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How much is that one additional unit worth?

Berkonomics

Let’s say that your company is exactly at breakeven. Here’s the importance of that event and how it affects every productive move you make after that moment. There is amazing leverage in high gross profit margins once a company is past breakeven. That’s impressive sales leverage. Let’s use breakeven as our test.

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The Danger of Crocodile Sales

Both Sides of the Table

I’d like to talk about Crocodile Salesmen in 3 scenarios: 1) when YOU are selling (or someone on your team), 2) when you are trying to recruit a sales person. But how to apply “listening&# in a sales meeting? Let’s assume you run a Customer Support software company. I still do this sometimes, too.

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6 Reasons Your Business Needs A Web Presence To Start

Startup Professionals Musings

Customers go there to check on the details of your offerings and verify that you are not a scam, investors look there to check out your management and sales approach, and suppliers expect to find contact information. Finalizing the web site validates your product plan and sales strategy. Websites do take time to get done right.

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If Apple Were My Company, I’d…

Eric Greenspan

Apple is a remarkable company. Apple was a remarkable company. Mac sales will eventually slow as people switch to tablets. AppleTV, while my favorite product, is stagnant. Something has to happen to keep this company going and growing. If Apple were my company, here’s what I would do: 1. Wait, retract.

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The power of just ONE more unit.

Berkonomics

There is such leverage in high gross profit margins once a company is past breakeven. A ten percent increase in revenues for a company with 50% gross margin and 5% net profit before the increase would double net profit for the period with that ten percent increase in revenue. That’s impressive sales leverage.

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Launchpad LA – 10 Startup Companies to Watch

Both Sides of the Table

Thursday night was the unveiling of the newest batch of Launchpad LA companies. The VC’s & executives were then asked to make “commitments&# (in writing) to 3-5 of the companies that they felt they could make some sort of contribution to. Have a look at the companies below.

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Mommy Bloggers: the Ultimate Influencers

Eric Greenspan

Mommy bloggers are one of the most influential social networking resources that lead to increased awareness and sales. Their stamp of approval can put the spotlight on any product or service and can open doors to new markets and opportunities. Introduce your product/service to every Mommy Blogger online; 2. Great service!”

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