#StartupChats - Year in Review
Startup Canada (@Startup_Canada) and Intuit (@QuickBooksCA) are hosting the live #StartupChats on Twitter from 12pm – 1pm ET, hosted by Edwin Frondozo (@drgnmeme), on Year in Review on Friday, December 18, 2015.
Guests :
– Intuit (@QuickBooksCA)
– Jarrod Goldsmith (@JarrodGoldsmith), Founder of eSAX Networking (@eSAXnetworking) and Sax Appeal Ottawa. Follow the #eSAX hashtag! (@SaxAppealOttawa)
– Clinton Senkow, Founder @SocialBare, Serial Entrepreneur, Board Member @NAIT_OHAA, Contributor @Yegfit, Freelance Writer. (@ClintonSenkow)
– Lyndon Johnson, Disrupting the public relations industry, one startup & small business at a time. Founder of http://thinkdifferently.ca & @COMMSBAR (@THINK_Lyndon)
– Stacy Corneau, Public Relations Practitioner. (@PRStacy)
– Patrick Lyver, Father, husband, designer, entrepreneur, devil’s advocate. Thinking creatively to change the world. Killing it with @Startup_Canada, founder of @kleurvision. (@patricklyver)
– Mark Burdon, Partner Manager at CRM Portal Connector, Freelance Writer, Dynamics CRM Solutions Guy. (@Mark_Burdon)
– Jonathon Moody, Co-Founder of Versature. (@jonathonmoody)
– Sarah Doody, User Design & Product Strategy (@sarahdoody)
– Janil Jean, Blogger | Brand Enthusiast | Social Media Addict . Tweets #smallbiz #brand #graphicdesign #SEO #webdesign #tech. Works at @logodesignguru @zilliondesigns. (@JanilJean)
– Norm Bond, Consultant & global strategist. Marketing, social media, PR. Solution dealer. Crashes servers. Sells out events. Highly influential | www.NormBond.com. (@normbond)
– OneStory, An easy way to create and share video interviews http://www.OneStory.com #ICareIShare. (@OneStory_com)
More info @ http://www.startupcan.ca/ourwork/startupchats-year-in-review/
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Today’s #StartupChats covers the highs and lows of 2015. Our Year in Review is proudly supported by @QuickBooksCA!
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:00:16 UTC
Welcome to the final #StartupChats of 2015! I am Edwin Frondozo @drgnmeme co-founder @SlingshotVoIP. Excited to host for the next hour w u!
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 16:59:44 UTC
Our expert panelists are @QuickBooksCA @SaxAppealOttawa @ClintonSenkow @THINK_Lyndon @PRStacy @LTayara @patricklyver #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:00:24 UTC
As well as @Mark_Burdon @jonathonmoody @JanilJean @normbond @OneStory_com @sarahdoody @ElaineOrrBiz #StartupChats #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:00:57 UTC
Hi #startupchats Twitterati, Mark here, @CRMPortal hero by day, #freelancewriter by night. #b2b marketing and self service junkie.
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:01:45 UTC
Hi @Startup_Canada! @JarrodGoldsmith is an #Ottawa musician w/ @SaxAppealOttawa & started #eSAX for #smallbiz #startups! #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:01:53 UTC
Hey-oh, we're @liasn. We're bringing auto sales into the 21st century with our innovative web apps. Glad to sit down and chat. #startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:02:11 UTC
Hi #StartupChats! I'm a marketing consultant helping entrepreneurs & businesses find customers and grow revenue using digital media.
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:02:13 UTC
Hi everyone, Rachelle here! It's the last #startupchats of the year! Bittersweet start to the Holidays eh?
— Rachelle (RachelleDeSorcy) 2015-12-18 17:02:20 UTC
Hello from Team Pinch Social! We're a boutique social media, communications & digital marketing agency based in Toronto! #Startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:02:35 UTC
Hi everyone, @QuickBooksCA is here! Happy Holidays! #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:02:40 UTC
Ready to participate in today's #StartupChats with @StartUp_Canada! '2015 Year In Review'.
— OneStory (OneStory_com) 2015-12-18 17:02:46 UTC
Hey there #StartupChats & @drgnmeme this is @ColinWeston01, co-founder of @RippedLinksTour joining in from #Vancouver.
— Colin Weston (ColinWeston01) 2015-12-18 17:02:47 UTC
Thanks for great @Startup_Canada #StartupChats! @JarrodGoldsmith of #eSAX & @SaxAppealOttawa would love to connect with you! #HappyHolidays
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:02:55 UTC
Hi @Startup_Canada. I'm a #UX designer who grew up in Ottawa but now work and live in NYC. Excited to be here today :) #StartupChats #biz
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:03:07 UTC
Hey everyone! We're Lendified, Canada's premiere online credit marketplace providing fixed rate loans to #SmallBiz! #startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:03:25 UTC
Hi everyone! I own @BalanceSheetsCA in Ottawa, I'm a QuickBooks ProAdvisor. I love technology & #smallbiz #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:03:41 UTC
Hi there #startupchats @Startup_Canada Alex from Picatic (Toronto) cascading in...
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:04:00 UTC
Hi #StartupChats Stephanie here. Events and Social Media powerhouse from #Canmore. Happy Holidays everyone!
