Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan » March 09, 2011. How should I finance my new venture? It’s a deceptively simple question:  what is the optimal way to finance a new startup? Can you bootstrap your way to positive cash flow? « Leaving a Trail | Main. | Align Everyone’s Interests.

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Finance Bootstrapping Startup Equity 83

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

This is typically in conjunction with an upcoming financing or pending takeover offer. A competitive commodity business, or a “me too” story , will be less demanded, and hence, will require a lower valuation to close your financing. Freshman are a piece of paper to beta site (bootstrap financed—raise $50K to $500K).

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Valuation Forecast Seed Stage .Net 167

Small Business Force

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

In early stage companies (and even some later stage or mature ones), there is no one area where most entrepreneurs and small business owners are lacking in just basic fundamentals, than in dealing with their company's finances and financial management. If it's net 30, don't pay in 25, pay in 30. Offer discounts for early payment.

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Finance Management Forecast Entrepreneur 37

www.mint.com

MARCH 9, 2010

What is your net outflow per month? If the answer to the question centers around “We will achieve revenue soon so our net will improve and give us more runway,” it means the company is in trouble because no product ever ships on time nor achieves the company’s “conservative forecast.” Who is on your board of directors?

Software Review 68

Software Review Startup Post-Money Valuation Technical Review 68

Up and Running

MAY 15, 2019

In this guide to starting a brewery, we’re going to talk with brewers who’ve been-there-done-that, and we’ll get insights from experts in supporting industries such as insurance and finance, as well as discuss regulatory issues. Watch your finances. Friends and family are the most common backers, and many startups bootstrap.

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Oregon Jordan Software Review Distribution 24

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

It’ll be necessary here to do some type of financial forecast , or perhaps a business plan (we recommend a Lean Plan ). If you’re seeking a loan, check out the Bplans Loan Finder , and if you’re bootstrapping your business, our list of alternative funding options is a must-read. How long will it take you to break even? Still unsure?

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Finder Turkey Business Plan Bootstrapping 121