NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In this article, Alan Manly talks to Mark Phillips about how entrepreneurs cope with the taste of defeat without it slowing them down. Some folks give it a go as an entrepreneur and are smart enough to learn that it is not for them,” he said, utterly rejecting the old saying, ‘you’re bound to succeed if you keep at it’.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 1, 2019

With staggering statistics like these, it’s clear that startups need to come up with affordable ways to handle their accounting services needs in order to avoid bankruptcy. Many entrepreneurs opt for hourly pricing plans with outsourced accounting firms. Image Credit: Ross Williamson | Flickr. Hire a Bookkeeper.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

The key to being able to run a business that isn’t yet profitable (on operating margin) is availability of capital to finance losses and preferably at a cost that isn’t too punitive to the founders and employees. So I spend an inordinate amount of time with entrepreneurs focused on payback. So if you’re able to raise easily no problem.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

It’s imperative to perform a due diligence check before entering into any business relationship — especially for an entrepreneur. Someone in a financial crisis may have grossly mismanaged his personal or business finances and may lack the skills or discipline to be successful.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2020

If your business is unable to weather the current economic storm and has to close or file bankruptcy, you can be held personally liable for any outstanding debts. Setting up a legal business entity for your business creates a “company” that is different from your personal identity and separate from your personal finances.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and change-makers working on innovative startups, social enterprises and SME’s around Aotearoa New Zealand. We are a sustainable finance business focused on helping people find a way out of spiraling debt. The Seeds Podcast is great if you’re a mission driven entrepreneur.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2016

Among a growing number of Millennials, there is a real desire to become an entrepreneur, and a belief that starting a business can be a way to attain both independence and wealth. Yet too many people put their personal finances at risk to launch a business, but I believe it can be done without sabotaging your financial future.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 21, 2020

1 Your Personal Finances. Loss of income is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy long-term. Relying on credit cards to pay for basic expenses can leave a lasting impact on your finances, even once you get back to work. Many entrepreneurs report facing depression after their company fails. 2 Your Career.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 5, 2016

According to the Kauffman Index, which measures the economic impact of American entrepreneurs, new small business creation experienced its largest year-over-year growth in 2015, resulting in around 530,000 new business owners per month. Last year the U.S. Maintain accurate records.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Despite many years of advising aspiring entrepreneurs and people in business, I continue to be surprised by the number of people who wait for decisions to be made by default, or allow others to make decisions for them. For most people these criteria would include relevant finances, experience, interest, and satisfaction.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Part of the magic of revenue-based financing is how historical performance and strong, achievable financial projections are ultimately the backbone of how RBI/RBF investment decisions are made.” See Why Are Revenue-Based Investors Investing in Women & Diverse Entrepreneurs? Less established regulatory framework. . Flexible VC.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 2, 2011

Here’s the thing: entrepreneurs who aren’t at all of our private meetings really didn’t know what do think about the situation. It sure wasn’t when I was a first-time entrepreneur. To entrepreneurs thinking about raising money now or in the future – I think there was a lot of signal. Same thing.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 24, 2019

I understand that many of you are in startup mode or still contemplating whether to embark on the risky business of becoming an entrepreneur. It is this idea of risk that is generally the first barrier for budding entrepreneurs. Not only for entrepreneurs, but investors too. What’s your tolerance for risk?

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 2, 2020

Business expert Elvira Gavrilova * urges the entrepreneurs of all levels to realize that the sales are as significant as production. Elvira Gavrilova is sure that by putting too much effort and finances into production and not paying as much attention to sales, the business people violate the essence of the business itself.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Many of us have problems managing money, but the more conscious among us are turning to online and mobile tools to help keep our finances in order. Others infographic managing finances managing your money mobile applications mobile apps money management personal finance web applications'

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Some entrepreneurs make the mistake of never devolving power. So you internalize much as a CEO, which is why groups like YPO are so important for super successful entrepreneurs. I had one of these “chief psychologist&# moments last week with one of my favorite young entrepreneurs.

