Up and Running

MARCH 6, 2019

You focused on internal rates of return and net present value. I’m glad they taught you internal rates of return and net present value in business school. But don’t quote me a damned IRR. I’ll judge your projections for realism and credibility, but that’s sales, costs, expenses, cash flow, and other basic numbers.

Net Present Value 87

Net Present Value Forecast IRR Oregon 87

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

A detailed financial model that shows your anticipated revenue, costs and profits (Income Statement) as well as your balance sheet and cashflow statements. Investors love to be able to see what you told them in forecasts in prior years and then compare with how you actually performed.

Cap Table 336

Cap Table Due Diligence Forecast Churn Rate 336

Up and Running

MAY 2, 2012

Internal rates of return and net present value. But don’t quote me a damned IRR. I’ll judge your projections for realism and credibility, but that’s sales, costs, expenses, cash flow, and other basic numbers. I’m glad they taught you that in business school. Not discounted cash flow. .

Net Present Value 142

Net Present Value IRR Texas Global 142

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 14, 2014

If you want to learn about how to do simple forecasting and trend analysis, please see the official forecast function in Excel post on the Microsoft website, and this handy tutorial on trend lines and forecasting in excel. In an ideal world as you do the above exercise, you'll take into account: 1. And other such things.

Analytics 133

Analytics Vertical Metrics Web 133