Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

Its employees and investors don’t depend on an existing revenue stream. If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Every Airbnb rental is a lost night of revenue for hotels that hate it. to stifle competition.).

Startup 306

Startup New York City Valuation Distribution 306

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2010

They are tasked with “getting deals done&# so they race around talking to tons of potential partners inking anything from channel sale deals , product integration, international distribution agreements, co-marketing arrangements, M&A discussions, etc. You have a marketing department with three people. I love that saying.

SEM 323

SEM Development Team Review Channel Social Media 323

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

I thing I’ve learned over the years is that technology purists hate advertising even when it is that revenue stream that truthfully drives much of our industry. GoTo.com went on to ink huge distribution deals with Microsoft, AOL & Yahoo! He created GoTo.com (later renamed Overture) out of a frustration with search.

Product 350

Product Tuvalu Dilution Incubator 350

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

If your startup’s goal is to sell a product or service but you’re having a hard time with your revenue model, affiliate marketing might be the perfect match to give you that much-needed boost. Affiliate marketing can help your startup rise above the clutter and increase your revenue. What is affiliate marketing?

Affiliate 134

Affiliate Revenue Internet Marketing 134

VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Perhaps the most powerful content creation of all, which is growing in popularity is coding, catapulting companies like Lovable which hit $17M in annualised recurring revenue in February 2025, up from $7M at the end of 2024. These costs represent an ongoing tax on revenue, requiring careful consideration in business model design.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

Expanding a business through exports can open up new opportunities for growth and increase revenue. Evaluate your current operations, financial stability, and product demand. It ensures that your business can handle the complexities of exporting without compromising domestic operations.

Distribution 167

Distribution Technical Review PPC Channel 167

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Consider investing in these four software categories to improve business performance and bring in more revenue. Despite their relatively small operational footprint, SMBs can still manage highly complex jobs, ranging from internal software development projects to client-facing deliverables. Marketing automation software.

Small Business 173

Small Business Agile Software Software Developers 173

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

A Secure AI App Store : YC is looking for a new kind of AI app store and operating system (OS) layer that prioritises user data protection. The future vision includes software that manages all aspects of data center construction and management, with autonomous robots operating 24/7. DocuSign 2.0:

Software Review 78

Software Review Technical Review Startup Software Engineering 78

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2010

Whether your new software is ‘in the cloud,’ an online download, or distributed on a CD through various direct and indirect distribution channels, the process of localization is still a time consuming, manually intensive, and expensive effort. Despite all the hype and free tools, there still is not ‘an app for that.’

Software 200

Software Distribution Europe Database 200

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 3, 2022

How Operations Can Be Used As A Lever For Compound Growth written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Jhana has over 4 years of experience as a COO and Operations Consultant for digital entrepreneurs. Key Takeaway: Today, operations is an underutilized lever for growth. 21:25] How would you define an operator? [22:48]

Operations 87

Operations Design Guyana Networking 87

ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

The entrepreneurs can reduce their operational costs significantly – by utilizing advanced technologies like autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots for courier delivery. Recognizing the business goals and operational scope of the client firm. Multiple pick-up points along the route ensure the timely delivery of parcels.

Technical Review 163

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Demand Social Media 163

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2014

Shark Question #2: What were your total revenues for the last quarter and last 12 months, including profit margins? To get these “numbers,” do a review of total revenue and expenses, review by product or service line, and a profit-margin analysis – all of which can all be obtained from your company’s income statement.

CPA 160

CPA Technical Review Later Stage Equity 160

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 24, 2012

It’s quite simple, which is when you had systems where you had limitations on distribution or transportation of products, it enabled you to operate with a certain cost structure. or an MSN or an AOL in terms of portal distribution. You don’t exit at north of a billion dollars unless you’re operating at scale.

Silicon Valley 204

Silicon Valley Software Review Internet Technical Review 204

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Here are some ways it has changed the way healthcare practices operate: Simplifying Insurance Claims. Process automation also helps ensure the appointments are evenly distributed across the doctors’ schedules. Enhance Revenue Cycle Management. Improving the Treatment Quality.

Technical Review 174

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Demand 174

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Five Quarters of Profitability During the 1980’s and through the mid 1990’s startups going public had to do something that most companies today never heard of – they had to show a track record of increasing revenue and consistent profitability. There was now a public market for companies with no revenue, no profit and big claims.

Silicon Valley 237

Silicon Valley IPO Technical Review Venture Capital 237

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

This integral element of most businesses is woven through every aspect of operations. Transportation partners play an enormous role in the supply chain as they bring products into distribution centers and sometimes directly to customers. trillion in profits due to cost-saving and increased revenues.

Management 145

Management Los Angeles Forecast San Francisco 145

YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2020

This will help you fill gaps within your operations that have been created either by losing employees or outsourced partners. Adding value can also mean reimagining your product distribution. According to TechRepublic, ecommerce revenue in the US has jumped 37% during the outbreak.

Small Business 227

Small Business SBA Small Business Administration SEO 227

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

There’s a final part on The Future of Fractional Executive Work with a chapter by a different leader for each area above. Matt’s writing shows up regularly throughout, including an ending chapter for each section titled CEO-to-CEO Advice.

Fractional CTO 195

Fractional CTO Cofounder Startup Lead Investor 195

Version One Ventures

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

They took an innovative approach to distribution. Top Hat adopted a bottoms-up approach to distribution, as covered in the Globe and Mail article: Sales took off after Top Hat ignored advice and flipped its sales strategy. They focused on revenue early on. As such, Top Hat can provide key lessons for early-stage companies: 1.

