Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2020

Solution and business model innovation require pushing the limits. Self-demanding beats boss-demanding every time. Perfectionists never win in the startup business. Leapfrog products invent and reinvent markets. Incremental product ideas do not change markets. A business model is not an after-thought.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Not just any carpet cleaning business, but specifically an endeavor in dry carpet cleaning services. This blog aims to guide you through the process, from the initial steps of conducting market research to operational management, hiring staff, and more. This encompasses every aspect of the client’s interaction with your business.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

She was an academic on leave from Stanford now selling SAAS software to large companies, but was being inundated with marketing communications advice. “My I reminded her that all the Lean tools she learned in class–Customer Discovery, business model and value proposition canvases– contained her answer. Here’s how.

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ReadWriteStart

JULY 7, 2021

On the other hand, the global courier delivery market covering Express delivery and Parcel Pickup and Drop services is all set to surpass a whopping $400 billion by 2024 with a growth rate of 8-10% every year. Various business models in an on-demand courier delivery app. How does an Uber for courier delivery app work?

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Late-stage investing is about fueling the rockets, providing the capital necessary for scaling up operations, entering new markets, and, ultimately, preparing for an exit, be it an IPO or acquisition. This approach requires a keen eye for potential, a deep understanding of market trends , and an unshakeable belief in the power of innovation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2022

Having only a large capital base and distribution channels, with no innovation, is not a sustainable business model. Non-industrial large organizations cling to outdated business models. The new corporate model is a distributed entrepreneurial model. Competitive advantages are rapidly vaporizing on these.

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ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 30, 2022

Deep Market Analysis. Most investors want to finance a project that targets a large market to allow the business to scale. In startup presentations, the market assessment is often underestimated or overestimated. Drawing Up a Financial Business Model. The same goes for the startup owners themselves.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But the product/market fit of this first iteration is a swing and a miss. Marketing and capital expenses (new factory, high R&D expense) were predicated on consumer-scale sales. I got a preview of PhotoCD when I was the head of marketing at SuperMac , a supplier of hardware and software for graphics professionals.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

Solutions and inventions alone do not make a business. Find market evidence of customers with means who are willing to pay for a solution. A single innovator can envision or even build an innovative prototype, but it takes a team to build the solution into a business. Choose a business model that will win in the market.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

It’s not just the competition against the incumbents and the large tech platforms that founders has to worry about, but most importantly is the company’s performance and product market fit. Understanding the benchmarks on conversion, retention, and churn for your business is therefore critical. Hope you find this helpful.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

Every business needs leads. The biggest challenge for marketers is getting them. Account-based marketing (ABM) and lead generation both offer a way to do this. Account-based marketing is a team sport. A higher ROI than any other type of marketing. ABM treats each account as a target market. The result?

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View from Seed

MARCH 20, 2020

Businesses will be forced to adapt to changing circumstances and seek opportunities to innovate. New, emerging business models will gain tailwinds that propel them forward to new horizons. This will hopefully help local restaurants weather the storm, while increasing delivery demand. Telemedicine is here to stay.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They tend to overlook costs like renting an office space, marketing, or employee benefits, which can be expensive. It could also be they’ve grown too fast and can’t keep up with demand or didn’t know how to budget the funds they had. You need to continue to pump money into your business or risk startup failure.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 15, 2019

Success demands testing the solution early and quickly in the market, then iterating to get it right. Nail the go-to-market strategy. Nail the business model. Leverage your customer conversations to predict and validate your business model. These areas include market, process, and team transitions.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 27, 2019

Innovation not only impacts global economies and business models, but the quality of life of people. Innovation has changed the way people live, work and do business. Businesses can focus on two types of innovation: sustaining innovation and disruptive innovation. Sustaining Innovation Defined.

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Technical Review Business Model Non-Compete Software Review 127

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Solution and business model innovation require pushing the limits. Self-demanding beats boss-demanding every time. Perfectionists never win in the startup business. Leapfrog products invent and reinvent markets. Incremental product ideas do not change markets. A business model is not an after-thought.

