Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2022

In these days of global competition via multiple channels, you need continuous marketing to find more customers. Obviously, you need to promote these events via multiple digital and traditional marketing channels. They won’t find you. Be prepared to give away to participants something memorable that they actually want.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2020

The social distancing needs and huge traffic online has led companies to upgrade their online selling channels to meet the digital demand. One of the requirements for moving online is to have a converting website and a content management system (CMS) that enables you to deliver content on various channels. Benefits of having a CMS.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

The old approaches of controlling distribution channels, saturating retail, and methodically scaling your brand awareness don’t protect you anymore. It’s now more intense than ever, with the cost of entry going down, and new players easily able to join the fray from anywhere in the world.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2020

With the current low cost of entry, nimble competitors appear quickly and seize the high ground of your existing customers and potential. The initial larger cost in time and dollars is only the beginning. Perhaps the focus should be on a single distribution channel, better customer service, or a simplified pricing structure.

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TechEmpower

JULY 31, 2023

One way to approach that last question is to use this simple model: Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) How will your business reach prospects? And how much will it cost to win them? Look at different customer acquisition channels, how they are converting, and the expected lifetime value of customers acquired through those channels.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Especially if you are a first-time business owner, the payback for this initiative is well worth the effort and cost. Unfortunately, I see too many new entrepreneurs who let their passion for a new idea or invention blind them to the stark realities of customer need, opportunity size, or pricing and cost implications.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

Sales and distribution channel activity will be analyzed, as well as cost of customer acquisition, to make an independent assessment of your financial projections. A smart investor will take an independent final reading in the market on barriers to entry, active competition, demographics, and price sensitivity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

The cost of any new product these days must include education and rollout marketing, perhaps equal or greater than the development costs. This may require you selling exclusivity, doing channel development, or alliances with new partners. Don’t forget to address the risks and cost of doing nothing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Businesses require an equally elegant business model, with the right price, messaging and delivery channel to the right target customers to keep the dream alive and growing. Estimate your costs, including a 50 percent gross margin, as a lower bound on a price. Test your channel and support strategy.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Existing companies also use network effects of monopolies/duopolies, distribution channel kickbacks, etc., to stifle competition.). What can a company do?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Gather customer data across various channels and devices to have a more comprehensive profile. All of these different scenarios can be a great way to integrate personalization into all of your marketing channels. And this can vary greatly based on your company size, goals, and marketing channels. . Image courtesy of Listrak. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2021

Yet, even with these alternatives, market disruption is rarely predictable – it’s obvious only in hindsight.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

It’s important to learn from your own mistakes, but it’s even smarter to learn from someone else’s mistakes, without paying their high price in time lost, cost, and pain. Viral marketing costs real money, and your support staff and hosting systems cost even more. Bypasses intellectual property as not worth the cost.

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Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor Viral 312

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

For example, when you think about distribution channels, revenue streams, or the relationship with the customer, ask customers what they expect. Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even. Leverage your customer conversations to predict and validate your business model.

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Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator Business Model 359

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

For example, “We just patented a new battery technology that will cut your smartphone charge time and cost in half.” If possible, quantify these in non-technical business terms, such as dollars saved or replacement costs over time. Use non-fuzzy terms to quantify customer value. Description of the business entity you plan to form.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The last thing you need in a startup is a false start, where you can’t deliver on a product change deadline, or a new marketing channel. Ask yourself, “If I were an investor, would I support this effort, given the costs and promised returns?” What do I need to know before I commit to deliverables? How do I measure success?

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Metrics Technical Review Leadership Framework 387

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Sales and distribution channel activity will be analyzed, as well as cost of customer acquisition, to make an independent assessment of your financial projections. A smart investor will take an independent final reading in the market on barriers to entry, active competition, demographics, and price sensitivity.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Term Sheet Bankruptcy 296

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. The cost of entrepreneur entry is at an all-time low. Existing technologies have been “commoditized” globally. Many countries have learned to make products cheaper and better. Next wave of economic expansion.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

People respond to positives, such as new growth, versus problems implying costs and loss of customers. Don’t hesitate to look for new business partners who can mitigate your constraints, including distributors, new channels, or even competitors with complementary products. Position challenges as future growth opportunities.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

With the current low cost of entry, nimble competitors appear quickly and seize the high ground of your existing customers and potential. The initial larger cost in time and dollars is only the beginning. Perhaps the focus should be on a single distribution channel, better customer service, or a simplified pricing structure.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

From the next generation of AI solutions, and revolutionary software engineering solutions to cost-saving consumer solutions, heres a list of 10 breakout innovation trends and companies to watch out for in 2025. She turned to trial-and-error DIY technology to channel her own plant-care challenges which led to the creation of Cowbell Plant Co.

