The Next Web
AUGUST 26, 2012
Although we got some early traction, we were unable to prevent a bankruptcy from happening in October 2011. The metrics that matter the most are returning customers (user retention), turnover per customer and viral growth (k-factor). Again, make sure you can decide whom to ‘marry’. Raising money takes time.
ConversionXL
DECEMBER 7, 2017
In 2015, 9-figure apparel retailer Karmaloop.com filed for bankruptcy. Say you have 1000 customers and $1000 to spend on customer retention and loyalty. These numbers are not uncommon for tripwire marketing retention campaigns. The company had been bleeding cash, losing six figures per month. They brought me in as CMO.
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YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Bankruptcy? Common provisions range from the inclusion of an agreed upon valuation multiples, such as a multiple of earnings, to the process for the retention of a valuation expert. Consider regular face-to-face meetings with prospective partners, so you can gauge body language and “listen between the lines.” Who owes what?
YoungUpstarts
DECEMBER 2, 2014
In fact, since 2000, more than 10 million Americans have filed personal bankruptcy due to their employers’ failed health insurance plan. Making this switch will allow companies and employees to save up to $12,000 per employee per year, while offering a better employee health benefit program for recruiting and retention purposes.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
Rebranding is one way to overcome the odds of a partnership breakage or a bankruptcy, showcasing the good points of your business. CRM can help you build a good relationship with your customers by creating customer retention and loyalty. Why are you rebranding your business? Do you want to shed the timeworn company image?
Occam's Razor
JULY 18, 2011
Finally let’s not forget a very, very important signal of our email marketing effectiveness: Subscriber retention rate = # subscribers – bounce backs – unsubscribes / # subscribers. This should drive aggressive experimentation of email content / offers / targeting / every facet by your team. How much do you stink? See why this is important?
Hunter Walker
JANUARY 2, 2017
The total value of these deals might look higher than when a tech company makes an acquihire but the premium tends to go to retention rather than the cap table (especially since (a) the acquirer might not be seen as an ‘attractive’ place to work and (b) there’s assumption of less equity upside post-acquisition).
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