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Containing Growth Chaos: Five Things To Do When Your Company Is On The Upswing

YoungUpstarts

We see balance sheets go from being in the red to finally creeping into the black and, if we’re fortunate enough, beyond our wildest dreams. But entrepreneurs face other concerns that compete with this growth focus, including hiring, maintaining current revenue sources and distinguishing themselves from the competition.

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Money Doesn’t Solve Problems. People Solve Problems.

Feld Thoughts

We slowed hiring considerably and created programs called “Save to Reinvest” to drive home a sense of fiscal discipline.

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The Key Elements of the Financial Plan

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Cash flow statement. Balance sheet. Without a thorough understanding of how much cash you have, where it’s coming from, where it’s going, and on what schedule, you’re going to have a hard time running a healthy business. Balance sheet . Sales forecast. Personnel plan.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Subscription Box Service

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You might outsource packaging, shipping or both instead of hiring more people to work with you directly. . Cash flow statement : The cash flow statement helps you recognize what your startup’s cash position is—profit isn’t the be-all-end-all metric for the money you have.