Eric Friedman

DECEMBER 27, 2021

A fun update for this year has been moving my predictions to a google sheet for public accountability. 1/ Twitter builds out payments into the product – launches a new creator chapter. 5/ The rise of operator angels + micro VCs explodes in 2021. First how did I do? = -1 = -.75 This sort of happened. This sort of happened.

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Balance Sheet Stock Private Equity Option Pool 97

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Start by doing monthly financial statement analysis on your cash flow statement , income statement , and balance sheet. However, whether this means purchasing an office, opening a new location, or testing a new product line, the timing of your expansion will be absolutely critical. against your current operating needs.

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Balance Sheet Software Review Technical Review Equity 79

VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2020

Google Corporate Development – Google may sometimes invest in a company from the balance sheet. This most likely involves a combination of an operational team (cloud, enterprise, commerce, etc) and the corporate development team, led by Don Harrison. The website lists a handful of portfolio companies.

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Technical Review Startup Early Stage Cloud 131

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

One of our Bplans writers described going into business in cannabis as a “ once-in-a-generation opportunity ,” with the product rapidly becoming legal for recreational as well as medical use in many states. In legal states, the markets have become so saturated that cannabis companies can end up with thousands of pounds of unsold product.

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Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Software Review 154

Board Effect

APRIL 15, 2024

Research from Diversity Council Australia’s Inclusion@Work Index consistently shows organizations that focus on building an inclusive workplace are more productive, high-performing and better at managing problems and identifying risks. Let’s look beyond numbers on a balance sheet. So, how do we gauge our progress?

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Ireland Ohio Government Equity 52

Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Software (system and application) Computer peripherals Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Oil and Gas Household products Computer Services Healthcare Support Services Life Insurance Semiconductor Industry Information. Where EBITDA = Operating Profit + Depreciation & Amortization. Household products 0.6 EBITA Multiple. SDE Multiple.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The primary goal of any corporate firm is to benefit from the business’s finances while operating at its maximum capacity. But it is a grave mistake because even if you feel like your business is excelling in all the areas, you need to know how it is operating financially. Statement of Financial Position.

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Finance Balance Sheet Operations Framework 157

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

GE made a $4 billion bet on connecting industrial equipment via the Internet of Things (IoT) and analytical software with a suite of products called the “ Predix Cloud ”. So is John Rice, the head of Global Operations along with CFO Jeffrey Bornstein. Increase operating margins to 18% (by cutting expenses). Beth Comstock is out.

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Institutional Investors Dividend Stock Technical Review 233

Steve Blank

MARCH 26, 2019

Product/Market Fit Versus The Business Model Canvas. And instead of the traditional income statement, balance sheet and cash flow, discover the key “metrics that matter” for their business model. As you look at this year’s presentations, you can see the presentations still tend to focus on product/market fit.

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Lean Business Model Balance Sheet Video 248

Agile VC

JUNE 13, 2019

Chewy sells tens of thousands of products from many 3rd party brands, as well as its own private label brands (though latter remains <10% of sales). First, on an operating cashflow basis Chewy has been CF positive in some of the recent years. So If Chewy Is Fundamentally a Profitable Business, How Much Operating Leverage Exists?

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Teten: For a large corporate, what are the advantages and disadvantages of a dedicated fund (possibly with external investors) vs. a 100% on-balance sheet investor? A lot of venture investing is done on the balance sheet, meaning there is no dedicated fund and investing is done more opportunistically.

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Venture Capital Balance Sheet Technical Review Portfolio 60

Eric Friedman

JANUARY 1, 2023

Far fetched, but with a balance sheet that is gigantic and the Peloton stock around $38 ($12bln market cap) at the time of this writing, I could see this making a lot of sense. -1: 6/ Apple consolidates operating systems into Apple OS across phone, tablets, desktops, and cars. 1: Nailed it. 1: Failed it. Didn’t happen.

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Balance Sheet ChatGPT Technical Review Software Review 60

Eric Friedman

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Far fetched, but with a balance sheet that is gigantic and the Peloton stock around $38 ($12bln market cap) at the time of this writing, I could see this making a lot of sense. -1: 6/ Apple consolidates operating systems into Apple OS across phone, tablets, desktops, and cars. 1: Nailed it. 1: Failed it. Didn’t happen.

Balance Sheet 60

Balance Sheet ChatGPT Technical Review Software Review 60

Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 28, 2011

He procrastinated for a few weeks because he was deep in product development, but surfaced a few days ago when he realized they had an investor meeting coming up and really should have at least a basic financial model ready in case the investor asked about it. Capital vs. Operating). and a spend type (e.g. Putting it all together.

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Revenue Balance Sheet Forecast Software Review 127

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Operations. Solution : How does your box and the products it contains solve that problem? Online shopping for your product is difficult to some extent (hard to find, can’t return it, often doesn’t fit, so on). A majority of men with curly hair probably have a product they always use, or they don’t use a product at all.

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Business Plan Curation Balance Sheet Intellectual Property 63

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

It is also important to know how to sell your services or products but marketing and branding must also be understood. You need to understand what is behind a balance sheet and what is responsible for profits. Understand the Operations. Have an understanding of operating processes and what is behind them.

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Balance Sheet Technical Review Leadership Operations 60

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Balance Sheet. Balance sheets show your company’s liabilities, assets, and amounts held by shareholders. . The following are standard terms you find in a balance sheet and what they mean. . Cost of goods sold : Total cost of everything required to produce the products your business deals in.

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Balance Sheet Revenue Equity Operations 92

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 16, 2016

We see balance sheets go from being in the red to finally creeping into the black and, if we’re fortunate enough, beyond our wildest dreams. In business, growth is a big deal, especially when you think about this: Most businesses cease operations and shutter their doors before ever really hitting their stride.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Understand what the difference between profit & loss, cashflow and balance sheet statements are. These costs shouldn’t just be the cost of goods sold but should include operating expenses and overheads like utilities, office/shop rentals, salaries, and so on.

