Stage two of six
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First revenue — that’s great!
To get that first revenue is such a satisfying feeling. Sure, it’s probably from another small local company that you have ties with, but it’s money in the bank.
What’s next?
The next challenge is to develop reference accounts that are recognizable to the companies you are targeting. Reference companies have the key problem your product is designed to address and will serve as credible references to other buyers. This phase is called Two Thumbs Up.