— Steff O'Brien (SkiSteffyMarie) 2015-12-18 17:06:11 UTC
Stacy Corneau, public relations practitioner from Ottawa. Glad to be here! #StartupChats https://t.co/Li9neav4sO
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:07:00 UTC
Q1 Let’s begin with highlights. What was your greatest small biz accomplishment in 2015? @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:05:53 UTC
A1: Getting my new book "How to Make Money Online with Holiday Marketing" published and on Amazon. https://t.co/AZuyZpHQZK #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:06:33 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA We helped bring 65 new jobs to our home City of Peterborough #StartupChats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:07:25 UTC
A1 @Versature focused on #sales and #marketing in 2015 expanding from organic growth to a team including outbound sales staff. #startupchats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:07:36 UTC
A1: Took the leap. Stopped building other people's’ dreams and started building mine. Started a biz! #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:07:38 UTC
A1. My biggest accomplishment is not only still being in business, but growing too! #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:07:50 UTC
A1: Our product launch at the Dublin Web Summit #StartupChats
— Blitzen (Blitzen) 2015-12-18 17:07:59 UTC
A1 @jarrodgoldsmith being a regular on @Startup_Canada #StartupChats is pretty cool! Let the good times roll! #eSAX #MayTheForceBeWithYou
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:08:03 UTC
A1: Opening up to as many opportunities as possible. Get involved in networks that will make me a better entrepreneur/person #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:08:19 UTC
A1a.Though @logodesignguru is not a #smallbiz we do believe in re-evaluation, revival, and rebranding, and improved technology #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:08:27 UTC
A1. Building the relationships & partnering needed to propel us forward in 2016. We had to grow roots before growing the tree. #StartupChats
— Colin Weston (ColinWeston01) 2015-12-18 17:08:29 UTC
A1 Graduating (again), interning at the Canadian War Museum, and now working for the amazing Startup Canada #StartupChats
— Rachelle (RachelleDeSorcy) 2015-12-18 17:08:34 UTC
A1 I also count all the mentoring I've had the opportunity to do with @Startup_Canada & @OttawaStartups as an accomplishment #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:08:41 UTC
A1b We revived our really old brand by redesigning website, blog, re-evaluated processes, adding new brand voice #StartupChats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:08:53 UTC
A1 Opening and expanding the company! Started out with just one person and now Pinch Social has three full-timers! #StartupChats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:08:56 UTC
A1 Having #eSAX hosted @ottawacity @lansdowneprk AND booking 7 gigs @CFRideauCentre for @SaxAppealOttawa! #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:09:27 UTC
A1: Transition to working abroad as a US Expat in Bangkok, Thailand. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:09:29 UTC
A1: Re-launching my business in #Canmore, many of my clients have become friends and #worldsgreenestmarathon @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Steff O'Brien (SkiSteffyMarie) 2015-12-18 17:09:31 UTC
A1 – Helping startups simplify their financial management is something all of us at Intuit take great pride in #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:09:38 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA - A1: Expanding our international presence. Currently used in 22 countries! @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— OneStory (OneStory_com) 2015-12-18 17:11:05 UTC
A1 Graduating and helping small businesses or charities with their comms - best to pass it on! #StartupChats https://t.co/wSBDNjOCoH
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:11:06 UTC
A1 @startup_canada @quickbooksca Being part of my mentees 1st exit it ws a 1st for both of us with a major MA #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:12:00 UTC
A1 @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Working smarter, not harder. Experimenting with some new product ideas for 2016 :) #StartupChats
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:12:01 UTC
A1: Probably coming to the realization that we need to narrow our focus and strengthen our core @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:12:05 UTC
A1 Launching without needing to do it all, just because I have thought of it. #socEnt #SMEs #startup #StartupChats https://t.co/hcnt1udHL8
— E~B Strategy (EB_Strategy) 2015-12-18 17:16:20 UTC
A1) Launching eChai chapter in Bhutan w/ great support from friends in Bhutan - @kinga_sithup & @Tharchen #StartupChats
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 17:17:20 UTC
Q2 What was the biggest challenge you faced and how did you overcome it? @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:10:51 UTC
A2 HR was a big issue. Knowing when to let someone go is tough, but it strengthens the business in the long-run. #eSAX #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:11:05 UTC
A2a The biggest challenge for any startup and smallbiz is funding. Learn to work within the budget, by optimizing resources. #StartupChats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:11:23 UTC
A2b Best to have skilled workers, network of suppliers and vendors, and adopt time-saving technologies like @quickbooksCA #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:11:41 UTC
A2: Adjusting to timezone differences. It's now 12:11AM in #BKK. Finding my target audience and growing that revenue abroad. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:12:19 UTC
@Startup_Canada A2: Time management. Better systems and organization solved that! #startupchats @QuickBooksCA
— Jennifer Baker (JenniferBakerCo) 2015-12-18 17:12:38 UTC
A2 New staff, new approaches and finding backers who think about #SaaS and success like we do... #StartupChats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:12:40 UTC
A2: Having one client not find the value in our services. They left, and it was the best thing that could have happened. #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:12:41 UTC
A2: Challenge is to "hang on" despite difficulties in branding, marketing, and sustaining business. #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 17:12:43 UTC
A2: We overcame it by becoming pickier with clients that we choose to work with.. #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:12:57 UTC
A2 ...There are no shortcuts, our team accomplished everything with blood, sweat and tears! Okay not much blood thankfully! #StartupChats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:13:09 UTC
A2 Overcoming fear of risk. Plan, adapt, and be confident. #StartupChats https://t.co/sr9Y5pVMZg
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:13:25 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A2: realising that success is a journey with no destination, the success is actually the journey #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:13:40 UTC
