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Why Your Small Business Should Focus on Younger Customers

Up and Running

Older people cling to the notion of listening to their elders and getting advice through traditional channels. They’re accessible via more channels. Small businesses that choose to target younger people can choose from a range of viable digital channels for their promotional efforts.

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Is the Lean Startup Dead?

Steve Blank

Startups wrote business plans, generated expansive 5-year forecasts and executed (hired, spent and built) to the plan. These bubble startups were actually guessing at their business model and did premature and aggressive hype and early company launches and had extremely high burn rates – all predicated on an IPO to raise more cash.

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10 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Economic Outlook of Their Industry

Hearpreneur

The pandemic-induced disruptions have spurred innovation and accelerated digital transformation, leading to the emergence of new business models and opportunities. In this article, entrepreneurs from various industries share their economic outlook, offering valuable insights into the current business landscape. #1-

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Ecommerce Trendwatching: How To Find, Follow, and Set Trends

ReadWriteStart

Omnichannel: Diversity and Inclusion Every successful organization uses multiple channels to communicate with potential customers and advertise its products. Search engine optimization, paid search, social media channels, online stores, and even pop-up spots are examples of practical omnichannel usage.

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From Idea To Execution: Building An Efficient Workflow For Your New Venture

The Startup Magazine

Designing Your Business Model Crafting a business model is like building a blueprint for your venture. Revenue streams are another critical component of your business model. Will you opt for direct sales, subscriptions, or a freemium model? However, do so with caution and strategic planning.

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5 Key Areas of Your Business to Focus on for the Remainder of 2021

Up and Running

Broadly, this is your opportunity to conduct a more holistic review of your business. While monthly plan reviews are meant for quick, incremental improvements, a mid-year review can be used to update your strategy and forecasts for the remainder of the year. For any business, small and large, maintenance is crucial for success.

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The Phantom Sales Forecast – Failing at Customer Validation

Steve Blank

Here’s an example in a direct sales channel. He talked about how his business model would make money and how the prospects he talked to seem to agree with his assumptions. He said, “I insist on getting weekly status reports with forecasted deal size and probability of close. The Phantom Sales Forecast.

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