The ABCs of Starting a Business
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If you’re like many new entrepreneurs, you’re excited about your business idea and eager to launch your company into the world.
But before you make the move, take a step back to learn from the experts on how to create and run a successful business—because making the right moves in the...
If you’re like many new entrepreneurs, you’re excited about your business idea and eager to launch your company into the world.
But before you make the move, take a step back to learn from the experts on how to create and run a successful business—because making the right moves in the beginning can help you avoid major headaches later on.
Co-Founder of JW Player, Brian Rifkin will be joining us to talk about how he and his team transitioned a business idea to a successful start up and finally a fully mature business that is now the world’s most powerful and flexible online video player.
Tune in to learn what Brian has to say about common pitfalls to avoid when launching and running your new business and the importance of embracing mentorship to reach your goals.
In this chat, you’ll learn:
- The ABCs of starting a new business and how to identify your business' redflags
- How to strategically network and build partnerships
- How testing, risk evaluation, and failure can help you overcome challenges in business
Meet The Speaker
Brian Rifkin is a co-founder and Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships of JW Player, a global video platform that is trusted by the world’s leading media companies and brands. A digital veteran, Brian has over two decades worth of experience working for companies on the cutting edge of technology. Prior to co-founding JW Player, he served as president of A Simple Internet, a media services firm he founded in 2001 specializing in digital marketing. He started his career with About.com serving as senior vice president of business development.
Brian currently serves as a mentor at the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA). He holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
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How did you validate your business idea?
By: Manju, Product ManagementPosted on 2021-12-14 -
what do you love about business development / strategic partnerships?
By: WesPosted on 2021-12-14 -
A start-up I worked for that was bootstrapped was constantly short on cash, to the point of not being able to issue paychecks in due time. Even in bigger companies I witness this issue that we...
By: Sophie, Software Engineering ManagerPosted on 2021-12-14 -
How to hire a good reliable CPA when your network doesn’t have a good recommendation in your state?
By: GinellePosted on 2021-12-13 -
How to start a business in the sphere of social development/non-profit as a student/recent graduate with limited/negligible financial resources?
By: ishaPosted on 2021-12-13 -
What are the roots that need to be seeded before starting the business and how to find alternative path to accomplish the task?
By: RavishaPosted on 2021-12-13 -
Can you start your business without first creating your LLC? Do you have any best practices or pit falls to avoid when setting up your LLC that you can share?
By: Mary Susan, Director of TrafficPosted on 2021-12-10 -
Please suggest websites /software to manage clients and payments.
By: Alicia, Software TesterPosted on 2021-12-10 -
What are the best funding sources (small business grants) for women of color and do you have any advice?
By: LorettaPosted on 2021-12-10 -
Is there a road map that a new business can go by to make sure all of their ducks are in a row?
By: MegganPosted on 2021-12-10 -
What the best structure to pitch and idea and what should be more emphasised during funding presentations.
By: RuiPosted on 2021-12-10 -
Not at this time. Thank you.
By: Gaylene, ConsultantPosted on 2021-12-10 -
When starting a business how to make your business innovative and more efficient more Then the business out there already ?
By: Aree, Graphic DesignerPosted on 2021-12-10 -
What is most important to consider when incorporating your business?
By: Christine, Director of Business ServicesPosted on 2021-12-10 -
I just started my business this year, and keep fluctuating between profit and loss. How do you keep your business profitable?
By: AriaPosted on 2021-12-10 -
How did you achieve brand awareness when first starting out? How did you find your customer?
By: Jamellah, Assistant Technical DesignerPosted on 2021-12-09 -
What is an example of failure in your journey that surprisingly led to an overwhelmingly positive result in the end?
By: Ashton, Data AnalystPosted on 2021-12-09 -
Do you need good personal credit to start your business.
By: LYNSLEYPosted on 2021-12-09 -
How do you determine if your business idea could make a successful startup?
By: LakenPosted on 2021-12-09 -
What advice can you give to a startup in a developing country with no budget and currently battling the pandemic and vaccine inequity and resistance?
By: DeborahPosted on 2021-12-09 -
How did you get to build global acknowledge of your product.
By: NicholasPosted on 2021-12-09 -
I do not have the budget to waste on futile marketing my services on IG and FB. Is it possible to start without that?
By: KamilaPosted on 2021-12-09 -
Do you offer webinars on how to build business credit and gain business funding for a new start-up or how to buy an existing business?
By: Reginald, Business Development Sales RepresentativePosted on 2021-12-09 -
How does failure help to overcome challenges?
By: Sandrina, Information designerPosted on 2021-12-09 -
What was your strategy/process for marketing your product to get the first 100 users?
By: Candice, Marketing Content SpecialistPosted on 2021-12-09 -
I am interested in starting a web design business on my own. I wondered what steps I needed to take to start this business (legally) and make it thrive?
By: Meagan, UX DesignerPosted on 2021-12-09 -
What are some of the biggest mistakes new business owners make?
By: Pamela, Director DiversityPosted on 2021-12-09 -
I want to start as graphic designer but fail to understand the concrete beginners strategy.
By: sanyaPosted on 2021-12-09 -
How early into building a business do you build a team? How do you find the right people with the right skills to help you execute?
By: Kyla, Asset Management Platforms AssociatePosted on 2021-12-09 -
What are the main considerations when starting a consulting business with 1 worker?
By: Bernice, Research AssociatePosted on 2021-12-09 -
Raising Capital for your Business - what are the best funding sources for a new business?
By: Laura, Business DevelopmentPosted on 2021-12-02 -
What is a good rule of thumb for getting a mentor?
By: Timothy, Service Desk TechnicianPosted on 2021-12-02 -
I founded a company to help departing employees consult part-time for their former employers after they move on: https://www.goemeritus.com I am looking for advice on finding and connecting with...
By: RobinPosted on 2021-12-01
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