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Master of Customer Acquisition, Matt Coffin, On Startups …

Both Sides of the Table

I recently sat down with Matt Coffin , the founder of LowerMyBills, which sold for $400 million but was very nearly a bankruptcy only a few years early, and talked “startups.&#. I figured if Matt was on the verge of bankruptcy and one mentor changed his trajectory, what if we had a formalized, community-wide program?

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Startup Lessons: 4 Companies Facing Product Lawsuits

The Startup Magazine

When conducting business, it is crucial to make a profit and keep your operations running smoothly. The company had to file for bankruptcy later that year. Remington was founded in 1816 and operates today as the United States’ oldest gun maker. Its remaining assets were acquired by a Chinese- and U.S.-owned Remington’s Rifles.

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The Great Retail Reinvention: How the Internet Is Reshaping the Way We Buy Clothing

View from Seed

In 2017 alone, we’ve seen widespread store closures or bankruptcies from apparel retailers, including: True Religion. Ironically, some of the most successful apparel companies are winning on the dimensions that Amazon has historically crushed other competitors on — namely personalization and product discovery. Michael Kors.

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Small Business, Big Protection: Why Insurance Isn’t Optional

Women Entrepreneurs Can

Real-World Consequences of Operating Without Insurance I get it. Bankruptcy Due to Legal Claims: Heres a true story… a bakery owner didnt think they needed insurance. They take their business elsewhere, and suddenly, your names mud. You might be thinking, What are the chances? Lets get into some real-life stuff.

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Why Some Startups Win

Steve Blank

I had taken the job of VP of Marketing in a company emerging from bankruptcy. But what I wanted was an agile marketing team capable of operating independently without day-to-day direction. I told him that I had learned long ago that to keep that from happening, you need to on-board/train your team about mission and intent.

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Rebranding Your Business? Key Things To Keep In Mind

YoungUpstarts

Rebranding a business is a marketing strategy wherein a new name, design, concept, term, symbol, and combination of these elements are created for a brand. Rebranding is one way to overcome the odds of a partnership breakage or a bankruptcy, showcasing the good points of your business. Why are you rebranding your business?

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Charge More With The Power of Pure Motive Service

Duct Tape Marketing

Joe’s “don’t worry about it” mentality, is rooted in his blue-collar upbringing where his father often provided services for free, and once nearly led him to bankruptcy. The reason is their company doesn't operate better in differently. But definitely John, it's been the service you provided. powered by

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