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Invoicing tips to slash A/R delinquencies

The Startup Magazine

The incentive might not be high enough if you’re mostly selling low ticket products and services, but could really incentivize customers if your services account for a large share of their operating costs. You won’t come out ahead if you are only looking at the time value of money.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

Both Sides of the Table

But in the end we selected David Lin , a superstar who did 4 years at the technology investment banking firm Montgomery & Co and 4 years as Director of Strategy at the comparison shopping site PriceGrabber where he dealt with many operational issues. He’s a star who has a very intuitive feel for technology and … no MBA.

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Constructing Pricing Strategy For Subscription Products

ConversionXL

A while ago, an HBR study famously claimed that a 1% improvement in price would increase operating profit by 11%, making it the most effective thing you can tweak for increased business performance. Look up the Time Value of Money. When it comes to subscription product pricing, you’re not just guessing…are you?

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