Reasons to Work for a Start-Up by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:49:57 +0000

Thanks for the thoughtful comment Eric!

Comment on Do Good Friends Make Good Co-Founders? by Joshua Salles

Joshua Salles — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 02:20:09 +0000

I really enjoyed this article, thanks

Comment on 8 Companies with Crazy Perks by Ryan

Ryan — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:14:52 +0000

I would love it if we could bring our dogs to work. Although I don’t have a dog…I really want one though. Maybe having a office mascot would be pretty cool. Here at Millicorp we get some pretty nice perks, my favorite is the free Monster energy drinks!

Cheers!

Comment on 5 Reasons to Work for a Start-Up by Eric Rier

Eric Rier — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:07:05 +0000

I feel that something that can tie into all 5 points made above is leadership. This can be applied to upper management all the way down to administrators. Although start-ups compete with large companies for the same talent to add to their teams at the beginning, start-ups have a huge advantage in the long run.

Start-ups groom every one of their employees to become leaders within their perspective specialty. Because there is so much more responsibility and need to excel and ‘think outside the box’ in all area’s of a start-up, employees become collectively and individually more competitive which is a key trait of any leader.

Without that competitive nature, leadership stalls.

I was lucky to have the opportunity to experience Grasshopper first-hand and learned a lot about what makes a successful company like GH fourish.

Great post!

Comment on Inspire Entrepreneurs & Win $10,000 by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:09:19 +0000

Thanks Jeremy! We’re really excited to see what people come up with.

Comment on Inspire Entrepreneurs & Win $10,000 by Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:28:14 +0000

Great idea! Look fwd to this

Comment on Grasshopper’s New Headquarters by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:42:13 +0000

Thanks Devan! We’re really excited about our new space and are loving the openness of it.

Comment on Using Skype with Grasshopper by Eric Dumont

Eric Dumont — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:14:03 +0000

I second Joe Morris (above).
Not being able to have our GH number as the calledID when we make Outbound calls using skype is a problem. I think GH offer combined with Skype is a strong differentiator but unfortunately an incomplete solution.
We`ll continue testing GH for now but may have to switch to another hosted PBX to get a complete Inbound / Outbound solution.

Comment on Grasshopper’s New Headquarters by Devan

Devan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:23:59 +0000

Congrats on the new space! It’s AWESOME! Especially what you did with the telephone booth!

Comment on 212 Numbers Up for Grabs! by Stephanie Bullis

Stephanie Bullis — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:59:09 +0000

Hi Tad!

I just sent you an email. Happy to help – let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

Comment on 6 Infamous Phone and Voicemail Pranks by Roger White

Roger White — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:29:03 +0000

I think I speak for most people when I say that as a kid, prank calls were one of the staple ways of amusing oneself.
I remember spending hours and my parents money laughing on the phone.

Comment on Fantasies vs. Realities of a Startup [Comic] by Entrepreneurship - Pearltrees

Entrepreneurship - Pearltrees — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:07:57 +0000

[...] Fantasies vs. Realities of a Startup [Comic] | Grasshopper Group For many, the idea of a startup conjures up romantic notions of young guns going from rags to riches. However, ask any successful entrepreneur and he/she can tell you it was by no means an idyllic road to success. Below we dispel some of the most prolific fantasies about a startup’s road to success. March 14, 2011 [...]

Comment on 212 Numbers Up for Grabs! by Tad Biskup

Tad Biskup — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:42:18 +0000

Hi Jonathan!!

Moving to NYC and am considering giving up my 15yr old San Francisco number! The only way i think i can give up my SF number is if I can get a 212 number! Any chance you can score a cool 212 number for me? Thanks, you’re awesome and so is GRASSHOPPER!

Comment on 13 Awesome Mobile Apps for a Virtual Office by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:54:18 +0000

Hi Travis – we agree! It is currently in development and we expect to release it in Q1.

Comment on 13 Awesome Mobile Apps for a Virtual Office by Travis

Travis — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:18:50 +0000

You need a grasshopper app. It is way to difficult to check my voice mail on the go. I think this would be a huge must for grasshopper.

Comment on 5 Benefits of a Virtual PBX System by Casie Gillette

Casie Gillette — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:31:45 +0000

Thanks for the kind words Nathan!

Comment on 5 Benefits of a Virtual PBX System by Nathan Gilmore

Nathan Gilmore — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:00:15 +0000

Yup, Grasshopper is the way to go. Saves a ton of money over a regular phone bill and gives more features. It’s a no brainer.

Comment on The Art of Picking the Perfect Vanity Number by billyb

billyb — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:31:38 +0000

IT SEEMS VANITY #’S ARE GETTING DEFEATED BY MANY CELLPHONES USED BY A GROWING NUMBER OF PEOPLE FOR ALL CALLS WHERE KEYBOARD #’S NO LONGER EQUATE ALPHA CHARACTERS

Comment on 5 Way to Grow Your Business Using a Virtual PBX by Bob

Bob — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:45:37 +0000

Still can’t get it to work.

Comment on 212 Numbers Up for Grabs! by John kisha | Awseeds

John kisha | Awseeds — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:24:02 +0000

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Comment on The President Proclaims November 19th as National Entrepreneurs’ Day by Danielle Parsons

Danielle Parsons — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:02:04 +0000

We have to be the change we want in the world. Being an entrepreneur means long hours, little recognition and years of work .

Comment on Great 8: Top Entrepreneur Forums on the Web by Need some advice

Need some advice — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:28:49 +0000

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Comment on 21 of the Worst Marketing Flops, Follies & Faux Pas by Adrianne

Adrianne — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:39:57 +0000

Fun list, great examples. — except for #8 Cynanide & Tylenol – How is that a marketing flop?! It was a crime, turned into a PR / stockholder’s nightmare.

But the rest are great!

Comment on 13 Amazing Tools We Use Every Day by Jim

Jim — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:00:08 +0000

I think you miss a communication/collaboration tool for the entire office. Think along the lines of a yammer or unifiedinbox.com

Comment on Using Skype with Grasshopper by Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:30:45 +0000

I cannot get my skype online number to work with our grassshopper account.

When the caller presses the desired number on the greeting, for some reason the call does not get forwarded properly. I see that the call is forwarding but the skyper voice mail will not work with it.

Thanks

Comment on 6 Smart Ways to Deal With Your Competitors by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:57:39 +0000

Great point Mike! It’s definitely harder to win a customer back once they’re gone. Thanks for the comment and for sharing this post on Twitter!

Comment on 6 Smart Ways to Deal With Your Competitors by Mike Manning

Mike Manning — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:58:20 +0000

Its much easier to keep a customer, then to get them back AFTER you have lost them.

Words to live (do business) by.

Comment on How to Pick a Startup Funding Strategy [Infographic] by Ekmack

Ekmack — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:40:22 +0000

Great graphic, very helpful for start-ups.

Comment on Is Telecommuting Right For You? by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:07:28 +0000

Thanks for sharing Shawn! You bring up a great point about creating boundaries. Some things we see work is to create a dedicated workspace so that when you’re there your kids (and others) know that you are working and not to disturb you. Also, another thing that we mentioned above that seems to work well is setting up office hours. That way it is very cut and dry when you are and aren’t available.

Comment on Is Telecommuting Right For You? by Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 01:02:10 +0000

Great questions to consider. If you stop and think about how much time people waste sitting in traffic/commuting–time that could be spent actually getting work done, telecommuting can make a lot of sense.

Along with having a dedicated space at home that’s free of distractions (kids, barking dogs, etc), one person I spoke with told me her kids would get confused because she didn’t get dressed up every morning and leave the house so they didn’t see what she was doing as work in the same way as they did for their dad who would put on a suit and head off in the car. She had to create boundaries so her kids would see what she was doing the same as if she had an office job.

Comment on Virtual Offices Changing the Ways Businesses Work by Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:18:45 +0000

It really is amazing how far the virtual office has come in the past 5 years. They are great for helping small businesses save money and weather this economical storm.

Comment on 212 Numbers Up for Grabs! by Gim

Gim — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:13:01 +0000

I was in search for the 212 number for the past 3 moth, i found this great post, what a lucky day for me. I want every one to know that I LOVE GRASSHOPPER !!!

Comment on Using Skype with Grasshopper by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:34:25 +0000

Hi Joe – we would love to be able to do that as well unfortunately, it’s just not possible right now. In the future you will be able to call out easily with mobile, which is currently being developed.

Comment on Using Skype with Grasshopper by Joe Morris

Joe Morris — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:28:03 +0000

I would very much like to have the ability to set my SkypeOut number to be my Grasshopper number — if you could figure out a way to receive SMS, or some other method, that would be great. I know I can use the call out feature, but it’s a pain to have to manually type in the number I want to dial.

Comment on Top 10 Quotes By Startup King, Paul Graham by Sean Fahey

Sean Fahey — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:35:24 +0000

“Running a start-up is like being punched in the face repeatedly, but working for a large company is like being water-boarded.” – Paul Graham

Comment on How to Pick a Startup Funding Strategy [Infographic] by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:48:10 +0000

Thanks Kristel!

Comment on How to Pick a Startup Funding Strategy [Infographic] by Kristel

Kristel — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:08:41 +0000

One of the best infographics I’ve ever seen

Comment on Grasshopper will be Down for Scheduled Maintenance on 10/8 by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:20:36 +0000

Hi Richard – sorry to hear that. We’re always testing out new ways to market Grasshopper and radio works really well for us. Appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback!

Comment on The 7 Best Cities for Start-Ups by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:14:10 +0000

How could we forget Boston?! Agreed – Boston should definitely be on this list! Thanks for the heads up about Pittsburgh, sounds like there’s a lot going on there. Thanks for commenting!

Comment on The 7 Best Cities for Start-Ups by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:12:02 +0000

Hi Elad – We did a post a few months back on the 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World (http://gras.sh/qtaldV )…looks like we missed Israel there too. Thanks for putting Israel on the list, we’ll be sure to keep our eye on it!

Comment on Grasshopper will be Down for Scheduled Maintenance on 10/8 by Richard Steingtuber

Richard Steingtuber — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:50:55 +0000

I I am so sick and tired of listening your add on cnbc and everywhere else. I will never subscribe to this. Why do you have to use some guy with an enlish accent. Do you think this is funny? I don’t think so. This must be your idea of advertising psycology. Right. we remember the commercial. The more I hear it the more I change stations. You want feedback—you got it!!

Comment on The 7 Best Cities for Start-Ups by Shawn

Shawn — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:10:52 +0000

Boston would definitely be on my list (and not just saying that because of Grasshopper). I’m also super excited about the startup scene in Pittsburgh. There are amazing resources for aspiring entrepreneurs including startup accelerators such as Alpha Lab, the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence at the University of Pittsburgh, and the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University to name a few.

Comment on The 7 Best Cities for Start-Ups by Elad

Elad — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:08:42 +0000

I don’t know if you are only talking about America, but let’s be honest, Israel is one of the hottest places to base a business these days. The startup I work for, Swifto is based there, and the scene is incredibly dynamic.
By the way, we’ve launched our service in New York, so I guess America isn’t all bad

Comment on The 7 Best Cities for Start-Ups by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:04:39 +0000

From @zenblaster on Twitter: Charleston SC due to it’s success with Flagship 1 and 2 business incubators and Charleston Digital Corridor.

