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Thinking about pricing - Startups and angels: Along the way to success

Tim Keane

Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective » October 19, 2006. Of course, everyone understands that somewhere in the equation theres revenue, whether directly or indirectly. Of course, everyone understands that somewhere in the equation theres revenue, whether directly or indirectly. Bootstrapping. October 2010.

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When All Else Fails.Manipulate The Data - Startups and angels.

Tim Keane

Learning from Failure » August 21, 2006. As the venture progresses from financing to revenue (whether financed by an investor or the entrepreneur) that first big, critical issue has to be the first miss on projections. The entrepreneur has a better understanding of the business model and whether it really can be high growth.

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Planning for a Harvest - Startups and angels: Along the way to success

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? Bootstrapping.

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Testing to Increase Valuations - Startups and angels: Along the way.

Tim Keane

How to assure yourself that no professional investor will ever want to invest in your venture: » June 22, 2006. If lowered risk translates into higher valuations when the business either attracts investors or is sold, then lowering risk for the lowest possible dollars creates very high returns. Bootstrapping. Categories.

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A budget discussion with an entrepreneur - Startups and angels.

Tim Keane

» June 13, 2006. 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. Bootstrapping. October 2010.

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How to Start a Brewery

Up and Running

Ninkasi Brewing began in 2006 on a 15-barrel system and produced 1,650 barrels. Friends and family are the most common backers, and many startups bootstrap. Some cities, such as Portland, OR, also have what Patrick calls “beer angels,” private individuals who understand the beer business and invest in select breweries and cideries.

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ProfessorVC: Do you have a U.S. Strategy?

Professor VC

Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Survey says VC's invest on Gut Instinct. ► July. (1). ► May. (1). Can you start a company on $10K? ► March. (1). ► January. (1).