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Model Building from the Ground Up

ConversionXL

As consumer needs and technology become increasingly complex, so too do the decisions. Throwing $300k at something that “feels right” could have huge opportunity costs. past experience with both food options, Google reviews, your current cravings, etc.). If net profit is a criterion, do you have equipment costs?

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10 Things I Hated About Your Business Pitch

Up and Running

With that in mind, I’ve recently reviewed an early post, and updated the 10 things I hate most when they come up in business pitches. I don’t mind the technical jargon as much because people know they have to explain them. You focused on internal rates of return and net present value. Here’s the latest.

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Cracking The Code: The Bessemer 10 laws of SaaS - Fall 2008.

Cracking the Code

Ultimately, finding a low-cost, repeatable way to show customers how to be successful with your solution is as important as the solution itself. You validated our business model and added huge value to our efforts. You put into words what we were thinking for our cost of client. Michael Kassing. Let me just say "Thanks".