Comment on The Truth About Business Plans – Do You Really Need One? by Brad Farris

Brad Farris — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:30:46 +0000

I regularly tell entrepreneurs to spend the time that they would be using looking for money to look for customers. Customers will provide money, but they will also validate your concept, help you refine your pitch and make you a better all around company.

If you’re so successful with your first few clients that you need someone else’s money to grow faster, it will be easier to get if you have customers (in fact the VC’s might just come to you).

Comment on 5 Tips for Self-Motivation by Amanda DiSilvestro

Amanda DiSilvestro — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:36:06 +0000

I feel like this is a message I can never have enough of during my day. Writing for 8 hours a day is tough, and often overwhelming. Great tips!

Comment on How to Generate More Referrals for Your Business by Amanda DiSilvestro

Amanda DiSilvestro — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:01:53 +0000

Thanks Jeff! I sometimes feel like the articles that teeter on the brink of obvious are the most useful. It makes sense that people would follow through when someone they trust refers a company, yet so many businesses are pushing this by the wayside. Although social media is great and certainly exciting, we cannot forget about good old fashioned referrals.

Comment on Listing Your Business Phone Number: Still Relevant or Too Old-School to Bother With? by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:09:49 +0000

Hi – we don’t list them for you but your number would probably be in there if you list it in any other place.

Comment on Listing Your Business Phone Number: Still Relevant or Too Old-School to Bother With? by The W Holdings Group LLC

The W Holdings Group LLC — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:02:45 +0000

Are grasshopper numbers listed in 411 directories.

Comment on How to Generate More Referrals for Your Business by Jeff Riddle

Jeff Riddle — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:58:23 +0000

Nice post Amanda! Thanks for the reminder that referrals are an important part of business growth.

Comment on Customer Service Lessons You Can Learn from Amazon by Customer Service Lessons You Can Learn from Amazon … « Customer Service Max

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:23:58 +0000

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Comment on Let the Games Begin! by Jonathan Kay

Jonathan Kay — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:29:55 +0000

Hey Francine!

Dodo Case is absolutely still involved, but they are going to be the “2nd wave” of tests. What happened was, they just had a few other A/B tests that were already in place, and in order to maintain a control we needed to wait until those completed before we started!

But as the other 2 startups were ready to go, it didn’t make sense to hold up the whole process.

Hope that makes sense, we will absolutely keep you in the loop as that test begins as well!

Jonathan

Comment on Let the Games Begin! by Francine

Francine — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:50:24 +0000

What happened to Dodo Case?

Comment on The Evolution of the Entrepreneur [Infographic] by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:52:42 +0000

Hi Tanya – unfortunately, we no longer have access to the original file. Feel free to use the one we’ve posted here though.

Comment on The Evolution of the Entrepreneur [Infographic] by Tanya DeWing

Tanya DeWing — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:35:16 +0000

Can we get copies of this graphic?

Comment on 21 of the Worst Marketing Flops, Follies & Faux Pas by linda

linda — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:05:49 +0000

What a great list for new marketers to learn. Will there be any ads from SuperBowl 2012 to make into the list?

Ps. I got a good laugh out of it

Comment on 5 Rules Every Employee Should Follow on Twitter by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:57:36 +0000

Thanks for the tips Praveen!

Comment on 7 Productivity-Boosting Ways to Add Extra Time to Your Day by Tracy Baker

Tracy Baker — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:15:15 +0000

Wholeheartedly agree with all your points Alyssa but especially the one about “taking a break”. So often as business owners and entrepreneurs we feel that we have to squeeze as much as possible into our days, however even at the most busy times this can be counter productive.

Personally, I try to take my lovely black labrador out for a walk at lunchtime, even if it’s just for half an hour – it certainly makes a whole heap of difference to me

Comment on 7 Productivity-Boosting Ways to Add Extra Time to Your Day by Alyssa Gregory

Alyssa Gregory — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:55:54 +0000

Thanks, Praveen! FB has definitely become notorious for time-killing. Even if you’re not on social media sites every day, though, I can guarantee you have other distractions that eat away at your productive time. It can be hard to discipline yourself, but once you’re successful, you can really optimize your focused work time (and have more time to enjoy distractions later).

Comment on The President Proclaims November 19th as National Entrepreneurs’ Day by Jeff Shjarback

Jeff Shjarback — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:16:03 +0000

Hopefully, recognizing a day like this will inspire more people to become entrepreneurs and follow their passion.

Comment on 5 Rules Every Employee Should Follow on Twitter by Praveen Rajarao

Praveen Rajarao — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:40:51 +0000

Nice ones, i would also add, think before you accept a friend request and also dont retweet for pleasure.

Comment on 7 Productivity-Boosting Ways to Add Extra Time to Your Day by Praveen Rajarao

Praveen Rajarao — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 03:38:36 +0000

Alyssa – Awesome post. I particularly like the one that says “Get off FB”, i agree 100% with this, it is killing my time.

Comment on The President Proclaims November 19th as National Entrepreneurs’ Day by Laura

Laura — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:30:12 +0000

Will there be a 2011 National Entrepreneurs Day?

Comment on Great 8: Top Entrepreneur Forums on the Web by Matt

Matt — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:20:40 +0000

A very helpful post. Thank you!

Comment on Should Your Startup Join a Coworking Space? by Aaron Drost

Aaron Drost — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:57:47 +0000

Oficio is a boutique shared office space coming to Newbury Street later this month and will provide exceptionally flexible and affordable options for business owners and freelancers.

Follow us at http://www.myoficio.com to be the first to know when we’re open and for a chance to receive up to 6 months of free membership!

Comment on How To: Set Up Your Virtual Office in Under an Hour by Jason

Jason — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:50:25 +0000

This is a great, thorough guide for the small businesses looking to save money and weather the down economy. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part IV) by David Keller

David Keller — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:00:04 +0000

Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Meet the Contestants of the Grasshopper/KISSmetrics Challenge by Jonathan Kay

Jonathan Kay — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:52:04 +0000

Hey Marsh,

The #’s will not be up for another 2 or so weeks. We first need to connect with these entrepreneurs and get them all set up / integrated. As soon as we do that and the challenge officially begins we will definitely notify you.

I think number placement is an interesting question, and we are going to do some testing re: home page vs contact page. Will keep you posted man! See you tomorrow night.

Comment on Meet the Contestants of the Grasshopper/KISSmetrics Challenge by Marsh Sutherland

Marsh Sutherland — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:09:34 +0000

I went to the sites and don’t see a phone number on the home page.

When will the sites be modified and live? I’m curious as to optimal placement of the phone number on the home page.

Comment on 10 Startup Conferences You Don’t Want To Miss by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:26:12 +0000

Thanks for adding to our list Ramon!

Comment on 10 Startup Conferences You Don’t Want To Miss by Ramon Ray

Ramon Ray — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:04:15 +0000

Another great event is the Small Business Summit – http://www.smallbiztechsummit.com and the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit – http://www.blackenterprise.com/ec/

Comment on How To: Set Up Your Virtual Office in Under an Hour by Johnv

Johnv — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:56:38 +0000

This blog is really very informative. I think very few people know how a Virtual assistant can help their business. Virtual assistants utilize the latest technologies to deliver their services and to communicate with their clients. They can handle wide variety of support services through a single point of contact. Virtual assistanst make one’s life easier and better!

A virtual assistant can help you grow your business by handling your administrative support tasks. You can outsource various tasks like accounting, advertising, clerical, administrative, answering phone calls, internet research, data entry and technical support tasks to a virtual assistant. And the best part is that you can relax and enjoy your vacation or holidays while all your works are done by your virtual assistant.

Comment on Grasshopper Group Goes Back to the Future, Mark Cuban Invests in Chargify by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:47:43 +0000

That’s correct. We’ll be 100% focused on growing Grasshopper.

Comment on Grasshopper Group Goes Back to the Future, Mark Cuban Invests in Chargify by Francis Boyle

Francis Boyle — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:44:13 +0000

So are you guys giving up on creating any new products in the near term?

Comment on 21 of the Worst Marketing Flops, Follies & Faux Pas by Kail

Kail — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 23:46:26 +0000

The Beatles cover wasnt suppose to be liked it was suppose represent what some think happend to Paul…that when he “died” in that car accident It is said his head was detached from his body and it was messy and bloody. Hence the grotesque scene and the dolls with no heads are pointed towards Pauls head. Whether the Paul is dead story has truth to it or not, this album cover was a publicity stunt. Either saying fans are crazy to believe that story so were going to make fun of it…or that he is dead and this is another “clue”.

Comment on 21 of the Worst Marketing Flops, Follies & Faux Pas by Jason Gadgets

Jason Gadgets — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:51:38 +0000

What about Crystal Pepsi? Also before that Mcdonalds commercial wasn’t there the “we love to see you smile” thing. that was worse.

Comment on Grasshopper/KISSmetrics Challenge by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:15:11 +0000

Thanks for sharing our post and for the mention Sonciary!

Comment on Grasshopper/KISSmetrics Challenge by Sonciary Honnoll

Sonciary Honnoll — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:07:03 +0000

Thanks for the inspiration! I mentioned your challenge in the latest Promoboxx blog post: http://blog.promoboxx.com/2011/07/1-question-your-customer-needs-answered/

Comment on The Importance of Creating a Great Landing Page by Kim Harris

Kim Harris — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:39:56 +0000

Thank you! This makes a lot of sense.

Comment on Signs You Need a Virtual Assistant by Kim Harris

Kim Harris — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:36:11 +0000

Sometimes it can be very frustrating for a customer when no one is responding to their emails or voice messages. They get tired of hearing recorded messages. They want to speak to a live person. We must face the fact that sometimes work has to be delegated to others.

Comment on When Will We Finally See the Death of the Phone Book? by Jeff S.

Jeff S. — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:43:56 +0000

You people that want to kill phonebooks, have no idea about the facts. You live in your own little bubbles and can’t or won’t acknowledge the facts. Yes the Internet has gained traction in the big metropolitan areas. There is only one city in the country where Internet usage for products or services gets more hits than print YP. That would be Austin, Texas. Also, what about how many job in the industry and that supply the industry, would be lost at a time when we can least afford it! I think all of you would be heart broken if your industry you love was facing cheerleaders, who hoped you die. And one last thing to you pathetic low brows. What about small businesses who do track where their dollars are coming from or when towers and power is out and a print book has escape routes for hurricanes or any disasters. What about our Baby Boomers and Seniors who depend on these directories for many services. And, especially for you ( The straight to the trash lady). Have you ever heard of recycling them. They put off less greenhouse gases than cell phones, smart phones and computers. God help this country! You narcissists are perfect examples of the dumbing down of America. People like yourselves will ultimately bring this great country down!

Comment on The Importance of Creating a Great Landing Page by Scott

Scott — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:19:14 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. A good landing page means everything.

Comment on Fail Series: Even The Most Experienced Fail – with Mike Arsenault by Andrew Warner

Andrew Warner — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:11:09 +0000

Mike was very insightful. I admire how he analyzed his work.

