SaaS, Consulting Rick Watson SaaS, Consulting Rick Watson

"Me-Too" SaaS Offerings Are Dead in 2023

Explore the dynamic world of SaaS evolution. Beyond innovation, learn why strategic positioning matters for eCommerce success. Uncover roles, impacts, and insights from ChannelAdvisor's triumph. Whether forging new paths or capturing existing markets, discover the keys to meaningful SaaS growth in this insightful journey.

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7 Ways Agencies Are Reacting to Continuing Rise of Shopify

This article discusses the challenges agencies face in adjusting to Shopify's rise and outlines strategies they have adopted, such as specializing in B2B, offering app development services, or focusing on headless installations. Learn more about the changing dynamics in the agency landscape and the opportunities it presents.

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The Last Thing Many Companies Need is More Technology: Invest in your People and Processes

Discover the current state of eCommerce and gain insights into building a profitable online business. In this article, we delve into the key elements that drive success in the ever-evolving eCommerce landscape. From a technologist's perspective, we explore the importance of striking a balance between technology, team dynamics, and profitability.

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The First 6 Critical Questions to Ask Of Any B2B Marketplace Business Plan

This article outlines key factors that contribute to the success of marketplace entities, whether they are B2B or other types of marketplaces. We emphasize the importance of traffic generation, understanding the actors involved, establishing a payment system, leveraging existing relationships, identifying actors with financial capacity, and setting a realistic launch date to gain initial traction.

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Your Checklist for Evaluating a Startup Opportunity

This post provides guidelines for evaluating job opportunities, such as trusting one's gut, considering the expertise of bosses and investors, looking at the capital raised relative to revenue, understanding quarterly cash balances, knowing the company's bets, understanding the ideal customer profile, and considering personal downside risk.

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