I Built a Spreadsheet of Productized Services
Hey HN, This weekend I built an excel spreadsheet so that you can come up with your next (scalable) service idea. If you are a consultant / agency and are looking to move from to build a scalable business / valuable asset, this is for you! WHY I built this: - Many people want to start their business but can't find an idea - Many people build stuff / services that nobody want - Ideas are great but execution is what matters: See what others have done successfully, get inspired, and do your own thing! The framework is called the Productized Service Matrix. --- It features in…
I Built a Spreadsheet of Productized Services launched on July 28, 2019 with 12 votes, #817 of 3,007 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
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This spreadsheet organizes 75 productized service companies across 21 industries and 13 business models to help consultants and agencies develop scalable service ideas. It showcases real examples ranging from businesses earning thousands to millions annually, providing a reference framework called the Productized Service Matrix. The tool is designed for entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and validation before building their own service offerings.
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Hey HN, This weekend I built an excel spreadsheet so that you can come up with your next (scalable) service idea. If you are a consultant / agency and are looking to move from to build a scalable business / valuable asset, this is for you! WHY I built this: - Many people want to start their business but…
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