Comment on Top 3 Benefits of a Toll Free Number by Toll Free Number Mishaps: Sorry Ochocinco You Aren't the First | Grasshopper Team Blog

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:49:14 +0000

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Comment on Hey Jay-Z, Meet the New Dork in ‘Entrepreneur State of Mind’ by The New Dork & The Granite State of Mind (Friday Flix) - Grasshopper Virtual Phone System | Grasshopper Team Blog

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:44:11 +0000

[...] now most readers of the Grasshopper blog are familiar with our New Dork video. With over 440,000 views and write ups on TechCrunch, Gizmodo and Mashable (to name a few), it has [...]

Comment on Time to Give Your Business a Checkup by 5 Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes | Grasshopper Company Blog

5 Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes | Grasshopper Company Blog — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:18:45 +0000

[...] a small business doesn’t keep a close eye on this number, it could find itself heavily in debt or having completely depleted its cash flow, even though it still looks profitable on paper. Paying [...]

Comment on Why You Need a Business Credit Card by 5 Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes | Grasshopper Company Blog

5 Common Small Business Accounting Mistakes | Grasshopper Company Blog — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:17:42 +0000

[...] lump sum, rather than spreading it over the seven months it really covers, will give your company a false sense of its cash flow. You’ll end up making decisions on a financial situation that doesn’t actually exist. Instead, [...]

Comment on Inside the Entrepreneur’s Brain by Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:42:12 +0000

Ego? I would attribute that to the VC brain…not the Entrepreneur brain.

Comment on The President Proclaims November 19th as National Entrepreneurs’ Day by The Real Story on Grasshopper Phone Service | Voip Secrets Blog

The Real Story on Grasshopper Phone Service | Voip Secrets Blog — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:27:53 +0000

[...] is all about helping them – even petitioning President Obama to launch November 19th as National Entrepreneur Day – which he [...]

Comment on How to Create a Big Splash at a Huge Conference (SXSW 2010) by News: Spread the Word! The Secrets of Word of Mouth Marketing | Grasshopper Group

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:06:43 +0000

[...] even notice, we wanted to do something big, something memorable. So what did we do? We designed a bright green bull costume, the mascot representing one of our brands (Chargify), and sent him, accompanied by his matador, [...]

Comment on Benefits of Voice Mail Transcription by Friday Flix: Want to Read Your Voicemail? | Grasshopper Company Blog

Friday Flix: Want to Read Your Voicemail? | Grasshopper Company Blog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:32:42 +0000

[...] it out, head over the features page, watch the video below or check out the following blog posts: Benefits of Voice Mail Transcription & Voice Mail When You Need It. Happy [...]

Comment on FCC Delays 855 Number Release by 10 Facts About 800 Numbers You May Not Know | Grasshopper Company Blog

10 Facts About 800 Numbers You May Not Know | Grasshopper Company Blog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:31:37 +0000

[...] 822 numbers have been reserved to be used as toll free numbers in the future. (As of October 9th, 855 numbers are now available to the [...]

Comment on Grasshopper vs. Google Voice: What’s the Difference? by Number Porting is Already Here! - Grasshopper Virtual Phone | Grasshopper Company Blog

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:25:25 +0000

[...] more about the differences between Grasshopper & Google Voice. Tags: 800 number, Local Numbers, virtual number, virtual phone [...]

Comment on The Art of Picking the Perfect Vanity Number by Toll Free Numbers: What You Need to Know | Grasshopper Company Blog

Toll Free Numbers: What You Need to Know | Grasshopper Company Blog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:25:05 +0000

[...] about what words best describe your business and what your customers will remember (check out our tips for choosing a vanity number). To find a number, simply type in your keyword using our “Custom toll free search [...]

Comment on 5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Toll Free Number by Random 800 Number News This Week - Grasshopper Virtual Phone | Grasshopper Company Blog

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:23:28 +0000

[...] on the blog we talk a lot about how to use your 800 number and the benefits of an 800 number…we thought we’d lighten it up this week. Here are some random 800 number facts that were in the [...]

Comment on Telecommuting: Should Companies Embrace it? by WTF is a Virtual PBX? | Grasshopper Company Blog

WTF is a Virtual PBX? | Grasshopper Company Blog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:22:49 +0000

[...] about the types of channels and features they want based on need. Business startups and people that work from home have phone systems indistinguishable from those used by large enterprises. As your business grows [...]

Comment on Grasshopper as a Time Card System? by 5 Way to Grow Your Business Using a Virtual PBX | Grasshopper Company Blog

5 Way to Grow Your Business Using a Virtual PBX | Grasshopper Company Blog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:22:27 +0000

[...] you read our blog regularly, you probably recall the post on how 360clean is using Grasshopper as a time card system. Barry Bodiford, founder and CEO of 360clean, uses our phone system to keep track of his employees [...]

Comment on Should You Have a Local Number for Business? by A Voicemail Service for Your Home-Based Business - Grasshopper Virtual Phone | Grasshopper Company Blog

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:47:44 +0000

[...] a phone number. Do you want a toll free number? Local number? Check out a few tips on choosing the right number for your [...]

Comment on 10 Facts About 800 Numbers You May Not Know by Toll Free Numbers: What You Need to Know | Grasshopper Company Blog

Toll Free Numbers: What You Need to Know | Grasshopper Company Blog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:44:46 +0000

[...] Picking the Perfect Vanity Number Why Your Business Should Have an 800 Number 10 Facts About 800 Numbers [...]

Comment on 855 Numbers to be Released in October. Don’t Miss Out! by FCC Delays 855 Number Release - Grasshopper Virtual PBX | Grasshopper Company Blog

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:44:28 +0000

[...] previously announcing 855 toll free numbers would be released on October 2nd, the FCC has issued an order to delay the [...]

Comment on Top 3 Benefits of a Toll Free Number by 5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Toll Free Number | Grasshopper Company Blog

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:43:45 +0000

[...] A toll free number can be an indispensable business asset, regardless of your company size. The benefits of having a toll free number are endless. It goes beyond just brand recognition and credibility; toll free numbers can also [...]

Comment on Toll Free Numbers: What You Need to Know by 5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Toll Free Number | Grasshopper Company Blog

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:43:29 +0000

[...] Need more information on how toll free numbers work? Check out our post, Toll Free Numbers: What You Need to Know. [...]

Comment on Creating a Dedicated Support Line for Your Business by Random 800 Number News This Week - Grasshopper Virtual Phone | Grasshopper Company Blog

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:43:13 +0000

[...] on the blog we talk a lot about how to use your 800 number and the benefits of an 800 number…we thought we’d lighten it up this week. Here are some random [...]

Comment on Unlimited Extensions Create Personal Touch with Customers by Creating a Dedicated Support Line for Your Business - Grasshopper Virtual PBX | Grasshopper Company Blog

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:42:08 +0000

[...] One of the great things about our phone system is that it can be used in different (and creative) ways. While yes, it’s intended to be used as a full-featured, make your company sound big phone system, our customers have made it their own. Some people use it strictly as a voicemail service, some use it as a call forwarding service and one customer uses it to provide clients with personalized extensions. [...]

Comment on Creating a Dedicated Support Line for Your Business by Does Your Business Need A Toll-Free Number? | Grasshopper Company Blog

Does Your Business Need A Toll-Free Number? | Grasshopper Company Blog — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:41:06 +0000

[...] a toll-free number for customer service lends credibility to your brand and reduces barriers to purchasing products [...]

Comment on Help Us Shape Our New User Interface! by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:11:22 +0000

Hi Jane and Brian – I’ll have Jonathan connect with you guys on this. Thanks!

Comment on Help Us Shape Our New User Interface! by Brian

Brian — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:43:37 +0000

Happy to assist, if you want some feedback.

Comment on Help Us Shape Our New User Interface! by Jane Winslow

Jane Winslow — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:30:50 +0000

I am really excited about an app for Grasshopper. I do marketing and usability from the customer standpoint for a living. I’d be happy to help if I can.

Comment on Help Us Shape Our New User Interface! by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:49:13 +0000

Hi Julia- Jonathan will be in touch soon if he hasn’t been already.

Comment on Help Us Shape Our New User Interface! by Julia Anderson

Julia Anderson — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:50:38 +0000

I’d love to help just because I like being involved in usability tests – but my boss is usually the one who handles the account. Would you like a newbie perspective?

Comment on Choosing the Right Toll Free Number for Your Business by A Voicemail Service for Your Home-Based Business - Grasshopper Virtual Phone | Grasshopper Company Blog

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:35:40 +0000

[...] a phone number. Do you want a toll free number? Local number? Check out a few tips on choosing the right number for your [...]

Comment on First Ever “Pitch the Show” Episode Now Live! by Where's Gary? Grasshopper on the Web - Grasshopper Virtual Phone System | Grasshopper Company Blog

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:09:09 +0000

[...] also love helping other entrepreneurs succeed. Whether it’s getting press coverage, writing about their business or simply providing useful information, our goal is empower [...]

Comment on The Evolution of the Entrepreneur [Infographic] by Gregg Christensen

Gregg Christensen — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:32:27 +0000

Are print versions available of this poster? If not, is it possible to gain permissiont to reprint?

Comment on Signs You Need a Virtual Assistant by Using Online Media to Find Employees for Your Startup | Grasshopper Company Blog

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:35:45 +0000

[...] Recruiting employees online can be a great idea for a number of reasons. First of all, it is one of the cheapest options available to you. It will also get a lot more exposure than most ads you place. By pursuing applicants online, you aren’t limiting yourself to a specific geographic area (although you can filter your applicants if you want). You can even look overseas if you are willing to outsource to someone who can complete the work virtually. [...]

Comment on What Are The Best Countries To Outsource Your IT Requirements To? by Using Online Media to Find Employees for Your Startup | Grasshopper Company Blog

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:35:42 +0000

[...] you can filter your applicants if you want). You can even look overseas if you are willing to outsource to someone who can complete the work [...]

Comment on Should Your Startup Join a Coworking Space? by Genevieve

Genevieve — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:13:25 +0000

If you are just starting up, coworking spaces are a great way to collaborate for entrepreneurs!

Comment on Why Most Entrepreneurs’ Ideas Fail by Stop Being Impulsive! Think Before You Take Action | Grasshopper Group

Stop Being Impulsive! Think Before You Take Action | Grasshopper Group — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:52:54 +0000

[...] eager individuals who can’t stand the thought of sitting still. One of the reasons why good entrepreneurs fail is because they jump into action without the necessary research and planning. It’s important [...]

Comment on 5 Tips For Better Conference Calls by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:59:17 +0000

Thanks for the tip Michael, we love anything that makes our conference calls more productive!

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:57:58 +0000

Glad to hear you found this beneficial! Thanks for the comment!

Comment on 5 Tips for the New Social Media Manager (or Kid) by Andy Zimmerman

Andy Zimmerman — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 02:26:49 +0000

Great tips, Gerry, for anyone entering (or already in) these unchartered waters…

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Creative Girl

Creative Girl — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:37:09 +0000

Thanks for posting all of these links. As someone that is involved in creating things for people–it’s good to be in the know with different websites. I really like young entrepreneur–it’s a great site. Thanks again.

Comment on 5 Tips for the New Social Media Manager (or Kid) by Gerry P.

Gerry P. — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:41:02 +0000

Thanks a lot guys! Glad it was helpful on multiple fronts.

Comment on 5 Tips For Better Conference Calls by Michael Guarnieri

Michael Guarnieri — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:37:18 +0000

Use GotoMeeting. It works great and makes your conference calls more focused and powerful. It really works!

