Up and Running

MAY 20, 2014

In an industry that lauds performance metrics to constantly track progress, there’s something fluffy about a professional degree that is not a prerequisite for anything. Unlike medical school or law school, you don’t need an MBA to go into business. There is a tendency in the start-up community to be skeptical towards MBAs.

Entrepreneur 88

Entrepreneur Advisory Board Silicon Valley New York 88

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Modern investors love to first read a two-page summary of your business plan, formatted like a glossy marketing collateral sheet, with text well laid out in columns and sidebars, and a couple of relevant graphics. Outline your sales and marketing strategy (direct marketing, sales channel, viral marketing, and lead generation).

Elevator Pitch 226

Elevator Pitch Viral Lead Generation Metrics 226

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Modern investors love to first read a two-page summary of your business plan, formatted like a glossy marketing collateral sheet, with text well laid out in columns and sidebars, and a couple of relevant graphics. Outline your sales and marketing strategy (direct marketing, sales channel, viral marketing, and lead generation).

Elevator Pitch 138

Elevator Pitch Viral Lead Generation Business Plan 138

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

It gives your sales, customer service, business development, marketing, HR, and any other teams direct access to shared information with a better way to manage interactions with customers. This makes collaboration far easier and ensures that there is a visible record of when and how customers have interacted with your business.

Management 116

Management Customer Software Review Technical Review 116

Up and Running

APRIL 20, 2016

The business plan for strategic growth is one of my favorites because it’s about core business decisions, steps, metrics, and making things happen. It matches my vision of business planning as ongoing management and steering a business. It’s not about explaining or defending a business for outsiders.

Business Plan 60

Business Plan Developer Metrics Matching 60

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Step 1: Start with a lean plan. Instead of sitting down to write a 40-page business plan, start with a one-page pitch. It’s the fastest way to get your idea onto paper, and it’s the very first step in the lean planning process, which is much easier and more iterative than traditional business planning methods.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2011

Importantly, even if your goal is solely to increase sales, your emails must do more than sell things. In my case, some of my email subscribers are focused on developing their business plans; others are focused on raising funding; and others are focused on growing their companies. Click here to learn more. read more.

Email 85

Email Marketing Metrics Revenue 85

ConversionXL

JUNE 20, 2019

In comparison, Facebook Live shows overview metrics like minutes viewed, average percentage completion, and unique viewers.). Pricing : If you’re a small business, plans start at $12/month, with a maximum of 50,000 video plays. Anything over that falls into the Business plan, charged at $50/month for up to 150,000 plays.

Hosting 127

Hosting Video Technical Review Software Review 127

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales. Keren Moynihan, CEO, Boss Insights , said, “Last week at an industry function, we asked a high rolling VC, “how’s your lead gen?” So we probed, ‘Oh, so you don’t need a qualified lead generation tool then?’ Her answer?

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Occam's Razor

DECEMBER 9, 2013

More often than not, magnificent success results from executing a business plan that is rooted in a strong understanding of the landscape of possibilities, and a deep self-awareness of business capabilities. Bonus: Facebook Marketing: Best Metrics, ROI, Business Value ]. It is worth it. Entertain Me 2. Inform Me.

Analytics 165

Analytics Marketing Channel Metrics 165

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2020

If you’re new to the notion of benchmarking, it involves comparing your company’s metrics to those of your competitors and your industry. During the prelaunch phase, we do lead generation from Facebook Ads based on a recommended threshold cost per lead. Start by tracking a handful of benchmarks and build from there.

Startup 191

Startup Early Stage Campaign Demand 191

market-by-numbers.com

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Sales or Marketing Company’s method of sales or marketing is unique or stands out compared to others who sell similar products. Means of Production Profits determined primarily by availability (uptime) of its differentiated or highly-efficient production capabilities. Examples include Steel, Oil refineries, printing.

San Diego 40

San Diego RSS Lean Elevator Pitch 40