The Startup Magazine

JUNE 6, 2019

However, it is even more important to preserve product quality, run your business with moral guidelines in place, and value your customers’ safety and long-term health. Here are 4 companies that have faced legal action due to the distribution of a toxic or otherwise dangerous product. Monsanto’s Roundup Herbicide.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2023

They poured their hearts and souls into creating an innovative product fueled by the desire to make a difference in the lives of their target audience. Startup X reached out to a product design services provider, and with their help, they were able to turn their fortunes around. The good news is that there’s hope!

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TechEmpower

JULY 31, 2023

Start by building just enough of your product to get early CAC and CLV signals (they won’t be perfect). channels (search, social, viral, new media), cost-efficient distribution We often reference Dave’s work when talking to innovators. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas Don’t worry about scaling just yet.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 24, 2021

That might start with the CEO giving the investor pitch to the whole organization, and distributing the current business plan document to everyone. Here investors are looking for feature problems or quality issues on the current product. Make sure all business processes are documented and integrated. Status of the solution.

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Version One Ventures

JUNE 13, 2013

It’s the age-old debate among start-up circles: which is more important to the success of a start-up: the strength of the sales/distribution strategy or the quality of the product? To be successful, a stand-alone company needs a top-notch product and a clever distribution/sales strategy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 8, 2023

It’s hard to write a detailed specification on an evolving new service, process, or product that embodies your core competency. Startups are often distributed entities, so adding and managing freelancers, contractors, and outsourcing firms is not a big step. Focus on operational processes, rather than innovative new ones.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2019

Not only are you in charge of planning all the business logistics but also hiring the best talent to increase your organization’s productivity. Moreover, scheduling meetings with a globally distributed team can be tough considering you have to choose a convenient time for every team member which is almost impossible.

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Version One Ventures

JULY 16, 2019

A question I have been pondering for some time now, especially since a lot of our portfolio companies are now distributed organizations …. The post Do distributed teams need new tools? This tweet sparked a lot of thoughtful reaction and discussion. Here’s where things have landed at the moment: . appeared first on Version One.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

I see more and more entrepreneurs who seem to have everything going for them – vision, motivation, passion, even a good business plan, product, and money, and yet they can’t close customers. For example, when you think about distribution channels, revenue streams, or the relationship with the customer, ask customers what they expect.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, small businesses face the ongoing challenge of streamlining operations, maximizing productivity, and staying competitive. With content automation capabilities, businesses can efficiently produce and distribute content aligned with their board-level objectives.

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ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Still, COVID-19 helped tip the balance towards a globally distributed model. A globally distributed business model allows you to hire the best talent wherever in the world it is. Transitioning to and managing a globally distributed model isn’t plain sailing. Factors that are tipping the scales. Automate as much as possible.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

But, increasingly, the Apple hype-fests are a marketing—not a product—showcase. For product launches, long-term success relies on cornerstones of marketing research and execution, like a strong value proposition and full-funnel campaign. Yet while product launches are a risk, they’re not as risky as you think. Image source ).

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Finish the product before marketing begins. Marketing should start before product development.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

I explained why authorities like Sam Altman of Y-Combinator , Angel List’s Naval Ravikant, Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, and Bill Gurley, GP at Benchmark Capital , believe boundaryless companies built by remote-distributed teams are the future of work. The Big Question: Why isn’t every company distributed today?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

Explain that they may be called, and use the opportunity to check their satisfaction with your company and your product. Validation of product. If the product is in customer hands, expect some customers to be interviewed. If the product is in customer hands, expect some customers to be interviewed. Size of the market.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

This is why I like to include customers in product development and testing. I also like to be close with customer service finding out how the product is working and what problems the customers have. This helps build a great product but it’s not the best product that wins. You must sell the most product.

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View from Seed

JANUARY 31, 2024

Currently, it feels like every sharp technologist is pouring their effort into generative AI models or embedding them into their products—a movement too significant to overlook. The first time you try to do anything with a generative AI product, it feels like magic. Are these features, products, or actual companies?

