Start-up Plaxo sketches out business plan

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Plaxo Does Have A Business Model... But
Not Really

Plaxo Does Have A Business Model... But
Not Really 05/24/2004 03:05 AM
I'll admit that I have not been kind to Plaxo in the past. Ever since the service was first announced, it sounded like a bubble era pointless dot com. There was a lot of hype about the young founder (previously founded Napster!) and the "service" itself didn't seem like much of a product. At most, it was a feature of a larger product, and that larger product might just turn out to be something like Microsoft Outlook. If the system was remotely useful, you would think that Microsoft would just build it in to Outlook. However, it didn't even seem that useful. If anything, I expected it to be annoying - and has it ever been annoying. I now block all Plaxo requests, but for a while, the amount of Plaxo spam was ridiculous. Then, of course, there's the privacy question. While Plaxo now goes to great lengths to swear up and down that they keep your info private, they don't seem to understand the real privacy complaint: when your friends give your address to some 3rd party service, are they violating your privacy? It's a question that's not entirely clear. In the meantime, this was all made worse by the fact that Plaxo still didn't have anything remotely resembling a business model (shades of the bubble era again...). Well, now they claim they've solved that issue, and have announced that their business model is a $20/year paid version for which you'll get such great features as... well, they actually don't seem to know yet. You will get better customer support though. It always worries me when companies decide that better customer support is a premium "feature," because they've just set up the incentives to mean that they give the absolute worst customer support to anyone not in that tier. This doesn't seem particularly compelling. They're basically saying their new business model is that they'll annoy me less if I pay? No thanks...

Plaxo Business Model

Plaxo Business Model 05/24/2004 12:50 PM
Plaxo is out trying to explain they have a business model and are addressing privacy concerns. A premium service at $20/month that includes support and, well, what else they are not saying or don't know yet. Techdirt: They're basically saying...

Successful firms plan for end from start

Successful firms plan for end from start 05/17/2004 08:51 AM
Chicago Tribune May 17 2004 1:23PM GMT

How Do I Start a Business?

How Do I Start a Business? 02/10/2004 02:36 AM
The Internet will help you find them quickly: Five minutes with Google uncovered "The New York Nightlife Association," which you could call for information ...

$25,000 Entrepreneur Contest: All
Graduate Students may Register to
compete for $25,000 and the chance to
present their new business proposals
before Silicon Valley Venture
Capitalists at the University of San
Francisco 2004 International Business
Plan Competition.
(http://www.businessplancompetition.org)

$25,000 Entrepreneur Contest: All
Graduate Students may Register to
compete for $25,000 and the chance to
present their new business proposals
before Silicon Valley Venture
Capitalists at the University of San
Francisco 2004 International Business
Plan Competition.
(http://www.businessplancompetition.org) 05/31/2004 02:13 PM
The University of San Francisco Entrepreneurship Program is now accepting business plan proposals from all graduate students from every nation for the USF 2004 International Business Plan Competition. Graduate Student Entrepreneurs will compete for the opportunity to present their best business ideas before leading Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists and Chief Executives. Total Cash Prizes are $25,000. Submission details are at http://www.businessplancompetition.org. [PRWEB Dec 10, 2003]

Three Inseperable Friends Want to Start
a Business

Three Inseperable Friends Want to Start
a Business 01/14/2003 03:16 AM
Old schoolers know that money and friendship go together like oil and water. So how do you write it up when three good friends want to go into business?

Business and the Internet Could Use a
Jump Start

Business and the Internet Could Use a
Jump Start 09/16/2004 08:56 PM
1to1 Sep 17 2004 0:15AM GMT

Start-up looks to streamline business
intelligence

Start-up looks to streamline business
intelligence 12/15/2003 11:42 AM

Fact Start a Business without a
Masterplan for Success and You ...

Fact Start a Business without a
Masterplan for Success and You ... 06/01/2004 06:37 PM
WebProNews,KY-2 hours ago ... Fact: Google lists in excess of 12,000,000 web sites offering advice on how to start a business - but how many I wonder emanate from people who've actually ...

Start Your Lawn Care Business Today With
Expert Guidance.

Start Your Lawn Care Business Today With
Expert Guidance. 12/17/2004 06:30 PM
Save time and money starting your lawn care business following certain proven steps. New guaranteed program details everything. [PRWEB Dec 17, 2004]

Q&A: Nugent sketches CA's direction

Q&A: Nugent sketches CA's direction 04/09/2005 05:09 AM
Ex-Novell CTO Alan Nugent last week officially joined Computer Associates as senior vice president and general manager of the company's newly designated Enterprise Systems Management unit, home to CA's Unicenter network and systems management software. Nugent recently spoke with Network World Senior Editor Denise Dubie.

