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4 Keys To A Successful Integrity Check With Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Sales and distribution channel activity will be analyzed, as well as cost of customer acquisition, to make an independent assessment of your financial projections. A smart investor will take an independent final reading in the market on barriers to entry, active competition, demographics, and price sensitivity. Marty Zwilling

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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

= profitable and companies like Amazon who chose to focus on growth > profitability were not losing money on each book sale (ie they were gross margin positive). Poorly calculated LTVs can become BVs (bankruptcy values). CAC is often measured incorrectly and doesn’t often doesn’t capture the true costs of acquisition.

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Arif Bhalwani, CEO of Third Eye Capital, on the ‘Golden Age’ of the Private Credit Market

The Startup Magazine

But bankruptcies and restructurings are spiking, and private credit firms have to possess not only financial acumen but also skills in restructuring, workout, and business turnaround. The company was facing significant cash flow issues and was on the brink of bankruptcy.

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How To Prepare Your New Venture For Investor Scrutiny

Startup Professionals Musings

Sales and distribution channel activity will be analyzed, as well as cost of customer acquisition, to make an independent assessment of your financial projections. A smart investor will take an independent final reading in the market on barriers to entry, active competition, demographics, and price sensitivity. Marty Zwilling.

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How to Wisely Utilize Debt for Business Expansion

The Startup Magazine

Poorly managed debt can lead to financial strain, decreased creditworthiness, and even bankruptcy. When considering debt options, comparing interest rates, repayment terms, and fees from multiple lenders is crucial to finding the most cost-effective solution. Effective marketing and sales initiatives are essential to succeed.

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Key Strategies for Starting a New Business After Bankruptcy

Up and Running

Starting a business is difficult, but establishing a new business from scratch after filing for bankruptcy can be an even bigger challenge. Nothing is as stressful as bankruptcy. Filing bankruptcy will offer a fresh start and keep your debts behind you. How soon can you start your own business after filing for bankruptcy?

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How To Cut Costs In Your Business, Without Hurting It

Mike Michalowicz

You fix your bottom line by increasing revenue or cutting costs or both. We cling to our expenses, believing we will need all those costs the moment we land that big client. Costs pile up predictably. Sales don’t. Rent, for example, is a static and recurring cost. In other words, bankruptcy.

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