Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

The spread between your LTV and blended CPA determines either your profitability or your rate of growth, and a high valuation depends on balancing these two factors. To the extent that you have good word-of-mouth, activation or retention, these factors tend to drive down your CPA or drive up your LTV, and so are nice bonuses.

San Francisco 167

San Francisco CPA SEM CTO Hire 167

Up and Running

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Business advisors, experienced entrepreneurs, bankers, and investors generally agree that you should develop a business plan before you start a business. You might develop a fairly simple business plan first as you start a small business, and that might be enough for you. The planning process should help her understand her business.

Startup 114

Startup Forecast Lean Balance Sheet 114

infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Given all the demands on your time, the hours spent educating a consultant regarding your business are costly. Such positions include: PR, Sales, Product Development, Lead Generation, Strategic Planning, Fund Raising, etc. John is a CPA and holds an M.B.A. from the Wharton School.

Equity 40

Equity Silicon Valley Cofounder PR 40

Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 14, 2009

A great product enables customers, developers, partners, and even competitors to exchange their unique currencies in combinations that lead to financial success for the company that organizes them. We cultivated a passionate community that nurtured a skilled set of developers. Now consider a traditional media business.

Customer 156

Customer San Francisco Viral Lean 156