Unused Tax Credits
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Main Street helps small businesses discover and claim tax credits they're not taking advantage of. They use this as a wedge to acquire customers quickly and build a larger customer base for additional revenue streams.
Key Points:
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Core Value Proposition:
- Find unclaimed tax credits worth up to $10,000/year for small businesses
- No upfront cost - businesses only pay from savings found
- Particularly appealing for small businesses operating month-to-month
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Growth Strategy:
- Use compelling ads highlighting "free money" through unclaimed tax credits
- Functions as an acquisition wedge to build customer base quickly
- Convert satisfied customers into additional revenue streams
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Business Model:
- Acts as a discovery service for tax credits
- Monetizes through taking a portion of found tax credits
- Uses initial service as entry point for additional services
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Key Differentiator:
- Creates immediate value for businesses without being a scam
- Low friction service - easy for businesses to try
- Addresses a common pain point of leaving money on the table
07:54 - 08:32
Full video: 01:03:26JS
Julian Shapiro
Co-founder and CEO of Demand Curve, a growth training platform for startups and professionals. Built and scaled successful companies, including Webflow's growth team.
Established voice in entrepreneurship, sharing expertise through writing, podcasting, and mentoring. Focuses on educating and empowering entrepreneurs in growth marketing and business strategy.