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Business Plan Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

The first milestone in a new startup’s financing is called ‘Seed Capital’ which refers to the initial investment raised by the founders from their friends and family, or commonly referred to as FFF (Friends, Family and Founders), who mostly use their personal assets. *The Convertible Debt Financing. Raising Seed Capital.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

An exit strategy is a method by which entrepreneurs and investors, especially those that have invested large sums of money in startup companies, transfer ownership of their business to a third party, or by which they recoup money invested in the business. See Also 3 Things Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Exit Strategies.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

That would mean that the increased number of new business startups will lead to a “funding gap&# of deals that can’t get financed. This is the time it takes for a bankruptcy or asset sale to occur. People often talk about what makes a great investor. Or a quick flip. Investors are conformists by nature.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 25, 2016

Every small business is different when it comes to the need for financing. Some entrepreneurs can’t start their businesses without taking out a loan. If you think you’ll need a business loan, there are benefits to waiting at least a couple years after launching your new business to apply for financing. Bottom Line.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2018

It’s stocked with free food, drinks and wifi but the real reason you want to be there is because we’ve curated all of the top entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators at SXSW and invited them to stop by. Then ask questions of our panel of experts and mix and mingle with other EdTech entrepreneurs visiting for SXSW.

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Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Last week , we took the plunge and began dissecting an example term sheet for a convertible debt financing round piece by piece. In Part II, we looked at the mandatory conversion language that is at the heart of any convertible debt financing. Same, except at the option of the noteholders (per the term sheet example above).

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2017

Signing up for disability insurance is about more than just protecting your personal finances; it’s also about protecting what’s most important to you: your business. According to the Council for Disability Awareness , medical expenses accounted for 62% of all personal bankruptcies filed in the U.S. Finding a Policy That Works for You.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs who meet me for the first time like to ask is, “Do you miss being an entrepreneur? I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.&#. On Being an Entrepreneur.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 25, 2014

by Emily Chase Smith , author of “ The Financially Savvy Entrepreneur “ Have you heard the phrase, “If you want to know who’s in charge, follow the money”? Personal guarantees force more business owners into bankruptcy than any other one thing. It’s like you’re cosigning for the business. Are you seeing a trend?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 24, 2021

Some entrepreneurs understand they can help with business formation, but not many. Securing Finance. Preparing for Bankruptcy. Of course you turn to a lawyer when filing for bankruptcy. Most entrepreneurs are certain their idea will take off, which is why a safety net is usually a notion. Money is partly to blame.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2010

Often when startups who have raised venture capital need another round of financing they will turn to their existing investors to give them money before raising from outsiders. a loan) that is later converted to equity at the time of the next financing. It starts as a debt instrument (e.g.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 28, 2012

Considering how incredibly popular Harley-Davidson is today, it’s hard to believe that the motorcycle company was ever on the verge of bankruptcy, but it’s true. Harley-Davidson experienced near-bankruptcy from 1969 to 1981 when the American Machine and Foundry (AMF) bought the company and turned it upside down. Harley-Davidson.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 10, 2013

It’s only 12 minutes long and if you’re a first-time entrepreneur (or second time, frankly) I encourage you to watch it if for nothing else than to get a sense that your struggles are universal. You think investors will continue to finance you – they promised they would – but you never really know.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 23, 2020

They also help entrepreneurs with launch funding for their startups. You only require having proper strategies that will not end you up in bankruptcy. Entrepreneurs need flexibility with their startup businesses as well. Being in debt does not necessarily mean that you are financially unstable.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2011

One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs who meet me for the first time like to ask is, “Do you miss being an entrepreneur? I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.&#. On Being an Entrepreneur.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2013

How do you create a compensation model aggressive enough for this small group to feel like their options are the stunning wealth that comes with success or the “bankruptcy” of failure? This solves many problems and the teams are turned into real entrepreneurs. How do you keep the best people in projects with poor short-term prospects?

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Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

This will also serve as a good pointer for all the entrepreneurs who ask why I am not interested in their company led convertible note financing round. Ive seen a number of entrepreneurs, angels and VCs fall into the trap of providing debt in small pieces. In cases where it is truly a bridge financing (i.e.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2019

On the consumer side, Hotspot Law is transforming the often frustrating process of finding legal counsel for common issues (divorce, DUI, bankruptcy) allowing consumers to find and compare attorneys and book free initial phone consultations on a super easy-to-use app. I’ve been an entrepreneur for almost two decades.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 26, 2012

Although we got some early traction, we were unable to prevent a bankruptcy from happening in October 2011. We are currently in the middle of a restart and would like to share our seven lessons learned in the hopes that other entrepreneurs can benefit from our experiences and increase their chances for success. Most start-ups fail.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 16, 2017

The mark of a bad entrepreneur, as we know from The Hard Thing About Hard Things, is simply that you quit. Good” entrepreneurs keep going no matter what. The typical advice around what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur is in actuality a recipe for disaster. It will take months, and in some cases years, to recover.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2014

According to global banking institution HSBC, there are three things you should keep in mind as you learn about managing your cash flow and your business finances: Profits are not cash. Each month, thousands of entrepreneurs use this calculator to manage their financial success. Calculate cash flow from your financing activities.

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