A2. Learning to walk again after an injury while running a business. Early morning rehab, late night bookkeeping #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:13:41 UTC
A2 @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Biggest challenge: honestly, my own self-doubt! And not trying to make it all perfect! #StartupChats
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:14:04 UTC
A2: Not being able to meet some of the requirements of large prospects. Re-imagined our feedback/development loop. #agile #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:14:34 UTC
A2: Confidence to re-launch, defining customer segments and finding new clients. #bareitall #openthekamono @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Steff O'Brien (SkiSteffyMarie) 2015-12-18 17:14:50 UTC
@startup_canada @quickbooksca time management I took on 7 mentee statups & had 2 juggle but fnd the similarities & multitasked #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:14:51 UTC
A2 Especially with a small team, it's knowing when to scale back! It's hard to say no with opportunities that come up! #Startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:14:53 UTC
A2: The biggest challenge we had was elimination of the repeat cycle — to break free and scale @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:15:01 UTC
A2: Fine tuning our services so customers can see value every day. Communication and revaluation has really pushed us forward. #Startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:15:17 UTC
A2: Its so (ne: TOO) easy to stay comfortable :/ @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:15:36 UTC
A2 Building a reputation for myself and collaborating to build global recognition of @crmportal. Using common skills 4 both #startupchats
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:16:59 UTC
A2: As well as having baby #2 while re-launching company! #babybella @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Steff O'Brien (SkiSteffyMarie) 2015-12-18 17:17:00 UTC
A2: As well as having baby #2 while re-launching company! #babybella @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Steff O'Brien (SkiSteffyMarie) 2015-12-18 17:17:00 UTC
A2 biggest challenge ws getting early adopters to take chances on startups solved with cool factor #StartupChats
— BrainBlender (BrainBlenderTec) 2015-12-18 17:17:20 UTC
A2 biggest challenge ws getting early adopters to take chances on startups solved with cool factor #StartupChats
— BrainBlender (BrainBlenderTec) 2015-12-18 17:17:20 UTC
A2 Right-sizing right off the bat by triaging strategic partnerships and worshipping the Gantt Chart. #StartupChats https://t.co/cfqddaRj3u
— E~B Strategy (EB_Strategy) 2015-12-18 17:17:41 UTC
A2b Those skills are #contentmarketing, building lasting relationships and meeting customer expectations. Sense of humor too. #startupchats
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:18:14 UTC
A2 Following the #Fintech trend. We believe the best solution is talking and engaging with our clients and audience directly! #Startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:18:28 UTC
@Startup_Canada A2: Carefully selecting clients we work with & not saying yes to the deal if our values didn't match up #startupchats
— ExposureSocial (exposuresocial_) 2015-12-18 17:20:31 UTC
A2: Our biggest challenge is that we're a new way of using and incorporating technology, have to get people familiarized. #StartupChats
— OneStory (OneStory_com) 2015-12-18 17:20:34 UTC
A2) Scaling up our model of offline-online social network of entrepreneurs was a challenge- which V overcome by CoRising #StartupChats '1/3
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 17:27:09 UTC
A2) ..w/ entrepreneurs in other cities who lead eChai in their cities & building an intuitive tech platform at eChai.in.. #StartupChats '2/3
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 17:28:41 UTC
A2) ...by enabling conversations between entrepreneurs from different city chapters. Whatsapp groups also helped. #StartupChats '3/3
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 17:29:31 UTC
Q3 What tool(s) helped you succeed the most this year? What’s your new fav technology? @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:15:56 UTC
3a I’ve tried several new tools both for our clients and company for branding and optimizing work processes. #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:16:11 UTC
3b @semrush (keyword research) @moz (ranking) @canva (visuals) @icontact (email marketing) @buffer (schedule social media) #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:16:20 UTC
A3: Skype, Facebook, Twitter. My new fave technology is KanbanFlow. Awesome tool to help prioritize. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:16:27 UTC
A3 #socialmedia, esp #youtube was essential b/c every interview, video, testimonial etc can be reused in the future! #eSAX #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:16:42 UTC
A3 Really, what has helped me the most is the wealth of apps that sync with @QuickBooksCA. #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:17:21 UTC
A3 Really, what has helped me the most is the wealth of apps that sync with @QuickBooksCA. #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:17:21 UTC
@Startup_Canada A3: the power cord to my iPhone ... keeping me powered and connected #startupchats @QuickBooksCA
— Jennifer Baker (JenniferBakerCo) 2015-12-18 17:17:22 UTC
RT @ElaineOrrBiz A3 Really, what has helped me the most is the wealth of apps that sync with @QuickBooksCA. #startupchats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:17:37 UTC
A3 A great Canadian story @TimeOffManager keeps our HR opps simple and continues to impress as we grow without an HR team #StartupChats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:17:46 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A3: Simple answer for us #Linkedin and #Twitter have brought us several opportunities #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:17:46 UTC
A3: @Trello and @SlackHQ have been mainstays around the office this year. Solid building materials #startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:18:00 UTC
A3: Integrating Slack into our workflow! @slackhq @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats https://t.co/0VRdktHQYI #BeLikeNASA
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:18:08 UTC
A3: Tools that rock: @Hootsuite @rescuetime @google @datanyze @TechCrunch @Startup_Canada #tools #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:18:24 UTC
A3 An agenda - both hard copy and digital. #StartupChats https://t.co/C96FKGiyJE
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:18:31 UTC
A3: We really love what @intercom has helped us achieve for #CRM, as well as @aha_io for roadmap building. #startupchats #tech
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:18:35 UTC
A3 Easy: https://t.co/Lmrk5uROvA. #StartupChats https://t.co/oFxvI2pRb7
— E~B Strategy (EB_Strategy) 2015-12-18 17:18:41 UTC
@patricklyver @SlackHQ @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Slack is great! Will implement when we have a bigger team #Startups #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:19:22 UTC
A3 I'm falling inlove with @hootsuite and all the SM tools they post daily. I use @asana which makes my life so much easier #StartupChats
