Steve Blank

JUNE 3, 2013

We had an almost identical conversation when the subject turned to hiring a Public Relations agency. Bettina said, “We want to drive customer demand into our channel.” To get data that they – and only they, not a consultant – could turn into insight about iterations and pivots about their business model.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 1, 2015

Every entrepreneur thinks he can relax a bit after his business model is proven, funding is in place, and revenues are scaling as projected up that hockey-stick curve. Unfortunately, the market is changing so fast these days that any upward climb can level off quickly, as the core business growth begins to stall.

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Hockey Stick Guerilla Startup Acquisition 120

Steve Blank

JUNE 3, 2013

We had an almost identical conversation when the subject turned to hiring a Public Relations agency. Bettina said, “We want to drive customer demand into our channel.” To get data that they – and only they, not a consultant – could turn into insight about iterations and pivots about their business model.

PR 211

PR China Lean Channel 211

YoungUpstarts

JULY 22, 2015

Here’s how to change your business model in order to mitigate or leverage seasonal demand: Level out revenues. with a reduced-level marketing campaign that does not demand the same capital as a Christmas season push. Off season public relations and engagement plan. Mitigating Seasonality. Keep Buzz Alive.

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Startup Bankruptcy Campaign Demand 100

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

We’re big fans of the subscription business model here at Bplans—after all, our product LivePlan is subscription software that helps you write a business plan. That being said, as popular as the subscription business model may be, it’s not foolproof. Determine if there’s ongoing demand.

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Business Model Demand Audience Forecast 60

Steve Blank

APRIL 5, 2017

I reminded her that all the Lean tools she learned in class–Customer Discovery, business model and value proposition canvases– contained her answer. For example, our goal could be: Create demand for our products and drive it into our sales channel. Painful and invaluable” was her reply. Here’s how. with a strategy.

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Marketing Audience Technical Review PR 316

Hearpreneur

MAY 8, 2022

Thanks to Melanie Anderson, Pitch Public Relations ! #4- The problem with trying to serve everyone is that in the end, you don’t end up serving anyone, which is especially relevant for service-based businesses like ours. 4- By understanding how people think and behave. Photo Credit: Drew D’Agostino.

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Entrepreneur Audience Social Media Channel 131

infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

There is an inherent conflict in a consultant’s business model and the needs of a startup. For instance, if a consultant proposes to help you with public relations, pay them a commission equivalent to the greater of a flat fee per story placed or a percentage of revenue generated from the PR coverage.

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Equity Silicon Valley Cofounder PR 40

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Knowing that they were losing business to laundry apps that bypassed local cleaners, cleaners were willing to pay for the ability to offer on-demand delivery. I thus built Sudzy not only to make laundry effortless for myself and other customers but also to help mom and pops stay in business. Thanks to Hilary Barr, Sudzy. #5

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Sierra Leone Entrepreneur Guinea Public Relations 48

Hearpreneur

MARCH 13, 2020

Gaston as my inspiration when I started my business, Find a need and fill it. Successful businesses are founded on the needs of people. I combined my journalism and public relations expertise to create a business that helps others effectively leverage LinkedIn for results.

Entrepreneur 130

Entrepreneur LLC Technical Review Finder 130

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

If your business model (i.e., “how If you are raising money to start or grow your business, you need to include the details of what you need in the executive summary. Your prices need to match up with consumer demand and expectations. Public Relations. What risks are you taking with your business?

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Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Steve Blank

JULY 13, 2009

The only difference between us and the Internet bubble that would follow was that we did branding on the cheap by creating our image with public relations, whilethe dot-bomb era was to do it by spending enormous sums on advertising (those large venture rounds had to get spent somewhere.) Hindsight is wonderful.

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Silicon Valley Product RSS California 122

Hearpreneur

MARCH 14, 2018

Similarly, this too is the hardest part about being a small business owner. The demand you put on yourself to be the best at what you do and deliver optimal results for every client makes the job be 24/7. Running my own business over the Internet using shortcuts made my work easier. 14- Many reasons. Photo Credit: Vivek Chugh.

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur PR Technical Review Non-Compete 94

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

Corner Piece Productions doesn’t have its own website currently, but here’s the site for West of Her, which picked up five Best Narrative Feature awards over our festival tour this summer, along with rave review from critics across the country, and is set for wide video on demand distribution this year. Image Credit: Keval Baxi.

Naming 48

Naming Entrepreneur LLC Software Review 48

Hearpreneur

JUNE 26, 2016

1 – Business Model. Our business is unique because our business model addresses 2 major shifts in the fashion industry today: 1) the rise of fast fashion and its affect on major more traditional fashion companies like Gap, J. Photo Credit: Stefanie Tacata. crew, Aeropostale, etc.

Entrepreneur 91

Entrepreneur Technical Review Harvest Portfolio 91