ConversionXL

DECEMBER 7, 2017

In 2015, 9-figure apparel retailer Karmaloop.com filed for bankruptcy. The CEO cut costs. That latter term is used to describe an initial offer that generates enough revenue to offset the cost of acquiring a customer. Marketing where you don’t have to is called a subsidy cost. They brought me in as CMO.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 30, 2018

Early in his career, Paul suffered a financially devastating bankruptcy with a line of clothing stores he owned, but went on to join Northwestern Mutual, where he has created an impressive financial portfolio and a strong network of clients, many of whom have become lifelong friends.

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Cost Software Review Bankruptcy Portfolio 124

ReadWriteStart

DECEMBER 20, 2022

While employees are often inspired by success stories and case studies of triumphant innovation tales of large companies, the cost of not innovating is often overlooked. The deal could not materialize — and now the situation is such that the success of Netflix was one of the primary reasons behind the bankruptcy of Blockbuster.

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View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In 2017 alone, we’ve seen widespread store closures or bankruptcies from apparel retailers, including: True Religion. We are currently seeing the most rapid collapse of retail since the Great Recession, due to the internet changing consumer demand and purchasing patterns. Ascena (Ann Taylor, Loft, Dress Barn, Lane Bryant, Justice, etc.).

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Joe’s “don’t worry about it” mentality, is rooted in his blue-collar upbringing where his father often provided services for free, and once nearly led him to bankruptcy. Train your AI models at twice the speed and less than half of the cost of other clouds. The surgery doesn't cost hardly anything.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 25, 2012

After all, Latman has seen his startup company Microworkz go from the brink of tremendous success to being shut down, have himself enter personal bankruptcy and his personal life destroyed. He’s lost 11 jobs in 12 months, been sued by the attorney general of the state of Washington , and his name and reputation dragged in the mud.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

JANUARY 7, 2025

How much do you think itll cost to fix that? A single data breach could cost you thousands and ruin your reputation. Bankruptcy Due to Legal Claims: Heres a true story… a bakery owner didnt think they needed insurance. Everythings soakedcomputers, furniture, files. Spoiler: A lot. Employee-Related Claims: Got employees?

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2014

Or a key vendor declares bankruptcy. Sometimes that sabotage might cost you ‘only’ a customer or a sale… but over time, a few customers here and a few dollars there can lead to your closing your doors forever. As a small business owner, of course you’re going to try to cut costs and stretch the budget wherever possible.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2014

In fact, since 2000, more than 10 million Americans have filed personal bankruptcy due to their employers’ failed health insurance plan. Two, establish a formal reimbursement program to reimburse employees for their substantiated individual health insurance costs on a post-tax basis — up to a healthcare allowance specified by the company.

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Software Review Employee Retention Government 224

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 7, 2012

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? For those who think that bankruptcy is the easy way out, think again. Bankruptcy should always be the absolutely last resort.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? For those who think that bankruptcy is the easy way out, think again. Bankruptcy should always be the absolutely last resort.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

It costs less money to start companies so the world should have way more startups.&# I’ve heard the “world is different&# argument in every bubble I’ve ever seen. This is the time it takes for a bankruptcy or asset sale to occur. But all of this increased company creation has to go somewhere. Or a quick flip.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

Poorly managed debt can lead to financial strain, decreased creditworthiness, and even bankruptcy. When considering debt options, comparing interest rates, repayment terms, and fees from multiple lenders is crucial to finding the most cost-effective solution.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer were all shuttered due to GM's bankruptcy, which occurred on June 1, 2009. It cost him $4.8B The company faced bankruptcy over 10 times but Elon came up with some genius ideas the next day to save it each time. Eventually, the company was led to global dominance by Alfred P.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

“In 15 Years From Now Half of US Universities May Be in Bankruptcy.” Obviously that barrier has been brought down with low-cost ability to capture, stream and distribute content over the Internet. ” Such was the quote of Clayton Christensen followed by, “… in the end I’m excited to see that happen.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2013

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? For those who think that bankruptcy is the easy way out, think again. Bankruptcy should always be the absolutely last resort. Marty Zwilling.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 30, 2020

I owned a mortgage company when the mortgage industry crashed and lost almost everything pushing me to the brink of personal bankruptcy. Launching a recipe website can cost as little as $150 if you can utilize your phone as a camera to start. Faced with rising costs, many businesses have a difficult time growing.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

It’s possible to have a company with literally millions of customers (users) that employs only a handful of people, working in a small rented office, with hardware and software costing in the tens of thousands rather than millions of dollars. Most of our early-stage startup clients fit this description.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Rebranding is one way to overcome the odds of a partnership breakage or a bankruptcy, showcasing the good points of your business. By adopting this company-wide business strategy, you’ll improve profitability and reduce production and operations costs. Why are you rebranding your business?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2015

Sales and distribution channel activity will be analyzed, as well as cost of customer acquisition, to make an independent assessment of your financial projections. During that period, it is very difficult for either party to get out of the deal, since there is no public market for the stock, and business divorces normally mean bankruptcy.

