Buffer Resources

MAY 9, 2023

Many creatives become business owners because they want to bring their ideas to life in the world. The problem is we can get stuck in our own heads and end up developing products and services that we think are brilliant, only to put them on the market and find that nobody wants them. In addition to being the co-founder of Caeli —a slow-living brand that helps people feel more relaxed and inspired in their homes—I am a certified business design consultant who helps other founders av

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SaaStr

MAY 9, 2023

So when I was a founder, I didn’t pay much attention to how VC funds themselves worked. I just pitched them. But fast forward to today, and there is an incredible amount of information about how the industry actually works, and we put a bunch of the best stuff on SaaStr itself. Most important today is for founders to know (1) how active the venture markets are, at each stage and (2) how healthy venture is overall.

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IT World

MAY 9, 2023

Goldman Sachs predicts generative A.I. will replace 300 million full-time jobs because it can "generate content that is indistinguishable from human-created output." Meanwhile, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has paused hiring because A.I. chatbots could replace 7,800 workers.

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SaaStr

MAY 9, 2023

One of the most essential things SaaS founders need to get right is their sales strategy. From day one, it’s critical to drive results to impress your investors, acquire customers, and set your sales team up for success. Dave Kellogg –– Independent Consultant, EIR at Balderton Capital, and author of the Kellblog –– knows a thing or two about successful sales.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 9, 2023

We formalized our American Dynamism practice a little more than a year ago to galvanize support for solving our country’s most vexing challenges with an entrepreneurial and technology-first approach. We’ve been blown away at how this movement has captured the … The post It’s Time to Build For America: Announcing Our $500M+ Commitment to Companies Building in American Dynamism appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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IT World

MAY 9, 2023

Enterprise data management vendor Informatica will be adding generative AI capabilities to its Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) via the addition of ClaireGPT and AI Copilot. IDMC, which was launched in May 2021, is a suite that sits on top of enterprise databases and manages data from various data sources by ingesting, cataloging, and applying data governance rules.

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Teamgate

MAY 9, 2023

Cold calling can be a cruel job. Constant rejection and stress wear down even the strongest minded sales reps. Not only it hits our physical and mental health, with around 77% of people experiencing physical symptoms caused by stress and 73% regularly suffering from psychological symptoms induced by stress, it also curtails productivity by 10%.

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IT World

MAY 9, 2023

Microsoft will expand customer trials of its Microsoft 365 Copilot AI assistant to 600 businesses as it continues to integrate the chatbot across its portfolio of Office apps. This includes new ways to use Copilot with Outlook, PowerPoint, and Whiteboard, and a new data “map” to help businesses integrate the AI tool, the company said Tuesday. Microsoft unveiled the M365 Copilot in March after striking a partnership to bring OpenAI’s Chat-GPT 4 technology to its software products.

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Teamgate

MAY 9, 2023

In this insightful article, we’ll delve into the essence of sales tactics, different types, and effective strategies to boost sales. We’ll also explore how to implement these tactics in various sales stages. Key Takeaways: Sales tactics are specific actions aimed at achieving desired outcomes in a sales situation.

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Are you ready to move beyond the basics and take a deep dive into the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the landscape of experimentation? 🌐 From Sequential Testing to Multi-Armed Bandits, Switchback Experiments to Stratified Sampling, Timothy Chan, Data Science Lead, is here to unravel the mysteries of these powerful methodologies that are revolutionizing how we approach testing.

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IT World

MAY 9, 2023

Is the iPad a computer? Apple has now raised an even bigger argument that its tablet is a viable PC replacement with the introduction of Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad. These are among the pro apps frequently cited by those who claim iPads cannot replace computers, so the arrival of iPadOS versions for the tablet further undermines those arguments.

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Kalungi

MAY 9, 2023

A/B testing is an essential part of an impactful marketing campaign. With every component of your campaigns that you can test, landing pages, imagery, headlines, value props, etc., you'll be able to refine your approach and make smarter, more effective use of your resources.

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IT World

MAY 9, 2023

AI is set to completely transform the way people work, helping to reduce burnout and increase productivity — and workers are ready to embrace the change, according to Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index. To compile its latest report , Microsoft surveyed 31,000 people in 31 countries and analyzed trillions of Microsoft 365 productivity signals, along with labor trends from the LinkedIn Economic Graph.

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CloseSaaS

MAY 9, 2023

Boost your sales with a SWOT analysis. Learn how to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to create a winning sales strategy.

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Explore how integrated payment strategies impact investor and buyer evaluations. Payments are more than a feature — they’re a key to long-term success and market differentiation. They help SaaS companies offer seamless user experiences and efficient operations. Investors and strategic buyers assess these integrated payment strategies as a measure of a company's growth potential and sustainability.

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IT World

MAY 9, 2023

Core business centers in large and small cities throughout the US are suffering the effects of hybrid- and remote-work policies, which has led to a 20% to 40% reduction in office space use, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. The switch to primarily remote work at the start of the COVID pandemic in March 2020 left downtowns largely empty.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 9, 2023

Role: Customer Success Manager Location: Durham, NC, United States (Remote) Organization: Upswing As a Customer Success Manager, you’ll manage a $1 million or less yearly book of business that is typically made up of 20 to 30 partner institutions. To ensure proper and complete use of the Upswing products, develop strong relationships with stakeholders and university and college administration.

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IT World

MAY 9, 2023

Happy Google I/O week, my fellow Android-appreciating animal! While we wait for El Googlenheim to drop all sorts of interesting new goodies on our suspiciously greasy domes, I've got a trio of important truths for you to chew over: One of the best parts about Android is how easy the operating system makes it to take total control of your experience and make your phone work any way you want.

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How To Buy Saas

MAY 9, 2023

Have you ever dreamed of becoming your favorite anime character? Well, thanks to modern technology, you can now transform yourself into an anime avatar with just a few taps on your smartphone. Anime and manga fanatics have shown their love for this art form by creating anime avatars through various mobile applications. One popular option is the anime filter app, an AI-powered intelligent software that allows users to create their anime characters simply by uploading a selfie.

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Sales Hacker

MAY 9, 2023

Sales is a number-driven business. And if you want to win over your customers, you need to put in a lot of time, energy, and effort. But the only thing that will set you apart from your competitors is going the extra mile. In this episode of the Sales Hacker podcast, our host Colin Campbell welcomes Rex Biberston , the principal at No Fluff Selling.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 9, 2023

As business leaders, we understand that your time is very important, and every minute counts! Most of your time is either spent in meetings and more meetings to close deals. And with so much on your plate, we can understand that keeping meeting notes can be a daunting task. Adding to it is the task of creating manual templates for every single meeting… we can understand how taxing it is!

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