— Rachelle (RachelleDeSorcy) 2015-12-18 17:19:43 UTC
A3: Next year (2016) it will be utilizing @commsbar and @THINK_Lyndon to help drive our message @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:19:49 UTC
A3 Hands down @SlackHQ. We're big fans here @RyersonDMZ! THE best way to connect our team & #startups #startupchats https://t.co/D2MZUQ73TS
— Danielle Smith (DaniMcSmith) 2015-12-18 17:19:56 UTC
A3: We used transparency and teamwork to succeed. Get steering the ship in the same direction. #Startupchats https://t.co/RnQFz1Q0So
— RtTech (RttechSoft) 2015-12-18 17:20:34 UTC
A3 – From @Square to @ReceiptBank, there are so many helpful tools for small business owners! #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:20:38 UTC
A3: Moz, Google Analytics (surely), social media platforms and chats. Internet as a whole has been accommodating. #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 17:21:08 UTC
@Startup_Canada A3: Our team is spread across Canada so communication tools have been very imperative. Slack is very helpful. #StartupChats
— OneStory (OneStory_com) 2015-12-18 17:22:13 UTC
A3 @feedly for daily news and updates. It helps us stay updated with what's going on around the world and in the industry! #startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:23:37 UTC
A3 Have to give props to @MSDynamicsCRM even though I'm biased I have grown to rely on it.@contently is great for my portfolio #startupchats
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:24:12 UTC
A3 @startup_canada @quickbooksca Im luving my DDS AI bookkeeper it makes things so much easier #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:26:43 UTC
A3 best thing is Argo VR system let me demo interactive ideas to the idea challenged #StartupChats
— BrainBlender (BrainBlenderTec) 2015-12-18 17:28:26 UTC
A3) We love @canva for design, @WhatsApp for groups, @SideKick for email insights, @MailChimp for bulk emails & @basecamp #StartupChats
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 17:43:29 UTC
Q4 What do you wish you did differently this year? Are you where you wanted to be? @QuickBooksCA #Startupchats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:20:46 UTC
A4 No use beating yourself up over what ‘could-have-been’. Get out there and make things happen! #eSAX #inspiration #IQRTG #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:20:53 UTC
A4: Connected more deeply with my target audience earlier. Nope, still a work in process. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:22:11 UTC
A4 Hired one additional accounting staff member & a P/T admin person or VA #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:22:13 UTC
A4: We can always improve, we have pushed out some amazing progress over this year. We've optimized to move even faster #2016 #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:22:16 UTC
A4: Not where I want to be or I wouldn’t be on @twitter right now. The beach is where the dream stops. #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:22:20 UTC
A4: I don't know if I would've done anything else. I only regret situations that I haven't learned from. #startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:23:02 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A4:We've become very good at Job Creation, we hope 2016 will see several community partnerships #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:23:08 UTC
4a One can learn so many things over a year’s time in business as well as an individual #StartupChats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:23:11 UTC
A4: We learned from what we could have done better and altered our goals to help drive the change! #StartupChats
— Blitzen (Blitzen) 2015-12-18 17:23:13 UTC
A4: There are one or two things we could've done differently. Our aim is to jump over all barriers. #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 17:23:20 UTC
A4 Pushed myself to network more and ask for help. #StartupChats https://t.co/iZGubIiGPq
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:23:33 UTC
A4 I'm where I wanted to be, but so ready to grow. I consider myself very lucky. 2016 is going to be huge #StartupChats
— Rachelle (RachelleDeSorcy) 2015-12-18 17:23:55 UTC
A4: Spent more time on my growing my business, but I am still ahead of where I thought I would be. #Carmella @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Steff O'Brien (SkiSteffyMarie) 2015-12-18 17:23:56 UTC
A4. Not where I want to be. I want to get out of the weeds & get to bigger accounting system setups. And more speaking too! #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:24:01 UTC
A4 – While there’s always room for improvement, it’s important to look ahead to the coming year and strive to be even better #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:25:34 UTC
A4 FOCUS! There are SO many great things going on in the #startup world :) 2016 will be more pragmatic #startupchats https://t.co/resl6YLdLf
— Danielle Smith (DaniMcSmith) 2015-12-18 17:26:41 UTC
A4: More inter-office rap battles @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:27:06 UTC
A4 We're in a good position, but we're always up for new challenges for the future! #startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:27:32 UTC
A4 I wouldve educated myself more on financial literacy. I want to be on CRA's good list but they have so many rules & regs. #startupchats
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:27:42 UTC
A4 We hope to reach out to more #SmallBiz owners in Canada! #startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:28:19 UTC
A4 - My adventure with website building has been a huge undertaking! Online tutorials have been a big help & using LinkedIn #StartupChats
— Melissa Shewman (melissa_shewman) 2015-12-18 17:29:14 UTC
A4b I'm sure @QuickBooksCA will knock my tweet out of the park with their tax and accounting expertise #startupchats
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:30:31 UTC
A4 Marketing technologies that work well with Social Media. For example, programmatic marketing! #startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:30:36 UTC
A4 @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA I would have assembled more teams we came up short on bldng NEB home in each prov #StartupChats
— BrainBlender (BrainBlenderTec) 2015-12-18 17:31:50 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A4: SM is a full-time job & while we focused on our clients....we lacked on our own #startupchats
— ExposureSocial (exposuresocial_) 2015-12-18 17:32:22 UTC
A4 Im further than I thought Id ever B but wld hve made more time to help out our teen startups they are putty nt to be wasted #StartupChats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:34:51 UTC
Q5 What didn’t you know in January 2015 that you know now? @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:25:32 UTC
A5 It takes more money to make your business bigger. Can’t be afraid to spend on important things like #socialmedia #eSAX #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:25:47 UTC
A5: The competition for "attention" is real. Attention spans are shorter than ever. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:26:02 UTC
5a. Understanding that having an idea is one thing; execution is everything. #StartupChats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:26:20 UTC