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Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2022

Engineers can input design goals into AI-driven generative design software , along with parameters such as performance or spatial requirements, materials, manufacturing methods, and cost constraints. GPT-3 uses 175 billion parameters and was trained on a cluster with 1,024 Nvidia A100 GPUs that cost ~$25 million! Example here.

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Artificial Inteligence Software Review Algorithm Technical Review 425

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

Amidst the outbreak, governments across the region, such as Singapore have been promoting the use of digital finance as a means to minimise physical contact and stamp the spread of the virus, channelling more monetary support for the growth of e-payments and digital financial solutions.

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Asia Technical Review Technology Singapore 290

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Customers expect consistency of your brand name across all channels, so don’t pick a web site name if the comparable name is available or already taken on relevant social media. Remember the classic “ United Breaks Guitars ” experience, which reportedly United cost over a billion dollars in lost business.

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Product Technical Review Entrepreneur Reputation 319

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

Back then, there was no reliable way to measure ROI, yet the costs kept climbing year after year.” Multichannel Marketing Success The agencys approach incorporates multiple digital channels working in concert, creating consistent brand messaging and a wider reach. ” His experience changed dramatically with the agency.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Most business professionals I know have been conditioned to think of inflation as highly negative, driving up their costs, and reducing customer buying. I see it as an opportunity to find new ways to attract customers , make long-needed changes to improve productivity, and lower your own costs of doing business.

Technical Review 239

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Prioritize providers who offer extensive documentation along with prompt technical support channels such as email, chatbots, or ticket systems to address any issues promptly. Considering Cost-effectiveness: While evaluating news article APIs, consider their pricing structure relative to the provided services.

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API Technical Review Technical Support Software Review 158

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 9, 2025

It provides an avenue to leverage expert SEO expertise without the associated cost and complexity of in-house operations. The Cost-Effectiveness of Outsourcing SEO Through White Label Services White label SEO offers cost savings by reducing overhead expenses associated with hiring an in-house SEO team.

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SEO Search Engineer Retention 88

ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

A marketing playbook helps you achieve brand consistency across channels and campaigns. A marketing playbook is a reference guide that outlines how a business will manage its marketing on a particular channel or campaign. What’s inside will differ depending on the channel or marketing campaign. Content channels.

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Campaign CTO Marketing Social Media 149

Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Considering the cost of professional copywriting services, it’s no wonder why a lot of small business owners try to avoid this step by doing the writing themselves. Without a robust marketing team, it’s understandable that you would want to focus on the one or two channels you know best, such as email or Facebook. Lack of knowledge.

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Small Business Marketing Software Review Technical Review 153

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

As the global economic situation deteriorates amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine and soaring energy costs, many aspiring entrepreneurs might be tempted to give up and wait for better days. This is partly due to the global financial crisis of 2008, which led many companies to reassess their spending to cut costs.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 15, 2020

Let’s see what iGMS has to offer: Handy Channel Manager. iGMS incorporates a handy channel manager enabling you to look after day-to-day activities related to your rental business. There’s no setup fee, no cancellation charges, and no hidden costs lurking to catch you out. .

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Software Review Software Hosting Portfolio 234

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

Additionally, consider the logistics of international shipping , as this can impact costs and delivery times. Establishing Distribution Channels Choosing the right distribution channels is crucial for successful exporting. It’s important to set a competitive price that covers all costs while still appealing to customers.

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Distribution Technical Review PPC Channel 167

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Despite the variety of present-day communication channels (E-mail, SMS, call, social media), it’s easy to see why building a productive rapport with future clients becomes increasingly tricky. Neglecting this communication channel could be a crippling disadvantage for a growing business. Live chat on social media.

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Sales Startup Social Media Technical Review 185

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A large number of students can be found using a variety of social media channels. The marketing of activities in higher education can be accomplished in a highly astute and cost-effective manner by using this strategy. To attract a large number of followers on social media sites, the content that is provided there should be original.

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Marketing Social Media Channel Audience 158

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

For example, when you think about distribution channels, revenue streams, or the relationship with the customer, ask customers what they expect. Don’t forget a viable financial model of costs, margins, customer acquisition, and break-even. Leverage your customer conversations to predict and validate your business model.

Startup 245

Startup Angel Investor Technical Review Incubator 245

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As part of our growth plan, we’ve realized a need to create new business channels and expand existing ones,” Gurfinkel said in a statement. The company released a report in January 2022 which showed how poor financial reporting practices may cost $7.8 billion for businesses in the United States this year.

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