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How to Forecast Sales

Up and Running

Sales forecasting is much easier than you think, and much more useful than you imagine. You review and revise your forecast regularly. Since sales are intimate with costs and expenses, the forecast helps you budget and manage. Since sales are intimate with costs and expenses, the forecast helps you budget and manage.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower

Are there other founders, business leaders, partners, or administrators? If you launched tomorrow, how many users would you forecast? Where are you today, and what’s happening right now? What’s been done so far to validate the concept? Who are the other stakeholders involved? How will you be taking this to market?

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10 Strategies To Avoid Bad Risks In Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Find a strategic partner to accelerate growth. Don’t rely on conservative forecasts to reduce risk. Investors don’t fund conservative forecasts, nor wildly optimistic ones, since both imply a lack of commitment or homework. Risk is more manageable with subscriptions and even freemium pricing.

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Better business forecasting – Part Two

NZ Entrepreneur

In Part 1 of this two-part series on forecasting, we discussed why it’s important for any size or type of business to get into the habit. Then we looked at four ways to help improve your forecasting accuracy. Does the forecast stack up when you express it in non-financial terms? Step away from the forecast.

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How to Build a Robust Treasury Framework for Your Startup

The Startup Magazine

The Power of Liquidity Forecasting Imagine having a magic crystal ball that tells you about future expenses. Liquidity forecasting isn’t magical, but it’s close enough. By understanding the fees, services, and nuances of different banks, startups can choose a partner that truly complements their growth trajectory.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Our guest this week on #TWiVC was Dana Settle , partner at Greycroft Partners , a venture capital firm with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Current round: $35mm in Series C (extension of Series B at higher valuation) from General Atlantic, Matrix Partners. Note that these are “gross” revenue numbers. Total raised: $15.0mm.

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10 Manageable Risks That An Entrepreneur Should Take

Startup Professionals Musings

Find a strategic partner to accelerate growth. Don’t rely on conservative forecasts to reduce risk. Investors don’t fund conservative forecasts, nor wildly optimistic ones, since both imply a lack of commitment or homework. Risk is more manageable with subscriptions and even freemium pricing.