Comment on 5 Tips for the New Social Media Manager (or Kid) by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:22:24 +0000

Agreed, this post can definitely apply to more than just in the social media world! Thanks for the comments Christine and Kathy!

Comment on 5 Tips for the New Social Media Manager (or Kid) by Kathy Doherty

Kathy Doherty — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:22:52 +0000

Good article. Good suggestions for many of today’s workers, not just social media wonks

Comment on 5 Tips for the New Social Media Manager (or Kid) by Christine Pietrowiak

Christine Pietrowiak — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:58:45 +0000

Relatively newbie here (aren’t we all). Great post! Right on the mark and some good, common sense advice in general.

Comment on 5 Tips For Better Conference Calls by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:58:27 +0000

Great tip Frans! Numbering the agenda is a really good idea. I’ve also seen some people include an allotted amount of time for each agenda item to keep the discussion on topic and the meeting attendees focused.

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part IV) by The Spreadable Story | Grasshopper Group

The Spreadable Story | Grasshopper Group — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:54:14 +0000

[...] Part IV: Final Decisions (6/22) [...]

Comment on About by Startup Riot & Lean Startup Circle Atlanta « The Startup Chronicles

Startup Riot & Lean Startup Circle Atlanta « The Startup Chronicles — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:40:58 +0000

[...] highlights of the event were getting to talk to Andrew Warner, David Houser & Charlie O’Donnel. All of whom I followed on Twitter, so I was able to recognize them and [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part IV) | Grasshopper Group

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:08:39 +0000

[...] Part III: Marketing & Pricing [...]

Comment on 5 Tips For Better Conference Calls by Frans

Frans — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 04:06:59 +0000

One simple trick I use is to email the agenda and make sure all topics are numbered. It makes it a lot easier for the moderator to drive forward the meeting.

Comment on What Are The Best Countries To Outsource Your IT Requirements To? by What Are The Best Countries To Outsource Your IT Requirements To … | Web Design Outsourcing

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:42:35 +0000

[...] Visit link: What Are The Best Countries To Outsource Your IT Requirements To … [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part II) by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) | Grasshopper Group

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:50:35 +0000

[...] This is the third part in our four-part Spreadable post mortem. In the third part, we will explore some of our marketing tactics & pricing initiatives. See Part I & Part II. [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) | Grasshopper Group

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:39:19 +0000

[...] Part III: Marketing & Pricing [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part II) | Grasshopper Group

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:19:03 +0000

[...] Part III: Marketing & Pricing [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) by The Spreadable Story | Grasshopper Group

The Spreadable Story | Grasshopper Group — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:01:49 +0000

[...] Part III: Marketing & Pricing (6/17) [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) | Grasshopper Group

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:10:40 +0000

[...] Part I: Our Vision & Team [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) by Mike Arsenault

Mike Arsenault — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:35:06 +0000

Thanks for the comment Rita. In the first paragraph of Part 1 I allude to the fact that all startup advice is situational in nature.

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) by Rita

Rita — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:16:03 +0000

After reading the first 3 of these there are some great tidbits of insight but a lot of it seems circumstantial based on your ONE experience. I feel this isn’t clear enough in the articles up front.

For example how does charging up front help with CPA? CPA has nothing to do with price your charge it has to do with your spend.

Also, the faking thing does sound very negative and I doubt anyone would have as positive of a result.

Comment on The Spreadable Story by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part III) | Grasshopper Group

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:28:28 +0000

[...] The Spreadable Story [...]

Comment on 7 Habits of Highly Successful Serial Entrepreneurs by katrinamharrell

katrinamharrell — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:08:50 +0000

This was right on! Glad to know I’m not crazy! I will add though that I think serial entrepreneurs need to develop a habit of motivation. Being able to share their passion with those that are on their team so they can execute. They should also have the habit of focus (ok that’s an oxymoron) but focus on ensuring they can pay attention long enough to execute an effective strategy.

Comment on 4 Tips to Increase Your Productivity When You Work from Home by Make Time for Breaktime! | Grasshopper Company Blog

Make Time for Breaktime! | Grasshopper Company Blog — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:09:57 +0000

[...] finally made the leap. You quit your day job, set up a home office and started your new life as an entrepreneur. Congratulations! But now that the initial excitement [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part II) by Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:33:36 +0000

Ha! We may let you live it down, we just won’t let you ever forget it

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Ritwik Manan

Ritwik Manan — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:52:19 +0000

fantastic to see Delhi right up there at #1 ….really surprised not to see Bangalore and Mumbai …..India is poised to blow the world away

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part II) by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) | Grasshopper Group

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:02:49 +0000

[...] Part II: Developing the App [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part II) by The Spreadable Story | Grasshopper Group

The Spreadable Story | Grasshopper Group — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:59:39 +0000

[...] Part II: Developing the App (6/14) [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part II) | Grasshopper Group

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:30:44 +0000

[...] Part I: Our Vision & Team [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part II) | Grasshopper Group

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:15:17 +0000

[...] Part I: Our Vision & Team [...]

Comment on To Our Customers: Thank You. by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:29:42 +0000

@Alex – Thanks! We are focused on ensuring something like this never happens again.

@Diana- Thank you for the kinda words Dianna! We have definitely learned from this!

Appreciate both of your comments!

Comment on To Our Customers: Thank You. by Dianna Huff

Dianna Huff — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:18:11 +0000

I followed your outage via Facebook. I’m not a customer but being in marketing, I’m an avid watcher of episodes like this.

While your vocal customers vented their frustration, at least you were out there keeping people updated. As the outage grew longer and people asked for more information, you provided it.

I loved when your CEO started leaving messages on FB.

I think you did a great job and kudos to you for learning from the experience.

Comment on To Our Customers: Thank You. by Alex J.

Alex J. — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:02:12 +0000

Keep up the good work guys.

As I am in IT business, I fully understand how hard is to think “outside the box” when planning your Disaster Recovery plan.

Main point is Customers First. They need to be taked care of first. In addition, you will have to develop alternative way of communicating these outages to your clients.

Overall, you will grow from this. Some heads might roll, but I am sure that the same outage will not happen for number of years ahead.

Cheers

Alex J.

http://www.alextec.com

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by anthony

anthony — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:40:54 +0000

http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/rich-tehrani/social-networking/spreadable-shuts-down—why.html

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Dena

Dena — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 05:28:36 +0000

I am surprised not to see tel aviv on this list. Huge startup community with tons of untapped potential

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by IT Business Reviews » Archive » Spreadable Shuts Down – Why?

IT Business Reviews » Archive » Spreadable Shuts Down – Why? — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:10:59 +0000

[...] don't buy it. But perhaps the rest of the series will shed some light on the situation.Here is the first part of the series.Be sure to read the comments on the post as well as Vitaly Kushner nails it when he [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by Spreadable Shuts Down – Why? | Voip Secrets Blog

Spreadable Shuts Down – Why? | Voip Secrets Blog — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:09:35 +0000

[...] is the first part of the [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by Spreadable Shuts Down – Why? | All Things VoIP - VoIP Phones, VoIP Products, VoIP Services, etc...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:37:27 +0000

Comment on The Grasshopper Outage: Co-Founders Response by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:11:15 +0000

Hi Brooke – thank you very much for the compliment! We’ve learned a lot from all of this

Comment on The Grasshopper Outage: Co-Founders Response by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:06:15 +0000

Hi Chris- happy to discuss that with you but unfortunately we cannot have that discussion here. Please contact our support team with your question, and they’d be happy to address that. You can reach them via email at support(at)grasshopper(dot)com of by phone at 800-279-1455.

Comment on The Grasshopper Outage: Co-Founders Response by Phil

Phil — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 22:37:29 +0000

While the explantion and detailed descrition of what happened is interesting the main issue we had is the lack of response from Grasshopper. We were unable to connect by phone and our emails were not returned for the better part of a day.

Comment on The Grasshopper Outage: Co-Founders Response by Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:30:06 +0000

Things seem to be working great today and thanks for the detailed explanation. Also, a big thanks to whomever was responsible for manning your Facebook account! They did a good job of managing the nasty grams and keeping us as up to date as possible.

Comment on The Grasshopper Outage: Co-Founders Response by Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:20:59 +0000

Sounds like your DR and HA plan needs work more that anything! What happens when Pillar has a double disk failure?

Comment on The Grasshopper Outage: Co-Founders Response by LEB

LEB — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:00:02 +0000

We’re very glad everything is working again. A dependable toll free service is critical to the successful operation of our business. Thank you for the detailed message.

Comment on The Grasshopper Outage: Co-Founders Response by Chris

Chris — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:29:43 +0000

And what compensation can we expect????

Comment on 8 Epic Failures of Communication by Erik J

Erik J — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:03:25 +0000

Well, I appreciate the head’s up email 2 days after the service went down. No way of knowing how much potential business was lost.

I think we’re entering into an age where it’s really quite dangerous to put a lot of energy into the failings of others.

The implicit message of this post (pretty crass) is that ‘Grasshopper does not make such mistakes.’ Very, very dangerous, and the universe pretty radically and radically snapped back on you for that type of thinking.

I am a happy Grasshopper customer but I’ve absolutely lost business this week due to this outage. Maybe some ‘fire drills’ are in order for the future.

Things happen. Thanks for owning the situation and working so hard to get our services back.

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by Mike Arsenault

Mike Arsenault — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:30:54 +0000

Thanks Ian.

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by Mike Arsenault

Mike Arsenault — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:30:36 +0000

Thanks for the comment Vitaly. This part 1 of a 4 part series. We’ll change the post titles so there’s no confusion.

Comment on The Spreadable Story by The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) | Grasshopper Group

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:28:25 +0000

[...] The Spreadable Story [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by The Spreadable Story | Grasshopper Group

The Spreadable Story | Grasshopper Group — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:27:17 +0000

[...] Part I: Our Vision & Team [...]

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by Vitaly Kushner

Vitaly Kushner — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:17:23 +0000

So many words, and you didn’t actually answer the question “Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day”.

Comment on The Spreadable Story: Why We Shut Down a Business That Was Making Money & Getting New Customers Every Day (Part I) by Ian Wright

Ian Wright — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:11:31 +0000

I remember coming across spreadable and thought like it seemed like a really good idea. I’m surprised you’re shutting down. Very interested to read the next 3 parts.

Comment on Grasshopper Outage Update by Grasshopper

Grasshopper — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:16:27 +0000

Update: We are still working to get this situation fixed. For hourly updates, please visit http://bitly.com/jQjaEO

Comment on 8 Epic Failures of Communication by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:28:31 +0000

Hi everyone- sorry about the issues we are experiencing today. We have put up a page with the details and we will be updating it hourly here: http://bitly.com/jQjaEO.

Again, we are very sorry and hope to have this fixed ASAP!!

Comment on 8 Epic Failures of Communication by Ray

Ray — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:23:07 +0000

@Grasshopper – please provide an eta for the fix. I can’t even call your 24/7 800 number.

Comment on 8 Epic Failures of Communication by Ed

Ed — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:22:09 +0000

So it is not just me. that is good to know.

Comment on 8 Epic Failures of Communication by Herb Morton

Herb Morton — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:21:41 +0000

Grasshopper is killing my business today. What the hell is going on?

Comment on 8 Epic Failures of Communication by Glen F.

Glen F. — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:21:25 +0000

You know what would be nice – if you maybe published that there a) IS a problem and b) the STATUS of getting it fixed.