5b. However, startups need to also understand that not every idea has to be executed. Weigh the pros and cons #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:26:42 UTC
A5: It takes longer than you think to connect in a meaningful way with your audience. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:26:57 UTC
A5: I've learned that pivoting isn't the dirty word I once thought it was. #startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:27:02 UTC
A5: Searching and trying to find a co-founder or partner on a project helps. Two minds are always greater than one. #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:27:14 UTC
A5. Honestly, I didn't know how strong I was or how good I am at what I do. I know now! #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:27:22 UTC
A5: You can't ditch your team. It's like a football game. We all play our parts to attain short-term and long-term goals. #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 17:27:33 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A5: That being passionate about Economic Development is one of my greatest Strengths #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:28:32 UTC
@Startup_Canada A5: Learning never ends. Be able to adapt and grow! #StartupChats @QuickBooksCA
— Jennifer Baker (JenniferBakerCo) 2015-12-18 17:28:36 UTC
A5: My own personal value @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:28:40 UTC
A5 Plans and strategies are great, but you need to learn to adapt if things change #StartupChats https://t.co/TWakkdOVef
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:29:08 UTC
A5.b Not everyone works the same way, or speed, as you - patience and understanding are necessary #StartupChats https://t.co/TWakkdOVef
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:29:54 UTC
A5 – How quickly things can change and how important it is to be prepared for whatever comes your way #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:31:49 UTC
A5: If it's going to be, it's up to me. #startupchats
— Amanda Chan (dramandachan) 2015-12-18 17:31:53 UTC
A5 Unexpected challenges arise -- DAILY. Anybody else can relate to this? #Startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:32:58 UTC
A5 Being a freelancer is like being C3P0 - you think you know a lot, but if ya write like u do, a Wookie will rip yer arm off. #startupchats
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:34:18 UTC
Q5: @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA how important it is to have a team - frees you up to jump on new opportunities. #StartupChats
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:35:04 UTC
A5 Things change quickly in the digital world and you always have to be ready! #startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:38:09 UTC
A5 @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA 2015 is the ripple of trend markets which is beginning to crest find ur wave & hold on #StartupChats
— BrainBlender (BrainBlenderTec) 2015-12-18 17:38:13 UTC
A5 I ddnt know how accurate my mentor ws sure he hve predictions but fnd myself gettng goosebumps in airports listening 2 news #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:41:27 UTC
A5) https://t.co/jz2ODZUtjJ can be a global platform to help ppl discover n connect w/ startup ecosystems across the world. #StartupChats
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 18:00:02 UTC
Q6 What was on your 2015 reading list and/or event schedule? Got a fav book or event from 2015? @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:31:49 UTC
A6 #eSAX events are getting HUGE! Never been to one before? Here’s a short video to give you an idea: https://t.co/lHoORAhTWA #StartupChats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:32:30 UTC
6. I found these valuable reads @SteveJobs , @billgates biography, and Losing My Virginity by @richardbranson. #StartupChats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:32:31 UTC
A6: Choose Yourself by Althucher. Growth Hacker Marketing by Holiday. My fave event would be Songkran, New Year in Bangkok. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:33:04 UTC
A6: Have to plug my own event, @BanffMarathon We were the #worldsgreenestmarathon in 2015. @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Steff O'Brien (SkiSteffyMarie) 2015-12-18 17:33:22 UTC
@Startup_Canada A6: Read: #TellEveryone, Likeable Social Media; To Read: some classics #startupchats @QuickBooksCA
— Jennifer Baker (JenniferBakerCo) 2015-12-18 17:33:23 UTC
A6 @Dreamforce in September was epic, great sessions, inspiring speakers and entertainment from @FooFighters and @thekillers #startupchats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:33:30 UTC
A6 My 2015 reading list was the same as my 2014 reading list. I'll see if I get to it in 2016 #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:33:37 UTC
A6: I have new books from @lewishowes @wbrettwilson @nireyal (unread) @jeffwalker (read) #StartupChats #books
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:33:43 UTC
A6 Women in Business Awards Gala was incredible, and Stephen King's The Dark Tower series #StartupChats https://t.co/iwhZiFlRWT
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:33:50 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A7; Yes read two books 1) Message of a Master 2) Feel the fear and do it anyway, amazing books #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:33:51 UTC
A6 My favourite events were #QBConnect and #IntuitThrive. Inspirational speakers & valuable networking #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:34:38 UTC
A6 – With 4,500+ attendees including @Oprah, QuickBooks Connect was one of our faves in 2015! #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:34:49 UTC
A6: The Alchemist. “It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” ― Paulo Coelho #startupchats
— Amanda Chan (dramandachan) 2015-12-18 17:35:20 UTC
A6 We participated at #P2PLending at @MaRSDD! ICYMI: Here's a video of the event - https://t.co/vGaxNWBfvk #Startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:35:38 UTC
A6 The #EveryEntrepreneur Tour and #StartupCanAwards ;) #StartupChats
— Rachelle (RachelleDeSorcy) 2015-12-18 17:35:38 UTC
A6: Just re-read Moneyball. Gives me the motivation to go out and "Win the unfair game". #startupchats https://t.co/4vtjbPdI3n
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:35:40 UTC
A6 everyone in the #cdntech/#startup scene needs to attend @TractionConf_io (in both VAN & SF). Epic. #startupchats https://t.co/DMA9u57K6C
— Danielle Smith (DaniMcSmith) 2015-12-18 17:35:43 UTC
A6: @techvibes techfest, @ProductHuntTO, @WeAreWearables events & @TechTorontoOrg events have been our go-tos! #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:36:24 UTC
A6: A bit of everything has helped. Can't give credit to one single source, person or event. #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 17:37:22 UTC
A6: @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Read list: Essentialism by @GregoryMcKeown. Best book I read in 2015. #StartupChats
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:38:52 UTC
A6 #SocialMediaTO at @BrainStation! #Startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:39:00 UTC
