ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The legal structure for business formation is one of those critical factors, and it has a significant impact on whether you will succeed or not. Why should a founder entertain this idea? This article examines all the major business structures and highlights the significant benefits of each, and particularly LLCs.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

by Chen Amit, co-founder and CEO of Tipalti. The accounts payable process is often the biggest thorn in a small business’s side. And accounts payable processing is poised to become even more significant and complex over the next three years, according to the Institute of Finance & Managemen’s research.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In the span from the second to the fifth year, a staggering 70% of new businesses crumble. With such daunting statistics, it’s clear that maintaining a startup becomes an uphill battle for founders without the right foundations. Diversify Revenue Streams Relying on a single income source can be risky.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

More and more startups are pursuing Revenue-Based VCs , but “RBI” doesn’t fit everyone. From RBI, Flexible VCs borrow the ability to reap meaningful returns without demanding founders build for an exit. Flexible VC 101: Equity Meets Revenue Share. Where else can fast-growing companies get funding?

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 10, 2017

by Mark Gilbert, founder and CEO of MBS Accounting Technology & Advisory. Roughly 27 percent of startups can’t get the funding they need to take their business to the next level, according to the National Association of Small Businesses. These software programs are more efficient for managing a company’s finances.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The most important difference between a tech startup and a traditional new business is the core objective that drives each. Small businesses are, in most cases, driven by stable long-term growth, value, and profitability. Tech startups are, in contrast, focused on rapid growth, potential, and top-end revenue.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The legal structure for business formation is one of those critical factors, and it has a significant impact on whether you will succeed or not. Why should a founder entertain this idea? This article examines all the major business structures and highlights the significant benefits of each, and particularly LLCs.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 9, 2018

In the beginning stages of most startups, the founder is the manager, marketer, salesman, among other titles. Unfortunately, most small business owners are not accountants and find themselves neglecting this function completely. However, accounting is one area of your business you shouldn’t ignore. Tax Preparation.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

by Steve Owens, Founder and CTO of Finish Line Product Development Services. No Financing/Investor Interest – 8%. Rule #2: Revenue is your first priority. Startups are hard – much harder than running an existing business. Rule #2: Revenue is your first priority. Ran out of Cash – 29%.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2017

by Brad Mishlove, CEO and founder of Catapult Groups. In reality, most startups require an early capital infusion to successfully transform from a dream into a business. Once you learn about all of your financing options, you could choose the one best suited to help your business grow. Understand the Tax Code.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Just about every business has times when orders are coming in the door fast and furious, and other times when work slows to a crawl. For tax and finance professionals, managing spikes in demand – and making sure that seasonal business cash flow remains stable – is a year-round exercise. Add new services to stay busy all year. “In

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Idealistic founders believe they will break the mold when they scale, and not turn into a “typical big company.” Or it’s fatal because that was a co-founder. If Google launches a new product that generates $10,000,000/year in revenue, is that good? With a small business, the materiality threshold is near $0.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Fortifying Profits: Strategies to Shield Your Business from Embezzlement written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Janstch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Todd Rammler, president and founder of Michigan CFO Associates.

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ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

” — Phil Norton, Founder of Leave Dates In today’s digital age, software subscriptions have become integral to business operations. ” — Carl Jenson, Founder of Compare Bank. Carl Jenson, the Founder of Compare Bank, emphasises the importance of cutting meeting expenses by adopting virtual meeting solutions.

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Up and Running

JULY 18, 2014

Recently our Bplans audience had the chance to attend a free webinar on Small Business Taxes, hosted by the CEO and founder of TaxAlli.com, Zach Olson. 4 Things You (and Every Small Business) Should Know About Taxes. TAKE THE POLL: Are you a first time business owner? Have a tax-related question?

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Up and Running

JULY 25, 2017

You’ll have to make the final call yourself, but here are a few resources that lend some perspective on small business and startup funding trends that relate to the economic landscape. Small Business Borrowing Drops. Reuters recently reported that in small business borrowing dropped to a six-month low in April.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Whether you’re simply trying to scale your business or seeking equity investment, having a plan is key. . Recently, Barbara Corcoran , entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge, shared some of her insights on small business. Regular planning helps businesses to take advantage of opportunities within their markets.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2021

The Startup Magazine continues our Founder Interview series with entrepreneur Richard Lavina, Co-Founder and CEO of accounting services platform, Taxfyle. Taxfyle is an innovative consumer, small business and enterprise SaaS accounting-tech company. Richard Lavina, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of Taxfyle.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 16, 2022

Rune is the co-founder and CEO of Mentorcam, a marketplace where people can access high-profile mentors for 1:1 advice. In this episode, I talk with the co-founder and CEO of Mentorcam, Rune Hauge, about how he’s redefining mentorship by making it easier for entrepreneurs to gain access to expert advice and support.