Maybe read your blog post about communicating with customers to avoid ‘epic failures’. Do a write up on US: we chose TODAY to launch an email campaign promoting a new marketing product and now we are inundated with emails about our phones not working.

Comment on 8 Epic Failures of Communication by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:54:36 +0000

The irony is not lost on us Brian. We are currently working hard to get it fixed.

Comment on 8 Epic Failures of Communication by Brian

Brian — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:49:27 +0000

Kind of a strange post to make since nobody has been able to call our business all day because you’ve been down all day…

Just saying. Fix it.

Comment on The Spreadable Story by Mike Arsenault

Mike Arsenault — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:43:48 +0000

Thanks Peter. Would love to hear your thoughts when the rest of the series comes out.

I noticed you re-branded – hope everything is going well!

Comment on The Spreadable Story by Peter Alberti

Peter Alberti — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:20:33 +0000

Mike and team… really looking forward to reading this series. You and DH are such stand up guys and I wish you and Grasshopper Group all the best!

Comment on I’ve Got A Business Idea, But Now What? by Wicked Start guest posts on the Grasshopper Group’s blog - Start-Up Smart

Wicked Start guest posts on the Grasshopper Group’s blog - Start-Up Smart — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:19:41 +0000

[...] us to guest blog about what newbie aspiring entrepreneurs should do once they have a business idea. Check it out in their News & Buzz section or read it [...]

Comment on Free Accounts for Weather-Affected Businesses by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:37:52 +0000

Thanks for the kind comment Kevin! Please feel free to pass this on to anyone you may know who has been affected by the recent weather!

Comment on Free Accounts for Weather-Affected Businesses by Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:02:24 +0000

Even though I was not effected by the recent weather tragedies, I am really impressed with this offer. I am in Florida and have had hurricanes destroy a lot of my hometown before and its very unfortunate and hard to get through. Thankfully, the last few years haven’t been too hard on us at all, and hopefully, this year won’t be bad either (knock on wood), although they did predict there were going to be quite a few bad ones. It’s great to see companies actually care in this day and age!

Comment on News & Buzz by Wicked Start guest posts on the Grasshopper Group’s blog - Start-Up Smart

Wicked Start guest posts on the Grasshopper Group’s blog - Start-Up Smart — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:16:27 +0000

[...] what newbie aspiring entrepreneurs should do once they have a business idea. Check it out in their News & Buzz section or read it [...]

Comment on Signs You Need a Virtual Assistant by Jolly

Jolly — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:36:37 +0000

Just want to add some:
– opportunities are being missed
– you never have enough hours in a day
– you feel like you don’t even want to play in the sandbox anymore
I really agree with your article Gary G. Having the feelings that were mentioned above are truly the signs that one needs a virtual assistant.

Comment on Why You Need a Business Credit Card by David @ Credit Card Compare

David @ Credit Card Compare — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:42:02 +0000

I think you’ve got all the big advantages covered. Just like you would on your personal card, always aim to pay the whole amount back in full and on time to avoid interest and nasty fees. Never become obligated to your creditors.

Comment on Using Skype with Grasshopper by Andres Berdugo

Andres Berdugo — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:11:02 +0000

We have been using Grasshopper+Skype for over 2 years for inbound calls and it works like a charm.

Customers call to our GH number and calls are redirected to my personal SkypeIn number. If I don’t pick up on Skype or I’m away from my desk, Skype will forward the call to my mobile phone. Using this setup I never miss a call.

Would love to see something for keeping my GH number calling from Skype directly.

Comment on 6 Reasons Why People Are Afraid to Start a Business by 6 Reasons Why People Are Afraid to Start a Business | Support Site for The Unemployed

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:22:42 +0000

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Comment on Attn: Exciting New Things Happening at Grasshopper by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 31 May 2011 14:28:17 +0000

Hi Jim – we do give Grasshopper customers the ability to request Canadian numbers in specific areas (just not specific area codes). Hope this helps! http://grasshopper.com/canadiannumbers

Comment on 4 Tips to Increase Your Productivity When You Work from Home by Allison

Allison — Fri, 27 May 2011 15:50:34 +0000

Great tip Jamie! Thanks for stopping by!

Comment on Attn: Exciting New Things Happening at Grasshopper by Jim

Jim — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:30:35 +0000

More Canadian cities please. I see you have added Ottawa. Any plans to expand into more places in Canada?

Comment on Fantasies vs. Realities of a Startup [Comic] by Deepak

Deepak — Wed, 25 May 2011 07:43:33 +0000

Definitely eye catching and informative.

Loneliness is both at the top as well as the bottom.. how about the middle – crowded?

Comment on Fun With Funding: Your Startup Financing Options Explained by Tips For Creating a Killer Elevator Pitch | Grasshopper Group

Tips For Creating a Killer Elevator Pitch | Grasshopper Group — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:36:32 +0000

[...] you are trying to get the attention of an angel investor or angling for a sale from a potential client, you are going to have to make a great elevator pitch [...]

Comment on 212 Numbers Up for Grabs! by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:03:44 +0000

Hi Elan! Just sent you an email with the details regarding a 212 number. Please reply to that email should you have any issues and glad to hear you love Grasshopper!!

Comment on 4 Tips to Increase Your Productivity When You Work from Home by Jamie Fairbairn

Jamie Fairbairn — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:50:32 +0000

A lot of my small business clients in the UK work from home and I’d agree with all the points in this article Mariana.

Another I’d add to the list is to make sure you take time to exercise. It can be very easy to get so engrossed in working from home and time can really fly by.

It’s important to take regular breaks and get out of the house if you can for a walk which will help clear your head and let you think about things from a different perspective.

Comment on 212 Numbers Up for Grabs! by Elan

Elan — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:43:02 +0000

Is this still available? Well if so i’d love one so I can use it for business and look professional. Oh and I love Grasshopper too!

Comment on Does Your Small Business Need A Vanity Email Address? by Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 23 May 2011 19:43:18 +0000

Great article!

I have always mentioned to other entrepreneurs the importance of ditching their gmail account and using a vanity email address.

Comment on How To: Set Up Your Virtual Office in Under an Hour by john

john — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:39:01 +0000

Hi, I think nowadays more people are aware of what virtual assistant is and how to work with them and really a Virtual Assistant can help you out in your business. They can handle wide variety of support services through a single point of contact.
And this article is EXCELLENT and thanks for all that information
John

Comment on Signs You Need a Virtual Assistant by Gene Marks

Gene Marks — Wed, 18 May 2011 11:43:36 +0000

Totall agree – The guys I know who delegate are the ones who do the best.

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:00:52 +0000

Thanks for adding NOLA to the list and opening our eyes to those great events there! Consider NOLA on our watch list.

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Wendy Overton

Wendy Overton — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:55:11 +0000

#11: South Louisiana. The corridor stretching along I-10, from Lafayette to Baton Rouge to New Orleans, is hot. From Launch Fest in New Orleans, to Startup Weekend in Baton Rouge, to Opportunity Machine in Lafayette, this corridor is poised for greatness. Watch it.

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Big Omaha. The best conference you’ve never heard of. | SiliconBayouNews.com

Tue, 17 May 2011 18:41:33 +0000

[...] is quickly becoming one of the top emerging startup hubs in the world, according to the Grasshopper Group. This energy was evident in the top-notch Big Omaha event, held May 11-13, 2011 in downtown [...]

Comment on Win a FREE Ticket to MicroConf [Contest] by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 17 May 2011 18:00:04 +0000

Thanks for your entry Linda! Stay tuned, we’ll be announcing the winner at 5 PM EST today.

Comment on 5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs a Toll Free Number by Will a Vanity Number Help Your Bottom Line? | Grasshopper Company Blog

Will a Vanity Number Help Your Bottom Line? | Grasshopper Company Blog — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:01:10 +0000

[...] What it says about your business is important. A regular 10-digit number is hard to remember but a vanity phone number creates a lasting impression. These numbers create a clever or memorable association with the [...]

Comment on Win a FREE Ticket to MicroConf [Contest] by Linda Olson

Linda Olson — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:45:07 +0000

Not only would I use that money I’d save to put the finishing touches on StudGuru.com (a RailsRumble 2010 finalist app with a new release date this summer…with a real revenue model to boot!), but I promise to share all the startup goodness from the conf with all my fabulous TampaBayWaVE.org members. Just think, not only would you be helping one ambitious entrepreneur, but actually dozens – and we’re huge fans of Grasshopper Group too!

Comment on When Will We Finally See the Death of the Phone Book? by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:25:47 +0000

Agreed! I think that more people would use them if they came in a better format like a PDF and not the big, clunky form they come in now.

Comment on The Future is Now [Infographic] by Kurzweil's Predictions: Past and Present [Infographic] | Church Mag

Kurzweil's Predictions: Past and Present [Infographic] | Church Mag — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:37:16 +0000

[...] [via Grasshopper Group] [...]

Comment on The Future is Now [Infographic] by Kurzweil’s Predictions: Past and Present [Infographic] | Church Mag

Kurzweil’s Predictions: Past and Present [Infographic] | Church Mag — Mon, 16 May 2011 09:54:47 +0000

[...] [via Grasshopper Group] [...]

Comment on The Blog Economy [Infographic] by The composition and economic of bloggers | pruneau

The composition and economic of bloggers | pruneau — Mon, 16 May 2011 04:20:59 +0000

[...] discovered this great INFOGRAPHIC from the Grasshopper group in my tweet stream this week and it brought to life some amazing insights [...]

Comment on When Will We Finally See the Death of the Phone Book? by M. Rad.

M. Rad. — Mon, 16 May 2011 00:12:29 +0000

It depends on what business you are in and what you are shopping for. For homeowner services, for example, the printed media–not just yellow pages but also the newsprint advertisers–are still the best source. Googling for a tree surgeon or a plumber yields quite unsatisfactory results. Finding 6 cubic yards of topsoil online is well nigh impossible. So truly local advertising media are not going obsolete any time soon.

That said, the yellow pages are no longer the definitive resource they once were. I no longer feel a need to keep last year’s copy in the trunk of my car. And I cannot for the life of me see why they can’t be published as a PDF on CD, at least as an option for those who ask. I would use the yellow pages more if I had a copy on my laptop.

Comment on Creative Funding Strategies For Entrepreneurs by Tips to Keep Debt From Destroying Your Startup | Grasshopper Group

Tips to Keep Debt From Destroying Your Startup | Grasshopper Group — Thu, 12 May 2011 04:03:37 +0000

[...] Look for different funding opportunities. Lenders are reluctant to offer money to small businesses right now. If you are lucky enough to find a loan, you will probably find that they will want you to pay over 20% in interest. If you can leverage any of your own assets you can spare, you should consider using them to fund your startup. If not, consider asking your friends or family to help fund your venture. [...]

Comment on The President Proclaims November 19th as National Entrepreneurs’ Day by Brad Olinger

Brad Olinger — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:18:55 +0000

The Most amazing thing just happened. I am an advocate for entrepreneurs, possibly one of the most challenging endeavors one can take, but we all know the rewards just might be at our finger tips.

