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SaaS Subcriptions Are Great – TranSaaSional Pricing Is Better

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A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. Software as a service (SaaS) is a popular business model because it facilitates the delivery of incremental value to customers, while allowing the vendor to adjust their prices over time. It combines transaction pricing with a standard SaaS subscription price.

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Improving Sales: The Excuse Departement is Closed

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This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. Specifically what is often not in the DNA of founders are sales skills. The result is a lack of knowledge of the process and of sales people themselves. I had never had any sales training so everything we did for the first couple of years was instinctual. Here are mine.

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Scaling Sales: Arming & Aiming – Objection Handling

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This is part of a series on sales & marketing. The original post of this article on appeared on GigaOm in a more concise version here. I previously covered how early phase sales teams should be “evangelical&# and consultative in nature. More experienced sales leaders seldom compete on price.

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Real Startups Never, Ever Discount Their Prices

InfoChachkie

A version of this article previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal. Avoid a simple pricing mistake which could sink your startup. Because I am cheap and I know that car dealers are incentivized by the manufacturer to hit quarterly and annual sales goals. The “D” word - Discounts. I buy my cars in December.

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Scaling Sales: Arming & Aiming – A’s, B’s & C’s

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This article was originally posted in a much more concise version over GigaOm if you prefer the shorter version. This is part of my ongoing Sales & Marketing Series. The next few posts are going to talk about scaling your sales operations as you move out of the evangelical phase.

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Startup Pricing: Are You Selling A Giffen Product?

InfoChachkie

A version of this article previously appeared in Forbes. In his premier film appearance in the blaxploitation send-up “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka,” Chris Rock inadvertently addresses a key pricing challenge faced by most entrepreneurs. If you haven''t already subscribed yet, subscribe now for free weekly JohnGreathouse.com articles!

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Selecting a Software Development Company in 2024

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This article will primarily focus on locating and evaluating development companies, rather than design firms. Some offer specialized skill sets like expertise in a particular programming language or framework, or specific domain knowledge. Depending on your needs, a combination of these skills may be desirable.