ReadWriteStart

MARCH 3, 2021

Growing a business is always challenging, but it’s often the hardest in the earliest stages of development. You’ll be operating with limited resources, limited knowledge, and quite possibly, a business model poised to change in the immediate future. Limited brand equity. Referral Programs.

Early Stage 125

Early Stage PPC Retention Churn Rate 125

Lightspeed Venture Partners

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

They are seeing an 85% monthly renewal rate. They talked about a referral program, as well as direct sales. With a 15% churn rate, that suggests about $7 in lifetime value. This business can’t work. The founders did not have many good answers about how they would grow the subscriber base.

Pre-Money Valuation 166

Pre-Money Valuation Alabama Valuation Churn Rate 166

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

I’m not afraid to pick up the phone, cold call someone, use LinkedIn to find someone who’s recently left a company that might be considered competitive and ask them for advise around the business model and marketplace. I’m learning how to program. Co-founders are the highest form of dilution to a business.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

If your business model (i.e., “how If you are raising money to start or grow your business, you need to include the details of what you need in the executive summary. Traction could be some initial sales, a successful pilot program, or a significant partnership. Financial summary. Funding requirements.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163