An oldie but a goodie, we loved @simonsinek's #StartWithWhy. #StartupChats
— InfoAction (InfoActionVPL) 2015-12-18 17:40:15 UTC
A6. The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday. It's a must read for #EveryEntrepreneur #StartupChats
— Think_Lyndon (THINK_Lyndon) 2015-12-18 17:41:13 UTC
A6) Fav book is Simply Fly - Capt. Gopinath's life story of transforming Aviation industry in India n loved @vibrantgujarat #StartupChats
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 18:04:50 UTC
Q7 If you could summize 2015 with 1 word, what would it be? @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:35:33 UTC
A7 The word would be OPPORTUNITIES with the world doing what it is there ae opportunities everywhere #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:46:03 UTC
@Startup_Canada A7 - 2015 in one word: 'Chance' #StartupChats
— PopKey (getpopkey) 2015-12-18 17:46:04 UTC
A7 #Inspiration. #eSAX #IQRTG #ITRTG #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:35:52 UTC
A7 Evolving. From every aspect – business, trends, technology, culture, politics etc. #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:36:09 UTC
A7: Foundation #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:36:10 UTC
A7 Epic #StartupChats https://t.co/XeEvJuvJrR
— Stacy Corneau (PRStacy) 2015-12-18 17:36:47 UTC
@Startup_Canada A7: Inspiring. #StartUpChats @QuickBooksCA
— Jennifer Baker (JenniferBakerCo) 2015-12-18 17:37:09 UTC
A7: Possibility #startupchats
— Amanda Chan (dramandachan) 2015-12-18 17:37:11 UTC
A7: #Hustle #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:37:21 UTC
A7: Journey. It's what were on. #startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:37:31 UTC
A7: #Startuplife #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:37:51 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A7: AWESOME!!!!!! #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:38:00 UTC
@Startup_Canada A7: Also add "Learn" #StartUpChats @QuickBooksCA
— Jennifer Baker (JenniferBakerCo) 2015-12-18 17:38:18 UTC
A7 Just one word... hmmm Diverse? Too many things happened for one word haha #StartupChats
— Rachelle (RachelleDeSorcy) 2015-12-18 17:39:07 UTC
A7 Change. @Versature has morphed yet again, driving forward in areas that only a year ago we could only dream of! #startupchats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:39:17 UTC
A7 – Inspiring #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:39:25 UTC
A7: explosive #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:39:55 UTC
A7 Perserverance #startupchats
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:39:56 UTC
A7: Uncomfortable @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:40:08 UTC
A7. Rollercoaster #StartupChats
— Think_Lyndon (THINK_Lyndon) 2015-12-18 17:40:15 UTC
A7: Stories! #StartupChats @Startup_Canada
— OneStory (OneStory_com) 2015-12-18 17:40:15 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A7: I'm waiting for the person that's going to say the S-docious word #startupchats #marypoppins
— ExposureSocial (exposuresocial_) 2015-12-18 17:40:31 UTC
A7: Customize. #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 17:40:52 UTC
A7. My word would have to be opportunity. I'm very thankful for all of them. #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:41:14 UTC
A7: @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA One word to summarize 2015: Conquer. #StartupChats
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:41:23 UTC
A7 Rewarding! #Startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:45:08 UTC
The year 2015 was more like - #CoRise! #StartupChats @Startup_Canada https://t.co/tL0WDX7HbZ
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 18:06:41 UTC
A7. Believe. #StartupChats @Startup_Canada
— Colin Weston (ColinWeston01) 2015-12-18 18:12:31 UTC
Q8 Let’s look ahead now. What’s your new year’s resolution for doing business in 2016? @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:40:43 UTC
A8: @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Do more with less. Scale with sanity. #StartupChats
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:47:54 UTC
A8 Stay organized and on track with things... I think we all need a little help with that. #startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:49:49 UTC
A8 Look ahead to where you want your businesses to be in 2017 & beyond! #eSAX #planning #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:40:53 UTC
A8 Don’t want to brag here but to grow and establish @logodesignguru as a top #brand in #graphicdesign. #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:41:12 UTC
A8: Effectively collaborate -- globally with like minds in my target audience. #CollaborativeEconomy #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:41:48 UTC
A8: Create a lot of value for customers and my audience. Find clients that align with the same beliefs in business as me #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:41:57 UTC
A8: Think big and find others with passion to help build our vision #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:42:12 UTC
A8 More growth and focus on the things that matter. Attracting top talent and hiring will be paramount to success. #startupchats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:42:32 UTC
A8: Aim high, deliver value, build better brands @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:42:33 UTC
A8: Biggest resolution is turning our toe hold in the auto business into a foothold. #startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:42:35 UTC
A8: Partner, collaborate and integrate. #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:42:51 UTC
A8 – In 2016, we look forward to continue helping small businesses achieve their goals and become more financially literate #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:42:59 UTC
A8 Stay organized and on track with things... I think we all need a little help with that. #startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:49:49 UTC
A8. Websites! I forgot websites. I have one to update & two to get off the ground in 2016 #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:50:55 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A8: Give your heart to win it! #startupchats
— ExposureSocial (exposuresocial_) 2015-12-18 17:52:04 UTC
A8 @startup_canada @quickbooksca To really promote startup ecosystem collaborations & intercompetativeness it spurs ideas #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:53:51 UTC
A8) #CoRise - Collaboratively rising together #StartupChats
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 18:09:47 UTC
A8: II Get Canadians off of that eventbrite koolaid and to join our family ;) #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 18:15:45 UTC
Q9 What biz trends do you expect to see in the new year? Do you have any predictions? @QuickBooksCA #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:45:45 UTC
A9 More people will hopefully come to realize the real value to face to face networking. #eSAX #UsetheForce #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:46:06 UTC
A9a. More enterprises will become #digitalbusiness so start online anyways with a #website. #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:46:30 UTC
