YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2020

Michael Majeed is quick to note the vast numbers of new startups that launch each year on the Canadian landscape, and he’s keenly interested in helping young business owners make the most of their opportunities, especially when it comes to their finances. An accountant by background, he enjoys helping clients receive substantial tax refunds.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 12, 2017

That lack of control mixed with an environment focused on meeting goals at all costs leads to an incredibly volatile cocktail of paralysis and fear. They also develop a sense of responsibility to the company and a duty to uphold its good name. Blocking Bad Behavior. Get a second opinion.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

You may benefit from invoice financing if you own a business that relies on invoices for income. This financing type offers companies cash structured like a loan or credit line. Invoice financing companies offer a quick and straightforward application process, often with no minimum credit score requirement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

The giants in electronic industries have updated themselves in almost every aspect, be it operations, supply chain, repair and maintenance, or consumer-based research and development. That is why consumer surveys, interviews, discussions, and opinions matter the most, and so R&D costs are sky-high when talking about this industry.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

Planning also includes developing a comprehensive financing strategy to fund your self storage business and creating a marketing plan to attract customers. Financing Your Self Storage Business Financing is a crucial aspect of starting a self storage business in Leesburg, FL.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

The key to being able to run a business that isn’t yet profitable (on operating margin) is availability of capital to finance losses and preferably at a cost that isn’t too punitive to the founders and employees. CAC is often measured incorrectly and doesn’t often doesn’t capture the true costs of acquisition.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

Though the reason for their demise will vary greatly, one of the leading factors is finances. To reduce the likelihood of this happening, most entrepreneurs turn to money-saving measures to manage startup costs. These can reduce the cost of running a startup in the long run too. Smart hiring decisions help reduce startup costs.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2013

To estimate the startup costs for a new business, you will have to take a look at several different categories of expenditure. Here are the main elements to consider and to do the math about: Administrative Costs. The first category of expenditure involves the administrative costs of starting your new business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2022

The challenge is to recognize and recruit that ideal partner match early with minimal cost and risk. If one of your core values is exceeding your customer expectations for quality and service, and your potential partner ascribes to the low cost, high profit mantra, a successful partnership is highly unlikely over the long-term.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2022

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capitalists) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The good news for startups and other businesses with limited funds (or, who have financially savvy owners) is that you don’t (necessarily) need to hire an expensive team of software developers to create an app. It’s hard enough to learn how to fund a business without worrying about mobile app development costs.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

The sharing and collaboration practices of the internet are extending to transportation (Uber), hotels (Airbnb), financing (Kickstarter, LendingClub), music services (Spotify) and even software development (Linux, Drupal). The post The end of ownership: The zero-marginal-cost economy appeared first on The Next Web.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 13, 2017

Clearly, other small businesses are finding productive, efficient ways to grow, and you may be wondering what steps you can take to foster growth and development in your venture. Develop a Thoughtful Plan. One of the most crucial steps you can take to foster growth is to develop a thoughtful business and growth plan.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

When food and shelter are a freelancer’s two heaviest expenses, a conversation about “costs” sounds absurd, no? Unless you breakfast on caviar, truffles and Dom Pérignon in a Mediterranean villa tended by your manservant Basil, your costs can’t be that bad. However, some freelancing costs don’t appear in the books. Fair enough.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 8, 2019

It’s easy to come up with ideas for developing a new mobile app, but good ideas are a dime a dozen. Plenty of good app ideas are developed, only to crash and burn. It takes time and planning to develop an app ; it’s not something you can do in a 24-hour power session. Hire a qualified developer.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

When I first read Paul Graham’s blog post on “High Resolution&# Financing I read it as a treatise arguing that convertible notes are better than equity. “A startup could also give better deals to investors they expected to help them most&# – That is a quote from Paul on the “high resolution financing&# post.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 31, 2023

Managing finances is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. Adopting best practices and implementing effective tools and strategies can streamline your financial processes, reduce costs, and improve your bottom line. A clear plan makes making informed decisions and managing your finances easier.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Could $100,000 and the right developer skills make you an overnight billionaire? With mobile development agencies and product incubators on the rise and more corporate “labs” spinning out each day, there’s no shortage of talent to help you build the next great Web or mobile app. But a good developer could make it quicker.”.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In this model, often called micro-financing or peer-to-peer lending (P2P), people contribute with the intent to create a pool for all to borrow against. No startup ownership or financial return should be expected, but contributors can enjoy the satisfaction of furthering non-profits or causes with a passion to change the world.

