Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

Next we teach Distribution Channels (how are you going to sell the product) and Customer Relationships (how do you Get/Keep/Grow customers) and Revenue Streams (what’s the Revenue Model strategy and pricing tactics.) Finally we move to the left side of the canvas to teach the supporting elements of Resources, Partners, Activities and Costs.

Intellectual Property 281

Intellectual Property Lean IP Open Source 281

Up and Running

JANUARY 27, 2021

It doesn’t just come down to operations; some of these tools will help you reach new audiences and build better relationships with future customers. Lodgify—The one for booking operations. It gives the gift of automation to your vacation rental operations. Stay open to everything. Typeform—The one for guest feedback.

Software Review 79

Software Review Software Technical Review Social Media 79

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Activities define the unique expertise your company needs to deliver the value proposition, customers, channels, customer relationships and/or revenue. (If For medical devices it might be mechanical engineering, clinical trials, regulatory approval, freedom to operate (intellectual property) and figuring out a reimbursement strategy.

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Cofounder Founder Intellectual Property Business Model 335

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.). What can a company do?

Startup 275

Startup New York City Valuation Distribution 275

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The old brands and distribution channels are dead or dying. What’s looking likely is that instead of physical stores and ecommerce being distinct, separate channels, we will see increasingly tight integration between the digital and physical experience of a brand or retailer — and new forms of retail experiences altogether.

Internet 209

Internet eCommerce Bankruptcy Technical Review 209

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

Every entrepreneur needs to know and communicate the total costs associated with their solution or product, including cost of goods sold, customer acquisition costs, capital costs, operational expenses, and partner costs. Investors will demand clear channel definitions. Key partners. Key resources.

Business Model 334

Business Model Intellectual Property Angel Investor Channel 334

YoungUpstarts

JULY 1, 2018

One of the major issues that small travel operators face is the payment process. This is how it works: Automated reminders ensure the customers make their payments so that the operators don’t have to go through the extra effort of rifling through their customer list and manually send payment reminders.

Software Review 100

Software Review Software Technical Review Silicon Valley 100

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Within a few weeks, the Great Lakes Brewing team transitioned their operations to meet the needs of their community by offering free delivery on orders over $50. Having an online presence alongside a physical store alone isn’t enough: your channels need to work together to build a holistic experience. Thus came another resilient pivot.

eCommerce 155

eCommerce Cofounder Community Channel 155

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

The functions of an early-stage board are pretty obvious and well understood: Providing introductions to customers, biz dev partners, recruits, the press, other investors, etc. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. Reviewing financial & operational performance. Mentorship.

Technical Review 325

Technical Review Early Stage Software Review Los Angeles 325

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Although it looks challenging to embrace, it is worth every effort invested in it, especially when you acquire the right knowledge and suitable partners. Whether you operate a small or large business, you need to comply with the PCI best practices. Such are the right partners that your business needs. What is PCI Compliance?

Software Review 131

Software Review Security Technical Review Reputation 131

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Our focus on digital channels like email and SMS has made it simple for us to engage customers and prioritize their needs. Our business is entirely dependent on the whims of the stock market, so it has a major impact on the way that we’re able to operate. 15- Reduced operating costs. 17- Operating exclusively online.

Technical Review 101

Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence Technology 101

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Operating without a website is increasingly rare, and ignoring this weakness for too long could have disastrous consequences. This family-owned farm has been in existence for two years, initially operating as a hobby for the owners—who have training in plant biology—rather than as a profit-producing business. Build an online presence.

Botswana 148

Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

Berkonomics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

I gave them a speed lesson on how the newspaper business can build a new river of cash through channel partnerships. A Channel partner is a person or a company with a complementary service, who is knocking on the same doors as you, and who is connected. Good Channel partners are hunters with a “protein–rich” diet of connections.

Channel 48

Channel Partner United States Chicago 48

YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2020

The opportunity here is in improving communication channels through the plethora of tools that technology and the internet offer. This will help you fill gaps within your operations that have been created either by losing employees or outsourced partners. and more companies are starting to feel it.

Small Business 197

Small Business SBA Small Business Administration SEO 197

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Companies manage these three types of innovation with an innovation portfolio – they build innovation internally, they buy it or they partner with resources outside their company. Corporate business development and strategic partner executives are flocking to Silicon Valley to find these five types of innovation.

Acquisition 332

Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Since NewTV won’t be making the content, they will be licensing from and partnering with traditional entertainment producers. NewTV will depend on partners like telcos to distribute the content. Lean was designed to inform the founders’ vision while they operated frugally at speed. The result?

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Operate small, but show a big-company image. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors. Use your equity for key executives and business partners. Likewise, too many volunteers and interns will only increase your workload and rework costs.

Equity 349

Equity Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity 349

ReadWriteStart

JULY 2, 2022

All you have to do is partner with wholesalers and manufacturers to sell their products under your brand name. ERP will integrate and manage finance, order supply chains, user operations, reporting, manufacturing, and human resources. Implement enterprise resource planning software to customize and automate the process straight away.

Cost 140

Cost Software Review Technical Review Cloud 140

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Start by defining your key resources, activities, and partners. Optimising Your Operations Efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to operations. Whether it’s managing your supply chain or automating customer service, look for ways to optimise every aspect of your operations.

Intellectual Property 131

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Bootstrapping 131

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 30, 2012

I’m partnered with four great organizations to deliver the program. In addition, the leading experts in building entrepreneurial companies and regions, TechStars and Startup America are partnering with us in this endeavor. And we are looking for other partners worldwide to help make this successful. How it Works.

