crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 10, 2013

It’s difficult to fake corporate culture | Business Insider – [link]. How a 1-Page Business Model Will – and Won’t–Help Your Lean Startup | by Kevin Dewalt – [link]. The critical metrics for each stage of your SaaS business | by Lars Lofrgren – [link]. 10 Myths about Startups – [link].

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

As a startup, you’re working with limited resources and a lean business model. Its social media and editorial advertising strategy clearly put the product first. Zappos assumes everyone in the company is on social media and trusts them to participate in growing the brand. Prioritize social networks. Startup Example: Cloudera.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 17, 2010

Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Micropayments and Subscriptions: How Business Models for Startups are Shifting - [link]. Micropayments and Subscriptions: How Business Models for Startups are Shifting - [link].

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Software By Rob

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Web App Business Models: User Needs and What People Pay For – “If you’re planning a web application that can’t build a business model around one or more of these needs, you may face difficulties generating sustainable revenue.&#

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 28, 2010

50 Inspirational Gravity Defying Advertisements – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. Goals, Strategies and Tactics (why startups & small business should pay attention to all 3) – [link]. Never Hire Job Hoppers.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2013

You Can’t Be a Wimp—Make the Tough Calls | Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/H4gLnT. The Future of Business Models Will Be Centered on Crowds - crowdspring.co/16aTTiD. “Investing early & often in customer success is essential to keeping a fast-growing SaaS business’s momentum.”

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Kodorra

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Don’t forget to choose a sound business model. Whether it is advertisement model, B2C (Business to Consumer) ecommerce, affiliate or subscription, picking the right choice could determine the rise or fall of your business. Step 2: Name your business.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The core idea behind customer development is that the assumptions you make about a target market are only guesses. Startups rarely survive by guessing, and can only create products and business models based on facts about their target market. Facts about your customers don’t come from your friends and families.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 8, 2013

What is 500 startups business model? Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. The Ultimate Guide to Customer Acquisition | KISSmetrics Blog – [link]. Answer: [link]. On Facebook, Sharing Can Come at a Cost | NYT – [link].

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Altgate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

It’s a dating website that is free for users and makes money from advertising. But did you know that founder Markus Frind has just 3 employees for his $10MM+ revenue business? The servers are in the cloud, his advertising sales is with Google, etc. Advertising. He basically outsources everything.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2017

Subscription business models have been around for a pretty long time, but thanks to modern technology, this model has evolved from milk or newspapers delivery to a versatile eCommerce experience. As a starting entrepreneur, you might wonder: why on earth would I want to start a subscription (box) business? Conclusion.

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Software By Rob

APRIL 7, 2009

Perfect business model! We have a chance for revenge! I say we start an iPhone based CDN! People can go to the app store, download it for free, and we’ll pay them a cut of the revenues. Revenge on evil telcos and consumers earning cash for doing nothing! Definitely needs to be a pyramid scheme though. #4 at 4:07 pm [.]

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The cost of running a business today can be financially exhausting for companies that range from the simplest startups to the most well-established corporations. To create a sustainable business model, owners and manager now must consider how their business processes and infrastructure can save money instead of draining their budgets.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 17, 2015

In exchange, the startups provide companies with their disruptive ideas, technologies and business models. Therefore, the profile of the initial team to staff an Innovation Outpost should be a technology-savvy business development group. Where in the company will this new solution fit?

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The above ad from Apple in the 1984 Super Bowl helped make Super Bowl advertising must-see TV and redefined how companies leverage the Super Bowl to promote their products. “Empower Your Small Business”, crowdSPRING’s smallbiz newsletter: content marketing, lean biz, more – [link]. – [link].

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Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 16, 2012

TripAdvisor may be one of the most fascinating companies I know and so I was excited to dig into their business model as part of my series on scaling. TripAdvisor is more of a classic consumer Internet success story, but with even more powerful network effects and an amazing business model. Henry Harteveldt, Forrester.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2015

Back in early 2003, a Dane named Janus Friis and a Swede named Niklas Zennström had an idea for a software application, and founded a business with the help of three Estonian software developers. Low overheads make this a highly successful business model: the company only employs around 15 full-time staff [15].

