socalTECH

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

TrueCar--which offers up automotive pricing information and automotive configuration and quoting software--said the sales came from more than 5,500 dealer partners. According to TrueCar, its 700,000th vehicle sold was a new 2013 Mazda CX-5 purchase in Elgin, Illinois, using GEICO Car Buying Service, powered by TrueCar.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done.

Software Review 154

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socalTECH

JULY 21, 2020

Datto , a developer of cloud-based software for the managed service provider (MSP) market--which just opened up a new office in Irvine--said that it has acquired Gluh Pty Ltd , an Australian company which develops software that allows MSPs to simplify procurement of IT products and services.

Software Review 113

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2014

I spend a lot of time with startups and thus hear many companies talk about their approach to sales and their interactions with customers. Given customers & sales are the lifeblood of any organization you’d imagine everybody would respect their customers. Contrast that with a VC conversation I had. You can’t.

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TechCrunch LA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Fast forward to almost exactly one year later, and a lot has changed for the payments and software startup. Since its 2017 inception, SpotOn has been focused on providing software and payments technology to SMBs with an emphasis on restaurants and retail businesses. Image Credits: SpotOn.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 19, 2013

The era of VCs investing in successful consumer Internet startups such as eBay led to a belief system that seemed to permeate many enterprise software startups that hiring sales or implementation people was a bad thing. But the “no sales people” mantra isn’t what I’m here to take on. System Integrations.

Startup 403

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Xconomy

JUNE 3, 2016

States have been fighting to collect sales taxes from online retailers since the dawn of the e-commerce age. But today, online companies that sell services rather than merchandise also need to be concerned about state sales taxes. For example, medical services are generally not subject to sales tax.

Sales 62

Sales Company Companies Software Review 62

Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Have you noticed how many web apps and content have turned into subscription services during the last several years? Application developers once considered their products as licensed in what would closely be allied to a single sale. The massive shift in revenue models in recent years. Call it the Netflix effect. A buyer’s bonus.

Outsource Development 156

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Santa Monica-based Cornerstone OnDemand , the developer of software-as-a-service for talent management, learning, and human resources management, said today that it has promoted three of its executives. The company said the promotions come due to recent growth and expansion at the company. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2021

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. Create a team culture for personalized service. The real challenge is to win massive consumer preference repeatedly. You need to be part of a larger ecosystem.

Competition 142

Competition Software Review Social Media Custom 142

socalTECH

AUGUST 13, 2012

Carlsbad-based MaintenanceNet , the developer of sales channel management and service agreement renewal software, reported that it's expanding Down Under today. The firm said it has signed a new, value added distributor in Australia, Westcon Group Australia, who will offer its product to its resellers for free. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 27, 2014

Santa Monica-based TigerText , the secure messaging service provider for the enterprise market, reports that it has seen a spike of 750 percent in its message volume in the first half of the year. The company said the growth comes due to record sales and customer growth at the company. READ MORE>>.

Software Review 138

Software Review Santa Monica Platform Report 138

Tech.Co

JANUARY 3, 2020

Point-of-Sale Systems. With in-person sales still accounting for more than $3 trillion per year , it's safe to say the original shopping methods are going to stick around. Similarly, despite the rise of services such as UberEats and Deliveroo, the experience of eating at a restaurant can't be replaced. Field Service Software.

Technical Review 91

Technical Review Software Review Social Media Platform 91

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Blogs weren’t popularized yet so it was an oddity for me to read the founder of a software company spewing out advice.

Software Review 285

Software Review Software Blogging Startup 285

TechCrunch LA

APRIL 12, 2018

More specifically, it’s the contractors that service equipment like the heating, ventilation and cooling systems at commercial and residential properties across the U.S. The two men built a suite of services to help contractors like their fathers manage their businesses.

Glendale 271

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. If both of you are experts at software development, even though one loves design and the other loves coding, that still won’t get the marketing done.

Software Review 88

Software Review CTO Hire Outsource Development Startup 88

socalTECH

DECEMBER 28, 2020

It's been a tough year for many due to the pandemic; how have you or your company adapted to the business environment? ,p> MomentFeed also became a great way for multi-location brands to keep a pulse on customer sentiment, with visibility into online reviews.

Technical Review 140

Technical Review Software Review Organic Search Startup 140

InfoChachkie

JUNE 23, 2014

Review the company''s press releases, the recipient''s LinkedIn profile, etc. It could be a significant sale to a large enterprise, the opening of a new office, a key hire or a promising partnership. BCC Email – If you don''t have your target''s email address, review the press releases issued by their company. Congratulations.

Networking 241

Networking Software Review Email Press 241

Berkonomics

JULY 9, 2020

A good dashboard of relevant real time information is now available for most any business, often created by computer software from data derived from monitoring real time tasks within the business. You should consider creating such a dashboard or reviewing the one you use if already driving with one at hand.