Startup 335

Startup Lean Incubator Business Model 335

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2017

The best founders operate with a key set of internal principles that allow them to break through all but the toughest business obstacles. Business success is all about two-way communication, between you and your customers, investors, partners, and internally between team members. Instead, find a partner with domain experience.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Stealth Lean Social Media 152

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 7, 2021

Every entrepreneur’s first priority should be the alignment of interests across the range of constituents required for success – partners, investors, customers, vendors, and employees. If you have had to pivot from the consumer market to enterprise customers, that requires new pricing models and new sales channels.

Social Media 357

Social Media Framework Partner Metrics 357

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 22, 2016

There are elements of vertical integration and franchising , classic business strategies for achieving operational efficiency and scale. Kurt Bilafer, Global Vice President Sales & Success at WePay , is a sales veteran with more than 20 years of experience in direct sales, channel and partner development and business strategy.

Japan 100

Japan Global Asia API 100

YoungUpstarts

MAY 30, 2014

by Nikole Haiar, Director Marketing, Retail & Partner Services at Hostway Corporation. Now, a new generation of customers is using platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest as their primary channels of communication, both in their personal lives and as consumers.

Social Media 165

Social Media Mobile Analytics Cloud 165

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 31, 2018

That’s why so many entrepreneurs no longer have a traditional office to host their business operations. If you have a business partner or other employees in your organization, this ensures that the right person is getting reached and that client calls aren’t being missed because someone is busy.

Technical Review 151

Technical Review Database Security Social Media 151

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 27, 2015

Nadella’s efforts to reboot Microsoft positions the company to more effectively engage with channel partners and enterprise customers. A unified Microsoft has set the stage for sustained revenue growth. growth in gross profit year-to-year despite healthy revenue growth overall.

Cloud 100

Cloud Mobile Software Review Technical Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Primary reasons include unanticipated customer reactions, early competitors, financials not meeting projections, and channel partner issues. For example, you must secure adequate funding for operations, hire good people for operations, and manage your reputation and service. Plan for change before the crisis.

Reputation 363

Reputation Operations Channel Business Model 363

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 26, 2022

How to Scale Unicorns With Partner David Zhang, TVC. Joining us for this episode is our partner David Zhang, Partner at TCV (( Technology Crossover Ventures ). I’m a partner at TCV, which we founded in 1996. In your mind, what is different in the way companies need to operate in that post-unicorn stage? .

Partner 132

Partner Cofounder Retention Acquisition 132

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

It’s becoming increasingly important for every business to have at least basic technology to run daily operations in the current day society. Technology is assisting my company in optimizing its operations, goods, and services. There is an increase in accuracy which can make the business owners expand their operations too.

Technical Review 85

Technical Review Technology Entrepreneur Software Review 85

Board Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Mission-driven organizations are inherently adept at doing more with less, but AI has the potential to further enhance their efficiency, improve operations, and reduce costs — allowing these organizations to be a greater force for social good. Take time to explore and identify the right AI partners and tools.

Artificial Inteligence 52

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI Government ChatGPT 52

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 23, 2022

While they may all be lucrative, in 2022, I'd like to leverage our internal analytics to better determine which channels we should divest from so that we can reinvest in more successful sales channels that bring in high-value customers and partners. Thanks to Adam Wood, Revenue Geeks ! #10- 10- Rethink ‘Manic Mondays’.

Entrepreneur 129

Entrepreneur Revenue Channel Technical Review 129

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

#4- Investments in digitalization will grow Photo Credit: Sean Stevens Even though small businesses have come a long way in adopting digitalization and tech solutions, 57% of small business owners say they still need to update their IT infrastructure to make their operations run more smoothly. billion in 2021 to $13.03

Artificial Inteligence 122

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Media 122

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 24, 2018

Most young professionals are digital natives and often have an entrepreneurial mindset and will to operate in varying circumstances. Most organizations transform from the edge as I call it in my book: they maintain their existing markets and channels, while investing money in new opportunities at the edge of their core offerings.

Internet 127

Internet Demand Software Engineering Agile 127

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

For example, if a client wants to hire a rubbish clearance firm, they will be at ease since there has been an ongoing interaction with the operators. Or you only spend most of your business time behind the keyboard or just handling other business operations. Partner up with other firms. Team up with another firm.

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Customer Social Media Channel Media 246

The Equity Kicker

OCTOBER 11, 2012

I often find myself advising entrepreneurs to be cautious when predicting sales volumes through distribution partners or sales channels, so I thought I would reproduce my thoughts here. In fact, I can’t think of a successful investment we’ve made that won because of a channel or distribution deal.

Channel 109

Channel Sales Distribution Partner 109

The Equity Kicker

MAY 10, 2013

Google yesterday announced the launch of paid subscriptions for YouTube channels. So far this is only for a pilot group of around 30 hand-picked channels, but they say they are going to expand to a broader list of qualified partners that will operate on a self-service basis.

Channel 98

Channel Revenue Distribution Search 98

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With over a decade of experience in his toolkit, he specializes in helping clients build out cross-channel acquisition systems using a mix of owned, earned and paid tactics. 07:17] What is you cross-channel acquisition strategy? [11:13] 20:58] Are there any overlooked channels or platforms worth exploring? This is John Jantsch.

Channel 66

Channel Acquisition Framework B2B 66