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How to Run a Productive Monthly Business Plan Review Meeting

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But, here at Palo Alto Software, we’ve found one meeting that is simply indispensable. It only takes an hour each month, keeps the management team up to speed on everything that’s going on in the company, and helps us plan and manage in a lean and effective way. This meeting is our monthly plan review meeting. Are we there yet?

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Create Structure out of the Gate and You’ll Thank Yourself Later

Feld Thoughts

His most recent company, Filtrbox, participated in the inaugural Techstars class (Techstars Boulder 2007) and was a win for all parties involved; Filtrbox was acquired in 2010 by Jive Software (NASDAQ: JIVE). They close on the $750k, hire a buddy or two, buy some Macs, and get to work. Three months in, the burn is now at $70k/month.

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10 Things Every Small Business Needs To Do

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Do you depend on supplies that vary in price due to market conditions (fuel for instance)? There are a series of “levers” in your business that will affect your cash position. You need to engage in Lean Planning. How long does it take them to pay you? Do you have loans you need to pay back?