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The Cost Equation for a Startup is Better Than Ever

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s a burn rate of at least $10K per month that can be eliminated if you are handy with computers and Quickbooks. As a rule of thumb, you should double every employee’s salary in estimating employee costs, so less is more. No office space rental, no secretary, and no accountant are required. Technology costs.

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You Don’t Need to be Rich to be an Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s a burn rate of at least $10K per month that can be eliminated if you are handy with computers and Quickbooks. As a rule of thumb, you should double every employee’s salary in estimating employee costs, so less is more. No office space rental, no secretary, and no accountant are required. Technology costs.

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The Cost Equation for a Startup is Better Than Ever

Gust

That’s a burn rate of at least $10K per month that can be eliminated if you are handy with computers and Quickbooks. As a rule of thumb, you should double every employee’s salary in estimating employee costs, so less is more. No office space rental, no secretary, and no accountant are required. Technology costs.

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Be Part of the Entrepreneurial Revolution

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s a burn rate of at least $10K per month that can be eliminated if you are handy with computers and Quickbooks. As a rule of thumb, you should double every employee’s salary in estimating employee costs, so less is more. No office space rental, no secretary, and no accountant are required. Technology costs.

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When to hire a VP of Sales

BeyondVC

Typical salaries range from $150-200k plus performance equaling a total package of $300 to $350k. The burn rate added to your company almost doubles overnight with these heavyweight sales guys with no leads to go after and no mature product to sell. Hiring a VP of Sales too early can cost you dearly.

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