@Startup_Canada A9: Mobile. Engagement. Authenticity. #startupchats
— Jennifer Baker (JenniferBakerCo) 2015-12-18 17:46:57 UTC
A9: Entrepreneurs working collaboratively globally. More video and mobile. Virtual Reality will be a game changer. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:47:08 UTC
A9: I predict that companies will start becoming more remote and hire talent not solely based on their location. #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:47:33 UTC
A9b #IoT #Fintech #securitytech #bigdata #WearableTech business will boom so invest in them #StartupChats https://t.co/PlJZCtZe1n
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:47:45 UTC
A9 – Mobile technology will likely continue to dominate and as such it’s imperative your site is mobile-optimized #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:47:49 UTC
A9: A lot of falling unicorns, more IOT, smarter startups, more attention to people @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:47:56 UTC
A9. I see much more use of cloud and #SAAS technology in small businesses. More remote work, less need for real estate #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:48:15 UTC
A9: Companies will start putting more emphasis on employee health. My new project @ConnectedGetaways will help with this #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:48:18 UTC
A9 Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA How much time do u have? The biggest will be #fintech we are talking about it right now #StartupChats
— BrainBlender (BrainBlenderTec) 2015-12-18 17:48:38 UTC
Cloud computing is critical next year. Startups need to adapt to it #startupchats https://t.co/xGwgrFCWp0
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:48:48 UTC
A9: Focus will be on evolving. Trends will revolve around "stories", and "connections". #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 17:48:50 UTC
A9c. #Crowdfunding will be more popular vs #VC funding. Look for crowdfunding if you are starting out #startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:49:10 UTC
A9: Probably going to see more disruptive businesses like UberHOP popping up. Millennials share economy will be a big focus. #startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:49:31 UTC
A9 The "new" #B2B trend in #SaaS is going to be #CustomerSuccess and using #MarketingAutomation to enable it. #WatchMeNaeNae #startupchats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:49:42 UTC
A9: Focus on building relationships and helping each other out. Differentiation and what makes your business different. #startupchats
— Amanda Chan (dramandachan) 2015-12-18 17:50:06 UTC
A9: Big emphasis on #Wellness #Technology and #CustomerExperience. #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:50:10 UTC
A9. The return of F2F and proper conversation @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA @jonathonmoody #StartupChats
— Think_Lyndon (THINK_Lyndon) 2015-12-18 17:50:23 UTC
A9: #vr EXPLOSION (virtual reality), remote-talent driven startups #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:50:39 UTC
A9. My industry will continue to tell people that the best way to build relationships is using a megaphone #StartupChats
— Think_Lyndon (THINK_Lyndon) 2015-12-18 17:50:54 UTC
A9 More cloudworking at home, solopreneurs getting more respect, &continued growth of content/disruption of delivery models #startupchats
— Mark Burdon ツ (mark_burdon) 2015-12-18 17:51:30 UTC
A9 Businesses will start to know the importance of social media. We think more #SmallBiz will hop on board! #startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 17:52:32 UTC
Q9: @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Less volume, more quality. With everything. #StartupChats
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:52:54 UTC
A9: Big emphasis on #Wellness #Technology and #CustomerExperience. #StartupChats movementismeds
— Movement is Medicine (movementismeds) 2015-12-18 17:53:46 UTC
A9 Work-life balance - whether it may be to learn something new every day or make exercise a priority! #startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:54:25 UTC
A9 The introduction of mor Artificial Intelligence systems as some are Beta testing now but will be mainstream in 2016 #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:55:27 UTC
A9: Expect businesses to turn a specific focus to the customers #CustomerService #PositiveExperience #PositiveResults #Startupchats
— Time-Off Manager (timeoffmanager) 2015-12-18 18:05:15 UTC
A9) At a broader level everyone would talk about empowering startups and/or solving problems of the society @Startup_Canada #StartupChats
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 18:12:02 UTC
Q10 How will you & your biz get involved in Canada’s entrepreneurship ecosystem in 2016? #StartupChats @QuickBooksCA
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:50:40 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Q10 I expect to see startup eco systems developing faster #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:47:56 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A9: become firmly established as Canada's premier Economic Development Consultancy #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:43:15 UTC
A10a. Entrepreneurship is the lifeblood and ecosystem for any economy. They should be encouraged #Startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:51:21 UTC
A10 Make #eSAX a household name across #Canada for #smallbiz #networking! #booyah #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:51:29 UTC
A10 – With various Startup Communities across Canada, there are many opportunities to become involved: https://t.co/GaevIyv8Dv #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:51:39 UTC
A10: Working more closely with @StartupCanada, @EdwinFrondozo @RachelleDeSorcy and the great connects via #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:51:46 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Q10 By Promoting #entrepreneurship as a valid driver of economic success #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:52:08 UTC
A10b We plan to create more opportunities entrepreneurs to become visible in 2016 digital horizon #Startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:52:12 UTC
A10 Continue posting weekly #networking tips via #eSAX @AskTheFedora @JarrodGoldsmith #YouTube series! https://t.co/q4aayWfhPF #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:52:48 UTC
A10: There's this thing called Startup Canada we're thinking about getting involved with @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:52:52 UTC
A10: We will attend as many local events as we can. We also plan to participate with @StartupCanada a lot! #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:53:07 UTC
A10: Want to be more involved with @spark_centre and all the good they do. #startupchats
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:53:25 UTC
A10: Have our sites set on a partnership level with @kleurvision and @Startup_Canada - we'll see ;) @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:53:58 UTC
A10: You will see more Picatic partnered events country wide as well as content collaborations within our local ecosystems. #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:54:03 UTC
