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What is a Best in Class Payback Period for a Software Company in 2020?

Tom Tunguz

Payback period is one of the best composite diagnostic metrics of product market fit. I've written before about the benefits of short payback periods. In short, startups with shorter payback periods require less capital and also grow more quickly. In 2020, what is an excellent payback period[1]? Here is a group of publicly traded companies sorted by estimated payback period[2].

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3 Tactics for Using Data to Boost Sales Engagement

Hull

This article was originally featured on the Outreach Blog. Cold lists, faulty information, meeting no shows: the sales representative’s day can sometimes feel like you’ve taken two steps forward and then three steps back. While there may not be a silver bullet for removing all of the roadblocks in a typical day, there are proven tactics for getting more out of your day, outsmarting your competition, and boosting your productivity.

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