article thumbnail

6 Keys To Competitive Advantage By Memorable Service

Startup Professionals Musings

With the advent of social media, and instant communication via the Internet, that definition has been expanded to include all aspects of the customer experience , from finding you and what they need, to the ease of completing the transaction, as well as all follow-on support. Prioritize value to the customer over and above cost to you.

article thumbnail

6 Key Rules To Stay Competitive In The Digital World

Startup Professionals Musings

In case you hadn’t noticed, the key elements of a competitive advantage for your business have changed as businesses move online, and your domain is instantly global. As a business advisor, I have to recommend even to established companies that they review and revamp their competitive strategy now, even if it appears to be working today.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Investor Secrets For Smart Competitive Positioning

Startup Professionals Musings

Competition for your new hydrogen fuel auto engine is not limited to other hydrogen auto engine offerings, or even other autos. All of these are competitors in terms of speed, price, or luxury. Prior recognition and visibility in the target market is invaluable from a competitive perspective. Marty Zwilling.

article thumbnail

20 Best Free and Paid Tools for Startups in 2023

Tech.Co

But while competition remains fierce, the advancement and accessibility of smart solutions are making it easy than ever for startups to find their feet. Lenido Startup tool: Accounting software Price: Free Accounting software doesn't need to come at a premium. VPN Startup tool: VPN Price: Free Hide.me

Tool 126
article thumbnail

Interview with Clark Landry, Maple Media

socalTECH

Los Angeles-based Maple Media (maplemedia.io) recently announced a big, $30M funding from Shamrock Capital, to assemble a collection of mobile applications in the utility, productivity, games and entertainment verticals. What's the idea behind Maple Media? What's the idea behind Maple Media? We have a huge acquisition pipeline.

Media 153
article thumbnail

What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

<== Our conclusion was that this isn’t a temporary blip that will swiftly trend-back up in a V-shaped recovery of valuations but rather represented a new normal on how the market will price these companies somewhat permanently. When you look at how much median valuations were driven up in the past 5 years alone it’s bananas.

article thumbnail

6 Keys To Funding Based On Your Marketplace Advantage

Startup Professionals Musings

Competition for your new hydrogen fuel auto engine is not limited to other hydrogen auto engine offerings, or even other autos. All of these are competitors in terms of speed, price, or luxury. Prior recognition and visibility in the target market is invaluable from a competitive perspective.