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10 Startup Founder Decisions That Have No Good Answer

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. The right investors and right time dilemma.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

From RBI, Flexible VCs borrow the ability to reap meaningful returns without demanding founders build for an exit. From traditional equity VC, Flexible VC borrows the option to pursue and reap the rewards of an outsized exit. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. Equity Ownership. Yes, typically preferred equity.

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10 Startup Quandaries That May Redefine Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. The right investors and right time dilemma.

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Three Cash Flow Tips From Small Business Accounting Experts

YoungUpstarts

For tax and finance professionals, managing spikes in demand – and making sure that seasonal business cash flow remains stable – is a year-round exercise. In the accounting business, your revenue chart basically looks like a hockey stick,” says Ernie Mayhorn, owner of Capital Tax Solutions in Carson City, Nev.,

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10 Tough Quandaries That Lead Entrepreneurs Astray

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. The right investors and right time dilemma.

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10 Common Dilemmas That Derail Many Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. The right investors and right time dilemma.

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10 Dilemmas Every Startup Founder Must Deal With

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t wait for the harsh reality of the demanding business world to start thinking about these tradeoffs. You have very little money, and you don’t want to give away your equity. Giving equity is realistic, but base it on contribution and role, with vesting after time and milestones. The right investors and right time dilemma.

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