
Keith Shields
19 posts
Keith Shields is a partner with Designli, a digital product studio that helps both entrepreneurs and startup-minded businesses launch problem-solving apps and web apps. Designli's proprietary SolutionLab process brings new customers from a simple concept to a fully defined, designed, and prototyped "project blueprint" that is entirely development ready - all within 30 days.
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Marketing
So, you’ve waited a bit too long this year to plan out a carefully-crafted holiday marketing strategy for…
December 13, 2020
6 Ways E-Commerce Startups Can Compete on Cyber Monday
It’s no secret that Cyber Monday is a big deal for businesses large and small. According to Adobe…
November 14, 2020
What to Look for in a Mentor and Where to Find One
When you’re a new entrepreneur launching a business, you may find yourself inexperienced in a few areas. The…
September 6, 2020
How to Validate Your Side Hustle Ideas to Find the One that Best Suits You
Trying to pick the perfect side hustle can be a daunting task. There are so many options, and…
August 25, 2020
8 Step Process for Evaluating Software Solutions for Your Business
Entrepreneurs are wise to make use of software to automate and streamline day-to-day processes. But knowing which software…
August 5, 2020
A 6 Step Checklist for Your Mobile App Branding
As of Q1 2020, there were 2.56 million apps in Google Play and 1.85 million in the App…
June 12, 2020
5 Step Process for Finding the Perfect Name for Your Mobile App
Choosing a name for your mobile app is something you’ll want to do carefully. The fact is that…
May 28, 2020
How to Choose the Ideal Side Hustle to Start at Home During Quarantine
There’s no time like the present to start a side hustle, especially since many of us have extra…
April 27, 2020
7 Project Management Essentials for a More Streamlined Finished Product
The nature of entrepreneurship involves many moving pieces. Without an organized system in place for managing your company,…
February 29, 2020
10 Steps to Develop Your Winning Business Idea
You have an idea that you think could be a great business opportunity. You’ve run it by your…
January 20, 2020
10 Ways to Boost Your Startup’s Customer Acquisition
Many startups struggle with finding and retaining customers. Having a sustainable and systematic customer acquisition strategy is an…
November 20, 2019
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About E-Commerce UX Design
User experience (UX) design is important for every website, but it’s especially critical for e-commerce sites. Companies lose…
October 22, 2019
Essentials You Need to Know About Partnerships and Equity
It’s nearly impossible to build a profitable company completely on your own, simply because it’s impossible to have…
October 9, 2019
5 Essentials of User Testing to Ensure a Successful Product
No matter how innovative, a product isn’t successful unless its users deem it so. This is why user…
July 28, 2019
7 Social Media Trends Your Startup Can Implement This Week for Greater Impact
Social media is a land of many opportunities for startups. Since today’s consumers and business buyers use social…
July 18, 2019
How to Use Thought Leadership to Distinguish Your Brand
When it comes to setting yourself apart, the challenge of differentiating your company and what you sell is…
May 22, 2019
3 Often Overlooked Funding Sources for Startups
There’s a lot involved in launching a new startup, from brainstorming to planning to research. But then, after…
May 10, 2019
What Your Side Hustle Can Teach You About Launching a Business
Not everyone has the luxury of quitting their day job cold turkey in pursuit of entrepreneurship. You have…
April 19, 2019
How to Hook Your Customers by Making Them the Hero of the Story
Storytelling is one of marketing’s biggest buzzwords. Everyone is doing it, but not everyone is getting the response…
March 26, 2019