InfoChachkie

JUNE 2, 2014

The result of her efforts is an online service that allows brides to select their bridesmaids'' gowns, within a broad range of colors, styles and price points. The gowns are then dry cleaned and readied for the next customer, in the spirit of the emerging sharing economy in which goods are communally used multiple times.

Design 208

Design Customer Custom Satisfaction 208

InfoChachkie

MARCH 16, 2016

However, they clearly have a long term impact on the customer’s overall satisfaction and thus their propensity to purchase additional products in the future. These “hidden” features seldom cross a consumer’s mind at the time of purchase and thus do not impact the buying decision.

SaaS 100

SaaS Startup Software Review Development Team Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2013

Some pundits argue that the E-Myth principle is now out-dated, due to the instant access to information via the Internet, pervasive networking via social media, and courses on entrepreneurship at all levels of education. Perhaps an innate business savvy is no longer a requirement for starting a successful business.

Startup 94

Startup Technical Review Social Media Satisfaction 94

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Most entrepreneur that fail are quick to offer a litany of constraints that caused their demise – not enough money, time, customers, or support from the right players. Subtraction leads to simplicity, better usability, and easier education of your customers. Adding priced services is another way to augment a product business.

Resource 98

Resource Entrepreneur Competition Startup 98

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Here are a few thoughts on a process that will keep you on the right track: Get real customer input first. Temper your product with actual market and customer feedback. Show your prototype to real customers, and listen. Will your competitors quickly copy you, or under-price you? Quantify the pain points.

Technology 91

Technology Funding Competition Entrepreneur 91

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Here are a few thoughts on a process that will keep you on the right track: Get real customer input first. Temper your product with actual market and customer feedback. Show your prototype to real customers, and listen. Will your competitors quickly copy you, or under-price you? Quantify the pain points.

Funding 88

Funding Entrepreneur Competition Pricing 88

InfoChachkie

OCTOBER 24, 2011

It may sound counterintuitive, but the greater constraint investors place on their financial resources during a downturn, the better your chances of success, given (of course) that your adVenture is able to either secure funding or generate adequate revenue from customers, as described below in reason #7 – Customer Dollars Taste Great.

Company 257

Company Companies Startup Study 257

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

This move is indicative of the possibility that the traditional ways of going about making a living through a college education, an entry-level position at a firm, and steady promotion through the ranks is a dead model. You get the personal satisfaction of making something out of almost nothing. Customer service is free.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92

InfoChachkie

JUNE 27, 2011

The goals of a preview meeting are to: (i) alert the VC to the existence and nature of your venture, (ii) obtain some free consulting (it may be Free Advice Worth Half The Price , at least it is free), and most importantly, (iii) pique the VC’s curiosity so they will be receptive to your future updates.

Entrepreneur 270

Entrepreneur Startup Venture Capital Resource 270

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2015

In fact, both customers and investors often avoid the perceived high risk of innovative technology pitches. Customers don’t like new learning curves or dealing with unstable solutions. Early adopters love new technologies, but mass market customers want solutions, not technology. "If Paradigm-shift solutions have no competition."

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Startup Social Media Competition 60