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Requests for Startups in 2024

VC Cafe

New enterprise resource planning software (ERPs) – new startups that build software that helps businesses run. Developer tools inspired by existing internal tools – tools or frameworks that were built by programmers at their previous company to help solve their own particularly painful or repetitive problems.

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Framework Benchmarks Round 17

TechEmpower

We're happy to announce that Round 17 of the TechEmpower Framework Benchmarks project is now available. Since the adoption of Continuous Benchmarking , the creation of an official Round is a fairly simple process: Try to reduce errors in framework implementations. First, it can be applied "seamlessly" to application code.

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[Review] The Social Customer

YoungUpstarts

T = Tools, the myriad platforms and software needed. To make one’s social CRM strategy come alive, the book proposes the following key ideas: 1) Adopt a strategy canvas approach (ala Blue Ocean Strategy ) to differentiate your business from the “red oceans” of competitors. m = Measurement, a necessary evil.

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[Review] Heart, Smarts, Guts, And Luck

YoungUpstarts

and HSGL framework, the authors have developed “True North” questions for reflection. Idea generators and cultural leaders, these “big picture” individuals have a strong sense of vision and values, helping to differentiate one business from another. which determine how much heart, smarts, guts or luck you have.

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[Review] The Social Customer

YoungUpstarts

T = Tools, the myriad platforms and software needed. Adopt a strategy canvas approach (ala Blue Ocean Strategy ) to differentiate your business from the “red oceans” of competitors. Adopt a strategy canvas approach (ala Blue Ocean Strategy ) to differentiate your business from the “red oceans” of competitors.

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Unlocking the Secrets to Premium Pricing in Professional Services

Duct Tape Marketing

Differentiation is key: Standing out in a crowded market isn’t just about being different; it’s about showcasing how your unique approach directly addresses your clients’ pain points. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! I think one of the real keys is differentiation.

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Why SWOT Analysis Belongs in Your Business Plan

Up and Running

I believe in it because the SWOT phase was vital to my planning process as I grew Palo Alto Software from zero to over $5 million in annual sales. If you’re holding regular business plan review meetings , SWOT analysis is a good framework for thinking through how you need to adjust your business strategy to meet your goals.