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Cost Management Balance Sheet Software Review 154

Up and Running

JUNE 17, 2019

But the truth is most businesses ignore the most powerful financial tools in the accounting arsenal: the balance sheet and the cash flow statement. whether you should focus on more profitable product lines or curb unnecessary expenses). The balance sheet. Owner’s equity: “ What is left over for the owner(s)?”

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Balance Sheet Small Business Finance .Net 120

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MAY 31, 2023

You must review your company’s most recent income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet. Then subtract your expenses from your revenue to calculate your projected operating income or net income. But, before creating accurate financial projections, you must evaluate market demand for your product.

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Balance Sheet Forecast United States Finance 52

VC Adventure

AUGUST 31, 2017

So no surprise that when River Cities Capital released an overview of SaaS operating and valuation benchmarks, I hung on every juicy detail. They took the 92 public SaaS companies and analyzed their key operating metrics. If you read my blog regularly you know I love (LOVE) metrics. The methodology here was great. Verticalization.

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IPO Vertical Balance Sheet Valuation 113

OnlyOnce

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Our Engineering team has a great term called Technical Debt, which is the accumulation of coding shortcuts and operational inefficiencies over the years in the name of getting product out the door faster that weighs on the company’s code base like debt weighs on a balance sheet.

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Technical Review Software Review Balance Sheet Engineer 94

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Unlike others in the digital monetization space, SYME is a service provider, not a lender, and there is no risk to its own balance sheet. SYME has the lot; an alluring pipeline, low-cost, high value services, and the kind of product that flies where others sag during market downturns. M&A target. Oil and Gas. and £11.35.

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Balance Sheet Stock Europe IPO 290

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Decisions to solve a problem, fix a mistake, decide whether or not to take advantage of an opportunity, add a new product or service to your offerings, or try a new marketing strategy. What makes the Survival Trap so insidious is that it’s not just about the numbers on your balance sheet.

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Balance Sheet Revenue Community Operations 78

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

There’s nothing quite like being your own boss and running an operation the way you want to. How does your product or service fit into the existing marketplace? If you can’t pinpoint a real problem that your customers face (that your product solves), then you might not have a viable business concept. ” The premise?

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Balance Sheet Business Plan Security Forecast 90

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Depending on the type of business you operate, the metrics you monitor will differ. However, there are a number of metrics that every business owner should know, including cash flow, accounts payable, accounts receivable, direct costs, operating margin, net profit, and cash burn rate. What Is Operating Margin?

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Metrics Burn Rate .Net Churn Rate 60

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

It must include detailed information about the problem your product or service is solving. . What are you selling, product or service? What market needs your product or service fills? . Also, the Execution chapter will cover your marketing and sales plan, marketing operations, milestones and metrics. . Advertising. ?

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Business Plan Balance Sheet Lean Forecast 264

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

Accommodate your investors, and keep explanations of your product simple and direct, using terms that everyone can understand. Products and Services. If you need more space for product images or additional information, use the appendix for those details. This is your product or service. > Don’t be intimidated.

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Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Hunter Walker

JANUARY 5, 2014

Because it’s the balance sheet for the most important resource I have: my time. Sometimes these come from spending time with the founders/team via 1:1s, Board meetings, whiteboard sessions, lunches, etc but often it’s operating independently and bringing back what they need. 4) Fund Operations.

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Software Review Balance Sheet Cofounder Technical Review 102

Up and Running

AUGUST 1, 2014

Here’s a quick, simple scenario that can easily explain the relationship between income statement, balance sheet, and actual cash. Under the formula assets = capital + liabilities, then, your balance sheet shows assets of $100 — the money — and capital of $100. But that’s not exactly how real business operates!

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Widget Balance Sheet Management Green 90

Up and Running

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The other two are your balance sheet and your income statement (P&L). . When you’re just starting out, there’s so much you don’t know—about your customers, your competition, and even about operations. . The other side of those major spending decisions is understanding and monitoring your business’s cash flow.

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Business Plan Small Business Forecast Balance Sheet 108

Up and Running

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The other two are your balance sheet and your income statement (P&L). . When you’re just starting out, there’s so much you don’t know—about your customers, your competition, and even about operations. . The other side of those major spending decisions is understanding and monitoring your business’s cash flow.

Business Plan 108

Business Plan Small Business Forecast Balance Sheet 108

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

In fact, it was only 7 years ago that Apple shipped its first iPhone and Google introduced its Android operating system. In spite of this, private equity funds have used the rallying cry of efficiency to hijack corporate strategy and loot the profits that historically would have been reinvested into research and development and new products.

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Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

Include a brief description of the product or service you offer and why it’s necessary. Sometimes the product itself defines the market, such as “Peoria’s best Thai food,” or “Mini Cooper dashboard accessory.” Illustrations such as a picture of a product, or a bar chart showing financial highlights, are usually welcome.

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Software Review SBA Due Diligence Business Plan 151

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 25, 2020

13:58) Advice for companies who think it's too late to start looking for new ways to operate, including some examples from Austin, Texas. (15:55) 18:21) Carl on optimism and what he did as head of stores at Home Depot post-Katrina to take care of customers and employees, including selling products out of the back of a truck via an IOU system.

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Technical Review Balance Sheet Texas Austin 148

Up and Running

AUGUST 13, 2014

A financial plan section with the balance sheet,  cash flow statement, and income statement are must-haves. You wouldnt include items such as rent for an office space in this area, but the things that directly contribute to the product you sell. For example, the cost of the materials that you use to construct the product.

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.Net Balance Sheet Forecast Business Plan 100