I was working on my buy local directory, FinditCincinnati.com, and came up with the idea of Entrepreneurs Day. I dated it on a very important day to me, November, 15, every year. After putting it up, I went to Google and found this page. Ah ha…Entrepreneur Week, Nov. 14th – Nov. 20th…Perfect! I’ll do my very best to make it happen in Cincinnati, Ohio. Contact my office if you have any great ideas on turning our Country back into one of Entrepreneurship, Prosperity, and Healthy Communities.

Brad Olinger
Entrepreneur
Cincinnati, Ohio
(513) 891-1230

Comment on 5 Ways to Make Your BarCamp the Next MinneBar by “I’d Like to Thank Our Sponsors”: How to Make Your Sponsors Feel Loved | BatchBlue: Blog

Tue, 10 May 2011 19:10:57 +0000

[...] The conference itself was great; lots of interesting sessions, fantastically smart and engaged attendees, and the Best Buy headquarters blew me away with how eco-friendly and employee-focused it was by design. Fellow BarCamp Tour busser and Shopify‘s Tech Ambassador Joey DeVilla wrote up a great post about the day’s event over on his blog Global Nerdy, and Stephanie Bullis from Grasshopper posted on 5 Ways to Make Your BarCamp the Next Minnebar. [...]

Comment on When Will We Finally See the Death of the Phone Book? by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:15:22 +0000

Thanks for the comment Jennifer! You’re not alone with throwing them straight into the trash, we polled our fans on Facebook and most said they toss or recycle them. Either way, what a waste!

Comment on When Will We Finally See the Death of the Phone Book? by Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 10 May 2011 00:39:33 +0000

I have to say that I love this blog post. Whenever I receive phone books, they go straight in the trash. Not only is it a waste of trees, but it’s a waste of marketing dollars. I would never advise any of my clients to advertise in direct mail or the phone book. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, etc are where it’s at. This is the present and the future and I say RIP to the phonebook.

Comment on 4 Common Web Design Pitfalls & How to Remedy Them by Jamie Fairbairn

Jamie Fairbairn — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:20:59 +0000

Hi Alex, this is a very good list and well explained. I particularly liked the last point about the content blob.

Too many business owners don’t appreciate how difficult that sort of thing is to read online and while they may have spent a small fortune having a nice looking site designed, it all goes to waste if people don’t want to read the content.

Comment on 7 Habits of Highly Successful Serial Entrepreneurs by Kelvin Emmanuel

Kelvin Emmanuel — Sun, 08 May 2011 07:57:21 +0000

*A strong sense of intuition. The ability to identify the right people,projects,resources that leads towards accomplishment. More importantly having that spiritual instinct to be able to sense things in order to avoid wasting time on a particular task or person.

Comment on How To Create Buzz For Your Startup Before It’s Even Launched by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:54:23 +0000

Nice! Looking forward to it. David (@DH) will be speaking and Stephanie our Ambassador of Buzz, (@SRBullis) will be there!

Comment on Toll Free Numbers: What You Need to Know by April

April — Thu, 05 May 2011 18:16:16 +0000

I have a customer that’s thinking about setting up a call center and a consultant told them that an 855 exchange cannot be dialed by over 40% of the PBX systems. Is that true?

Comment on How To Create Buzz For Your Startup Before It’s Even Launched by TotalTab

TotalTab — Thu, 05 May 2011 16:28:50 +0000

We just tried LaunchRock (a beta splash page) for TotalTab and it’s been very awesome.

BTW, we will be at Ramencamp in a week – looking forward to it!

Comment on The Blog Economy [Infographic] by The Blog Economy | Best Infographics

The Blog Economy | Best Infographics — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:21:22 +0000

[...] we have a lot of full-time bloggers who make enough money to never have to work again. The below infographic by GrassHopper Group demonstrates how the blogging world has changed in 2010. It also shows how bloggers are taking [...]

Comment on The Harsh Realities of Starting a Small Business by Great Small Business Statistics | SIX15 solutions

Great Small Business Statistics | SIX15 solutions — Tue, 03 May 2011 18:38:28 +0000

[...] The Grasshopper Group put together a great info-graphic showcasing the harsh realities of starting a small business. [...]

Comment on 6 Reasons Why People Are Afraid to Start a Business by Maria

Maria — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:03:05 +0000

Don’t know what it’s like in other countries, but here in the UK, it’s never really mentioned as a possibility in school, college etc. You’re just expected to leave education and go straight in to a 9-5 job.

Comment on How Does Grasshopper Stack Up? by Allison

Allison — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:13:38 +0000

Thanks Moe! Glad to hear that!

Comment on Did Universal Miss a Marketing Opportunity? by james

james — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:39:04 +0000

I agree that they missed a huge opportunity. Do you know who currently has the number?
Cheers, James

Comment on Is Voicemail Still Relevant? by Gavin

Gavin — Sun, 01 May 2011 08:04:46 +0000

Voicemail, as it traditionally or currently exists, is a pain in the backside, not to mention the wallet, but that’s not the whole story.

Voicemail often costs to check and if there is valuable information contained in the voice message it can easily be misheard, misinterpreted, lost, cause accidents, or, if you have a pen handy and are not driving, can prove to contain nothing more than an extended banal tale of social dribble. In short it is as often as not useless or next to it.

Voice is immediate, it is unique and emotive, and it is fleeting. These qualities provide value and they provide limitations.

Voice is humanity’s most effective and immediate communication tool. The only reason it has been sidelined in favour of text is because of the historic inability of analogue technologies to do anything more than create recordings. This limitation prevented anything other than the most basic “freeze and re-use” of recorded voice,. Application of analytical and productivity tools to voice was non-existent.

Times are changing.

Voice to text, voice to email and digital listening/interpretation software enable the mobile internet experience and remote comms to be redefined around voice.

On one hand imagine a day when you truly will need to “watch what you say” because everyone else will be able to…your word will be your bond….again. Imagine being able to create a meeting, or a shopping list directly from a voice message or conversation (from real time digital recording of phone calls).
Imagine being able to place a call to the internet that connects you to your choice of searched restaurants and books you a table before texting the details directly back to your phone without you having to speak to anyone…no waiting..no errors…no phones not getting answered…

Voice technology will totally transform the role of a mobile ISP or mobile telephony company. They will become communication SERVICE providers as opposed to network providers.

I can’t wait for the resurgence and redefinition of voice as mobility ascends to define the internet experience.

Cheers

Comment on How Does Grasshopper Stack Up? by Moe Bashi

Moe Bashi — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:54:15 +0000

Allison :
We at http://www.exceptionallimo.ca/ would like to thank you all for such a great support over the years . you all play a very important part in our operation .

All the best

Comment on 4 Common Web Design Pitfalls & How to Remedy Them by Alex

Alex — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:00:35 +0000

I couldn’t agree more!

Comment on 4 Common Web Design Pitfalls & How to Remedy Them by Luckyant

Luckyant — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:05:17 +0000

Hire a web designer. It may seem expensive, but you wouldn’t open a store without an interior designer, why would you open a website without design? It pays in the short and long run.

Comment on Where Will We Be This Week? by Jay Owen

Jay Owen — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:54:09 +0000

Looking forward to it! See you there.

Comment on Where Will We Be This Week? by TheRealJosh

TheRealJosh — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:30:21 +0000

Cant wait to meet everyone and have a killer time.

Comment on 5 Way to Grow Your Business Using a Virtual PBX by Brian

Brian — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:01:08 +0000

Thanks for the mention Grasshopper folks! I actually just set up another employee last night on the system, and it only took a couple minutes. He’d never seen a virtual PBX before but within a few minutes had it all going.
We’re loving the system. I’m going to have to check out some of these other Grasshopper users too.
Brian Sharwood
President, HomeStars.com

Comment on Launch Your Startup with MassChallenge by Creative Funding Strategies For Entrepreneurs | Grasshopper Group

Creative Funding Strategies For Entrepreneurs | Grasshopper Group — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:18:50 +0000

[...] is the world’s largest startup competition. In 2010, the company supported 111 entrepreneurs, created 300 jobs and raised $30 million in [...]

Comment on Contest: What’s the best part about being an entrepreneur? by Nyshia Cook

Nyshia Cook — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:20:07 +0000

I run a music school and my biggest challenge is enforcing my policy with my clients. Things such as: attendence, late fees and dismissal policies. It’s really difficult with clients who have been enrolled for an extended length of time, because you always want someone to know that you appreciate them.

Comment on How Important is Web Design? by The Incessant Whine of Web Designers - ac

The Incessant Whine of Web Designers - ac — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:57:48 +0000

[...] and good at what they do. Reminding others over and over again, whether it’s reaffirming the importance of your field or complaining about crappy clients, just sounds like whining after a while. Let your work speak [...]

Comment on 9 Common Myths About Entrepreneurs by Leah Quinn Designer

Leah Quinn Designer — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 12:16:59 +0000

Great list and post! And I adore Churchill’s quote you gave here. It is so true to continue with strong enthusiasm and determination, since that it what brings you and your company forth from those who have stopped trying. As a new start up and someone who is shifting my company’s focus, this post came at the perfect time – thank you!

Comment on The Blog Economy [Infographic] by Blogging Infographic - State of the Blog Economy 2010 | Infographics Online Directory

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:43:09 +0000

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Comment on 4 Money Saving Tips for Your Small Business by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:23:27 +0000

Great tip Jamie! That is definitely one way to reduce your spending.

Comment on What’s In A Name? 5 Tips For Naming Your Company by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:12:15 +0000

Thanks for sharing your input! You’re definitely not alone. I read this article today via @SmallBizTrends on Twitter about her lesson in selecting a domain name that didn’t match the company name. If you’re interested, here’s the link: http://bit.ly/fBEXuB

Comment on What’s In A Name? 5 Tips For Naming Your Company by The Lucky Ant

The Lucky Ant — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:57:01 +0000

Hey, I’ve added a few of my own ideas: http://bit.ly/f6uuF8. thanks for the great posts! It’s nice to know I’m not the only one going through this.

Comment on Best Startup Advice for Entrepreneurs by Best Startup Advice for Entrepreneurs

Best Startup Advice for Entrepreneurs — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:11:46 +0000

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Comment on 4 Money Saving Tips for Your Small Business by Jamie Fairbairn

Jamie Fairbairn — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:36:32 +0000

I know many small business owners who get carried away at the start and order literally thousands of business cards, letterheads, invoices and compliment slips only to discover they are gathering dust in a drawer a year later.

While some businesses may need these, in my experience so much communication is done online these days, traditional business stationery is a waste of money for many small firms.

Comment on Inside the Entrepreneur’s Brain by Entrepreneur » Blog Archive » Inside The Entrepreneur's Brain

Entrepreneur » Blog Archive » Inside The Entrepreneur's Brain — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:30:02 +0000

[...] Image: Grasshopper [...]

Comment on Contest: What’s the Best Startup Advice You Have Ever Received? by Best Startup Advice for Entrepreneurs | Grasshopper Group

Best Startup Advice for Entrepreneurs | Grasshopper Group — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:58:05 +0000

[...] To see all of the winning entries, check out our contest blog post here. [...]

Comment on Venture Capital: Who Are The Entrepreneurs Getting Funding? [Infographic] by Who Are The Entrepreneurs Getting Funding? [Infographic] « { Process Digital Agency } Created by Process + Design, Marketing, Website and Mobile business development solutions + byprocess.com

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:55:52 +0000

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Comment on How to Pick a Startup Funding Strategy [Infographic] by How to Pick a Startup Funding Strategy [Infographic] « { Process Digital Agency } Created by Process + Design, Marketing, Website and Mobile business development solutions + byprocess.com

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:37:38 +0000

[...] Article at: http://grasshoppergroup.com/how-to-pick-a-startup-funding-strategy-infographic/ Your may also like:Interactive Installation 5 Google +1 button > The New "Like"? Join our Creative [...]