Iraqi Cleric Sketches Deal to End
Insurgency

Iraqi Cleric Sketches Deal to End
Insurgency 05/12/2004 02:32 AM
Reuters via Wired News May 12 2004 7:07AM GMT

Business Plan Ideas

Business Plan Ideas 01/13/2003 09:56 AM
Never done a business plan? 90% of the small business that fail in the first five years never bother to write a simple business plan. There is no better time spent in those critical early years than writing a strategic business plan.

A business without a Business Plan is
like...

A business without a Business Plan is
like... 03/14/2005 04:03 PM
Some while ago, I produced a number of online tutorials on various business topics, one of the best received of which was entitled How to Write a Great Business Plan. This particular tutorial was co-authored by my friend Stephen Fowler, CEO of Boardseat.com….

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Jump Start Small Business Revenue and
Reduce Costs Luncheon Series!

Jump Start Small Business Revenue and
Reduce Costs Luncheon Series! 06/22/2004 02:27 AM
Free Luncheon Workshops: TechnologySilicon Networks invites all Small Business Owners to attend free luncheon technology sessions at the Jack London Inn, on Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. These fact filled workshops are designed for Small Business owners introduce ways to reduce small business costs and increase revenue. [PRWEB Jun 22, 2004]

Iraqi Cleric Sketches Deal to End
Insurgency (Reuters)

Iraqi Cleric Sketches Deal to End
Insurgency (Reuters) 05/12/2004 01:27 AM
Reuters - Senior aides to Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr agreed with other Shi'ite Muslim factions on Tuesday that Sadr could pull his Mehdi Army militia out of Najaf in return for a U.S. withdrawal from the holy city.

Secret lover to sell Picasso sketches
(Reuters)

Secret lover to sell Picasso sketches
(Reuters) 06/24/2005 09:57 PM
Reuters - A lover of Pablo Picasso is selling 20 sketches he gave her more than 50 years ago, showing the tender side of an artist often accused of treating women badly.

3's new business mobile plan has its
drawbacks: IDC

3's new business mobile plan has its
drawbacks: IDC 05/20/2004 04:12 AM
ZDNet Australia May 20 2004 8:38AM GMT

Write a Business Plan that Works

Write a Business Plan that Works 08/15/2004 09:10 PM
WebmasterBase Aug 16 2004 1:16AM GMT

Sun plots plan for services business

Sun plots plan for services business 12/17/2003 04:49 PM
Executives lay out a roadmap for growing revenue from the company's services division, including a push into managed services, utility computing and remote "knowledge services."

Telco Plan Boon for Business?

Telco Plan Boon for Business? 08/23/2004 02:39 PM
A new plan to overhaul the byzantine payment system that carriers use to complete one another's calls could be a boon to enterprises but a bane to consumers.

Microsoft Rolls Out Business App Plan

Microsoft Rolls Out Business App Plan 04/08/2005 03:52 PM
Microsoft has taken another crack at evolving its business applications, and this means that corporations could have a more flexible upgrade path as the vendor tries to integrate its wares over the next three years and keep pace with rivals. The news for corporate users is they won't have to rip and replace their current Microsoft Business Solutions applications -- Axapta, Great Plains, Navision, Solomon and Microsoft CRM.

Thoughtful article on why you should
never outsource your business plan

Thoughtful article on why you should
never outsource your business plan 02/01/2005 09:59 PM
For those of you who are of an entrepreneurial bent, there’s a good article just added to The Intuitive Life all about why it’s a bad idea to have outside help when you’re creating or updating your business plan. Written by someone with years of experience in startups, both from the startup and venture capital side, it’s ten minutes well-spent in your day. Read more about Never outsource your business plan…

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Business Objects's Plan Becomes
'Crystal' Clear

Business Objects's Plan Becomes
'Crystal' Clear 01/09/2004 09:52 PM
The business intelligence software giant outlines its tricky product roadmap for its purchase of Crystal Decisions.

Microsoft Unveils E-Business Game Plan

Microsoft Unveils E-Business Game Plan 10/08/2002 03:25 PM

Microsoft Unveils E-Business Game Plan

Microsoft Unveils E-Business Game Plan 10/11/2002 07:56 AM
Internet News Oct 8 2002 6:29PM ET

Failed dotcom business plan archive

Failed dotcom business plan archive 12/18/2003 09:55 PM
Business Plan Archive is a repository of business plans and information about failed .com companies - a sort of intellectual...

Business Objects lays out integration
plan

Business Objects lays out integration
plan 01/08/2004 08:16 PM
The maker of data analysis software will tie its products together with those of Crystal Decision, the rival it acquired, over the next two years.

Big business takes aim at stock option
plan

Big business takes aim at stock option
plan 07/14/2004 03:20 PM
A proposal to treat stock options as expenses in earnings statements comes under fire from America's largest businesses groups.

