Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

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.

Metrics 150

Metrics Cost Acquisition Startup 150

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

FBe's recommendation was (paraphrasing a 35 min talk): Don't invent new metrics, use online versions of Reach and GRPs to measure success. Because we don't understand the uniqueness, we fall back on profoundly sub-optimal old world metrics like Reach or Online GRP equivalents. Metrics are a problem.

Metrics 165

Metrics Advertising Marketing Social Media 165

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2020

And without a steady, sustainable stream of new customers, cash reserves will dwindle, revenues will dry up, and bankruptcy will inevitably ensue. Without consistent revenue streams, growth is virtually impossible, and a business’ attractiveness to investors quickly diminishes. Leads are the lifeblood of any company.

Customer 114

Customer Lead Generation Early Stage Social Media 114

The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Any kind of business transaction comes with risk, whether you are searching for investment, looking for partners, or qualifying leads. This could include things like bankruptcies, judgments and liens, and should be looked into very carefully. For example, look closely at their revenue and stability. Payment Disputes.

Metrics 74

Metrics Customer Database Bankruptcy 74

Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This is the single most important metric and where you can have the most lasting impact on your credit score. Information like annual revenue, the industry you’re in, how long you’ve been in business, and the status of any current liens or judgments are all data that eventually wind up in your credit profile.

Small Business 123

Small Business SBA United States Early Stage 123

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Coalesce address the more general problem of searching through large data sets for best fits. Pacer is useful to search prior litigation, bankruptcies, etc. Lean Case provides standard business models & metrics, so you can apply a standard approach to business planning, modeling, and profitability tracking.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Up and Running

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Many business owners want to know their chances of getting approved (or that they even stand a chance) before investing their time into searching and applying for loans. Your annual revenue. Revenue is also very important in determining loan size. Annual revenue of $50,000+. Must be 3+ years out from a bankruptcy.

Security 72

Security SBA Bankruptcy Finder 72