Management Massachusetts Revenue Sales 
Steve Blank
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
As there was no venture capital, these early startups were funded by early sales to weapon systems prime contractors and subcontractors. Some of the speed differences are because commercial companies and academics face Darwinian competitive pressures for revenue or recognition. The very definition of a contractor implies a contract.
Up and Running
JUNE 8, 2016
If you already own your own hair salon, you’re wondering how to increase revenue and how to take your business to the next level. When it comes to boosting your hair salon’s revenue, selling gift certificates isn’t just a good idea, it’s a no-brainer. alone in 2016, gift card sales are expected to hit $140 billion. In the U.S.
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ReadWriteStart
JUNE 16, 2011
Small and medium size business owners can set up online customer support platforms that combine the backend help desk system used by agents (ticketing, knowledge management) with an online customer portal (self service, forums, idea management, voting, etc) on the front end. From 2008 to 2010, Mitra was a columnist for Forbes.
ReadWriteStart
SEPTEMBER 10, 2010
They already have several customers including some telcos, and are at about $350,000 in revenues. Because customer financing equals revenue, not equity. That's why, I advised Gio to keep going with further execution on his business and build more revenue traction. In 1M/1M, our preferred financing strategy is customers.
ReadWriteStart
SEPTEMBER 23, 2010
First up was Brad Barrett presenting GrillGrate , a grill accessory with which Brad has built a year-to-date revenue of $400,000. Brad has had some success in working with retailers as well, but I advised him to be careful about the cash flow management. If you missed the session, please listen to the recording before voting.
ReadWriteStart
OCTOBER 27, 2011
It is also an excellent platform to address the questions from prospects and help clarify issues and objections for any sales process, which is one of the primary ways Voluble is seeing some of its major early customers using it. The entire discussion was streaming automatically into Twitter and gave us great visibility. Taariq, please note!
ReadWriteStart
JANUARY 27, 2011
For a more elaborate explanation of the deal, please read my blog post 1M/1M: Alternative Financing For Startups Using A Sales Channel Partner. I have discussed at length why revenue sharing channel deals may serve as perfectly fine alternatives to raising equity (or even complements) because of their non-dilutive nature. Discuss.
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