The Angel VC

DECEMBER 26, 2010

Continuing my little 2010 portfolio review ( here's part 1 ), the next stop after San Francisco ( Zendesk ), Vancouver ( Clio ) and Berlin ( Momox ) is Edinburgh, home of FreeAgent Central. By launching a flurry of innovative new features such as multi-currency support or project profitability analysis, in 2010 the FreeAgent team has shown again who's setting the bar for online accounting.

Marketplace as a Service 115

Marketplace as a Service Software Review Innovation Investment 115

Practical Advice on SaaS marketing

DECEMBER 14, 2010

I like free stuff as much as the next guy. Just check out my t-shirt collection - all free giveaways from technology companies. In fact, many of these t-shirts have outlived the product or company they're promoting. (Remember Lotus Improv or Prime Computer?) I even use free software. I have free gmail and Twitter accounts, and nobody at Google sends me a bill for using the Blogger application that I'm using to write and host this blog post.

Strategy 113

Strategy Marketing SaaS Sales Funnel 113

The Angel VC

DECEMBER 25, 2010

As 2010 is drawing to a close I’d like to take a moment to give you a quick update on my angel investment activities and more importantly, thank the incredibly talented and hard-working people who have made it such an amazing year. Since becoming a full-time angel investor in 2008 I’ve made 14 seed investments, with 4-5 additional ones being on the way.

Cloud 106

Cloud Investment B2B Subscription 106

Practical Advice on SaaS marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2010

If you’re marketing a SaaS solution and have had enough with year-end wrap-ups, predictions for the new year, or sure-fire tips for success in 2011, here’s the antidote: 3 ½ ways to lose customers in 2011. Ignore them Once you’ve won a customer, consider your marketing job complete. Focus on the prospects, not the ones who are already sending in a check every month.

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Customer Support Subscription Payment Features Communication 100

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