Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. Operate with a comparable level of integrity.

Cofounder 221

Cofounder Software Review CTO Hire Founder 221

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

With over three decades of experience in private equity investments, acquisitions and mergers, Mark Hauser has developed a keen ability to recognize trends and do his due diligence. In 2016, Hauser Private Equity completed an investment in Stat Health Management, LLC, an urgent care provider with locations throughout Long Island, NY.

Private Equity 129

Private Equity Equity Technical Review Software Review 129

Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 16, 2024

Sustainability reporting, particularly about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, has burgeoned as a fundamental vehicle through which companies can reflect their operations’ social responsibility and commitment to sustainable development practices.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Due Diligence Framework Government 52

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 27, 2020

Everything from customer service, technical support, to back office operations are able to be outsourced as a way to reduce costs, keep up with the evolving consumer expectations, and drive a faster return on investment. Even with today’s advanced remote technology, some communication just can’t be provided via video link.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2014

This alternative has been around for several decades, with the generally accepted advantage of reducing costs. Saving cost wont help you if you cant make the daily innovations required to stay competitive. Results on commodities, including mature software maintenance, adapt well to low-cost contracting.

Intellectual Property 238

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Offshore 238

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 20, 2020

You do not want to engage in something that draws the ire of local law enforcement authorities at all costs. The research stage is going to take the longest time, as you do not want to be a part of one of the many dozens scams operating in the name of exchanges. This is a crucial step and requires caution and due diligence.

Software Review 165

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Security 165

YoungUpstarts

MAY 18, 2015

Obviously it is already established, operating on a model that is at least somewhat successful, and provides a proven service to a dependable customer base. The task of vetting a business prior to a potential purchase is referred to as due diligence. Most speculators will find the due diligence process to be tedious at best.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2017

Very few entrepreneurs have the range of skills and experience to be the solution creator as well as business creator, or operational as well as sales leader. The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. Operate with a comparable level of integrity.

Partner 140

Partner Software Review CTO Hire Cofounder 140

YoungUpstarts

MAY 23, 2018

They’re people who like to build things, or they’re people who like to connect with others, but they’re rarely people who like to fill in spreadsheets and review reports and come up with predictive data models that tell them how long they can keep operating on their current revenue. Often, founders have an entrepreneurial mindset.

Due Diligence 133

Due Diligence Startup Finance Leadership 133

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 20, 2016

This alternative has been around for several decades, with the generally accepted advantage of reducing costs. Saving cost won’t help you if you can’t make the daily innovations required to stay competitive. Results on commodities, including mature software maintenance, adapt well to low-cost contracting.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Non-disclosure Agreement Software Review Technical Review 120

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2017

Few devices are as intimately woven into our daily lives as our mobile phones , thus features, controls, and functionalities have to be developed to support a myriad of operating systems. Mobile applications and functionalities between smart home IoT and mobile devices are key.

Software Review 124

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Mobile 124

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

by Kristy Campbell, Chief Operating Officer at Rev1 Ventures. When you think you’ve found the right hire, do your due diligence to ensure it’s a two-way fit. cost of living, shorter commute, proximity to research institutions and investors, etc.). Look to organizations like i.c. Foster what you find.

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Hiring Technical Review Silicon Valley Due Diligence 100

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

This required high operational costs like round the clock staff, abundant paper supplies and couriers. The old PDRs were quite cumbersome due diligence processes. Some of these benefits include the following: Reduced cost of operations. This ensures due diligence is observed.

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Security 100

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

So you have a great business idea, you’ve done your research and due diligence, you know your market and you are good at what you do. Utilise Cloud based operation which reduces the need for bulky servers and enables staff to work remotely from their laptops or computers. What could go wrong? Staff requirements.

Software Review 176

Software Review Due Diligence Startup Stock 176

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2017

From creating a viable concept to implementing cost-effective processes to ensure continual progress, building a business takes time, strategy and the right kind of advice. Prior to signing any lease, practice due diligence as well. by Eddie Navarrette, founder of FE Design & Consulting. Know Your Product.

Small Business 164

Small Business Software Review Entrepreneur Due Diligence 164

ReadWriteStart

JULY 23, 2020

With the Relativity tech, lawyers can store and search for documents, automate contract reviews, and perform other regulatory work and due diligence. . Firms are now able to operate globally, collaborate with other lawyers, and improve service delivery. For instance, Relativity gives specific technology to lawyers.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence Incubator 152

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

With a bit of due diligence, how to develop a successful marketing plan for a startup and rules to ensure your endeavor grows and becomes successful. Don’t let yourself to stagnate with current operations, plans, and so on. In fact, many experts say that around 90 percent of startups end in failure. Always Be Learning (ABL).

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Technical Review Due Diligence Startup Demand 182

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2023

According to more recent statistics , fewer than a third of all crowdfunding operations end up being successful, and the rest have to return anything they do collect. I would summarize the qualms and feedback from professional investors as the following: Crowdfunding platform costs trickle down to angel groups.

Angel Groups 201

Angel Groups Accredited Investor Due Diligence Equity 201

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Connell-Tombs stresses that any concern that intends to provide services to clients, directly or as a supplier to financial institutions, must be aware of due diligence questions and related activities. How do you view this new category of tech innovators and their ultimate role when it comes to compliance?

