Up and Running

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Gartner predicted that “By 2020, all new entrants and 80% of historical vendors will offer subscription-based business models.” For the information and technology industry, subscription models are now a core business model. Conduct market research. Why implement a subscription service?

Business Model 93

Business Model Churn Rate eCommerce Software 93

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. It’s time to dig into the process of actually writing a business plan. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through every stage of writing a business plan that will actually help you achieve your goals.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

There are several different types of business plans that can help you stay on track. If you’re seeking a bank loan or outside investment, you probably need a traditional business plan. But if you’re writing a plan as an internal guide for strategic growth, you should consider a lighter version— a Lean Plan.

Business Plan 63

Business Plan Curation Balance Sheet Intellectual Property 63

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

It must be because they think they need to address every aspect of their business plan in one fell swoop, but doing so makes them seem anxious, tense, and nervous. Outline your business model. Your business model tells an investor how your idea will (or does) convert into being economically viable.

Sweat Equity 122

Sweat Equity Churn Rate Elevator Pitch Forecast 122

Up and Running

JANUARY 24, 2014

It must be because they think they need to address every aspect of their business plan in one fell swoop, but doing so makes them seem anxious, tense, and nervous. Outline your business model. Your business model tells an investor how your idea will (or does) convert into being economically viable.

Sweat Equity 138

Sweat Equity Churn Rate Forecast Business Model 138

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2017

Subscription business models have been around for a pretty long time, but thanks to modern technology, this model has evolved from milk or newspapers delivery to a versatile eCommerce experience. As a starting entrepreneur, you might wonder: why on earth would I want to start a subscription (box) business? Conclusion.

Churn Rate 149

Churn Rate eCommerce Business Model Bootstrapping 149

Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

With a 15% churn rate, that suggests about $7 in lifetime value. This business can’t work. They had three stages to their plan. The first was to franchise their model, selling a captain a $35,000 boat and a business plan to replicate Corks Away for $175,000. Adding these up gives $15/mth.

Pre-Money Valuation 166

Pre-Money Valuation Alabama Valuation Churn Rate 166