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23 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I monetize the site with Google AdSense and with a Grammarly affiliate program. My expertise in product development and project management came after working as a consultant in many industries. We filled that gap to alleviate clients from finding additional partners or taking on additional costs. Photo credit: Daniel E.

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Brand Marketing vs. Product Marketing: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Invest In?

ConversionXL

In 2018, after two short years and $3 million raised in startup funds, recruitment AI company Ansaro shut down due to bad market fit. Both brand marketing and product marketing are important to a well-built marketing strategy. Product marketing informs strategic positioning and ensures alignment across the company. Image Source.

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5 Steps to Optimize Your Website to Attract Investors

Up and Running

One of the most common goals among startups is to acquire funding. While the company website may not be the first place you think of using to accomplish this goal—it can play a central role in attracting more investors and partners. Many startups start off with a simple site that expands as they grow their business.

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The #1 thing successful founders think about for their next startups

Hippoland

One thing I’ve noticed is that almost every repeat, previously-successful-founder focuses on the same thing for their respective startups: customer acquisition. In particular, one thing to consider if you’re trying to make money off affiliate ads is to think about how unique the product/service is in the ads you’re running.

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The #1 thing successful founders think about for their next startups

Hippoland

One thing I’ve noticed is that almost every repeat, previously-successful-founder focuses on the same thing for their respective startups: customer acquisition. In particular, one thing to consider if you’re trying to make money off affiliate ads is to think about how unique the product/service is in the ads you’re running.

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Bigcommerce Raises $50 Million in Growth Equity; Investors Include SoftBank Capital and Telstra Corporation

Austin Startup

The company will use the funds to invest in product development, aggressively grow sales and marketing, and expand its business to new markets. The financing was led by SoftBank Capital, a venture firm affiliated with SoftBank Corp., Steve Murray, a partner at SoftBank Capital, will join the Bigcommerce board.

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Building a SaaS Business You Can Sell

Software By Rob

This is a common issue and the best mitigation strategy is to source an affordable, reliable, independent third party to work on the product for 3-6 months before the sale. This will assure the new owner that product developments can be carried out without the seller’s technical knowledge. Cultivate a quality affiliate network.