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Technical Review Due Diligence Business Model Demand 233

Start Up Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

1) A new technology + (2) A new business model If we only have one, the incumbents can usually adapt. They can plug the new tech into the existing business model. Or, they can revert the old technology into a new business model. Each time they sold the new tech in the old business model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Success in any business these days requires a constant flow of new and innovative solutions, to keep up with changes in the market, competition, and to attract new customers. Yet in my role as a small business advisor, I still see a singular focus on achieving repeatable processes and “cookie-cutter” manufacturing.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Surprisingly if you’ve filled out the business model canvas you already know who you need. She started by sketching her business model canvas on a napkin, but somehow the conversation quickly shifted to what was really on her mind. ——-. I told Radhika this is a perennial question for startups.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

. #1- Virtual assistance Photo Credit: Abdul Saboor It is my opinion that the need for virtual assistants is great since there is such a high demand for new businesses and there is such a large increase in the number of new enterprises opening their doors. Thanks to Carter Seuthe, Credit Summit ! #4- Thanks to Jaden Oh, TRAFFV ! #9-

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Discover the key factors shaping market dynamics and opening up growth opportunities in drug development. The race toward a successful COVID-19 vaccine is reshaping the comprehensive approach employed in identifying and advance treatments in the healthcare market. The new model emphasized business structure and capitalization.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Historically, the healthcare market has been regional, limited by the in-person nature of care delivery. Telemedicine is game-changing as it opens up the possibility of addressing a national market, so long as you have a network of providers licensed to practice in specific states. Affordability . Insurance Reimbursement .

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2021

As a business adviser, I often see entrepreneurs practicing what Tom Peters calls the “ ready-fire-aim ” go-to-market strategy to their detriment. Yet even I have been known to recommend that approach, in cases where you have a highly innovative product, speed is of the essence, and no clear existing market is available.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Failure to Adapt Businesses that fail to adapt to changing market trends, customer preferences, and technological advancements risk obsolescence. Whether it’s embracing new technologies, adjusting your product offerings, or reimagining your business model, staying ahead of the curve is crucial.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 14, 2022

Why Partnerships Are The Future Of Marketing written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Marketing Podcast with Robert Glazer. In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Bob Glazer. Bob is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 13, 2024

Startups in the cybersecurity sector are facing a daunting market environment , contending with decreased valuations and increasing pressure to sell while competing for vital funding and collaborations. studio; Pexels The post Cybersecurity startups face market challenges appeared first on ReadWrite. Featured Image Credit: RF._.studio;

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 26, 2021

Lack of Market Need. One of the most common causes of startup failure is a simple lack of market need. Economic systems rely on supply and demand. With a startup, you may be supplying a product or service, but if there is no demand for it, it’s not going to sell. But even the leanest businesses need money to keep running.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 1, 2020

If you’re a CEO who can’t quickly bias yourself for action and if you wait around for someone to tell you what to do, then your investors, or more likely the market, will make those decisions for you. Health of Your Current Target Market(s). Out of business? Emergence of New Market(s). Marketing programs spending.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2020

Demand for personal injury attorneys is set to continue growing , making it an ideal specialization. That said, you need to be aware of the operational complexities that come with getting a business off the ground. Remember to include the cost of office space, supplies, technology, marketing, and outsourcing. Have a Vision.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Problem is, users don’t want them to have that data and are highly sensitive when it’s used to market to them. The problem is that marketing departments are trying to apply traditional marketing approaches to an entirely new environment — and it’s not working. Restore community marketing. Why fight nature?

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Innovation not only impacts global economies and business models, but the quality of life of people. It has changed the way people live, work and do business. Businesses can focus on two types of innovation: sustaining innovation and disruptive innovation. Sustaining Innovation Defined.

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Technical Review Business Model Non-Compete Software Review 113

View from Seed

MARCH 3, 2015

Ellie Mirman was the first marketer hired by the CMO of HubSpot, the Boston-based marketing software startup that IPOed in 2014. Below, she shares lessons learned from the earliest days of marketing the company and how this has translated to her second startup role as VP of Marketing at Toast. How did you address that?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 26, 2020

Quantify the market opportunity in business terms. For example, “Nielsen projects that the market for smart phones will double every year for the next five years.” If possible, quantify these in non-technical business terms, such as dollars saved or replacement costs over time.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 7, 2020

One factor that propels it is competition from other businesses. There may also be the need to expand your business into different sectors of the market. Many successful businesses have a team of innovators for this job. That is, you should modify it according to the needs of the market. Good things take time.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 16, 2023

The pandemic-induced disruptions have spurred innovation and accelerated digital transformation, leading to the emergence of new business models and opportunities. In this article, entrepreneurs from various industries share their economic outlook, offering valuable insights into the current business landscape. #1-

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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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Steve Blank

MARCH 26, 2019

The class was unique in that it was 1) team-based, 2) experiential, 3) lean-driven (hypothesis testing/business model/customer development/agile engineering). This type of teaching firepower and headcount was necessary as the teaching team expanded the class size to meet student demand. Class Size. Class Velocity/Depth.

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