Tim Keane

JULY 16, 2007

I just talked to a business owner the other day who has grown her startup nicely - 15% a year or so - up to revenue of a bit over $2.5MM. Now, (in the service business,) the venture is at the point where she could accelerate its growth. in new revenue. On revenue of $2.5MM, thats a 24% increase just to pay the bank.).

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 8, 2009

I asked an entrepreneur this question the other day.    An example of that is pre-revenue science start-ups with grant funding.    Other times, early success means keeping the equity "in the family" of entrepreneur and colleagues. I asked an entrepreneur this question the other day. 

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 13, 2006

A budget discussion with an entrepreneur. Of course, it goes without saying that no one would bottom-up an expense budget then fill in revenue to make it “come out,” right?). Then, on the expense side, I’d like to begin to understand how the growth in the business will drive costs as complexity increases. » June 13, 2006.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Entrepreneur Startup Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

AUGUST 21, 2006

« Listening to Entrepreneurs | Main. But I liked it and it got me thinking about entrepreneurs and investors. Who is responsible when investors encourage entrepreneurs to "manage" the data? Who is responsible when investors encourage entrepreneurs to "manage" the data? I have no idea why.

Milwaukee 60

Milwaukee Due Diligence Wisconsin Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

AUGUST 20, 2009

.  If the comment about "do enough things to us" is a reflection on potential investors who he thinks don't understand his business or can't help him, he should never do business with them. Who the entrepreneur takes money from (see this post ) is always more important than the terms.

Milwaukee 60

Milwaukee Bootstrapping Cram Down Deal Structure 60

Tim Keane

APRIL 14, 2008

Now, as their revenue grows substantially, its time to make the shift toward a more quantitative management environment. Now, as their revenue grows substantially, its time to make the shift toward a more quantitative management environment. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.

Ireland 60

Ireland Wisconsin Forecast Sales Cycle 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 18, 2006

And in businesses that are not on a "harvest path," this system, (combined with a constantly updated market map) should work well for a long time, potentially providing a lot of positive cash flow for the company and its owners. What can we do to their revenue? What can we do to their revenue? How much synergy?

Harvest 60

Harvest LBO Investment Bankers Wisconsin 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 22, 2006

If customer interest can be obtained in a live test involving revenue, valuation may rise again. The idea, therefore, is that TESTING for results is one of the fastest ways an entrepreneur can increase the valuation of her business. If customer interest can be obtained in a live test involving revenue, valuation may rise again.

Valuation 60

Valuation Wisconsin Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

APRIL 24, 2006

« Questions for Entrepreneurs | Main. | Last night, Bob Zieserl, Venture Capitalist, and general partner at Stratus Ventures, was the keynote speaker at the Marquette University Business Plan Competition. We sold the business and it subsequently performed about as we expected. Reduce the duration of the “S” Curve.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Venture Capital 60