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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

Perhaps the most misused terms I see these days from entrepreneurs involve CAC (customer acquisition costs) and LTV (life time value) and a lack of understanding these critical components is driving many companies to premature failure. So I spend an inordinate amount of time with entrepreneurs focused on payback. End of story.

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How to Decrease the Odds That Your Startup Fails

Both Sides of the Table

In our industry we applaud the efforts for entrepreneurs to have tried and we know that today’s failure can bring the experience for tomorrow’s success. Sam did all this analysis before even deciding to build V1 of his software and before we put serious money behind him launching. How much ad revenue does TripAdvisor make?

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Pour And Stir II – Managing Your Cost Per Customer

InfoChachkie

As Marketing Guru Guy Gabriel of Idea Engineering points out in Max Brand , viral marketing has made many an entrepreneur terminally ill. However, Search Engine Management (SEM) is not a “set and forget” exercise. Ideally, such ads should clearly articulate the value proposition including the price.

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