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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

Both Sides of the Table

Don’t forget that long after you forget the CAPM pricing model, how to do regression analysis or how to calculate NPV without a spreadsheet – your network should endure. Cost – The biggest reason to give serious consideration to whether an MBA is necessary is the cost. What you lose: 4.

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The art and science of valuing websites

The Next Web

Income-based valuations consider aspects like CAPM (capital asset pricing model), IRR (internal rate of return), NPV (net present value), WACC (weighted average cost of capital), NCF (net cash flow), and GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles). The quality, reliability and cost of site traffic. Asset approach.

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How to create a profitable Freemium startup (spreadsheet model included!)

andrewchenblog.com

To become profitable using a freemium business model, this simple equation must hold true: Lifetime value > Cost per acquisition + Cost of service (paying & free) Said in plain english, the lifetime value of your paying customers needs to be greater than the cost it took to acquire them, plus, the cost servicing all users (free or paying).

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