VC Cafe

JUNE 6, 2024

I also recommend checking out my post on conversion, retention and churn benchmarks for various business models (B2C subscription, marketplaces, etc). Metric Unremarkable Good Excellent Outlier ARR <$500k $500k-$1.5m $1.5m-$2.5m >$2.5m Always happy to connect with pre-seed founders and provide VC friendly feedback.

B2B 78

B2B Burn Rate Generative AI Retention 78

View from Seed

MARCH 3, 2015

There are goals set for marketing, but our sales team also relies on more traditional tactics like networking, cold calling, going to events, getting word-of-mouth referrals and those types of leads, so they’re not as dependent on marketing yet. EM: My rule of thumb is to look at the length of the sales cycle.

Marketing 120

Marketing Sales Cycle Startup CTO Hire 120

Austin Startup

APRIL 17, 2017

Candidates will learn our culture and how to go through steps of sales cycle with Lead Generation, B2B and B2C sales and account management. To Apply: Email your resume or detailed LinkedIn profile & short description of why you’re interested in startups, particularly JustLegal, to rc@justlegal.com.

Semantic 48

Semantic Social Media Database Artificial Inteligence 48

VC Cafe

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The creators are suddenly in need of tools that were previously mainly available to companies at the enterprise level: Manage payroll Hold virtual events Edit and create quality content Advertise Sell Customer success Loans/ insurance/ Financing needs.

B2B 167

B2B Sales Cycle Software Mobile 167

www.forentrepreneurs.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

A quick look around all the B2C startups shows that, although viral growth is often hoped for, in reality it is extremely rare. For example: Create demo videos that answer every likely sales question. List the common sales objections that come up in the sales cycle, and provide answers to these on the web site.

Acquisition 103

Acquisition Cost Customer Entrepreneur 103

ConversionXL

DECEMBER 7, 2016

If your B2B/B2C product or service doesn’t have search demand already and you want to use demographic targeting to your advantage, then these are the prioritized networks we’ve found work best across our 75+ clients: Facebook (custom audiences). LinkedIn (not great for B2C). Track Sales Wisely. Seasonal and Events.

PPC 48

PPC B2C B2B Sales Cycle 48

Software By Rob

OCTOBER 14, 2010

at 1:20 pm Some evidence supporting your example: [link] (How Mint.com Beat Wesabe from Mint’s perspective) &# We spent a ton of time holding online chats, went to events (like twiistup la, finnovate) and connected with the entire personal finance community. But I didn’t limit that comment to B2C software. Think about this.

Software Review 77

Software Review Marketing Technical Review Software 77