Technical Review 138

Technical Review Software Review Due Diligence Founder 138

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

According to more recent statistics , fewer than a quarter of all crowdfunding operations end up being successful, and the rest have to return anything they do collect. I would summarize the qualms and feedback from professional investors as the following: Crowdfunding platform costs trickle down to angel groups.

Equity 411

Equity Angel Groups Accredited Investor Due Diligence 411

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 9, 2020

Doing so could cost as much as one-third of their annual compensation , according to an Employee Benefits News report. – Overall, finding the right time and date, not to mention performing all necessary due diligence and onboarding, is a tall task for often-shorthanded HR teams at a hectic time of the year.

Hiring 165

Hiring Employee Software Review Due Diligence 165

Up and Running

JUNE 1, 2021

It may sound obvious, but the lines between an independent contractor and a full-time employee can get pretty blurry, particularly for small operations on tight budgets. There’s no simple solution out here: you need to do your due diligence in assessing and classifying each of your employees.

Software Review 150

Software Review Small Business Due Diligence Software 150

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2018

That enthusiasm will go a long way when entrepreneurs are looking for venture capitalists and other investors to invest money into their operations. Even better, Attanasio says, is if they have done extensive due diligence first. It’s easy for me to say: have a good management team to win favor from venture capitalists.

Partner 113

Partner Technical Review Management Due Diligence 113

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

Of all the security threats mentioned here, this is probably the one that requires most due diligence and is the most difficult to identify. Objective 2 – Detect intruders faster to reduce or eliminate the cost of data breaches by implementing traps.

Security 140

Security Software Review Technical Review API 140

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

That may be an extreme case, but I’ve found that even with the proposals that include compelling paradigm shifts in technology, a hard look at the entrepreneur is often the most significant due-diligence that an investor can undertake. Founding team has business and domain experience.

Technical Review 134

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Angel Investor 134

Board Effect

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Organizations may operate for profit or charity. As organizations grow and evolve, and the world they operate in grows and changes, the board is responsible for reviewing the changes and making adjustments that are in the best interests of the organization. All organizations are unique in their own right.

Software Review 106

Software Review Due Diligence Non-Compete Programming 106

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

How much will it cost? Your financials should easily allow you to calculate your customer acquisition costs. Most startup teams are missing some key talent—be it marketing, management expertise, programmers, sales, operations, financial management, and so on. How will you reach your customers? How will you measure success?

Hockey Stick 164

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

We shared all of this with our attorney before she helped us write our Operating Agreement (OA), so we assumed we were in good hands. After a couple of due diligence meetings with the investor and our attorneys, he gave us the check. We gladly handed it over to him as part of the due diligence process.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Reasons for funding. ? Scale up your operations. One of the most prominent reasons for funding is to scale up your operations, for expansion and achieve economies of scale. Now you may want to scale up your operations or expand your presence. The third reason is to fund your short term operational expenses or working capital.

Startup 150

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Up and Running

MARCH 21, 2012

This question came from somebody who lives on an island that is a frequent stop for cruises: My partner and I are planning to purchase some ground tour excursions from an existing operator. And due diligence applies generally to all business situations involving a buyer and seller of a business or a portion of a business.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2015

You need to ensure that your business operates a positive cash flow, otherwise the business will become insolvent. However, it is vital that the cash flow management is kept positive to sustain the business’s operations and growth. The costs associated with hiring the wrong person can greatly outweigh what you pay them!

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Due Diligence Startup Angel Investor Hiring 100

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

However, entrepreneurs still have to do their due diligence to ensure the approach they take bears fruit. If your new venture is in the early stages of operating, you can choose to forfeit the earnings from your business. Avoid ambiguity at all costs. Raising funds for your business is a matter of creativity.

Due Diligence 125

Due Diligence Startup Finance Early Stage 125

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Unless you own a strong, established business in an area that has survived the first shutdown and your business is considered somewhat essential, the volatility of operating a company with interruption in cash flow means the business may not make it. The possibility of more business interruption exists. Continuing supply-chain issues. .

Small Business 225

Small Business Due Diligence Small Business Administration Operations 225

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In many ways, nonprofits operate much like corporate boards, but there are some important differences. Nonprofits have unique compliance rules and other operating rules. They will appreciate that the board did its due diligence before making a final decision.

Software Review 59

Software Review Software Technical Review Due Diligence 59

David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve listed them below in *very* roughly descending order of efficiency, measured by increased dollars one can put to work, divided by the operational dollars required to implement each strategy. . – Build out low-cost force multipliers such as scouts , Advisors, Entrepreneurs in Residence, Venture Partners, and so on.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Cofounder 60

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

John Berger, Director Operations & Impact Solutions, Toniic , observed that this has clear investor benefits: “ The grace period became a feature because it benefits investors in regions like the US where there can be tax differences between short and long term gains. That said, nothing is cost-free. Transaction costs.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Repaid 12-36 months with ability to prepay at reduced cost. The average monthly operating expenses is $70,335. 30% have been operated by females, 70% have been operated by males. 40% have been operated by “visible minorities”, 60% have been operated by “non-visible minorities”. Capital need of up to $1.5M

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60