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The Equity Kicker

AUGUST 29, 2012

The basic problem is illustrated by the story of Chargify (from WSJ ): for some, the "freemium" strategy is turning out to be a costly trap, leaving them with higher operating costs and thousands of freeloaders. Within a year, the company was on the path to bankruptcy. I think he’s largely right.

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Up and Running

MARCH 15, 2017

Buying insurance can feel like a hassle, but if you invest in finding the right policies now, you’ll save yourself from potential legal headaches and unexpected costs down the road. See Also: 9 Ways to Lower Your Business Insurance Costs. Without insurance, these costs can add up quickly. General liability insurance.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 11, 2020

A business budget plays a significant role in identifying income streams, variable costs, and fixed expenses. Eliminate Non-essential Costs. Therefore, evaluate your spending habits and find effective ways to cut costs within your business. You want to be sure that your total amount is shifting as you settle each monthly bill.

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Software Review Small Business Management Bankruptcy 117

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

by Larry Light, CEO of Arcature and co-author of “ Six Rules of Brand Revitalization: Learn the Most Common Branding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them “ Early this year, The Limited shut down its 250 clothing stores and not long after that the women’s apparel chain announced it was filing for bankruptcy protection.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Similarly, you’ll want to diminish your cash outflows by any means necessary; vaguely speaking, this means ‘cutting the costs of doing business,’ but more specifically it may entail getting rid of unessential employees or changing suppliers in order to secure better long-term financing on your deals.

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Bankruptcy Technical Review Security Finance 144

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? For those who think that bankruptcy is the easy way out, think again. Bankruptcy should always be the absolutely last resort.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 31, 2023

Adopting best practices and implementing effective tools and strategies can streamline your financial processes, reduce costs, and improve your bottom line. 1. While most businesses are aware of high-level expenses, they are typically unaware of what’s costing them money daily.

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Management Software Review Finance Bankruptcy 97

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2017

by Larry Light, Chief Executive Officer of Arcature and co-author of “ Six Rules of Brand Revitalization: Learn the Most Common Branding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them “ Early this year, The Limited shut down its 250 clothing stores and not long after that the women’s apparel chain announced it was filing for bankruptcy protection.

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Private Equity Bankruptcy Technical Review America 113

The Startup Magazine

JULY 1, 2019

With staggering statistics like these, it’s clear that startups need to come up with affordable ways to handle their accounting services needs in order to avoid bankruptcy. This way, they not only save on costs but also get professional business advice. Image Credit: Ross Williamson | Flickr.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 25, 2009

Was the company attempting to be a low cost provider by introducing cheaper products to an existing market? Therefore, no, we weren’t really equipped to be the low cost provider. Was SuperMac attempting to introduce radically new products and create a new market ? No, not really. And we lost money when we did so.

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Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Compute ROI: (cost of Facebook campaigns + salary of people running campaigns + agency creative costs) vs. profit from incremental product sales. An additional prove value scope can also be: Cost savings. The reduction in customer service costs – no more phone calls! Attribute it all to the Facebook campaigns.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2019

Why are there so many digital commerce companies which can challenge large traditional retailers and even force them into bankruptcy? This way they could mitigate inventory risk and costs at the same time. The first question that arouse was how they were going to start with only very limited funds. The solution was crowdfunding.

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Cofounder Technical Review Technology Netherlands 113

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? For those who think that bankruptcy is the easy way out, think again. Bankruptcy should always be the absolutely last resort. Marty Zwilling.

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Bankruptcy Salary Operations Employee 128

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2014

It’s Absurd That Health Care Costs Are So Confusing – crowdspring.co/1yDomRJ. TV-Streaming Firm Aereo Files for Bankruptcy | WSJ – crowdspring.co/1Fh64Ie. How to Motivate Employees in Less Than 5 Minutes – crowdspring.co/1CzhuZY. Setting up shop: 5 steps to opening a store | Money – crowdspring.co/1yDojFH. 1reRybq.

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Occam's Razor

JULY 18, 2011

: Profitability = (revenue generated – campaign cost – cost of goods sold) / # of emails sent. In my experience that is normally because it is hard to find data related to true costs. Most email Marketers and Analysts will measure revenue and order size and other such obvious metrics. See why this is important?

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Metrics Campaign Email Marketing 138

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2019

If you are just plain tired of working so hard, or your startup is not getting the traction you expected, should you shut down cleanly, or just file for bankruptcy and walk away? For those who think that bankruptcy is the easy way out, think again. Bankruptcy should always be the absolutely last resort.

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Bankruptcy Startup Dividend Salary 242

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Keeping it accessible, there will be no cost options, individual low fee entry points and of course, the VIP All Access Badge. This is a more cost-efficient option for me given that I am able to do my business campaigns in various social media platforms for free. Thanks to Susan Johnston, New Media Film Festival !

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