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7 Startup Laws Of Finance That You Dare Not Shortcut

Startup Professionals Musings

A closer analysis often indicates the cause to be a lack of diligence in handling common business finances. A required metric is average days to payment compared to expectations. But don’t forget that the underlying laws of finance are harder to change, much like the laws of physics, so try not to ignore these basics.

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Understanding How Collaboration between HR and Finance Can Improve Business

The Startup Magazine

One key area where collaboration can make a big difference is between HR and Finance. Image source In this blog, we will explore how an HR-Finance collaboration can drive success for your organization and discuss some practical strategies for building effective partnerships between these critical departments.

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How to Wisely Utilize Debt for Business Expansion

The Startup Magazine

Equipment Financing: Leveraging Assets for Growth Equipment financing allows businesses to purchase or lease equipment needed for expansion without tying up capital or resorting to large upfront payments. They offer flexibility for short-term expenses or help in unexpected opportunities. Debt can help cash flow at the same time.

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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

There has been a lot of public debate over the past several weeks about whether it’s a good thing to be “gross margin positive” or not and commentary always reminds me that some people at startups don’t quite understand financial metrics or even how to think about which ones are healthy. That is what finances rapid growth.

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Unlocking the Power of Data: Transforming Metrics into Actionable Insights

Duct Tape Marketing

Unlocking the Power of Data: Transforming Metrics into Actionable Insights 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 Peter Caputa, CEO of Databox, an innovative player in the realm of marketing analytics.

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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

This happens slowly because while public markets trade daily and prices then adjust instantly, private markets don’t get reset until follow-on financing rounds happen which can take 6–24 months. But it will be patiently deployed, waiting for a cohort of founders who aren’t artificially clinging to 2021 valuation metrics.

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Use Milestones and Metrics to Turn Planning into Business GPS

Up and Running

Taking steering one step further, let’s suggest that good planning, with milestones and metrics, is something like steering with the aid of a GPS. Metrics are like dials on the dashboard, indicators of how you’re doing, tracking your progress toward goals. Metrics give you tracking and accountability.

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