As a technology company with a SaaS (Software as a Service) product (LivePlan), we tend to be early adopters when it comes to using new technologies. We’re also a small business ourselves, so we’re careful about making sure we get … Continue reading
Author Archives: Alan Gleeson
Why You Need to Know Your Competition
When you start a business it is important to assess the competitive landscape so you have a strong sense as to who is targeting the same customers as you, what resources they have at their disposal and the bases on … Continue reading
The Lean Startup: Benefits and Criticisms
The Lean Startup is a business approach that is synonymous with the work of Eric Ries (who has also published a book called The Lean Startup) and Stanford professor Steve Blank. It describes a new approach for startups and prescribes … Continue reading
Focusing on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Part 2
The previous blog post covered a number of KPI’s entrepreneurs should be tracking. The following represent some additional ones. Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC): The customer acquisition cost is simply how much it costs to acquire a customer. There can be … Continue reading
Focusing on Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Part 1
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) consist of a number of important metrics that businesses should measure and use to manage their businesses. While these will vary across industries, the following represent some of the more common ones that are important for … Continue reading