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How to Run a Productive Monthly Business Plan Review Meeting

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This article, which originally appeared on our LivePlan Blog , is part of our “Business Planning Guide” —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! Most importantly, we review our cash position and cash flow. What does our cash flow forecast look like for the next few months?

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a16z Podcast: Growth in Turbulent Times

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Brian : There’s a question here for the super-early-stage startups, those that are experiencing tailwinds: is the tailwind the end, or is it a means to an end? What I mean by that is, let’s say I’m an ed-tech startup that’s focused on some kind of product for home schooling.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Subscription Box Service

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Lots of new box companies have trouble ironing out the kinks in their process: their customer can’t easily unsubscribe, their boxes just aren’t exciting or well-curated, and more. The SAM for our example might be men with curly hair because you curate products specific to that style. Any of these can lead to failure. Future plans.