A10 Being active in the local and national startup ecosystem and sharing our story. We can all do it if we are willing #startupchats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:54:38 UTC
A10: @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA I'd love to get involved as an advisor with incubators up there and / or speak more. #StartupChats #ux
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:54:56 UTC
A10. Continue to be a participant and add as much value as I can wherever possible #StartupChats
— Think_Lyndon (THINK_Lyndon) 2015-12-18 17:55:17 UTC
A10 #SmallBiz across Canada are engines of the Canadian economy! We want to help entrepreneurs grow! Reach out to us! #startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 17:56:52 UTC
A10 @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA our biz is Canada's ecosystem so we will keep building ,supporting promoting to world #StartupChats
— BrainBlender (BrainBlenderTec) 2015-12-18 17:57:23 UTC
A10: By building "connections". Maintining professional "relationships". "Acknowledging" and "sharing" ideas. Being active! #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 17:57:27 UTC
A10. I want to visit as many of @Startup_Canada communities as I can in 2016 #StartupChats
— Think_Lyndon (THINK_Lyndon) 2015-12-18 17:57:33 UTC
A10 For me I will do more with our teen BB members & encourage more Youth as it is a entrepreneurship road their future #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 17:59:32 UTC
A10 Reach out and help small businesses grow their online #SocialMedia presence! #startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 18:00:24 UTC
A10) Launching eChai chapters in Canada starting w/ Toronto n helping @Startup_Canada to connect with startups in India. #StartupChats
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 18:15:02 UTC
Q11 Do you have any thoughts or advice for entrepreneurs starting out in the new year? #StartupChats @QuickBooksCA
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:55:24 UTC
A11 Think long-term & always remember that your image and credibility is something to work on everyday. #eSAX #startupchats
— eSAX (eSAXnetworking) 2015-12-18 17:55:45 UTC
A11 Be unique, find the gap and nail the opportunity! And most of all have fun doing it! #Startupchats
— Janil Jean (JanilJean) 2015-12-18 17:55:55 UTC
A11: Don't use new technology to do business in an old way. #ActLocalMarketGlobal #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:56:06 UTC
A11 Talk more. Be fearless. Scale. Think ahead. Take advantage of all the technology around you. #StartupChats
— Rachelle (RachelleDeSorcy) 2015-12-18 17:57:30 UTC
A11: Find an environment, community, or people that make you want to do the best work you can do #StartupChats
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:57:30 UTC
@Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA A11: Yes connect with a local cluster or Eco-system eg @InnovationPtbo or @RICCentre as examples #startupchats
— Nic Cunningham (SalesEngineer2) 2015-12-18 17:57:33 UTC
A11 – Ensure that you have a business plan in place prior to launching and don’t be afraid to ask for help #StartupChats
— Intuit QuickBooks CA (QuickBooksCA) 2015-12-18 17:57:33 UTC
A11. I can't say this often enough - get some accounting advice before you start. It will set you on the right path, #startupchats
— Elaine Orr (ElaineOrrBiz) 2015-12-18 17:57:51 UTC
A11: Don’t settle for less than you’re best, if you do than you won’t be the best #StartupChats #quotes
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:57:52 UTC
A11: Get an accountant. Get a mentor. Jump off the curb. @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA #startupchats
— Patrick Lyver (patricklyver) 2015-12-18 17:57:53 UTC
A11 You can do it. #Bootstrap, debt finance, #VC, it doesn't matter how but you can do it. #fakeituntilyoumakeit #startupchats
— Jonathon Moody (jonathonmoody) 2015-12-18 17:58:08 UTC
A11: Figure out how you can help people. The more people you help, the more successful you will be #startupchats
— Amanda Chan (dramandachan) 2015-12-18 17:58:09 UTC
A11: Be around people that you aspire to be like. Find a mentor who wants to see you succeed #StartupChats #success
— Clinton Senkow (ClintonSenkow) 2015-12-18 17:58:15 UTC
A11: Work with your community, collaborate and take in as much feedback as you can but know when NOT to make changes as well. #startupchats
— Picatic Toronto (PicaticTO) 2015-12-18 17:58:27 UTC
A11: Get out of your head and just do it. Here's a meme for added inspiration. #startupchats https://t.co/Nj7Qo5EZQn
— Liasn (liasn) 2015-12-18 17:58:40 UTC
A11: #selfpromote and Be sure to at least get on my free email list at https://t.co/Rp5ldPZAQa https://t.co/AZuyZpHQZK #HNY #StartupChats
— Norm Bond (normbond) 2015-12-18 17:58:46 UTC
A11: @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Have a goal, but don't get paralyzed by it. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. #StartupChats
— Sarah Doody (sarahdoody) 2015-12-18 17:59:24 UTC
Thanks to our expert guests @QuickBooksCA @SaxAppealOttawa @ClintonSenkow @THINK_Lyndon @PRStacy @ElaineOrrBiz #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:59:42 UTC
As well as @Mark_Burdon @jonathonmoody @JanilJean @normbond @OneStory_com @sarahdoody @LTayara @patricklyver #StartupChats
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:59:49 UTC
Thank you everyone for joining today’s #StartupChats Year in Review w/ @QuickBooksCA!
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 17:59:56 UTC
This is our last #StartupChats for the year! We’ll be back in Jan. 2016 with more expert advice for entrepreneurs!
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 18:00:01 UTC
Keep an eye on https://t.co/2eTLOxJucr for our 2016 #StartupChats schedule! *hint* bookmark this!
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 18:00:16 UTC
A11. Just Do It! Wait, where have I heard that before? #StartupChats
— Think_Lyndon (THINK_Lyndon) 2015-12-18 18:00:23 UTC
Until then, this is Edwin Frondozo (follow me @drgnmeme) w/ @Startup_Canada signing out! #StartupChats Have a safe & happy new year!
— Startup Canada (Startup_Canada) 2015-12-18 18:00:32 UTC
A11: Don't stop in the middle of the journey. Be patient, strong and passionate. Also, be smart and strategic. #Startupchats
— LogoDesign Guru (LogoDesignGuru) 2015-12-18 18:01:17 UTC
A11 @Startup_Canada @QuickBooksCA Find ur Passion & make it pay there has never been better opportunity #StartupChats
— BrainBlender (BrainBlenderTec) 2015-12-18 18:02:24 UTC
A11 Failure and rejection are a crucial part of the learning process. #startupchats
— Pinch Social (pinchsocial) 2015-12-18 18:03:01 UTC
A11 @startup_canada @quickbooksca Find a mentor Young or old that is 1st step bounce Ur idea & pursue it.... #Startupchats
— Tina (Tinas99Li) 2015-12-18 18:04:38 UTC
A11 Helping thers succeed can be your greatest success #startupchats
— Lendified (Lendified) 2015-12-18 18:04:54 UTC
A11: Be authentic, people like to do business with people they can trust #startupchats
— Time-Off Manager (timeoffmanager) 2015-12-18 18:06:39 UTC
A11) Be extremely resourceful n skillful. Support fellow entrepreneurs. Become early adopters. And join #StartupChats :-) @Startup_Canada
— eChai Ventures (eChaiVentures) 2015-12-18 18:17:30 UTC