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27 Entrepreneurs Explain How Technology Will Affect Their Business Tomorrow

Hearpreneur

It’s becoming increasingly important for every business to have at least basic technology to run daily operations in the current day society. With new technology emerging, we can only imagine the changes it will bring along to the business platform. Society is changing and so is its demand and supply for new products and services.

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Unlocking the Power of Data: Transforming Metrics into Actionable Insights

Duct Tape Marketing

Unlocking the Power of Data: Transforming Metrics into Actionable Insights written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Janstch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Peter Caputa, CEO of Databox, an innovative player in the realm of marketing analytics.

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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

There has been a lot of public debate over the past several weeks about whether it’s a good thing to be “gross margin positive” or not and commentary always reminds me that some people at startups don’t quite understand financial metrics or even how to think about which ones are healthy. The first input is CAC. Customer acquisition cost.

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The Top 10 Tools for Tracking Your Web Metrics

Up and Running

Thankfully, there are a number of great tools for tracking your web metrics (both free and paid) that can help you get a better understanding of what your users are doing on your site and even how your competitors are faring in their own online efforts. Ahrefs’ Site Explorer reveals insightful SEO metrics and data about any website or URL.

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8 New Business Keys To Success For Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Years ago, it cost a million dollars for a new e-commerce site, one that you can now create for almost nothing with current tools and technology. With the Internet and modern video communication tools, including Skype and Google Hangout, you can find the people you need, from anywhere in the world, and sign them up quickly.

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5 Stages Of The Market Lifecycle Gate Startup Success

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, if your idea is so new and different that it implies real social or technological change is necessary before widespread acceptance, investors will define your market as nascent or unproven, and be very reluctant to fund you, no matter how convincing your projections may be. Market is recognized as real and growing by investors.

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6 Strategies To Anticipate And Survive New Entrants

Startup Professionals Musings

Most business metrics I see compare current performance to your own previous experience, rather than your performance compared to industry standards and competitors. You will be amazed to see what you can find on the Internet about competitors performance. Never assume that your “first to market” lead will hold.

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