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Startup success factors – which startups will succeed?

I was at a startup incubator event a few weeks ago. We saw live pitches by six startups. Chatting to folks afterwards and the question came up – how do you determine which startups will be successful? Obviously this is a difficult question – if we could easily determine the answer then we could all make millions! Instead it seems like mostly black magic. But there must be some startup...

Fewer high paying customers versus more low paying customers?

Jonathan Cogley

A friend reminded me of this question on a call yesterday. So, you are trying to position your startup and want to figure out if it is better to have a few high paying customers or lots of low paying customers. As with most things, it depends. There are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches. I tend to prefer lots of low paying customers but that is just my preferred style.

Startups and RFPs. Is it a waste of time?

Jonathan Cogley

So you have come across your first RFP as a startup … (Request for Proposal in case you are wondering). Maybe a customer sent it to you after some Google searches or perhaps one of your new sales guys stumbled upon it. Here is a quick lowdown of what you need to know about RFPs for a startup…

How to differentiate your startup from the competition

Jonathan Cogley

Many startups struggle with how to differentiate themselves from their competition. They spend energy trying to come up with unique features that their competitors don’t offer. This is typically the wrong approach. Even if they do implement feature XYZ that their competitor doesn’t offer – how long will it take that competitor to take notice and implement XYZ in their product too? Features...

Your startup must focus on revenue – here’s why

Jonathan Cogley

This will sound cold and heartless but focus on revenue – a startup needs revenue to survive and grow. This should be your primary focus. If you are making money, then you are probably solving a problem that people are prepared to pay money for and probably doing something right. Follow that path, listen to their needs, adapt your approach, grow and learn.

Startup time management and The Law of 1440

Jonathan Cogley

Startup time management is a problem that comes up a lot. There is so much to do and it is hard to prioritize. There are typically new tasks popping up everyday, fires to put out and then high priority items that are becoming more urgent with each passing day. It begins to look like lower priority items will just never get done.

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Startup success factors – which startups will succeed?

Fewer high paying customers versus more low paying customers?

Startups and RFPs. Is it a waste of time?

How to differentiate your startup from the competition

Your startup must focus on revenue – here’s why

Startup time management and The Law of 1440

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