Metrics 156

Metrics Software Review Statistics Technical Review 156

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Manage customer service. This is one of the key roles in a growing new company which can benefit from someone who clearly has experience dealing with people – whether it be hiring and firing, assisting in performance reviews, or dealing with the day-to-day crises of any growing business. Marketing and sales to Gen-Y customers.

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Software Review Entrepreneur Report 147

TechCrunch LA

JULY 19, 2022

The process for retailers and brands to liquidate excess inventory hasn’t changed very much, if at all, and while some retailers were able to build operational infrastructure to service the off-price channels, it continues to be a constant pain point. to develop some sweet inventory-planning software. Syrup Tech bags $6.3M

Product 191

Product Funding Technical Review Equity 191

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Defining the right business model requires the same diligence as designing the right product, but the approach and skills required are different. Confirm that your product or service solves the problem. These two jobs need to be done in parallel. The founder had simply not done the work to validate a price and customer segment.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Pricing Software Review Custom 88

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Barter your services for their services. Apply for contests and business grants.

Startup 136

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Specialized services, such as accounting, require skilled people, training, and tools, and do not scale well. Customer feedback, including blog comments, usability reviews, and early user testimonials, build relationships and provide credible marketing to the broader customer community. Minimize one-time sales in your business model.

Outsource Development 154

Outsource Development Social Media Software Review Custom 154

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Parking information provider Parkopedia has today partnered with automaker Volvo in a move that will introduce in-car parking service globally. The service, only available in Volvo cars will help drivers easily find a place to park, and save them time and money. Another example of connected devices on the rise. Car of the Future.

Services 74

Services Technical Review Software Review Examples 74

Berkonomics

JANUARY 3, 2013

Even though that reduced short term earnings, lease revenues over time far outweighed any combination of sale and maintenance revenues, and Xerox grew into a major company based upon its innovation and its recurring revenues. Email readers, continue here.] Think of the portion of fixed overhead covered by recurring revenues.

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Tech Zulu Event

APRIL 12, 2013

Full-service Pinterest marketing and technology startup – HelloSociety recently announced it had driven $30 million in additional sales revenue for its over 350 brand clientele through Pinterest. The Science Inc accelerated startup also said it had delivered 2.9

Sales 101

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TechCrunch LA

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Companies that have leveraged technology to make the procurement and delivery of food more accessible to more people have been seeing a big surge of business this year, as millions of consumers are encouraged (or outright mandated, due to Covid-19) to socially distance or want to avoid the crowds of physical shopping and eating excursions.

Technical Review 343

Technical Review Startup Marketing San Diego 343

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2021

Defining the right business model requires the same diligence as designing the right product, but the approach and skills required are different. Confirm that your product or service solves the problem. These two jobs need to be done in parallel. The founder had simply not done the work to validate a price and customer segment.

Product 159

Product Technical Review Pricing Software Review 159

InfoChachkie

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

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. For most companies, existing customers are the most economical and lucrative source of incremental sales. 1% - 3% of the additional sales).

SaaS 215

SaaS Pricing Sales Custom 215

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2021

I was with IBM in the early PC days when Bill worked with us to provide PC DOS and other software. More customers are lost to apathy after the sale than poor service or quality. A numbing 68% of all business lost in America is lost due to lack of follow-up after the sale. Customer retention.

Activity 133

Activity Startup Ideas Technical Review 133

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

West Hills-based Peloton Document Solutions , a company developing software which helps investment bankers, private equity investors, and companies to communicate financial information via interactive documents, has scored a strategic investment from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

Invest 100

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Barter your services for their services. Apply for contests and business grants.

Tips 104

Tips Startup Technical Review Equity 104

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Take advantage of software tools to automate routine business functions, like taking and delivering orders. Use free e-commerce software and services like PayPal before building an expensive customized solution. Don’t hide behind a website with no address, picture, or direct contact information. Automate to the max.

Technical Review 124

Technical Review Case Study Software Review Startup 124

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2014

If one of your core values is exceeding your customer expectations for quality and service, and your potential partner ascribes to the low cost, high profit mantra, a successful partnership is highly unlikely over the long-term. Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. Similar values and goals.

Software Review 107

Software Review Entrepreneur CTO Hire Outsource Development 107

InfoChachkie

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Government customers abundantly waste both of these assets by negatively impacting a startup’s cash flows while causing it to spend unnecessary time participating in laborious approval processes and elongated sales cycles. This is nearly impossible to quickly determine when the sales process is rigidly defined by arbitrary rules.”

Startup 207

Startup Outsource Development Software Review Sales 207

socalTECH

JUNE 25, 2009

Carlsbad-based MaintenanceNet , a provider of extended warranty and maintenance contract management software, said Wednesday that the firm is expanding in Europe, due to what the firm described as "rising demand" in the region. Tags: maintenancenet expansion emea europe warranty contract software. READ MORE>>.

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