View from Seed

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

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. Patient-facing cost is a key driver of healthcare accessibility. Affordability . Logistical Friction.

Vertical 156

Vertical Software Review Portfolio Demand 156

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Customers expect consistency of your brand name across all channels, so don’t pick a web site name if the comparable name is available or already taken on relevant social media. Remember the classic “ United Breaks Guitars ” experience, which reportedly United cost over a billion dollars in lost business.

Product 319

Product Technical Review Entrepreneur Reputation 319

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

In today’s fast moving marketplace, needs, competitors, and costs change rapidly, so even if you were right, two years later the wave has moved on. Since you can predict that your first iteration will somehow miss the mark, speed and cost of pivoting are critical. Find customers, partners and channels early. Think about it.

Agile 253

Agile Startup Social Network Software Developers 253

Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

If they select a business model that targets industry incumbents, they don’t have to worry about upsetting existing customers, partners or distribution channels. Existing companies also use network effects of monopolies/duopolies, distribution channel kickbacks, etc., to stifle competition.).

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Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 15, 2020

– there have also been some major breakthroughs on Bitcoin’s native layer 2 scaling solution, the Lightning Network. Lightning is a network of bi-directional payment channels that allows for instant settlement between parties and routing of payments over a TOR-like p2p network settled in units of bitcoin.

Networking 168

Networking Global OTC Security 168

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. Traditional video had very high costs of distribution due to limited time slots of broadcast TV (we only had enough spectrum to support 3-4 channels).

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Video Technical Review Distribution Aggregator 339

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2013

In today’s fast moving marketplace, needs, competitors, and costs change rapidly, so even if you were right, two years later the wave has moved on. Since you can predict that your first iteration will somehow miss the mark, speed and cost of pivoting are critical. Find customers, partners and channels early. Think about it.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

However, there are concerns about whether online degree costs can be justified. Social Media Integration: Social media is one of the most viable business marketing channels. Clickable buttons for the big four – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn – social media channels should be integrated into your website.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2012

In today’s fast moving marketplace, needs, competitors, and costs change rapidly, so even if you were right, two years later the wave has moved on. Find customers, partners and channels early. Use social networking to start the wave. Equally likely, your first target was wrong, and you will need to adjust.

Agile 230

Agile Entrepreneur Social Network Software Developers 230

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

A well-managed supply chain can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction. Digital marketing includes various channels such as social media, search engine optimization (SEO), email marketing, and online advertising. Networking and Partnerships Building a robust network is vital for business growth.

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Audience Social Media Networking Channel 126

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Small fine-tuned models as an alternative to giant generic ones – when finely tuned with appropriate data, smaller, specialised LLMs can yield comparable results at a fraction of the cost. Artificial Intelligence – Scaling global intelligence and redefining work: AI training costs should continue to fall 75% per year.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Channel-level expertise: An understanding of how the channels work (e.g., Where Airbnb recognized the value in another platform, Dropbox doubled down on the strength of its product as a distribution channel. Use this information to identify the channels to reach customers and the type of content that they’ll relate to.

Retention 113

Retention Marketing Acquisition Channel 113

Gust

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

In today’s fast moving marketplace, needs, competitors, and costs change rapidly, so even if you were right, two years later the wave has moved on. Since you can predict that your first iteration will somehow miss the mark, speed and cost of pivoting are critical. Find customers, partners and channels early. Think about it.

Agile 163

Agile Startup Lean Social Network 163

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

SEO / SEM are promotional techniques for marketing through the Google distribution channel, which have yielded huge benefits to many companies – Yelp being a prime example. That channel giveth and then taketh away so you had millions of users who had not grown accustomed to the feature set of Viddy and thus didn’t stick around.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Read books, listen to podcasts, pay for courses you think will be beneficial, have a coach or mentor, listen to others who have more experience, watch videos, train your mind, and go to networking events. ” “If you’re a B2C business, go and figure out what channels will get you the leads you need, and at roughly what cost.

Founder 101

Founder Cofounder New Zealand B2C 101

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 2, 2017

The term ‘networking’ can sometimes feel like a curse word, with most people dreading the idea of actively engaging in busy face-to-face events. However, in the modern age, networking can be essential – particularly for small businesses who are looking to get the ‘word out’ and make contacts in their industry. Be prepared.

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www.forentrepreneurs.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Blog About Log in Register Startup Killer: the Cost of Customer Acquisition In the many thousands of articles advising entrepreneurs on what they have to focus on to build successful startups, much has been written about three key factors: team, product and market, with particular focus on the importance of product/market fit.

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Acquisition Cost Customer Entrepreneur 103

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 4, 2014

Although the new standard has great implications for wireless network speed, organizations making the switch will need to update their wireless network security approaches. If your company is still using 802.11a/b/g devices and you’re ready to upgrade to a faster network, then purchasing 802.11ac devices makes sense.

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Security Networking Channel Technology 279

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In this episode, I talk with the CMO of Constant Contact, Laura Goldberg, about the state of email marketing, what effect channels like SMS are having, and how to utilize email effectively today to build trust across the generations who use it. 7:36] How is SMS as a preferred behavior channel now impacting your thinking as an email channel?

