crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Every year I have to sit you down and explain to you the importance of preparing for the end of year madness that every small business is required to experience. We are huge believers in a lean approach to marketing and business and one of the precepts is small batch testing: stick with what works and get rid of what doesn’t.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 29, 2019

Though you may be tempted to immediately throw yourself into your new small business, don’t forget a crucial element: creating a business plan. Yes, the words “business plan” might trigger some dread about epic documents that take a ton of time to produce—but that’s not necessarily what a business plan needs to be.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2012

We write often about marketing strategies and tactics for small business and startups. These companies typically have limited budgets, thin resources, and strained capacity which combine to create a challenge for managers and owners: how to develop an effective marketing campaign using tactics that will work for their business.

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Austin Startup

JANUARY 20, 2021

In the world of startups, the idea of speed is often mentioned alongside shipping products and executing company-wide sprints but rarely is it discussed explicitly within the function of Sales. It can also rapidly iterate your sales motion, build your sales team, help you win deals, and grow revenue more quickly. It’s up to you.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. Start your lean business plan today: Download our Free Lean Plan Template one-page-pitch-download.pdf. That’s a lean business plan.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 6, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! How to Turn Your Startup Into a Lean, Mean Marketing Machine – [link]. How to Turn Your Startup Into a Lean, Mean Marketing Machine – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 30, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The 39 Best Pieces of Sales Advice You’ll Hear This Year – crowdspring.co/1ojWm1U. The 39 Best Pieces of Sales Advice You’ll Hear This Year – crowdspring.co/1ojWm1U.

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Up and Running

JULY 31, 2015

This week Peter and Jonathan talk to Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software, about lean business planning, strategy, tactics, specifics (milestones), and the forecast. Listen to Episode 9: Show notes: What is Lean Planning? Free Download: The One Page Business Pitch Template. What’s the lean mean?

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Lean Business Plan Forecast Software Review 60

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 8, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Top 10 List of Small Business Resources – [link]. 7 Usability Mistakes That Will Kill Your Online Sales | KISSmetrics Blog – [link]. Answer: [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 21, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Business: Save Money, Save the Environment – [link]. Lean Business: Save Money, Save the Environment – [link]. Forget the coasts.

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 8, 2024

Through his extensive experience as a rebellious marketer and serial entrepreneur, Alan Dibb has spearheaded a revolutionary approach to marketing known as Lean Marketing. Questions I ask Allan Dib : [01:31] Why Lean Marketing instead of MORE Marketing? [04:12] Lean Marketing, more Leads, more Profit, less Marketing.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Business: Office Space – A Meditation – [link]. Innocent Drinks: Don’t be Afraid to Start Small | Startup War Story – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: The True “Lean” Movement – [link]. Small Business and Startups: The True “Lean” Movement – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 8, 2011

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Why Your Small Business Should Act Like A Social Media Company - [link]. crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Volta – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: 5 DIY Things To Do For Your Brand! How To Choose A Market For Your Startup Or Small Business – [link].

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2020

Is your small business equipped to weather the storm of 2020? Here are 8 business management strategies to consider this year. That has caused serious issues for business owners. Anything you can do to make products more affordable or position them in a more essential light will go a long way for sales.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

I’m rarely surprised when a young entrepreneur or small business owner hasn’t fully identified how their new business will make money. But I’m always surprised when that entrepreneur or small business owner has a tough time describing the potential customers for their new business’s products and services.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2020

While the coronavirus pandemic and the massive economic disruption caused by the broad shutdowns and mandates for social distancing have hurt all manner of companies, startups and other small businesses are shouldering the worst of the pain and uncertainty. Lean Into Change. Can Your Employees Work from Home?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2019

Thus my job as a small business advisor really is really more about getting you developed than perfecting the business. Build a lean team to complement your strengths. By the time your business has really taken root, and you are preparing to scale, you need to be at this stage.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

Thinking of ways to market your small business can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the cost and return on investment. Big companies spend millions of dollars every year marketing and building their businesses. Small businesses have a similar need to get the word out but have much more modest budgets.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

Thinking of ways to market your small business can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the cost and return on investment. Big companies spend millions of dollars every year marketing and building their businesses. Small businesses have a similar need to get the word out but have much more modest budgets.