Vertical 131

Vertical Technical Review Cofounder Sales Cycle 131

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Sedibeng’s primary market advantages are their company culture, consistent “quality” branding, traditional brew recipes, and commitment to rural distribution. Operating without a website is increasingly rare, and ignoring this weakness for too long could have disastrous consequences. SWOT analysis for Sedibeng Breweries. Expansion.

Botswana 148

Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

Applicaster helps content owners, broadcasters, cable companies and mobile operators of all sizes deliver innovative and profitable mobile broadcast experiences. Our mission is to help content owners, broadcasters, cable companies and mobile operators of all sizes deliver innovative and profitable mobile experiences.

Israel 133

Israel Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Software Review 133

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 Angels typically invest in companies operating in industry sectors with which they are familiar. Such comparisons can only be made for companies at the same stage of development, in this case, for pre-revenue startup ventures.

Valuation 146

Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

By adhering to zoning and legal requirements, you can operate your self storage business smoothly and avoid any potential legal issues in Leesburg. It’s important to develop a comprehensive financing plan that outlines the investment required to start and operate your business.

Security 122

Security Operations Finance Advertising 122

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

AOL was controlled by one company and the Internet was distributed. billion in annual subscription revenues not including advertising or eCommerce). They controlled distribution to the masses. &# And I’d say sardonically , “no, Mom, you’re not on the Internet. AOL was closed, the Internet was open.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Internet Technical Review 318

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

While Dan heads up operations, his brother Stephen is head brewer, and their team also includes directors of finance and brand, respectively. These products will be distributed to remote yet extremely viable areas, where the market is appreciative of readily-available, good-quality brew. Watch your finances.

Oregon 24

Oregon Jordan Software Review Distribution 24

This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 22, 2012

Let’s start out with the basic functions of a tech company: 1) Engineering 2) Marketing 3) Sales 4) Business development 5) PR 6) Design 7) Product Management 8) HR 9) Operations 10) Finance Ok, that's just overwhelming. Ready to start simplifying? The last two are pretty basic.

PR 157

PR Technical Review Seed Stage Design 157

Board Effect

AUGUST 10, 2021

More often, boards opt for a hybrid model that offers a range of ways to allocate funds for different sources of revenue and expenses. A budget brings all the institution’s income and expenses into a central place to give the board the full scope of revenue and spending. The board only allocates revenue from new sources.

Software Review 98

Software Review Technical Review Revenue Security 98

Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2020

ReferralCandy helps brands set up and run customer referral programs (such as Give $10, get $10) on autopilot — that means tracking referral purchases and distributing referral rewards automatically. Their referral marketing strategy contributed to 13% of all revenue, and their referral program generated a 2,600% ROI.

eCommerce 152

eCommerce Sales Software Review Canada 152

Occam's Razor

AUGUST 12, 2013

MCA-O2S covers the challenge of attributing the offline impact (revenue/brand value/butts in seats/phone calls/etc) driven by online marketing and advertising. But how do we distribute credit for the conversions across all those channels? My distribution above is a good starting point. All three challenges are important.

Channel 162

Channel Analytics Campaign Conversion 162

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 14, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Validated learning about customers Would you rather have $30,000 or $1 million in revenues for your startup? All things being equal, of course, you’d rather have more revenue rather than less. And yet revenue alone is not a sufficient goal. More on that in a moment.

Customer 167

Customer San Francisco Lean Hockey Stick 167

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Big-bang hard launches make sense for large enterprises like Apple or Microsoft, who are building on existing revenue streams and have the resources for lavish events, Superbowl ads and large inventory buildups. Startups which insist on operating in stealth mode in fear of competitor response miss the more important customer response.

Hockey Stick 120

Hockey Stick Startup Stealth Agile 120

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

Distribution. For product companies, a distribution plan is an important part of the complete business plan. Distribution is how you will get your product into the hands of your customers. Here are a few common distribution models that you may consider for your business: Direct. Retail Distribution. Total Expenses.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

The fundamental objective and aim of seed investment is to assist a company in launching its operations successfully. Seed money can range from a relatively modest sum to a sizeable one, depending not only on the nature of the startup, the sector in which it will operate, and any other pertinent business aspects.

Seed Stage 148

Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 148

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 25, 2020

For most online vendors, this new revenue model was a significant change in the way brands set advertising campaigns. It’s during the rise of this revenue model; banks found a way to increase their presence by pushing development in online payment gateways like Paypal, VISA, etc. million annual customers. Marketing Channels.

eCommerce 152

eCommerce Technical Review Social Media Analytics 152

Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In general, the term nonprofit refers to an organization that doesn’t operate to make a profit as its primary purpose. Nonprofit loosely refers to any organization that furthers a social cause or operates according to a mission that correlates to tax-exempt status. . Nonprofit and Not-for-Profit: Aren’t They the Same? . 501(c)(3) ?organizations

Software Review 98

Software Review Technical Review Hosting Affiliate 98

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Adopt a project-based revenue model with metrics. Freelancers can justify their cost based on more direct return on investment calculations at all operational levels. If the startup team is distributed around the world, your challenge is to meet their process requirements, rather than expect them to meet yours.

Silicon Valley 140

Silicon Valley Social Media Software Review Leadership 140

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

If your new business is going to distribute products in the U.S. retail market, that means your business needs to get its products into what people call “the channel”—also known as channels of distribution, or retail channels. involve two-tiered distribution, which means… 2. Understand tiers.

Product 82

Product Channel Distribution Software Review 82