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

JULY 19, 2010

Not only was I not an expert on code review prior to building a code review tool, I wasn't even an expert on software development processes generally! One experienced startup/business/salesman (Gerry), one proven software developer (me), one proven hardware developer (Michael). Common vision.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Good read about how Aviary changed its business model | The Verge - [link]. Facebook Could Now Advertise To Children, Thanks To Updated Federal Privacy Rules – [link]. “your business plan cannot be secret anymore.” Amazon, Advertising’s Sleeping Giant, to Awaken in 2013 | Adweek - [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The image on the left is one of 30 rejected, offensive or controversial advertisements from around the world. Best Small Business Blogs - crowdspring.co/16LGkmx.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2012

To succeed, you need a good product AND a sound business model – [link]. Was Steve Jobs a Role Model for Leaders? Best business models are fueled by kindness not technology – [link]. Kill Your Business Model Before It Kills You – [link]. Advertising is Dying. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 4, 2011

Interesting perspective by @msuster on product vs. service startup business models – [link]. Negotiation Tips For Small Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Freelancers – [link]. Advertising CTR rates are abysmal and may be even worse than the metrics show – [link]. – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 26, 2013

Don’t Use Social to Generate Sales; Make Selling Social | Advertising Age – [link]. Don’t Use Social to Generate Sales; Make Selling Social | Advertising Age – [link]. Always use data, not feelings, to make business decisions – [link]. 15 Creative Washroom Advertising | Desizn World – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 25, 2013

Running a SaaS business? The Right Way to Hire Your Customers | Bill Lee – Harvard Business Review – [link]. “A solid business model and a great story will at best have 10% chance of succeeding” – [link]. Is Native Advertising an It Girl? Digiday by Josh Sternberg – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 28, 2010

Business Models: Users vs. Customers – [link]. Business Models: Users vs. Customers – [link]. Weigh the legal & business risks – [link]. Advertising is fucked, says @jefffarvis – [link]. 33 Creative Examples of Smart Car Advertisements – [link]. – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 28, 2010

Business Models: Users vs. Customers – [link]. Business Models: Users vs. Customers – [link]. Weigh the legal & business risks – [link]. Advertising is fucked, says @jefffarvis – [link]. 33 Creative Examples of Smart Car Advertisements – [link]. – [link].

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conversionxl.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

The core idea behind customer development is that the assumptions you make about a target market are only guesses. Startups rarely survive by guessing, and can only create products and business models based on facts about their target market. It’s Not a Conversion Problem, It’s a Customer Development Problem.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

. “These results suggest that [developers rely] on stereotype & instinct to understanding user needs&# – [link]. 90 Creative Advertisements You Will Listen To – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

. “These results suggest that [developers rely] on stereotype & instinct to understanding user needs&# – [link]. 90 Creative Advertisements You Will Listen To – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

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Software By Rob

AUGUST 18, 2010

Plenty of advertising systems work well on 0.8%. #4 Rob, frankly I’m surprised you’re endorsing this business model. #5 at 9:42 am I agree with the point by Reader X that the Free/Premium model is a marketing strategy. Rob, frankly I’m surprised you’re endorsing this business model.&#

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2010

40 of the Most Interesting and Creative Guerrilla and Ambient Advertising Campaigns – [link]. Selling UX to small business – [link]. 100 Essential Web Development Tools – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

Social Media 95

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2010

40 of the Most Interesting and Creative Guerrilla and Ambient Advertising Campaigns – [link]. Selling UX to small business – [link]. 100 Essential Web Development Tools – [link]. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link].

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Software By Rob

AUGUST 5, 2010

These books are more specific and rigorous than your standard Malcolm Gladwell fare; things like Getting to Plan B , The New Business Road Test , and Business Model Generation. 29 Business Model Generation - Romain David on 09.21.10 As a serial entrepreneur these books should be right up my alley. Or Panasonic.

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maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

I’m not afraid to pick up the phone, cold call someone, use LinkedIn to find someone who’s recently left a company that might be considered competitive and ask them for advise around the business model and marketplace. Create a strong brand, solid social community, sell advertising. I may iterate 3 times in one day.

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www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Microsofts originalplan was to make money selling programming languages, of all things.Their current business model didnt occur to them until IBM droppedit in their lap five years later. But as the founders of Google knew, brand is worth next to nothingin the search business. And fewif any Web businesses are so undifferentiated.

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VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

From live & on demand video with endless interactive overlays, through 2nd screen, synchronized & social experiences, to brilliant mobile apps that may function in all connectivity environments and support every possible business model. TruMedia Technologies Inc.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2015

If you have your logo in many formats than when an advertiser, sign maker, clothing designer, needs your logo you will be able to avoid additional graphic designer charges in the future. We also modeled our design after logos that were viewed as trustworthy, memorable and performance-focused — all key focuses for our organization.

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