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Startup Benchmarks

VC Cafe

If nothing else, for its simplicity (back of the napkin) but also for the fund’s commitment to keep updating the metrics since 2016. The main B2C benchmarks have to do with traction: growth in user acquisition, user retention/churn, monetisation, as well as the effectiveness of consumer marketing + virality.

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How One Startup Combines Boston’s B2B Sense with the Valley’s Social Media Style

View from Seed

TJ Parker (@tjparker) August 25, 2016. Referrals (generating direct customer referrals and new revenue channels with fellow local business owners). What customer retention strategies are working best for other florists? In case it’s interesting to you, here’s a recap of Q2 2016 results. Data Warehouse.

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In 2017, GE Will Buy More Tech Startups Than Google

Hunter Walker

Largely yes, but the pot of gold might be more modest than some of 2016’s notable transactions suggest (Jet, Cruise, Dollar Shave Club). We had our first taste of this trend playing out early in 2016 when GM acquired self-driving tech startup Cruise for north of $1b. So, is it true?

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The 5 Signs of a Struggling Startup, and How to Reverse the Trend

Up and Running

As a business owner, it’s important to monitor the health of your growing company to spot warning signs—a fractured team, negative customer reviews, poor customer retention, and a lack of creative innovation. Communication channels themselves can foster a toxic culture. Poor customer retention. A fractured team.

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Post-Purchase Emails: How to Boost Retention and LTV

ConversionXL

Though the remaining 58% understand the importance of customer loyalty and retention, they may find it difficult to execute and analyze customer happiness and conversion campaigns. ” In one case study, retention marketing software firm Windsor Circle shared how much one of its clients benefitted from strategic post-purchase emails.

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Key Insights from Every Speaker of Elite Camp 2016

ConversionXL

Elite Camp 2016 had an enviable line-up of heavy hitters and rock stars. Report tangibly and make content marketing comparable to direct marketing channels. All PPC channels will work for you if you stop using brute force. Your offers need to match your PPC Channel Temperature and you constantly try heating it up.

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The Growth Marketing Process: How to Shake Your Growth Hack Addiction

ConversionXL

In our 2016 State of Conversion Optimization Report , which many people in growth roles completed as well, we found that… Only 32% of small companies (less than 500 employees) say they have a documented, structured optimization process. For example, in a year, do you think you can increase your retention by 30%?