Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2017

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2017

by Jacqueline Pruscha, Audit Manager at Sensiba San Filippo. There has been a lot of chatter regarding changes in revenue recognition criteria lately, but the effects it will have on the evaluation of companies planning an exit is just beginning to emerge. What are the changes? Determine the transaction price (what will be owed).

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

We had nascent revenues, ridiculous cost structures and unrealistic valuations. I learned to avoid unnecessary conferences, avoid non-essential costs and strive for at least a neutral EBITDA if for no other reason than nobody was interested in giving us any more money. Until we weren’t.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Personal Finance Cross-account visibility and management – Today’s AI products can analyze and move money between accounts – as agents improve, they will make trades across accounts. AI – tax planning or wealth management augmented and in some cases replaced with AI.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Merchants looking to reduce the impact chargebacks have on their business can benefit from reviewing their management of ‘friendly fraud.’ Tips for Managing Friendly Fraud Chargebacks. While the underlying reasons may differ, friendly fraud chargebacks should be opposed via representment in order to recover the revenue at stake.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Now, managing and analyzing your business finances doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. In fact, by proactively looking for improvements, you can set yourself up for more effective and fruitful financial management. Here are a few tips to help you better manage your business finances. Consult an accountant.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Equipment financing is a challenging decision. It’s a decision that doesn’t come easy and, if you don’t have the required capital at hand, you’ll likely have to opt for financing options to attain the equipment you need. Two of these financing options are equipment leasing and equipment financing.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 11, 2021

In my 15+ years as a startup founder, investor, and advisor — and now in my role as CEO of a bookkeeping and accounting startup — I’ve come across countless businesses whose accounts aren’t accurate or GAAP-compliant because they’re making the same four mistakes: Relying on spreadsheets to track their revenue and expenses.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

TEC is one of Canada’s largest and most experienced private credit firms, specializing in providing asset-based capital solutions to companies that are underserved or overlooked by traditional sources of financing, primarily banks. Are there new revenue streams you can tap into? The firm has made more than $4.5

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 18, 2017

If the entire business isn’t caught up on digital transformation, it makes it difficult (impossible, even) for finance leaders to engage in strategic leadership and optimize revenue opportunities by driving ROI from tech investments. The responsibilities of finance have changed over time and leaders must adjust accordingly.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 11, 2020

However, if not well managed, debts can ruin your venture. Whether you are new in business or an established entrepreneur, you need to be diligent with your finances. There are several reasons a bank will reject financing applications, but the most common is a low credit score. Eliminate Non-essential Costs.

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Board Effect

JULY 8, 2020

Among their other responsibilities, healthcare boards are responsible for ensuring that management teams and finance teams run efficiently while pursuing goals that lead to profitability. Following are ten objectives of financial management in healthcare: Careful Evaluation and Planning. Generating Income. Protecting Tax Status.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 30, 2022

One of the most critical aspects of success in managing finances and billing for hospice businesses. This post will explore some of the strategies that a hospice billing agency uses to manage its internal billing and finances. We’ll also discuss some of the challenges they face with their hospice business finances.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

So you’re interested in raising capital from a Revenue-Based Investor VC. A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors (“RBI”) are emerging. For background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control. Rational burn profile, up to 50% of revenue at close, scaling down. Alternative Capital. “

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

From manufacturing to sales to finance, the supply chain routinely fails to command the respect it deserve. On an elementary level, this translates into efficient manufacturing at a lower cost. For manufacturing startups, here are several ways to achieve effective supply chain management: Understand Your Supply Chain Elements.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Creating a financial plan enables companies to predict expenditures and create an effective plan for incoming revenue. An operative budgeting strategy also helps businesses measure performance against expenditure and gives management the go-ahead to appoint resources that contribute to the company’s success. .

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When you start a business, you’re the CEO, marketer, customer service representative and human resources manager. While handling your own bookkeeping for your new small business may initially seem like a cost-saver, the reality is that it can end up costing you more — more money, more time and more headaches.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

But first… There is a relationship between time and money that is more complex than most managers think. Since this number is budgeted and pre-authorized, managers tend to focus upon other things such as sales, marketing and product development issues. The art of good management. How about young or pre-revenue companies?

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? III: Why are Revenue-Based VCs investing in so many women and underrepresented founders? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

You can think about cash flow in the sense of personal finances as well as business. Say you’re moving across the country, which can cost anywhere from $1500 to $6000 on average. This can factor in a variety of things such as inventory, equipment, investment value, cash on hand, accounts payable, deferred revenue, and debt. .

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Instead of budget approvals, monitor key metrics and give managers more flexibility. How should a growth company manage their budget? Inevitably, things cost more and take longer than expected. According to ThedaCare’s chief financial officer, Tim Olson , top management viewed it as a significant waste of time.

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Does the traditional VC financing model make sense for all companies? A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. So what is Revenue Based Investing? Absolutely not.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2017

Today I’m excited to announce we’ve recently raised $30 million in growth finance led by 8VC , with Kimmy Scotti joining our board. So how did a company that provides storage grow so fast (we’ll exit 2017 with 10’s of millions in recurring revenue), why is it so defensible and is it really a tech startup? years of software development.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2019

However, each month and quarter, we get in-depth reports that we can pore over in detail to find the smartest cost savings and opportunities for growth.” – Firas Kittaneh , Zoma. Financials can be overwhelming, especially when the financials are for your business because odds are, you’re managing much more than the numbers alone.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 7, 2022

It is common for startups to focus their expense management efforts only on their overall monthly expenses. For optimal results, startups should ensure their expense management process should cover the following; Keeping a record of all business outlays. Start expense management early. Generation of monthly expense reports.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2014

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 12, 2023

Some types of businesses generate more and more recurring revenues over time, often growing to a size where recurring revenues pay all of the overhead of the company – an enviable position. The surprising recurring revenue trap. Legacy system recurring revenues. The enterprise value of recurring revenue-based companies.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 17, 2022

If a corporation is eligible, claiming research and development tax credits might result in considerable cost savings and these advantages include the following: An increase in the flow of cash. Risk management system development. What Are the Possible Advantages That Could Come From Utilizing the R&D Tax Credit?

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Review Your Software Subscriptions “Reviewing your software subscriptions can be a quick way to reduce costs. Remove any redundant software that adds to your costs without providing tangible benefits. Look for discounts and group rates to reduce costs. ” — Carl Jenson, Founder of Compare Bank.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

And accounts payable processing is poised to become even more significant and complex over the next three years, according to the Institute of Finance & Managemen’s research. In fact, suppliers already prefer electronic invoicing formats that drastically reduce operational costs. Reducing risk. Meet the Challenges Head On.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2019

As your business grows, you may no longer have time or expertise to effectively manage your finances. Make a Decision About Which Accounting Method to Use to Track Your Finances. If keeping up with your finances is overly time-consuming, you can seek help from an accounting professional.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

During such times a firm should take measures that have historically been thought to safeguard it, such as cutting costs, lowering goals, and keeping an eye on cash flow to weather the impending storm. Make a budget and keep a close watch on the finances , ensuring that there are no unnecessary expenses. 3- Manage debts proactively.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

MakeSpace (as he named it) would help you get your excess goods into low-cost warehouses. As companies get this initial customer feedback on their product they start to have to ask harder questions about unit economics: How much does it cost us to acquire a new customer? and we were met with weak demand, slow growth and high costs.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service is bringing in revenue from real customers. Nevertheless, it’s an option that doesn’t cost you equity. Set expectations accordingly.

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