Please: before you send somebody an email about bundling your product with theirs, do your homework. Look at that target product’s specifications. Look at how and where it sells. Go to the company website. Look for ways that your product can enhance their product. Figure out ways that both sides can win with what you’re [...]
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I'm President and founder of Palo Alto Software. Founder of Bplans. My most recent book is The Plan-As-You-Go Business Plan. I have more info at timberry.com or via my contact page. Here's a link to my speaking schedule.
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