Growthink Blog

MARCH 28, 2011

Try this on for size – an analysis of over 300 patents acquired between 2002-2008 found an average price per patent of $383,000 ! A business, like a great product or service, must be cleanly packaged, neatly wrapped, to attract its highest price. All this translates into a well-developed story that there is gold (and a lot of it!)

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 14, 2019

But in 2002, Anytime Fitness succeeded by introducing just a couple of fresh components – 24/7/365 access for members and convenient locations in neighborhood strip malls. Your execution and unique spin will make it new and interesting. Anytime Fitness Pumps Up an Old Concept. “My Idea is Too Vague!

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 15, 2014

In 2002, I met Libba and Gifford Pinchot, cofounders of Bainbridge Graduate Institute , at a retreat. When I was writing my first novel, Avogadro Corp , I would spend my most productive time writing in coffee shops. Here’s how to calculate break-even point in sales.”. Minimum Viable Product. Productivity writing'

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

APRIL 11, 2017

I started Smart Bear in a recession (2002) and it went great. It’s wise because costs are low (every vendor is thrilled to have new business) and if you can get people to buy when money is tight, you’ve really proved you have a desirable product. When the economy is good and the product fits the market, sales are easy.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Maybe they were in their 20s in 2002 when being a startup CEO wasn’t really available to most? But if you’re the Director or Product or VP of Marketing – you don’t get to make that decision. But I also have advice for the 15% that really do want to be a startup CEO. It will likely IPO in the coming years.

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Technical Review Liquidation Preference Silicon Valley IP 150

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

He also has a new book: Brand Naming: The Complete Guide to Creating a Name for Your Company, Product, or Service. Key Takeaway: A name is one of the first, longest-lasting, and most important decisions in defining the identity of your company, your product, or your service. Rob Meyerson is a professional namer and brand consultant.

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Berkonomics

APRIL 9, 2020

And these are indeed strange times, especially if you haven’t lived through 2000-2002 and 2007-2008 recessions and difficulty in finding money from banks and investors. If the total annual potential is 100,000 units, the slower cycle to market just cost the company two thirds of a year in the product’s profits.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 29, 2017

As a consultant who must balance delivery versus sales, not having enough leads can lead to the dreaded feast-or-famine cycle. When used correctly, it can be your most powerful sales tool. When you’re website does marketing and sales for you, you can focus more on helping your clients. Share what you know. You own it.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Also known as stealth marketing, this clever tactic advertises a product in such a sneaky manner that people aren’t even aware that they’re being subjected to advertising. A usual scenario is to infiltrate marketers into their target audience and have them start building hype around the product. Pay it forward.

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Guy Nirpaz

DECEMBER 12, 2011

In a successful Client Lifecycle program, the leaders in departments such of Sales, Marketing, Product Management and Client Services all have a role to play at some point. The Executive owner is often the most senior client-facing (post-sale) executive. Increase your sales revenue! Try it now for FREE.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2018

It means you can cover unexpected costs, replace equipment, buy more stock to increase sales, or simply boost cash flow during a difficult month. Crowdfunding enables you to raise money by asking the public to each donate a small amount of money in return for a reward or experience, such as shares in the product or company.

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Mucker Lab

MAY 20, 2013

Consumer products and services are hit driven, it’s really hard to build a scalable consumer company”. 1998 – “There is no room for personal productivity software startups – Microsoft will eat your lunch when you get big enough and Symantec will take the crumbs”. 2002 – “the social network fad is over”. Evernote, Dropbox).

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Keep in mind that there is some debate that taking out a loan during times of crisis can ultimately be counter-productive by increasing your debt over the long term. This type of loan is unrelated to physical damage; this is about the cost of being closed and losing sales. Disaster recovery outside of the U.S.

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SBA New York City Technical Review Small Business Administration 83

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Preparing your small business for growth requires following some basic product positioning and brand building guidelines: 1. Have a great product/service (which takes time to develop). Every year around this time – it starts: endless holiday sales. Understand how to differentiate your brand in a crowded marketplace.

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Marketing Entrepreneur Demand Advertising 92

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Does your product really do what you say it does? Do you care more for your customer’s satisfaction than making a sale? It is the foundation to any business that was ever worthwhile. Can your customers really trust you and your company? Does your service provide a benefit?

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

Of all your hires, if you have commissioned sales people, those will give you the most problems if they’re not all given an equal chance to make their quotas and achieve their personal earnings goals. You want to see your product or service performing in the hands of real users. Some products are very simple to message.

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Mucker Lab

MAY 21, 2013

Consumer products and services are hit driven, it’s really hard to build a scalable consumer company”. 1998 – “There is no room for personal productivity software startups – Microsoft will eat your lunch when you get big enough and Symantec will take the crumbs”. 2002 – “the social network fad is over”. Evernote, Dropbox).

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Widget Sales Cycle Social Network Government 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 9, 2016

Most begin by doing the product development, marketing and sales alone, but struggle making the transition to hiring and coaching others, defining repeatable processes and focusing on future strategy. When you build a great solution or product, all you can think about is shipping more volume of your product to a larger audience.

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Steve Blank

MAY 29, 2019

Philip Bouchard : You’ve started teaching at Berkeley since 2002, Columbia in 2003 and at Stanford since 2011. At their core they make products out of expanded PTFE like Gore-Tex. What does it take to get from that demo into your engineering group, to be delivered as a product into your existing sales channel?

