VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Paul Graham’s Startup Curve – avoid the “through of sorrow”! Growth Hacking isn’t viral marketing (although viral marketing is part of it). Growth Hacking isn’t viral marketing (although viral marketing is part of it). First Steps in Growth Hacking for Startups.

Viral 167

Viral API Startup Retention 167

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Here are ten examples to get your creative juices flowing: Targeted direct marketing. Whether you are contemplating an investment in your favorite startup, or a little-known stock on a public exchange, there is “big data” out there that can’t possibly be evaluated by you without predictive analytics. Investment risk management.

Analytics 177

Analytics Retention Social Media Campaign 177

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2020

Investors will tell you that they love to put money into startups that are scalable, and ready to become the next unicorn. Simply stated, it means that your business has the potential to multiply revenue with minimal incremental cost. Investors don’t invest in services startups. But what does that really mean?

Hockey Stick 386

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 386

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2013

CRM became more sophisticated, resulting in detailed monthly statements and targeted direct marketing. I have been involved in many of these innovations, mainly through my last startup venture, a company that became the world’s leading provider of credit card loyalty solutions with bank customers in 30 countries. A new paradigm.

Programming 150

Programming Turkey Social Media Redemption 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Here are ten examples to get your creative juices flowing: Targeted direct marketing. Whether you are contemplating an investment in your favorite startup, or a little-known stock on a public exchange, there is “big data” out there that can’t possibly be evaluated by you without predictive analytics. Investment risk management.

Analytics 120

Analytics Retention Social Media Campaign 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Investors will tell you that they love to put money into startups that are scalable, and ready to scale. Simply stated, it means that your business has the potential to multiply revenue with minimal incremental cost. Investors don’t invest in services startups. But what does that really mean? Word-of-mouth does not scale.

Hockey Stick 278

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 278

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

Investors will tell you that they love to put money into startups that are scalable, and ready to become the next unicorn. Simply stated, it means that your business has the potential to multiply revenue with minimal incremental cost. Investors don’t invest in services startups. But what does that really mean?

Hockey Stick 339

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 339

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

As of today, I will have published an article here for entrepreneurs and startups every day for the last 1001 days, since I started Startup Professionals Musings near the close of 2008. Finding funding for startups is a tough process. Don’t plan to get rich from your startup.

Elevator Pitch 241

Elevator Pitch Entrepreneur Startup Silicon Valley 241

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

From startup through the last sale, the spirit of risk is the unexpected edge for every business. Tom Panaggio, author of “ The Risk Advantage: Embracing the Entrepreneur’s Unexpected Edge “, has enjoyed a 30-year entrepreneurial career as cofounder of two successful direct marketing companies.

Florida 145

Florida Cofounder Tampa Technical Review 145

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You’ve got to start at the beginning – with your start-up costs. These costs may include: your brand design (logo, business cards, and website). basic infrastructural costs like phone and internet service, scheduling and invoicing software, etc… marketing and advertising costs. Don’t believe me?

Small Business Administration 86

Small Business Administration Small Business Social Media Elevator Pitch 86

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2020

Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Beyond that, there may be a large percentage of common technology where they both need to minimize cost to gain share from the big dinosaurs who already have this advantage. Expand the market for both. Up-sell related products or cross endorsement.

Non-Compete 317

Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger Acquisition 317

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 23, 2018

Here are six startup tips for aspiring Indian entrepreneurs looking to start their own businesses, like he did. Keep track of all your operational costs. As a new business, everything costs money even if it is seemingly free. Direct marketing. He has advocated cryptocurrency since 2013.

Entrepreneur 196

Entrepreneur Social Media India Startup 196

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 25, 2011

A year ago I invested, along with Dana Settle at Greycroft Partners , in a startup company called Maker Studios. What excited me was that they had an immensely talented team that understood how to produce & distribute low-cost videos, initially via YouTube. Maker Studios is the ultimate “lean startup.”

Silicon Valley 291

Silicon Valley Los Angeles Distribution Internet 291

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. I suspect that a good part of the problem is that startup and small business owners still don’t know where or how to start.

Social Media 261

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 261

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. I suspect that a good part of the problem is that startup and small business owners still don’t know where or how to start.

Social Media 267

Social Media Media Social Network Viral 267

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2012

Think of it as a selling effort, not an attempt to fully describe your startup. Identify your sustainable competitive advantage, like unique benefits, cost savings, or industry ties. Who is your customer, what is the price, and how much does it cost you to build one? Here are the key components: The problem and your solution.

Business Plan 244

Business Plan Elevator Pitch Viral Lead Generation 244

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2023

Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Beyond that, there may be a large percentage of common technology where they both need to minimize cost to gain share from the big dinosaurs who already have this advantage. Expand the market for both. Up-sell related products or cross endorsement.

Non-Compete 262

Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger Acquisition 262

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2014

Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Beyond that, there may be a large percentage of common technology where they both need to minimize cost to gain share from the big dinosaurs who already have this advantage. Expand the market for both. entrepreneurs startup strategic partners tough competitors'

Partner 244

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 244

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Think of it as a selling effort, not an attempt to fully describe your startup. Identify your sustainable competitive advantage, like unique benefits, cost savings, or industry ties. Who is your customer, what is the price, and how much does it cost you to build one? Here are the key components: The problem and your solution.

