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Newsletter #11: Finding the Perfect Product-Market Fit, The Fractional Employee Business Model, How to Scale Your Startup Sustainably

SCALE UP Newsletter #11
Welcome to Scale Up, the smarter way to grow with fractional executives.
In this edition:
🚀 How to Scale Your Startup Sustainably
âś… Finding the Perfect Product-Market Fit
đź’Ľ The Fractional Employee Business Model
Let’s dive right in. 👇🏼
PODCAST: Got a Great Product? Here's How to Find the Perfect Market Fit
Nailing down product-market fit is a pivotal moment for any startup. It signals that a company has struck a chord with its target customers.
On Inc.'s 'From the Ground Up' podcast, founders from two different beverage startups share how they found just the right product-market fit--from opposite directions.
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Why Companies Should Embrace The Fractional Employee Business Model
The workforce has changed, leading to the rise of fractional employees who work on a part-time or project basis.
The fractional model has been integrated into the gig economy, allowing businesses to hire workers for specific tasks or projects, even within C-suite roles.
How To Scale Your Startup Sustainably Rather Than Chase Growth At All Costs
In 2022, the global startup investment dropped by 38% to $285 billion. Despite this decline, many business leaders are still keen on expanding and scaling their companies in 2024.
Learn how this founder guided their company to $50 million in annual recurring revenue.
The key message emphasizes the need to shift the mindset towards prioritizing profitable core products for financial stability and longevity rather than pursuing growth at any cost.
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Working Parents, Plan for the Week with This Simple Exercise
As work travel and hours in the office mount, work parents are feeling the logistical challenges of making every week happen — from kid pickup and dropoff and sports practice to meal planning and doctor’s appointments.
The main difficulties lie in managing the firehose of information, coping with decision fatigue, and dealing with surprises like an illness or a forgotten event.
