Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

During the 1990’s large corporations had bought different software applications to automate each part of their enterprise – finance, customer support, manufacturing, sales, etc. The finance system didn’t talk to the sales system which didn’t know the manufacturing system even existed.

San Francisco 230

San Francisco Database Advisory Board Silicon Valley 230

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2014

Where your competitor isn''t really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. They may have the finances you need to invest in a business area they know, where you have the core competency. Benchmark your practices against a true peer. Think about the future.

Partner 244

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 244

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 23, 2018

Know your market and your competition well. Know your finances. Be smart with your finances. Direct marketing. Not only should you research your industry and make sure there is a demand, you need to build an audience to serve. If you build it, they will not come-garner an audience first.

Entrepreneur 196

Entrepreneur Social Media India Startup 196

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

You know a lot about marketing or finance or… whatever. Both partners devote equal finances, resources, and labor into making the business work. American Marketing Association. Canadian Marketing Association. Direct Marketing Association. Direct Selling Association. Find the right help.

Small Business Administration 86

Small Business Administration Small Business Social Media Elevator Pitch 86

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Where your competitor isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. They may have the finances you need to invest in a business area they know, where you have the core competency. Benchmark your practices against a true peer. Think about the future.

Partner 147

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 147

YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2018

You may have been solely focused on the finances of your emerging business, but your personal credit rating can have a detrimental effect on your business. So, don’t discredit these ‘older’ ways of direct marketing. Your personal credit rating. Look the part. When you are launching and conducting your business, look the part.

Viral 124

Viral Social Media SEO Direct Marketing 124

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

For instance, how many cold calls have lead to conversions vs. direct marketing sales letters? Kevin Faber has been in the commercial finance and banking industry for most of his professional life. His experience in credit analysis, finance, and management led him to be the founder of Silver Summit Capital.

Sales 100

Sales Finance Conversion Email 100

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2016

Where your competitor isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. They may have the finances you need to invest in a business area they know, where you have the core competency. Benchmark your practices against a true peer. Think about the future.

Partner 120

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2010

If your "competitor" isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Affiliate marketing might actually be one of the more effective (and easier) ways to partner with someone else in the industry. Cross endorsement. Possible investor.

Partner 120

Partner Non-Compete Exit Strategy Affiliate 120

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Some companies credit the use of Wi-Fi analytics and automated marketing services for their recorded success. These companies began by collecting customer emails, and then directly marketing to each customer using insights gained from the customer shopping behavior.

Marketing 124

Marketing Analytics Campaign Email 124

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2012

If your "competitor" isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Affiliate marketing might actually be one of the more effective (and easier) ways to partner with someone else in the industry. Cross endorsement. Possible investor.

Non-Compete 241

Non-Compete Merger Technical Review Software Review 241

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2011

If your "competitor" isn't really competing with your direct market, you can refer business to each other without anyone losing customers. Affiliate marketing might actually be one of the more effective (and easier) ways to partner with someone else in the industry. Cross endorsement. Possible investor.

Partner 225

Partner Non-Compete Merger Technical Review 225

Pascal's View

AUGUST 21, 2011

In April 2011, just prior to the Linked In, Pandora, and RenRen IPO’s, Fred Wilson reaffirmed his belief on his blog that we were not in a bubble in this sector: “I n all the posts over the past year or so outlining my thoughts on the financing and valuation environment in the internet sector, I’ve avoided using the word Bubble.

Valuation 50

Valuation Social Media Media IPO 50

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 11, 2016

It’s not often that I pull a dusty old marketing book off my bookshelf to talk about a more current marketing topic, but almost 20 years ago I stumbled upon Jay Abraham’s book, Getting Everything You Can Out of All You’ve Got , and I think what he shared in 2000 is still relevant today.

Acquisition 53

Acquisition Cost Customer .Net 53

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Step 3: Get financed. Step 5: Marketing your farm and products. Step 3: Getting financed. If—like most small farmers—you haven’t inherited a farm, finding the money to learn how to start a farm, and to turn your dream into a reality is going to be a core part of your go-to-market strategy. Step 1: Identify your niche.

Colorado 60

Colorado Southern California Business Plan Oregon 60

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Finance the dream yourself. 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. Giving up your hard-earned money is the ultimate risk.

Florida 145

Florida Cofounder Tampa Technical Review 145

mashable.com

JULY 18, 2012

This is a emerging industry and GLIIF is poised to capture a large market share in a very short period of time. GLIIF’s initial offering includes a brand-able and blend-able custom encrypted image at a low cost of entry, pre re-direction marketing services and full analytics. Money and Finance Lists. Google Lists.

San Francisco 104

San Francisco Acquisition Social Media Mobile 104

Ben's Blog

JUNE 18, 2011

Direct marketing—the largest direct marketing company in the world is a software company, Google. Radio—the most valuable radio company in the world is Pandora, a software company. Animated film—in order for Disney to remain relevant in the animated film industry, they had to buy Pixar, a software company. What is next?

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Software Review Valuation Internet 60