The VPSpro.com Business Plan Software
Just Got Easier to Use

The VPSpro.com Business Plan Software
Just Got Easier to Use 09/16/2004 03:23 AM
Advantage Venture Systems Inc. the creator of the Venture Planning System Pro – VPSpro.com is pleased to announce the "VPSpro™ Start-up Telephone Assistant". This new service will enhance this easy to use step-by-step interactive business plan software. VPSpro users in the USA and Canada now have toll free telephone access to software start-up assistance free of charge. Users in other countries can call the regular number for assistance in English only. The new support system guides users through the online account set-up process and assists them in starting their first business plan. [PRWEB Sep 16, 2004]

Free Business Plan Software on the
Internet, What’s the Catch?

Free Business Plan Software on the
Internet, What’s the Catch? 06/16/2004 02:18 AM
Advantage Venture Systems Inc. recently launched the Venture Planning System Pro, a powerful step-by-step interactive business plan software application. The VPSpro™ is provided free to users to develop their business plan online. The questions have been raised, “Is this too good to be true? Is our information safe? Can we expect to be solicited by the advertisers and sponsors from this site?” The answers are, no it’s not too good to be true, yes information is safe, and no users will not be approached by advertisers and sponsors. [PRWEB Jun 16, 2004]

Phantom game console works, but does the
company's business plan?

Phantom game console works, but does the
company's business plan? 08/20/2004 08:39 AM
On Aug. 14, we attended a banquet in Sarasota, Florida, for "investors and friends" of Infinium Labs, the company behind the Phantom game console. Infinium finally has a product and a firm launch date -- Nov. 18, 2004 -- after more than a year and a half of hype and dithering.

Research and Markets : The Essential
Guide to Business Plan Writing

Research and Markets : The Essential
Guide to Business Plan Writing 03/24/2005 04:32 AM
Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14366) has announced the addition of A Guide to Business Plan Writing, 2nd edition to their offering. [PRWEB Mar 24, 2005]

MyMatchmaker.Com Going Public -
Publishes Business Plan & Financial
Projections

MyMatchmaker.Com Going Public -
Publishes Business Plan & Financial
Projections 06/20/2004 03:39 AM
MyMatchmaker.Com has just published its business plan and financial projections on its website. [PRWEB Jun 20, 2004]

Plaxo - NOT

Plaxo - NOT 04/10/2004 04:45 PM
Mo' Plaxo?.

As a followup to my entry earlier this week about opting out of Plaxo, Stacy Martin from Plaxo commented "Thanks for using the Service. We've offered the Opt-out capabilities for about 6 months now..."

Umm. Stacy. One thing.

I never used Plaxo. I never used the service. I didn't appreciate the unsolicited mail and I never wanted to share anything. I never should have been forced into Plaxo in the first place and Plaxo shouldn't be trying to lever my personal information into a business model.

I never should have had to opt-out in the first place!!

And remember folks - friends don't force friends to use Plaxo, friends use Friends< /A>.

If you want my contact info, <A href="javascript:openWindow(http://www .byte.org/blog/cmd=view_user/username=ross, 'info', 450, 600);">click here instead. If you need more contact deets, become my friend ;)

[Random Bytes]

You go Ross - tell um like it is.  That guy left comments for me too. They're using they're $20M of VC money for something at least!

How to Opt Out of Plaxo

How to Opt Out of Plaxo 04/09/2004 04:00 PM
I hope, having gone to this opt-out page on the Plaxo site, I'll never, ever be subjected to another one of those annoying update-your-contact-info requests.

Opt out of Plaxo emails

Opt out of Plaxo emails 04/09/2004 04:11 PM

Wow!  Somebody's listening.

How to opt-out of Plaxo emails. Dan Gillmor points to this page on the Plaxo website, where you can permanently opt out receiving "Hey, I'm updating my contact information..." emails from the service. Link [Boing Boing]

More Hype For Plaxo

More Hype For Plaxo 06/15/2004 03:32 AM
You can always tell when a lazy PR person has been given the job to hype up some random startup in Silicon Valley. That's when the "profile" piece comes out, focusing almost entirely on the 22-year-old founder of a company, rather than the company itself or what it does. It looks like that's the latest strategy to hype up Plaxo, with a story that focuses on its young co-founders and the similarities the company has to Yahoo and Google - namely founded by two Stanford students and funded by Michael Moritz. Of course, the article leaves out the differences - such as the fact that a fair number of folks find Plaxo's service both annoyin g and creepy< /a> - and they're still searchi ng for a business model. It also leaves out the fact that one of Plaxo's founders was recently forced out of the company, suggesting that not all is well at Plaxo central. I still fail to see how Plaxo is any more than a small feature of an email system - and the only thing I learned from this article is that the company likes to compare itself to multi-billion dollar companies that actually do have business models.

Opting out of Plaxo

Opting out of Plaxo 04/09/2004 03:56 PM

Apologies to friends who use Plaxo, but I'm opting out of Plaxo since it has become a source of spam for me and I feel like I'm doing all the work. Anyone who wants to find my contact info can just Google me or find it on my wiki page.

via Dan Gillmor

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