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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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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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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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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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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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

The parallels to the music industry are too obvious even though the industry players, the medium and the cost structures are different. Lehman Brothers had filed for bankruptcy. I started showing my partners more deals that I found interesting and doing loads of analysis on the future of markets I thought were ripe for disruption.

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 29, 2019

Bankruptcy is an often misunderstood practice you don’t run up debts and then just magically go bankrupt it is much more complex. Let’s look at some of the answers to common bankruptcy law questions in more detail. Yes, this does come at a cost as we looked at in the first question but for many people, it will be worth it.

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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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View from Seed

APRIL 30, 2015

It can be lower cost and can either buy more time or accelerate growth. It’s generally got a lower cost compared to equity capital and can help support growth. But the costs are definitely there. Today, we wanted to share some basics of another source of capital: venture debt. What are some pros and cons?

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Up and Running

JULY 12, 2021

Starting a business is difficult, but establishing a new business from scratch after filing for bankruptcy can be an even bigger challenge. Nothing is as stressful as bankruptcy. Filing bankruptcy will offer a fresh start and keep your debts behind you. How soon can you start your own business after filing for bankruptcy?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

What this means for contractors, is that they are more likely to receive their full set of income and entitlements, with a lessened risk of loss due to insolvency of bankruptcy. It’s also cost-effective storage – with no physical location to rent, temperature control and protect. Flying High.

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techcrunch.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

The reason why many have started using the debt note, is because with no complications, an average convertible debt deal can be sealed with a five to seven page legal agreement that takes just a few hours to finish, and costs $5,000 or less. Ressi estimates that the debt note now accounts for over 50% of all angel and early stage deals.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

OCTOBER 29, 2012

But during that time she had been an alcoholic, and in seeking to break away from that life, she had walked away from the company, causing her to declare personal bankruptcy. The SBU retails for $1,800 and costs $250 to make in an offshore factory. Now sober, she wants to take another run at the same idea.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 12, 2021

Especially if people hear rumors of your interest in selling, they will assume that you are fighting bankruptcy, being pushed out, or your personal life has fallen apart. Not getting a signed non-disclosure before negotiating can cost you dearly in value. Refrain from telling associates that you are selling.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

A poorly managed crisis could cost your nonprofit its reputation, yet developing a solid PR crisis management plan could help maintain the public’s trust through the worst possible crisis. Has your board discussed the types of crises that could happen?

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

That said, nothing is cost-free. More complex cost of capital calculation. This causes the cost of capital for Flexible VC, often calculated through IRR (similar to an interest rate), can be higher than that of venture debt or traditional RBI. Transaction costs. Legal costs typically $5K-$50K . Cost of capital.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 21, 2021

So, credit repair services are worth the cost for the following reasons. For example, the cost of correcting identity mix up may be less compared to identity theft-related credit restoration. However, the advantage of timely repair of your credit score is worth the cost of paying a credit repair company. Timely Results.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

If your business is considering filing for bankruptcy, read on to see how to proceed. If your business has been experiencing financial difficulty for some time, is filing for bankruptcy the appropriate step? And if so, what bankruptcy options do you have? Lack of proper cost control. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 3, 2017

Although filing for bankruptcy may seem like a daunting and complicated endeavor, it can provide relief for many as a way to get out of debt. For instance, your credit score will be significantly lowered and the bankruptcy information could stay on the record. When is the right time to file for bankruptcy? Chapter 12.

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