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VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Commercial open source companies – being open source is a powerful way to gain developer adoption and sell to enterprises a lot sooner. New space companies – If we are entering a future with access to space being as routine and inexpensive as commercial air travel, shipping or trucking… what new businesses does that unlock?

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2019

However, each month and quarter, we get in-depth reports that we can pore over in detail to find the smartest cost savings and opportunities for growth.” – Firas Kittaneh , Zoma. Develop an efficient system to make finances fun. I started with weekly, then developed an efficient system so I could do it in about 30 minutes.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses with vehicle fleets are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and productivity while reducing costs. Properly managing a fleet can not only help businesses reduce costs but also improve customer satisfaction, increase employee safety, and promote environmental sustainability.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

When it comes to scaling your startup’s Web development resources (or lack thereof), it seems like you can never have enough assistance. Here’s what they had to say about whether or not to outsource technology development: 1. Developers get bored with one project after a while. In-house teams cost more. And at what price?

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 28, 2018

Things get even more difficult for people who are not tech-savvy and often have to depend on third-party web developers and designers as these service usually come with a big price tag. So what to do when you have many other (more important) start-up costs to cover and are unable to afford a web developer? Source: Openvine.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2019

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capitalists) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than the more risky research and development efforts. That includes estimating the money required to get to the revenue stage, and saving money to cover costs before you jump off the cliff.

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Startup Incubator 219

Hearpreneur

APRIL 28, 2024

We asked entrepreneurs what has been their favorite technology innovation and here is what they have to say: #1- Personal finance management Photo Credit: Shammika Munugoda I founded and created a personal finance management app about 8 years ago. Drones have also transformed property surveying & inspection processes.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2019

It’s actually good that the companies have started realising the importance of the testing phase in the software development life cycle. Many startups just skip testing in order to save time during the development process. Cost of skipping Software Testing in Startup Culture. Developers rush in and bomb.

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Transformify

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

What are the drivers behind these figures and why Africa is so polarized when it comes to skills development and unemployment rates? Reaching out to new markets and opportunities requires skills, experience, and networks that are usually developed by those who have studied abroad.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 2, 2011

In today’s world, one of the bottlenecks we have to innovation is the lack of software development talent. There have been some pretty good grass roots efforts at creating more development talent in the community—but they’ve been on smaller scales and heavily reliant on the volunteer efforts of a small number of dedicated people.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Consultancy is a career option for professionals in a wide range of industries – marketing, finance, accountancy, architecture, business management, the list goes on. Even if you are not found liable, a legal case can bear considerable costs, both in terms of time and money. by Erin Yurday, CEO, Co-founder and Editor of NimbleFins.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Review Your Software Subscriptions “Reviewing your software subscriptions can be a quick way to reduce costs. Remove any redundant software that adds to your costs without providing tangible benefits. Look for discounts and group rates to reduce costs. ” — Carl Jenson, Founder of Compare Bank.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 21, 2022

Start developing and sharpening your speaking abilities if you want to score clients, give presentations in front of stakeholders, instruct and manage a team. Moreover, you must examine where you can cut costs and save for important things. It’s also good to keep personal and business finances separate to avoid chaos.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2020

See if you and your finance staff can answer these questions: When did my business become unprofitable, and what caused the change? What are my top 3 costs? Research and development. The ROI on cost savings is more compelling in a downturn, whereas the ROI on sales is more compelling during a growth cycle. Administration.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The primary goal of any corporate firm is to benefit from the business’s finances while operating at its maximum capacity. Entrepreneurs often feel like spending too much time sorting out the finances can lead to a halt in developing innovative ideas for the growth of the business.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Payroll processing can be difficult, and financing usually becomes harder as the number of workers in a company gets bigger. This may lead to sour employee’s morale, delay of payments, and more tasks for your finance department. Compliance Assurance. Date of birth. Social security number (SSN). Bank account number.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 4, 2023

In a perfect world, small businesses would have an endless stream of revenue coming in and there wouldn’t be need to worry about financing. Sometimes businesses have to get creative when it comes to their small business financing, especially when revenue is low. However, we all know that’s not the case.

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