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Should Startups Focus on Profitability or Not?

Both Sides of the Table

If you hire 6 sales reps in January at $120,000 / year salary then you’ve taken on an extra $60,000 per month in costs yet these sales people might not close new business for 4-6 months. ” If you’re not profitable you’re purely a cost center to them. Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) =. Operating Costs.

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

How will you differentiate from these? Do you want Flash video, HTML 5 video, or both? Logging/Auditing - do we need to log certain operations in order to help with customer support or for auditing? Are there specific metrics needed for future funding rounds or for operations? How do you make your money? Dismissable?

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32 Questions Developers May Have Forgot to Ask a Startup Founder

SoCal CTO

How will you differentiate from these? Do you want Flash video, HTML 5 video, or both? Logging/Auditing - do we need to log certain operations in order to help with customer support or for auditing? Are there specific metrics needed for future funding rounds or for operations? How do you make your money? Dismissable?

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Leading Edge or Bleeding Edge: The Make or Break Difference

Up and Running

Meanwhile, Wendy’s poured marketing and operational resources to deliver on their “Hot and Juicy” promise and carved out a niche for customers who wanted fresh, larger burgers with customized condiments. Look closely for other highly differentiated technology that may be hidden in the work you or your team have already completed.

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Starting an Online Casino

The Startup Magazine

This is where someone else has done all the hardwork for you in establishing the below criteria from getting software providers, licenses, payment methods etc A white label provides all the stuff you need and will cost between £20k-£100k including the white label’s fee. The second step involves obtaining a license to operate.

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Admitting We Have a Problem Is the First Step

Duct Tape Marketing

One of the most fulfilling moments in my consulting work comes when a client finally flashes a hint of realization that they do indeed have an affliction. Friends don’t let friends die a slow boring death of sameness. This has been a public service announcement brought to you by your friends at the Duct Tape Council.

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7 Landing Page Examples & User Journey Breakdowns to Swipe for Inspiration

ConversionXL

The top of the page is set up to deliberately guide the visitor to the flashing blue dot on the left side. The second section takes a similar approach while directly addressing a common objection: the high cost of furniture shipping. The landing page aggressively differentiates the brand from its competitors. Image source.

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