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VC Adventure

APRIL 16, 2020

To save the US economy, policymakers need to understand small business 101. economy and the ways in which entrepreneurship and the small business landscape have changed over the past few decades. The text of our latest OpEd is below. Policymakers in Washington, D.C., fail to understand fundamental changes in the U.S.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Let’s be honest, when it comes to funding, it’s never as straightforward as business advisors, lenders, backers, and investors might have you think. And, if you’re a small business, it’s unlikely you can afford to pay someone to do all the legal research and nit-picky stuff that the big boys can. Enter grant competitions.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Small Business Administration loans are often one of the first places that small business owners in the United States think of looking for a loan, and they’re right to. Small Business Lending Fund is a dedicated government fund that provides capital for small business loans through specific lenders in each U.S.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

Funding might be a need in some cases — but it’s not an absolute necessity. ? The business should be self-sustainable. The primary source of your funds should be your paying customers, i.e., your business should generate enough revenues and profits to fund the growth and expansion. Government programs.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 7, 2011

If you’re wondering about how small business view bank loans, this infographic from Chicago, Illinois-based credit card processing fee comparison engine FeeFighters shows that only 42-percent of small businesses see bank loans as a viable financing option. Doing all that.

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David Teten

AUGUST 20, 2019

I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching Revenue-Based Investing and other new approaches to VC. The question I’m asking myself: should a new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing, traditional equity VC, or possibly both (likely from two separate pools of capital)? Greater transparency to limited partners.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 16, 2016

by Evan Varsamis, Founder/CEO at Gadget Flow Inc. Myself and my co-founders were just a bunch of young upstarts with a big idea. It was a way for us to stay creative and it also brought in some revenue. The culture for startups and new business has moved more towards raising capital and fueling growth this way.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 13, 2017

by Stephen Sheinbaum, founder of Bizfi. Those dreams can fuel any business as it secures loyal customers and achieves a consistent revenue stream, but that may not be enough to take it to the next level: its transformation into a larger company. Small Business administration on choosing a new location.

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David Teten

AUGUST 21, 2019

Most founders who are raising capital look first to traditional equity VCs. Or should they look to one of the new wave of Revenue-Based Investors? Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) is a new form of VC financing, distinct from the preferred equity structure most VCs use. Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

L to R: Tiara Zolniez (Co-Founder & Sales), Dr. Roshawnna Novellus (Co-Founder & CEO), Alisha Griffey (COO) The Forrest Four-Cast: February 4, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 20, 2021

I am the CEO and co-founder of a dating app called So Syncd that is based on matching compatible personality types. One piece of advice I can offer to small business owners in 2021 is to focus on employee happiness and overall mental health. 24- Personal finances awareness. Thanks to Josh Stomel, Turbo Finance ! #25-

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JULY 2, 2019

Not only are women-owned businesses increasing at two and a half times the rate of all US businesses combined, but both the revenue growth and employment growth of women-owned businesses have also outpaced the national averages for all businesses. 13 RESOURCES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES OWNERS.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

How can small business owners reach underserved markets? Opportunities exist for small business owners as well. If you’re a small business wanting to serve lower income consumers, you need to join the membership economy, in which organizations put building a long-term relationship with their customers at the forefront.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Sramana Mitra is the founder of the One Million by One Million (1M/1M) initiative, an educational, business development and incubation program that aims to help one million entrepreneurs globally to reach $1 million in revenue and beyond. This, of course, doesn't mean that we discourage entrepreneurs from seeking financing.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Just because they are representing both parties does not mean they will try to get you to settle for less than what you feel your business is worth. What it means for a seller is a quick and easy sale because those buyers are already qualified with financing in the works. Business Exits. Synergy Business Brokers.

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Scalable Startup

AUGUST 26, 2014

the original products can’t generate revenue, so when these OS projects occassionally blow up into phenomenons like Drupal and WordPress have over the past few years, it’s gratifying but also quite frustrating to watch others derive so much value from your baby while you toil away to lead its growth with no financial return.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Jason is a Co-founder of Thriveal, a firm that helps entrepreneurial CPA firms connect, learn and grow. In this episode, Jason and I dive into the importance of financial guidance for agencies and what small businesses are missing when they don’t have a CFO. Marketing Podcast with Jason Blumer.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 14, 2022

Bob is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners, a global partner marketing agency. He is also the Co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle. He's the founder and chairman of the board of global partner marketing agency, acceleration partners. He's also the co-founder and chairman of brand cycle.

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