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abovethecrowd.com

OCTOBER 17, 2013

A new pricing or packaging model does not by itself represent a meaningful core differentiation, and the rising abundance of “subscription” or “flash sales” companies heightened our concern with regard to barriers to entry. Dell’s product offering advantage, building to custom order, simultaneously created a business model advantage.

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eCommerce Technical Review North America San Francisco 62

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, October 19, 2009 Inc Magazine on Minimum Viable Product (and a response) Inc Magazine has a great new piece up about the increasing use of the Minimum Viable Product by businesses (and not just startups). Like many companies, TPGTEX rolls out new products several times a year.

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San Francisco Product Lean Continuous Deployment 137

Board Effect

OCTOBER 5, 2020

To preserve the integrity of nonprofits, the IRS set new rules for nonprofit executive compensation in 2002. Organizations that have complex organizations with multiple funding streams, products to sell, and many layers of staff have the same degree of responsibility and intensity as for-profit executives. Sales from goods.

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New York City Salary Government Warrant 64

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

But a personal tragedy would result in a total turnaround of his life; Steinfeld lost his wife to breast cancer in 2002. Now that we’re all aligned for what the vision is and what’s important to us as humans, we have a culture of resilience and efficient productivity.” Transformation.

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Alaska Houston Employee Leadership 216

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

5 Ways To Make An Email Newsletter Your Best Sales Tool This content from: Duct Tape Marketing. I’ve been producing a weekly email newsletter just about every week since some time in 2002 and I’ve played with different formats, different content, and different ways to present information. Serve Snacks.

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Email Sales Social Media Vertical 77

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Conventional wisdom in most companies is that “the competition is the enemy&# – it’s the rallying cry to dig deeper, get more features out the door, issue press releases citing differences and attack the competition’s weaknesses in sales presentations.

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BeyondVC

OCTOBER 7, 2010

  In fact, after having done a little research, FreshDirect was started in 2002 and now 8 years later is delivering in New Jersey.    In other words, FreshDirect spent its time to build a repeatable sales and market entry model before moving on to other locations. 

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BeyondVC

OCTOBER 7, 2010

In fact, after having done a little research, FreshDirect was started in 2002 and now 8 years later is delivering in New Jersey. In other words, FreshDirect spent its time to build a repeatable sales and market entry model before moving on to other locations. This is in stark contrast to WebVan which was the first online grocer.

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New Jersey San Francisco New York Distribution 103

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2012

IPO stands for Initial Public Offering, and is the first sale of a private stock to the public. This acronym deals with two components regarding the methods by which products or services are measured: quality assurance and quality control. What You Thought It Meant: Giant Awesome Animatronic Porcupine.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2013

Launched in 2002, the Sainsbury’s reward card finds particular strength in integrating ‘food for thought’ (excuse the pun): If you have your own bags, for example, you can redeem points. Operations & Productivity Sales & Marketing brand loyalty customer relationships customer retention' Point Reward Cards.

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Retention Social Media Operations Restful 78

Up and Running

APRIL 4, 2014

Gayle Warnock, got wind of the decision, he sent a one-line memo to project head Richard Krafve: “We have just lost 200,000 sales.” Despite developing a brand that was synonymous with soda, the Coca-Cola Company decided to scrap its signature drink in 1985 and start over with a product it deemed New Coke. What Went Wrong?

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Sales IPO Texas Advertising 126

Software By Rob

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

My first reaction is that becoming a freelance developer (or starting your own consulting firm) can also be a lot less conducive to launching a product. Mental energy that can’t be spent launching your product. In addition, freelance development requires a lot more mental energy than being a salaried employee.

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Software Review Developer RSS Software Developers 53

YoungUpstarts

JULY 23, 2014

Technology companies now build Levittown-style products that are appropriate for a wide range of industries. The base product is quickly deployed, cost-effective and customizable. The mass production of quality houses also made home ownership available to millions of additional Americans.

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Software eCommerce Software Developers Software Development 248

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Sales & Marketing | Wednesdays. SALES & MARKETING. In 2002, he stepped gingerly into the work-for-equity arena, with a modest investment in one start-up. Be Connected & Productive Anywhere, Any Time. The Goods: Your Business Toolbox | Thursdays. Finance | Tuesdays. Innovation | Fridays. Leadership & Managing | Tuesdays.

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Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 27, 2011

The mom-and-pop business became an instant success and its annual sales continued to skyrocket each year. Despite its success and growth as a partnership, Party Pieces has maintained its family business model and Carole continues to be involved in the sourcing and developing of new party products. Energy Brands.

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 11, 2015

When Elon Musk received $200 million from the proceeds of the PayPal acquisition in 2002, he re-invested everything to build the next big thing: $100 million in SpaceX and $100 million in Tesla. You can read the full story here ) #8 Engine Developing a scalable sales and marketing engine is a key element of success for SaaS companies.

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San Francisco Churn Rate Silicon Valley Engineer 48

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The sailboat startups don't invent a product out of pure imagination. But this discipline also means that the product fit to market tends to be very good - you don't end up with solutions looking for problems. By the time you get to the third customer, you are ready to sell a productized solution with only minor customization.

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Software Startup Architecture Bootstrapping 127

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Now, we have more than 500 employees and we deliver the widest range of products in the country,” said Raphael Afaedor, co-founder of JUMIA, at the time of funding. “We According to Future Africa’s Ledgard, in 2002 the wildest expectations of emerging African mobile phone operator Safaricom were 400,000 users in the next ten years.

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