Comment on Launch Your Startup with MassChallenge by Customer Spotlight: FiVi | Grasshopper Company Blog

Customer Spotlight: FiVi | Grasshopper Company Blog — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:50:06 +0000

[...] Thrillist.com and Xconomy. If that’s not enough, they were even a finalist in the first ever MassChallenge global competition! FiVi found a way to make fitness enjoyable. If you are looking to become [...]

Comment on How Important is Web Design? by outsource web design

outsource web design — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:45:49 +0000

Look for ways to simplify your code right from the outset. Things like combining CSS properties and definitions can make your stylesheets a whole lot shorter. Combining stylesheets or JavaScript files can also greatly simplify your overall code. And take advantage of automated programs that can strip out unnecessary markup from your stylesheets, scripts, and other files before you upload them (just make sure you double-check that everything still works as intended).

Comment on Telecommuting: Should Companies Embrace it? by Amber

Amber — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:45:00 +0000

I can say without a doubt that (WFH) working from home is definitely my preferred way to work. There are fewer distractions, the attire is comfortable, and I can work the hours I am most creative which tend to be very early morning or very late at night.

Also I’ve never been really great at sitting at a traditional desk. I tend to move around or stand up or even lay down when I write.

Yup, I whole-heartedly support WFH.

Comment on 4 Money Saving Tips for Your Small Business by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:48:33 +0000

Thanks for the comment Doug. There are tons of ways for companies to save money, you just have to look for them!

Comment on How to Determine When to Fire Your Client [Infographic] by Infographic: How to Determine When to Fire Your Client | VizWorld.com

Infographic: How to Determine When to Fire Your Client | VizWorld.com — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:21:06 +0000

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Comment on 4 Money Saving Tips for Your Small Business by Doug Gibbs

Doug Gibbs — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 21:31:00 +0000

Some GREAT ideas here. There is NO company in this challenging economy that can afford to spend money needlessly! Thanks for sharing.

Comment on How to Determine When to Fire Your Client [Infographic] by Rauf

Rauf — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 21:52:40 +0000

So very very very, true…number three is the worst to be honest…dealing with a client just like that at this very moment.

Comment on Fantasies vs. Realities of a Startup [Comic] by Infographic (or Infocomic?). Fantasies vs. Realities of a Startup

Infographic (or Infocomic?). Fantasies vs. Realities of a Startup — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:42:07 +0000

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Comment on The Blog Economy [Infographic] by Characteristics of Bloggers Around the World [Infographic] | Techchai – Technology Tips, Tutorials, Articles and Updates

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:07:39 +0000

[...] of the blogging community. In which category do you fall in the below infographic? [Source: Grasshopper Group] Posted in Infographics Tags: bloggers, bloggging « How to Identify [...]

Comment on How to Determine When to Fire Your Client [Infographic] by Louise

Louise — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:35:58 +0000

So true…I have known all these clients.
I’m going to print this out and hang it on the office wall next to
My New Hourly Rates
$65 per hour
$75 per hour if you watch
$85 per hour if you ask questions
$100 per hour if you help
$125 per hour if you say “it’s an easy job”
$135 per hour if you complain
$150 per hour if you did the job then called us to fix it

Comment on How to Determine When to Fire Your Client [Infographic] by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:51:05 +0000

Haha! It’s sad but true. Hopefully you’ll never have to cross paths with one of these clients!

Comment on How to Determine When to Fire Your Client [Infographic] by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:48:44 +0000

Thanks for the comment and sharing your experience Rick!

Comment on How to Determine When to Fire Your Client [Infographic] by John

John — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:30:43 +0000

I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Or both.

Comment on How to Determine When to Fire Your Client [Infographic] by GoCatGo

GoCatGo — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:03:17 +0000

Great advice … and lovely illustrations. Tweeted! @gocatgo

From micro-managers to demanding and controlling megalomaniacs, I’ve seen it all. This advice is spot on. Cut them loose … the earlier the better. We all feel it … in the pit of our stomachs … when we’re making a mistake. We see it coming … but … we need the work … so we say to ourselves “this time, it’ll be different.” Never is, though. Never is.

Comment on The Future is Now [Infographic] by Ray Kurzweil: Highly Sophisticated Crackpot of Scientific Visionary? | TechVert

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:33:09 +0000

[...] friends at Grasshopper Group explored the track record of Kurzweil in this [...]

Comment on The Top Myths About Entrepreneurs by Do you fit the profile of an Entrepreneur? | Calm Response

Do you fit the profile of an Entrepreneur? | Calm Response — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:17:02 +0000

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Comment on Fantasies vs. Realities of a Startup [Comic] by Marcus Shields

Marcus Shields — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:23:21 +0000

Wow, this couldn’t be further from the truth. “Lonely at the Top?” It’s definitely lonely in the middle. This was a very great read, and I know a lot of time went into these graphics. It looks like vector, you mind if I get a high rez version to make into a poster?

Comment on 212 Numbers Up for Grabs! by Jonathan Kay

Jonathan Kay — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:14:12 +0000

Hey John!

Thanks for commenting man…and you make 2 very fair points. Drop me an email at jkay@grasshoppergroup.com and i will connect you with the person who can hook up the 212′s!

Jonathan

Comment on How Does Grasshopper Stack Up? by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:13:04 +0000

Hi Moe – Thanks for the kind words!! Would love to connect with you. Expect an email from us soon!

Comment on 212 Numbers Up for Grabs! by John Kisha

John Kisha — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:54:22 +0000

Because I wanted one bad enough te be the first person to make a comment, and I love grasshopper!

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Comment on Why It Makes Sense To Start Your Company Outside of The Valley by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:22:41 +0000

Thanks for the comments! @David – Groupon has two locations. They are located in Chicago, IL and in Palo Alto, CA

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Comment on Why It Makes Sense To Start Your Company Outside of The Valley by David

David — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:15:14 +0000

Great article, but one clarification – Groupon is based in Chicago.

Comment on 12 B2B Blogs Every Business Should Read by Jeff Ogden

Jeff Ogden — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:29:05 +0000

These are all superb blogs and highly recommended.

Someday, I hope http://www.fearlesscompetitor.net will garner the recognition that these other blogs have earned.,

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Comment on Why It Makes Sense To Start Your Company Outside of The Valley by Mark Brophy

Mark Brophy — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:20:01 +0000

This is a good summary of reasons why you might want to locate your company outside Silicon Valley, and there are others. For instance, Silicon Valley enjoyed explosive growth in the 1950-1985 period, much greater than Texas, but population growth has decreased to the overall United States growth rate, and now Silicon Valley starts businesses that export wealth and jobs to other states and countries.

Many Silicon Valley start-up companies aspire to be listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, or to be acquired by one of the large companies of that index such as Google, Cisco, Intel, or Microsoft; and the NASDAQ has declined 50% during the last 10 years. In the same period, the IPSA performance of Chilean companies quintupled. Starting your company in Chile is a good option to consider. I wrote about this in a couple of blog posts:
http://brophyworld.com/move-to-santiago-chile/
http://brophyworld.com/why-does-start-up-chile-want-to-mimic-silicon-valley/

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Eric — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:35:10 +0000

Agree 100%. Especially with the independence part of it. Much easier to ignore what everyone else is doing and “innovate”. You know, do what everyone else isn’t doing.

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Nikki Pilkington — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:46:27 +0000

Thanks for this – really useful for a speech I’m doing soon

Comment on Grasshopper vs. Google Voice: What’s the Difference? by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:02:50 +0000

Hi Todd! I would be happy to connect you with a few of our customers. Expect an email from us today!

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Comment on Grasshopper vs. Google Voice: What’s the Difference? by Todd Andrews

Todd Andrews — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:10:39 +0000

Would like a list of Grasshopper users to contact to request their experience with Grasshopper.
Preferrably businesses my size with 1 or 2 phone lines and 5 to 10 extentions.

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jeff norman — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:24:11 +0000

something wrong with your stats…do you think Mexico and Canada (the rest of North America) blog more than the US? really?

Comment on Creating a Brand for a New Business by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:35:36 +0000

Thanks for sharing your tips Melissa!

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Melissa Little — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:13:38 +0000

Great ideas! Don’t forget to start with a strong visual brand. I just posted part I of a series on branding your new company: http://www.melissalittledesign.com/?p=558

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Fantasies vs. Realities of a Startup [Comic] « My Digital Desk — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:14:04 +0000

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Comment on Start Making Customer Referrals Easy by Jamie Fairbairn

Jamie Fairbairn — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:57:30 +0000

Hi Allison, thanks so much for sharing a link to my post – I really appreciate it.

Comment on Start Making Customer Referrals Easy by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:16:57 +0000

Hi Jamie! Thanks for the comment, and agreed! It’s important to make sure that we take care of our customers even after the sale!

For those interested in reading Jamie’s post, here is the link: http://bit.ly/haGHgO.

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Jamie Fairbairn — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:19:47 +0000

This is a good post and demonstrated something I’m often preaching to small business owners.

Your current customers can be incredibly valuable in terms of repeat business and referrals. Too many companies focus on trying to win new business rather than looking after the customers they have and building a long-term relationship with them.

I’ve written a blog post recently on 6 steps to achieving online customer loyalty.

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Allison Canty — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:27:59 +0000

Thanks for weighing in Brendon and great post (http://bit.ly/h1bY9X) on virtual office space!

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Brendon — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:45:49 +0000

The topic of virtual offices is going to be very hot in 2011 along with virtual assistants. The affiliate landscape is shifting for a certain number of people and those folks will be forced to consider virtual offices as a resolution to the problems they have unexpectedly run into.

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Technology Entrepreneurs — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:34:46 +0000

This is a great list, and I was surprised to see that Boulder, CO has such a big influence in terms of startups. Columbus, OH is another startup hub that could have made the list.

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Alison — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:31:24 +0000

Dropbox (http://db.tt/AF1TnZD) is another must-have. I use it to access work and home files online and across all of my computers and iPhone.

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habanero — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:19:36 +0000

GREAT websites (LOVE Duct Tape Marketing). We are a startup and need all the help we can get!!! Thanks for taking time to post these!

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Jeanne — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:00:29 +0000

Vanity numbers are a great tool for any business looking to expand its customer base and increase sales. When your customer drives by your billboard on the way to work those few seconds are crucial and if you have number like 1-888 925 5601 customers aren’t going to easily commit this to memory. However if you have a number like 1-800 New Home people will easily recall your real-estate business next time they are looking to buy or sell a home. This is backed by recent research, which states that consumers recall the vanity number at rate 9 times higher than your average numeric toll-free number. Thus why I suggest that if you going to go with a toll-free number anyways make the upgrade and go with a vanity number and realize some great results.

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Allison Canty — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:42:28 +0000

Same with us!

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Dan — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:02:32 +0000

Being from California I’ve been doing this for the last 15 years out of habit!

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Comment on 14 Twitter Feeds Startups/Founders Should Follow by Allison Canty

Allison Canty — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:56:21 +0000

Thanks for your feed suggestions Bill and Jamie. Keep the suggestions coming everyone!

