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5 Keys To The Culture Change Required For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

I like his summary of the challenges involved, real case studies, and especially his recommended building blocks to a culture of perpetual innovation in any company: Extract and instill a long-term vision in your team. Have each develop a personal transformation plan with your support.

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When Should You Allow Exclusivity in Deals?

Both Sides of the Table

A large, wireless carrier (AT&T) was willing to break it’s traditional rules in order to get access to innovation that it believed (correctly) would help it to sell more contracts and win more market share against its primary competitor (Verizon). Why Exclusivity Matters to Your Customers or Business Development Partners.

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How to Make Sure Professional Services Don’t Take Over Your Software Company

Both Sides of the Table

Importantly, make sure that you retain IP rights to your custom work which needs to be part of the engagement contract. If not specified in contract you might find yourself with future litigation over IP. At a minimum co-ownership of the IP. Integrate PS Work Into Sales & Marketing Processes. So how much PS is too much?

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Pour And Stir II – Managing Your Cost Per Customer

InfoChachkie

Cost Per Click (CPC) or Download (CPD) – As the name implies, advertisers pay only for clicks on its advertisements or when a user downloads its software, case study or whitepaper. For instance, it does not make sense to develop an Affiliate Market presence until you have established an effective SEM campaign.

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Top 120 Startup Posts for 2010

SoCal CTO

First Principles. Steve Blank , January 25, 2010 10 Tips for Adding Game Mechanics to a Non-Gaming Service - ReadWriteStart , September 21, 2010 Startups & VCs: Learn How to Design, Market, & Eat Your Own. -

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