Elevator Pitch 226

Elevator Pitch Viral Lead Generation Metrics 226

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. I suspect that a good part of the problem is that startup and small business owners still don’t know where or how to start. Or are you too busy?

Social Media 222

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 222

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2013

“When you are able to match the interests of the community, established organizations will take notice and be more engaged in the growth of the startups.” “When you are able to match the interests of the community, established organizations will take notice and be more engaged in the growth of the startups.”

Programming 140

Programming Florida Jacksonville Startup 140

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Prioritize the list by customer reach, effort required by you, as well as cost. Add elements of traditional marketing to maximize visibility. While non-digital marketing typically costs more money, it may be required to reach all elements of your audience. Select no more than three that match your needs initially.

Marketing 240

Marketing Viral Channel Metrics 240

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2016

With today’s overload of information from digital as well as conventional sources, even the best new solutions and services won’t get traction without real marketing. Digital marketing is the cost-effective place to start, utilizing the internet, mobile phones, display advertising, and other digital mediums.

Marketing 120

Marketing Social Media Startup Channel 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2016

Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Beyond that, there may be a large percentage of common technology where they both need to minimize cost to gain share from the big dinosaurs who already have this advantage. Expand the market for both. Up-sell related products or cross endorsement.

Partner 120

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 120

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 29, 2023

As a newly established startup, there are some key elements that your business requires to ensure your short and long-term success. A well-detailed business plan, a launch plan, early funding, and the right talent and equity from founders are all among the basic ingredients that can help get a startup off the ground.

Startup 129

Startup Artificial Inteligence Silicon Valley Small Business 129

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Think of it as a selling effort, not an attempt to fully describe your startup. Identify your sustainable competitive advantage, like unique benefits, cost savings, or industry ties. Who is your customer, what is the price, and how much does it cost you to build one? Here are the key components: The problem and your solution.

Elevator Pitch 138

Elevator Pitch Viral Lead Generation Business Plan 138

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 11, 2015

Investors will tell you that they love to put money into startups that are scalable, and ready to scale. Simply stated, it means that your business has the potential to multiply revenue with minimal incremental cost. Investors don’t invest in services startups. But what does that really mean? Word-of-mouth does not scale.

Hockey Stick 120

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Every startup has a core competency which should not be shared. Beyond that, there may be a large percentage of common technology where they both need to minimize cost to gain share from the big dinosaurs who already have this advantage. Expand the market for both. Up-sell related products or cross endorsement.

Partner 147

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 147

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Investors will tell you that they love to put money into startups that are scalable, and ready to scale. Simply stated, it means that your business has the potential to multiply revenue with minimal incremental cost. Investors don’t invest in services startups. But what does that really mean? Word-of-mouth does not scale.

Hockey Stick 120

Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Non-Compete Business Model 120

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It creates opportunities for direct marketing. Monarch is an expensive plugin that includes beautiful themes that costs $69. As an online store, running the business is more than shipping costs, lead time , packaging costs and looking for a fulfillment center like Red Stag.

Social Media 170

Social Media Email SMS Advertising 170

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2019

It was not that long ago that marketing was a blunt instrument. Millions of direct marketing messages flooded mailboxes from coast to coast, with most of them destined for the trash. Use the Right Tools to Identify Your Target Market. Fortunately, those tools are all around you, and some of them do not cost a penny.

Social Media 87

Social Media Startup Campaign Small Business 87

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2010

Here are some examples of common alliances between competitors that are synergistic deals: Cost sharing and economies of scale. A common type of coopetition is where companies work together on parts of their business where they believe they can minimize costs, and not jeopardize their unique attributes. Cross endorsement.

Partner 120

Partner Non-Compete Exit Strategy Affiliate 120

Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

As I mentioned at the beginning of this series/ebook, over the years I’ve noticed that I tend to frequently share certain Lucky7 posts with entrepreneurs we’ve backed , team members at data.world, or other startup investors I know. My parents were entrepreneurs from the time I was born, specifically in retail and direct marketing.

Software Review 48

Software Review Sales Cofounder Analytics 48

Tim Keane

JULY 16, 2007

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. A New old Idea: Direct Marketing Revisited » July 16, 2007. I just talked to a business owner the other day who has grown her startup nicely - 15% a year or so - up to revenue of a bit over $2.5MM. There may be some efficiencies to be gained, but at a huge cost.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This does not make a good investment, especially when the cost per acquisition is higher for email at £42.55 in comparison to direct mail which is only £39.59. It’s important to give your audience the urge to know more when they view your direct marketing, such as a saddle stitch brochure.

Email 109

Email Marketing Distribution Audience 109

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 3, 2007

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. We Only Need 1% of The Total Market! If you dont already know about it, check out the ECHO awards of the Direct Marketing Association. If its click rates, or purchases per hour, or acquisition costs, give it a try. Funding startups. Startup ideas.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Marketing Business Model Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

JULY 20, 2007

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. « A New old Idea: Direct Marketing Revisited | Main. | We actively discourage companies from hiring when they can use contractors, from thinking about developing their own manufacturing, or in any way building too many fixed costs. Funding startups. March 2011.

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Italy Angel Investor Wisconsin Harvest 60