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Small Business Marketing Technical Review Audience 48

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 7, 2017

According to the Small Business Administration , just one in two businesses with employees survives to see its fifth anniversary. By the 10-year mark, fewer than 30% of businesses with employees remain viable. Surprisingly, macroeconomic trends have minimal impact on long-term business survival rates.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2021

Much has been written about this subject in the world of manufacturing, stemming primarily from the 1990’s work by Taiichi Ohno, called the Toyota Production System (“Lean”). More recently, the concepts have been applied to the general business management context, in a classic book by Certified Turnaround Professional, Thomas H.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2018

To succeed, your business must start thinking of customers as long-term investments instead of one-off sales. Let’s take a closer look at how you can turn your business into a usage brand so that you can grow your small business or startup faster. Look Beyond the Sales Funnel. I don’t mean a sale.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2016

If your revenue model is the sale of a service or product, your goal could be to get your cost per conversion below a certain amount after 90 days. You can learn more about setting goals in our post on Lean Marketing 101: Setting Goals. SEO strategies, if done properly, can definitely help you do this. Define Conversions Properly.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Beyond writing a business plan to acquire funding (if that’s what you need), a business plan can help keep you on track to meet your milestones and goals. Your plan doesn’t need to be a lengthy document either, especially if you follow a Lean Planning methodology. Determine what type of business plan is right for you .

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Being an outsider, I also wanted to lean heavily on the actual research available on the subject, as well as the voices of women both in the tech space and who have successfully received venture funding. What about “leaning in”? There is an argument that women need to “ lean in ” (thanks, Sheryl Sandburg).

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Venture Capital Lean Cofounder Technical Review 82

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

To create this first year in business checklist, I turned to our in-house experts here at Palo Alto Software: Sabrina Parsons, CEO; Noah Parsons, COO; Josh Cochrane, Vice President of Product Development; and Josh Fegles, Academic and Government Channel Sales Director, and founder of gluten-free cookie company Jude’s Foods.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 15, 2018

Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to start a small web design firm, you’ll need to develop a host of skills to help you run a successful business, including time management, sales and promotional strategies, and client acquisition. Create a Lean Business Plan. Promote your services. Cultivating relationships.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 9, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they deal with economic uncertainty and here are the responses. #1- 1- Sticking to the plan Photo Credit: Michael Van Gerpen A mistake a lot of small businesses make is to pivot or take their foot off the accelerator at the first sign of economic uncertainty.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

There will be hurdles, such as designing advertising that encourage sales. That’s why you should consider hiring small business advisors for a good start and progress your business in the right path. Lean Strategy. After completing your self-assessment, you’re likely to have a business plan in mind.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 2, 2022

By the year 2021, my company had a strong sales force. In the end, though, we became the company's most successful sales team across the country and I surely played a significant role in this achievement. Taking a risk by increasing marketing spend (strategically), has paid off substantially, seeing our annual sales grow by over 30%.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 3, 2014

Every small business that has some success inevitably deals with various growing pains. There is an initial period of time when owners of startup businesses wear many hats as salesperson, accountant, researcher etc. – all necessary to run the business.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

UW-Madison Small Business Development Center (SBDC) celebrating SBDC Day. Starting a new small business? Looking for some professional consulting to help you think through your business plan or your strategies for growth? Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help.

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Brandanew

JUNE 27, 2016

The client had just finished their “father’s day campaign” and the social media impact on sales seemed a little disappointing. Plenty of big and small businesses are over investing in social media without a large return. She wasn’t sure why this was the case. Why was this?

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Social Media Media Campaign Lean 150

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 27, 2017

The company may continue to grow for a short span of time, but, sales typically stall at this point. Without direct intervention by leadership, sales and profits begin a rapid descent. Tips to Successfully Scale Your Business. Six Sigma is not just for large companies; lean concepts are beneficial for organizations of all sizes.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

DocuSign combines both to fuel its sales funnel. ABM is a company-wide strategic approach to finding and converting specific accounts that add long-term value to your business, both financially and through industry standing and pulling power. Alignment can make all the difference to a business. The result?

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