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Deborah — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:49:53 +0000

Great post. Young entrepreneurs are really taking off – education and drive are getting them on the road to success…

Comment on 14 Twitter Feeds Startups/Founders Should Follow by Jamie Graham

Jamie Graham — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:12:51 +0000

I saw your Tweet about this list and it’s been very useful for me. I would also like to add @searchblogger to the list if that’s okay?

It’s a blog about internet marketing for start-ups and small businesses.

Thanks

Jamie

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Comment on 14 Twitter Feeds Startups/Founders Should Follow by Ali Ibrahim

Ali Ibrahim — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:51:34 +0000

Excellent feeds. I have already been following a few of these but the other seems really interesting too.

Startups early cost is an issue to a lot of great tech companies and new web startups around which is why some of them dont get pass through the POC stage.

Why not have a consultancy company who provides them with really cost-effective development/design services for their proof of concept till beta and later stages of their product development.

At my company D3velopers, i am really aiming to do that to help start ups grow by providing them with experienced full time and dedicated technical resources at almost 20% cost.

Hope that startups keep evolving and making this world a better place.

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Michael Welsh

Michael Welsh — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 03:14:35 +0000

Great list! Adding the ones I didn’t have – Shankman for sure. Thanks. Agree with the comments – Seth Godin’s is a good resource, but would add Chris Brogan’s and Zen Habits.

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Adriana — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:24:52 +0000

Having a blog can really become your income source if you have the means and the skills to drive traffic to it, to keep the traffic and to make them bounce back. Social media is also important, it enables you as a blogger to establish a more personal relation with your visitors.
Thank you for the infographics, they’re interesting

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How to Prevent Shareholders from Taking Over Your Startup — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:01:07 +0000

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Comment on 9 Common Myths About Entrepreneurs by Phil Vanderloo

Phil Vanderloo — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:23:24 +0000

Excellent Article! Entrepreneur seems to be the buzz word of the week around here. Perhaps because in these troubled economic times a lot of folks are starting to consider alternatives to their dead end jobs. With job security being a ghost from the past I’m sure we’ll see more and more people veering towards new start-ups.
Best of Luck to You All!
Phil Vanderloo,
Hiline Builders Inc.

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Bill Trasolini — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:49:01 +0000

You forgot one great twitter feed @bizwarriors

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Dale Wilson — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:31:14 +0000

I havent heard of most of them. Think they need to spend more budget on marketing!

You need to check your spam filter I have had to change my post 3 times already! I am human – I promise!

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GJA communications — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:19:02 +0000

Great tips for getting people started. We also really support going virtual. It’s great to see such informative blogs out there that are educating people on the ease and benefits of virtual!

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Adam W. Warner

Adam W. Warner — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:54:43 +0000

This is a great list Casie. I’ve been following many of these sites and have received a lot of valuable information and guidance through the years for my own businesses.

Regarding Jill’s comment above, I work with budding entrepreneurs and small businesses often who are trying to build their brands and companies online. Alone and without much capital.

At the risk of sounding like blatant self-promotion, I’d invite your readers to visit the link in my signature if they feel they fit into the category of being motivated to build their own business websites, but aren’t sure exactly where to start. I offer free tutorials and training on WordPress. My intention is to empower individuals to create their own futures and to make it as easy as possible by sharing what I’ve learned through my years working with the software.

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Allison Canty — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:50:14 +0000

Thanks for the comments here and on Twitter Gregg! Glad to hear you are having a good experience with Grasshopper

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Gregg Towsley — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:10:26 +0000

Grasshopper, thank you for this post. I teach entrepreneurship and I have been looking for a post like this to show pain points and then show a positive spin. BTW – I love your product and I am a happy customer.

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Jill Salzman

Jill Salzman — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:00:53 +0000

What about Seth Godin’s blog? (A must-read.) Or Rashmi Sinha’s? Or Smartbrief’s Smartblog? Some of the bigger companies don’t speak to the budding entrepreneur like these do.

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Dalia

Dalia — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 06:23:49 +0000

Great article and advices! since i have a home based business that is taking off, this comes very handy!!

Thanks!

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Anton

Anton — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 20:26:13 +0000

Surprised not to see Berlin on this list! Some great companies there, and a very cheap and friendly environment for startups.

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Jerry

Jerry — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:30:28 +0000

Great list. Filled in a few gaps.

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Steven Spalding

Steven Spalding — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:51:27 +0000

I will be in Salzburg for 24 hours this summer . . . any contacts there?

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Steven Spalding

Steven Spalding — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:49:35 +0000

Agree totally about Omaha as I’ve worked there on technology driven economic development strategies and found amazing entrepreneurial spirit and talent in that region. But like Vienna with its satellites @ Graz and Salzburg, Lincoln NE must be counted in with Omaha as part of the entrepreneurial eco-system there, in part due to the tremendous outpouring of talent from the Raikes School @ UNL.

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Christina

Christina — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:53:45 +0000

Great list! Thanks! I’m just starting a business and a blog about starting that business with a few friends and this comes in very handy as we can use all the tipps and suggestions we can get

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Comment on The Awesome Evolution of the Internet [Infographic] by Geoff Stone

Geoff Stone — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:07:14 +0000

Great, through the advancement of technology, we have evolved into either humanoid arachnids or freakish, multi-limbed creatures bearing a resemblance to Hind gods. Neat.

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Comment on Venture Capital: Who Are The Entrepreneurs Getting Funding? [Infographic] by Richard

Richard — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:18:04 +0000

Awesome analysis! Some people would probably debate on the value they can get out of something like this, but for curiosity driven people like me – it’s fodder!

Again, some people would dispute the regional bifurcation because well – people in NY are starting different kind of startups than people in the valley. And a handful of large deals can skew averages hugely!

It’d be interesting to see something like this for pure seed funds though!

Cheers, and thanks for this amazing post!

Richard

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Agata Klein

Agata Klein — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:19:58 +0000

This is a great list! Thanks for putting this all together. I have put you onto my Facebook fan page: http://bit.ly/exiRBU, and have you on Twitter and my Facebook as well. Cheers!

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Infographic: The Future is Now | VizWorld.com — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:21:04 +0000

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Rudy De La Garza

Rudy De La Garza — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:27:41 +0000

These blogs all offer useful information for the budding entrepreneur. Anyone wanting to be an entrepreneur should read everything about starting a business they can get their hands on and talk to as many entrepreneurs as they can. Ask questions, ask questions, ask questions. That is how you learn. And don’t be afraid to fail because each failure is just another opportunity towards success.

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Comment on An Optimistic Outlook for Entrepreneurs in 2011 by Lea Werthman

Lea Werthman — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:57:59 +0000

I might suggest that social media activities are captured under “new hires” – as companies recognize that SM isn’t just about tools, but also about having the people in place who know how to use them. We need people to manage our social media programs – most of the tools are free.

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Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:47:40 +0000

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Unmatched Style features Jonathan Kay | Grasshopper Group — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:17:57 +0000

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Jonathan Kay: Grasshopper Group | 2010 World Top Template Forum — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:42:20 +0000

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Casie Gillette

Casie Gillette — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:19:41 +0000

Thanks for all of the comments!

@steven – agreed, I use a reader to sort through all my blogs.

@caleb – will definitely check it out

@bill – Yes! that is a good one, thanks for adding!

@adam – good link and I’m sure others will find your site helpful.

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Adam Hoeksema

Adam Hoeksema — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:49:34 +0000

Would love to throw in my own blog – http://www.businessplanexecutivesummary.com to the list. We focus on a relatively smaller niche related to helping entrepreneurs raise capital. We provide free ebooks, templates, examples, articles, and videos on topics like How to Write an Executive Summary and How to Craft an Elevator Pitch.

This is a great list, and I hope to make it here one day. Thanks for your work.

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Bill Trasolini

Bill Trasolini — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:54:39 +0000

That is a great resourceful list of blogs! Another blog I read quite frequently is http://www.Blogtrepreneur.com

Cheers,

Bill

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Ray Kurzweil’s Tech Predictions Have Been Eerily Accurate | Techi.com — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:23:29 +0000

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Mrs. Entrepreneur

Mrs. Entrepreneur — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:38:30 +0000

Thanks for the list. I love keeping up to date on the best of the entrepreneur life!

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Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:23:48 +0000

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Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:13:36 +0000

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Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:15:33 +0000

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Caleb Storkey

Caleb Storkey — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:31:53 +0000

Thanks for the list Casie… There’s so many great resources available now and you’ve pulled out some great blogs there. Please keep your eye out for my blog for next year lol. Thanks again.

Comment on An Optimistic Outlook for Entrepreneurs in 2011 by Mary F. Collier

Mary F. Collier — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 23:06:42 +0000

I find it odd that most businesses would increase their advertising budget if given a new line of credit; however, it appears it would not include social media. Are we missing the boat?

Comment on 5 Low Cost Actions to Start Your Business in 2011 by Erik

Erik — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:55:19 +0000

Good tips, I’m opening a business and are about to sign a lease, and are looking to hire a graphics designer for the logo. And have yet to choose a domain name because we haven’t decided what to DBA.

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Comment on 5 Low Cost Actions to Start Your Business in 2011 by Kevin Cullis

Kevin Cullis — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:37:08 +0000

Nice quick list. If you have a Mac, you can use iLife to market it and won’t cost anything but time. But do it. I wrote the book for Mac users. https://www.createspace.com/3403435

Here’s to 2011!!

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Mark

Mark — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 08:56:32 +0000

Definitely a resourceful list.

Been looking at a bunch of VCs who blog on business as well, they tend to be pretty useful. Not to mention Harvard Business Review.

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Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:09:47 +0000

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Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:26:05 +0000

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Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Steven

Steven — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:14:36 +0000

Great list. Duck tape is full of useful stuff. The only problem is it can be hard to get around and there is a lot of repitition but if you have a bit of time you will find a lot of useful info there

Comment on 10 Up-And-Coming Startup Hubs From Around The World by Dan Taylor

Dan Taylor — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:17:52 +0000

So very happy to see Vienna listed amongst the group! We’ve got a lot of bright minds, and very creative folks here working on a lot of great things (I humbly include myself)

…and great things aren’t happening in Vienna alone, as both Graz and the Salzburg region are home to some great developers and teams. Seen Wolfgang Bartelme’s work? Graz. Use Notebooks for iPad? Salzburg. GimmeSomeTune or Flickery? Vienna.

Oh, and let’s not forget about the Thomas Fuchs/Amy Hoy combo also calling Vienna home. I could go on, but if you’re after the hotbed of European startups, Vienna is the place to be!

Comment on Most Disruptive Startups from 2000-2010 by Norm

Norm — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:21:56 +0000

Wikileaks?

Comment on 10 Blogs Entrepreneurs Need to Be Reading by Jack Berger

Jack Berger — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:43:27 +0000

Most of these are daily reads, but thanks for the extras that I’m now adding to my RSS reader. Shankman in particular is able to dish up some amazing advice while wrapping the story around a personal experience. One of the best reads out there.

Comment on 13 Awesome Mobile Apps for a Virtual Office by Casey Pankonien

Casey Pankonien — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:11:35 +0000

I use reqall for jotting quick todos. It transcribes voice as well which is handy when driving. Links to Evernote (finds related items).

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