David Dolsen Company Report: Advantage Computing Systems
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Advantage Computing Systems is a subscription management and fulfillment software company founded in 1979 that currently has around 100 employees and an estimated $15-20 million in annual revenue. The company caters to publishers of magazines, journals and textbooks and is seeking to expand into digital content support. While initially starting as T&B Computing, it changed its name to Advantage Computing Systems in 1992 and became an independent corporation in 2012. The company emphasizes strong relationships and work-life balance amongst employees.
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David Dolsen Company Report: Advantage Computing Systems
- 1. Advantage Computing Systems By: David Dolsen
- 2. The Product • Subscription management and fulfillment software • Caters to publishers of magazines, journals, textbooks • Seeking to move into digital content support
- 3. Financials • Glass Door Salary – $65,000 - $75,000 • 100 employees • Estimated $15 - $20 million a year
- 4. History 1979 2014 Founded under the name T&B Computing 1992 1997 2012 Moved to .NET framework and C# as primary language Name changed to Advantage Computing Systems Becomes an independent corporation
- 5. What’s Hot? • Customized subscription management application • Software updates, training, and support • Future: Advantage Light for small publishers
- 6. Secret Sauce: Family Focus • Place value on employees’ home lives • Strong outside of work relationships amongst employees • Results in employee commitment, company longevity
- 8. Competition Caption: “Company sources say The Onion’s print business continues to be an unstoppable source of profit.”
- 9. Buy or Sell? • Compared to its competition: Buy • Considering the industry: Sell
- 10. What would it take? • Diversify into digital media subscriptions • Cast a wider customer net • Pass vision and commitment on to new employees