Jun 27, 2022Member-onlyFive Answers to Questions You Have About Starting to Angel InvestPost originally written on the Efficient VC blog I get these questions a lot. Like a lot a lot. Questions that I also had when first researching the angel investment space. So here’s an aggregated list of top questions I’ve gotten since starting. How’d you decide to invest in early-stage…Angel Investors2 min readAngel Investors2 min read
Jun 24, 2022Member-onlyHow I Made My First Angel InvestmentPost originally written on the Efficient VC blog I made my first ever investment back in 2013 (I was 21). No, this wasn’t an angel investment. I bought a company on the NASDAQ that I loved. Research In Motion (though you may better know them as BlackBerry). Why, might you…Angel Investors2 min readAngel Investors2 min read
Jun 23, 201843North’s Founder Friday: Alex Bass, CyberBytesI think we’d all agree that there are never enough hours in the day to get things done — from work to errands to exercise and spending time with our families, we are always on-the-go. …Startup8 min readStartup8 min read
Published in Analysis Paralysis by efficient.app (CyberBytes)·May 14, 2018What is CRM?Simply put, a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system is a technology for tracking and managing all your company’s relationships with customers and potential customers. Why do they exist? Short (no BS/fluff) answer: They exist because they help companies like yours improve profitability. It’s as simple as that. Their intended purpose is to aid with customer acquisition and…CRM4 min readCRM4 min read
Published in Analysis Paralysis by efficient.app (CyberBytes)·Nov 5, 2017Member-onlyEnabling Full Functionality on Your Google Workspace Account (G Suite): Google Assistant & Android Apps for Your Chromebook (e.g. Google Pixelbook & Chrome OS)Background Context There has been a constant struggle for those of us using G Suite accounts while trying to get full account functionality. You can read dozens of comments on the Google Cloud Connect forum to see the frustration: The way Google explains it is that you should be using Gmail…Android8 min readAndroid8 min read
Published in Analysis Paralysis by efficient.app (CyberBytes)·Nov 3, 2017Google Pixelbook vs Premium Windows Ultrabook Running Chrome OS (CloudReady) + Pixelbook ReviewI made a video comparing the Google Pixelbook with my 3-year-old top-of-the-line $1,600 Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus ultrabook which was wiped and replaced with Chrome OS. Hopefully this video can help those of you who can’t decide between getting a nice Windows laptop or the Pixelbook. Timestamps Comparison 1:00…Chromebook6 min readChromebook6 min read
Published in Endpoint·Nov 2, 2017Google Pixelbook vs Premium Windows Ultrabook Running Chrome OS (CloudReady)I made a video comparing the Google Pixelbook with my 3-year-old top-of-the-line $1,600 Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus ultrabook which was wiped and replaced with Chrome OS. Hopefully this video can help those of you who can’t decide between getting a nice Windows laptop or the Pixelbook. Timestamps Comparison 1:00…Chromebook2 min readChromebook2 min read
Published in Analysis Paralysis by efficient.app (CyberBytes)·Dec 28, 2016Harvest Integration For Copper CRM With Robust Slack Notification Using ZapierWe will go through how to automatically create a client, contact, and project in Harvest whenever an opportunity is marked as won in Copper. There are two Zaps we must set up here: IF CLIENT DOES NOT EXIST — When Opportunity Has Been Won > Create New Client, Contact, &…Slack5 min readSlack5 min read
Published in Analysis Paralysis by efficient.app (CyberBytes)·Sep 17, 2016The Impact of Social Media on SEO for Your BusinessShould I Invest My Time Into Social Media? This is a question that is commonly asked in our industry by small business owners who are reluctant to jump onto the social media bandwagon. Sorry to disappoint those who were looking for the simple answer that it is not important, because that’s just not the case. …SEO5 min readSEO5 min read
Published in Analysis Paralysis by efficient.app (CyberBytes)·Sep 17, 2016Flat Design is More Than Just a TrendWhat is Flat Design? Flat design is just as it sounds. It is a design that utilizes a plain look and feel to not distract the user from the main focus of the site (the content). Flat design does not involve an excess use of colors or commonly used design techniques like gradients and…SEO4 min readSEO4 min read