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Email SMS Marketing Channel 92

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

But if you are an introvert, all this public speaking and networking may terrify you. Second, focus on digital marketing channels that align with your target audience—SEO, social media, and email marketing have been invaluable for us. There is one cheap and often forgotten way. It is to wear your business on a T-shirt.

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eCommerce Omaha Entrepreneur SEO 134

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2020

This means providing resources, hosting webinars , conducting research studies , and even running Q&A’s through your social channels. Take the time to network and build relationships that can potentially build your business. Having a strong network can lead to new customers, partnerships, employees, and even investors.

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Small Business Hosting Social Media Community 180

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Your business has a high viral co-efficient (or perhaps even a network effect) that lets you amass users cheaply without worrying too much about the monetization per user or spending money on paid acquisition. Even more interesting are businesses that create network effects like marketplaces or social networks.

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Churn Rate Viral Acquisition Cofounder 168

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Key Takeaway: Today, it seems as though there’s a never-ending list of channels and ways in which your customers can communicate with you and your business. And because of that, many businesses waste their time spinning their wheels on channels that aren’t bringing them business. You know, this channel that we invested in.

Metrics 83

Metrics Marketing Software Review Cofounder 83

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2020

The main focus is on improving your network and brand awareness. Some of the common reasons it happens are high shipping costs; the customer has to create an account and trust with payment details. Email marketing is one of the most effective marketing channels for conversions. Upsell products to new and existing customers.

eCommerce 264

eCommerce Sales Software Review Social Media 264

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s more possible to bootstrap today than a few years ago, as the cost of entry continues to go down. Likewise, too many volunteers and interns will only increase your workload and rework costs. Use your networking to get advice, but all jobs can be do-it-yourself. Operate small, but show a big-company image.

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Equity Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity 349

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Lower costs. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of digital marketing strategies to choose from, and many of them are highly cost-efficient. Utilize many different communication channels, including things like email, project management platforms, video chats, phone calls, and instant message platforms. Invest in the right tools.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 21, 2022

Crypto projects like BAYC have successfully created a new social network, transportable to any other social platform, yet exclusive with real-life benefits. Students cannot easily network with other students and we have all experienced how much fun these zoom sessions can be. All of this should not cost you $50-75k per year in tuition.

Startup 187

Startup Community Social Network Portfolio 187

Up and Running

DECEMBER 25, 2021

How much does it cost to hire the wrong person? It is immensely critical to avoid hiring the wrong candidate as it can cost the company financially as well as ruin the morale of the team. Create interesting recruitment content and distribute it through all relevant social media networks. Utilize your network for referrals.

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Hiring Developer Social Media Mobile 84

Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Our customer INGLOT Cosmetics Canada is a great example of creating an omnichannel network that extends not only to all online channels but also to their in-store experience. It will not only benefit customers but help cut costs on unnecessary ad spending or marketing campaigns that simply don’t connect with your audience.

eCommerce 152

eCommerce Sales Software Review Canada 152

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Engaging in social media and blogging on a regular basis is a low-cost way to achieve visibility, and become the “go-to” person for that topic and the voice that people trust in your industry. Courting them with ongoing updates and special offers through their social networks is a natural way to keep their loyalty.

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Social Media Media Reputation Viral 355

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2023

Use every marketing channel available. Direct and indirect costs of the solution seem high. Every customer has a sense of what a solution should cost, based on competition, and the cost of doing nothing. Solution brings risk to the customer, or high cost of failure. Is your business properly customer-centric?

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Cost Government Sales Channel 224

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Per a recent study by networking giant Cisco , the world’s yearly mobile data traffic has grown 17-fold over the past 5 years, reaching 11.5 Online entertainment: millions of channels, billions of actors. Extend data metrics into non-traditional channels, such as email, internal social media, and customer collaboration platforms.

Startup 315

Startup Social Media Analytics Cloud 315

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

However, that doesn't mean you should ignore cost or quality. In recent years, eCommerce companies have begun to increase revenue by selling products directly via social media networks. This expedited shift to remote teams has opened the door for new, global staffing opportunities at a substantially lower cost.

Artificial Inteligence 124

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Media 124

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Use every marketing channel available. Direct and indirect costs of the solution seem high. Every customer has a sense of what a solution should cost, based on competition, and the cost of doing nothing. Solution brings risk to the customer, or high cost of failure. Is your business properly customer-centric?

Startup 436

Startup Cost Government Sales 436

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Grow Your Network. Cover Upfront Costs. A successful campaign collects enough proceeds both to justify your business costs and satisfy your key business needs. Evaluate the administrative and financial costs of running the campaign. Grow Your Network. Powerful business networks are ample, prosperous, and engaged.

Equity 125

Equity SEC Technical Review Security 125

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Some of the reasons why hiring a digital agency for your business is very important, as outlined below: To Save on Time and Cost. It can provide a business with a marketing channel that is much more cost-effective and can deliver much better results. They have the leads and the network of potential customers.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 22, 2020

unpaid) channels can be a goldmine for cannabusinesses today— if you know how to do it correctly. This article will discuss how to conquer the following unpaid channels to enjoy serious returns and long-term profitability from your cannabis advertising efforts: Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Instead, leveraging organic (i.e.

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SMS Marketing Affiliate Social Media 101