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 24, 2019

How to Turn Your Product Idea Into a Business written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. She is the founder and CEO of The Grommet and the author of the book How We Make Stuff Now: Turn Ideas Into Products That Build Successful Businesses. Why to name your business after your vision, not your first product.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 4, 2020

An online PR distribution service is beneficial for startups because the process of sending press releases is automated, saving the organization time, effort, and money. For example, you can announce the launch of a new product or the appointment of an industry professional as a key member of the organization. Improve Your Bottomline.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2023

Products requiring changes to government regulations. For new car companies such as DeLorean and Fisker, designing and testing the product is only the beginning. Huge investments are also required to ramp up manufacturing, build a distribution network, and provide the support infrastructure. Huge ramp-up time and money required.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2018

A mixture of globalization, improvements in technology, and cost advantages of telecommuting has created the perfect conditions for building and directing distributed teams. But with distributed teams, these conditions are electronic, which means setting expectations and following up is even more important.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2020

Cash is always hard to find, but in many cases it’s even harder to find access to needed distribution channels, government contract expertise, or the special skills required to deliver your solution. Finish the product before marketing begins. Marketing should start before product development.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

If your new business is going to distribute products in the U.S. retail market, that means your business needs to get its products into what people call “the channel”—also known as channels of distribution, or retail channels. I’m talking about getting your product into stores. Understand tiers.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

This post is an update of what we learned about life science distribution channels. Life Science/Health Care distribution channels differ by Category. This weeks topic was distribution channels ; how your product gets from your company to your potential customer segments. Diagnostics. Week 3 Todd Morrill Instructor .

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ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 16, 2020

To be fair, many businesses had distributed teams even before COVID-19 blindsided us. Dip in Productivity. Mega brands like IBM and Google found that their productivity plummeted when they went all-remote. While teams take time to get up to speed, productivity can take a beating. Image Credit: pixaby.

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Rembrandt Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Before you publish or distribute any type of messaging, your content needs to have three things: A goal. This real-time data tells you what resonates with your audience, the topics that are important to them, how they like to respond, pertinent products and services that are trending, etc. What’s that? No problem! Be Creative.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2019

Is your marketing focus product-centric or customer-centric ? If you only sell products, it’s time to realize that times have changed. With a wealth of products now available, customers look for the most memorable experience , not just the best product. Assuming that customers fit a bell curve distribution.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Alow users to generate, refine, and stitch different content types in one workspace Enabling in-platform refinement – AI products can help users identify what can be improved, and then automatically make these changes. Iterating with intelligent editors – products that enable users to take an existing output and refine it (ex.

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Board Effect

JULY 27, 2023

This is where technology comes into play, offering a streamlined solution to efficiently record, organize and distribute board meeting minutes. What to Look for in Software Solutions for Board Minute-Taking Boards should look for a variety of things in the products and in the suppliers when choosing a board management solution.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2018

The aspect of promotional product marketing as a whole can be extremely effective if implemented well. Enough studies have proven that including the vital aspect of promotional products into your marketing initiatives does end up increasing the effectiveness of your brand by a good 44%. Remember the logistics of distribution.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

Where your product or service fits into the market. Users should easily understand which assets are promoted on which channels and the distribution schedule. Creating distribution checklists in your marketing playbook feeds into content creation, ensuring each new piece of content gets lift. The more specific you get (e.g.,

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2015

There is the difficulty of developing a new product, creating efficient systems for making it, sourcing the raw inputs, and training workers. That’s on top of all the other work it takes to start a business, and it’s all compounded with the risk that your product just might not catch on. Recession Resistance.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 13, 2021

The way to remain competitive in a growing dropshipping market is to choose the right products. Dropshipping allows retailers to market products to customers without having to deal with supply issues, shipping, and inventory. They should be ready to provide the products customers want and deliver them anywhere promptly.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 31, 2019

If you are planning to start a product line, it is imperative to know the basics and importance of product packaging. The product packaging you use can make or break your business. Below are some of the reasons why product packaging is vital for your start-up company; 1. Maintains the products safety standards.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Even the best software product may cause more harm than good if you use it improperly or do not take into account its limitations. This will prepare you for the scaling-up phase where you will only need to distribute the formulated guidelines among your new workers and monitor compliance. Software Choices.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

This enables you to keep track of your team’s productivity levels. Production. There are a lot of details for your product or service reputation. But, with the help of technology, production is easier than ever! Modern enterprises use CMS for their content distribution. Content Management. Content Management.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Insurance providers receive massive volumes of claims every year, and these providers must find efficient solutions that can boost their productivity and ensure claims are processed more quickly. Process automation also helps ensure the appointments are evenly distributed across the doctors’ schedules. Improving the Treatment Quality.

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