Trend Report

A Go-To-Market Prescription For Economic Maladies

Looking At The Market Through SMB-Tinted Lenses

Tim Harmon
 and  two contributors
Jan 30, 2009

Summary

During an economic downturn, all companies exhibit conservative technology buying patterns, not just small and medium-size businesses (SMBs). Consequently, many go-to-market models built for SMB tech buyers now apply to larger enterprises as well. Vendors need to reassess their go-to-market strategy across the board and realign their models, investments, and messaging to a market that increasingly exhibits SMB-like attributes of responsiveness to personal relationships, turnkey solutions, and low cost.

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