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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Sam & Rahul have worked closely together on “innovate & operate” since the earliest days of MakeSpace.

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10 Ways Owners Often Jeopardize Their Business Growth

Startup Professionals Musings

Some chaos is normal in every new business, but many wait far too long before they install metrics based on “best practices,” and fail to attack obvious bottlenecks with a vengeance. As the business operation and the team grows, regular and effective communication from key personnel is critical. Excessive support and return activities.

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5 Keys To A Viable Spending Rate And Cash Management

Startup Professionals Musings

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Deferred payments start with stretching the payables period but, more importantly, include giving employee equity in lieu of a higher salaries and negotiating vendor deferred payments out of future revenues. Desperate entrepreneurs lose their leverage and die young.

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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

There has been a lot of public debate over the past several weeks about whether it’s a good thing to be “gross margin positive” or not and commentary always reminds me that some people at startups don’t quite understand financial metrics or even how to think about which ones are healthy. And of course ultimately on profitability.

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How Great, Operationally-Focused CFO’s Can Transform Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

The full financial details and metrics were in the deck. So my time was freed up to call board members in advance and walk them through our metrics and understand any concerns. And it turns out that employee reviews matter. Didn’t have employees sign non-solicitation agreements? HR & Legal. Shame on you.

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Is a Venture Studio Right for You?

Steve Blank

Venture Studios are an “idea factory” with their own employees searching for product/market fit and a repeatable and scalable business model. Their financial models are based on membership fees that grant access to a shared coworking space, resources, and access to other founders and operational expertise. Carlos stirred his coffee.

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Lara Rahib’s Insights on Building a Sustainable Ecommerce Business

The Startup Magazine

Businesses must adopt a holistic approach that integrates sustainability into their operations. For example, using energy-efficient lighting systems or optimizing packaging can reduce operational costs. Use these metrics to assess your progress and identify areas for improvement.