Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2012

Using your data, here are the basic elements of the projection process, which are measurable by milestones, and can be tracked to show when a re-forecast is required: Start with sizing per-unit profitability. Otherwise, sales, marketing, and operational costs will kill you. This forecast is really their commitment.

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Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2020

They often require that you’ve been in business for a couple of years, or, when do they lend to new companies or startups, they generally expect the owners to have experience in the industry. Many startups are small, local businesses with hopes of eventually rapidly scaling—but they’re still establishing a track record. Risky industry.

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

However, in a startup the most common scenario is that projections get missed. I encourage entrepreneurs to correct course with a re-forecast early and often. Sean Colrock, Director of Client Partnerships at Wiss & Company , suggests at a minimum you track: cash on hand; fume date; and burn rate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2010

Otherwise, sales, marketing, and operational costs will kill you. This forecast is really their commitment. Your “burn rate” or net cash flow out is usually the single most important survival parameter to a startup. Initial forecasts should be aggressive for credibility, but don’t shoot for the moon.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2015

Most aspiring entrepreneurs understand that you can’t build a business if you won’t commit to delivering a product or service, but many are hesitant or refuse to commit to any financial forecasts. External investors will demand a financial forecast, but it’s equally valuable to you, even if bootstrapping.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 11, 2017

As a rule of thumb, most new businesses need a margin above 50 percent, even on wholesale prices, to cover operational expenses and survive long-term as a business. Calculate cash-burn rate and investment timing. Project your cash burn rate to keep at least 18 months between venture capital or angel investments.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 7, 2019

However, as a founder of a small business or startup, you’re juggling many things. While the right metrics will depend on your business objectives and specific circumstances, there are some basic KPIs you should keep an eye on: Startup KPIs. This metric helps determine how much cash you need for operation and expansion.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Cash is the life-blood of any startup, and you should always have a pulse on how much of it you have left and how long it’s going to last. This is the rate at which a company uses up its capital to finance overhead before generating positive cash flow from operations. Here’s what they had to say: 1. Cash on Hand.

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Up and Running

MAY 22, 2018

For any startup founder pitching their idea to investors, landing the deal is never a guarantee. Demonstrating to investors that you have a handle on key business metrics as they relate to your business model and forecast is essential. The monthly cost of operating the business. Nerdy term: Burn rate.

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