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How To Determine The Value Of A Small Business 

YoungUpstarts

There are two most common approaches which are used to figure the value of a business. The first is known as “the book value method.” To understand the book value of your business you should subtract the depreciation, the consumption of assets from their initial worth.

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4 Tips for Growing Your Investment Portfolio

The Startup Magazine

Growth is observed when an investment portfolio gains more potential market value and liquidity than before, irrespective of the number of investments the portfolio contains. Invest in Diversified Stocks Boost the value of your investment portfolio by creating a diverse, balanced, and dynamic stock investment portfolio.

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The Business Model Canvas Gets Even Better – Value Proposition Design

Steve Blank

Product/Market fit now has its own book. This week the author of the business model canvas, my friend Alexander Osterwalder, launched his new book Value Proposition Design , the sequel to his million copy best seller, Business Model Generation. His new book does three things: 1. Product/Market fit.

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5 Financial Concepts Every Startup Founder Should Know

The Startup Magazine

So you’ve started a business: you’ve made a great product, achieved product-market fit and have an extraordinary road map laid out. But to build a scalable business you need more than just product-market fit. Many lack intuitive financial sense that can help them build a great company once they achieve product-market fit.

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Airbnb S-1 (Part 1): So How Profitable Is This Thing Really?

View from Seed

Since inception this lodging marketplace (note 1) has enabled 825 million guest stays in over 200 countries with a cumulative booking value of more than $110 billion. Everybody has known that for awhile, even without perusing a prospectus. So Where Does Airbnb They Go From Here?

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You have to judge a cover by its book

Life Beyond Code

Over-confidence: Your cover value far exceeds your book value. Untapped Potential: Your book value far exceeds your cover value. High Potential: Your cover value matches or slightly exceeds the book value. But you have trouble keeping them. You are a “frustrated” hidden gem.

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Financial Planning For A Recession

YoungUpstarts

Small businesses can take advantage of a recession to gain market share and prepare for the next growth cycle. This is the time to get ahead of your competition in terms of gaining market share. Ramp up your marketing efforts. Take Advantage of Economic Conditions. Work to attract competitors’ clients.