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Startup Benchmarks

VC Cafe

Forecasting is sometimes done by dragging the mouse based on many assumptions, because it’s hard to predict the future. While there isn’t a single magic number or set formula, understanding industry benchmarks can be really helpful to keep a finger on the pulse to measure the health of the company and make more informed forecasts.

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10 Rosh Hashanah Resolutions for Startup Founders

VC Cafe

For more about forecasting growth in these uncertain times, check out Sequoia’s “ Adapting to Endure ” presentations published in May 2022. Be intentional about building your team’s culture – it will not only pay dividends in the long run, but also help you filter for fit in hiring and improve employee retention.

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8 predictions that will affect the way we sell this decade

NZ Entrepreneur

If you don’t know this stuff, you’re missing a whole world of sales insight that could direct your customer acquisition and retention strategies. Now we have Customer Success Managers to promote retention and loyalty. Prediction: Watch this space. 7) The rise of Customer Success. You’ll often find them in tech companies.