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.

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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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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. The best person who can champion your brand is you and your employees. Select a few of your employees who will take part or be in-charge of your rebranding. Why are you rebranding your business?

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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. When it comes to insuring your business, factors like your location, industry, and the number of employees can all affect what coverages are applicable.

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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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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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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 2, 2014

companies can no longer afford to provide group health insurance to their employees. And both employers and employees alike have tried to make the most of a bad situation. In fact, since 2000, more than 10 million Americans have filed personal bankruptcy due to their employers’ failed health insurance plan. We said it.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 23, 2020

I am looking to reopen offices in a smaller capacity when it is safe to do so and when my employees are comfortable with returning. I am listening to my employees and asking for their opinions on how to implement positive changes to make significant improvements to our future work environment. Thanks to James Bullard, Sound Fro !

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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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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. Assume that selling to an employee is quick and easy.

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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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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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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.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

What Happens After an Employee is Injured in the Workplace? If you have a risk mitigation plan, along with enough savings to cover any unexpected costs or fees , then you can support the injured worker in their time of need. This could result in fines, bankruptcy, or jail time. Image Source: Unsplash. Use a Top-Down Approach.

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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? Violence, protests, hostage situations, and terrorism impact communities around the nation.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 15, 2017

The construction and building industries are heavily reliant on a contracted workforce; that is, there are a great number of individually contracted ‘employees’ who are invoiced and paid separately, rather than through a centralised system. Incremental Industry. Flying High.

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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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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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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2017

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

MAY 1, 2019

For example, one of the first home grocery delivery companies, Webvan, was so enamored with early traction in Silicon Valley, it raised and spent nearly a billion dollars and went public, before filing for bankruptcy three years later. Control costs and adjust prices to maintain your margin.

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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

MARCH 11, 2020

Failing to resolve the issues you face can damage your business reputation and may result in property destruction and bankruptcy. Finding and keeping quality employees – Hiring skilled staff is essential to provide excellent services to tenants and maintain your properties at livable conditions.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2014

5 Ways To Help Employees You’re About To Lay Off | Fast Company – crowdspring.co/159KAQE. How to Motivate Employees in Less Than 5 Minutes – crowdspring.co/1CzhuZY. It’s Absurd That Health Care Costs Are So Confusing – crowdspring.co/1yDomRJ. How to Show Employees Love (Even if it Makes Them Feel Awkward) – crowdspring.co/1CzgUvd.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Businesses are still committed to having world-class marketing leadership but have to take in cost considerations due to the new economic landscape. The three ways a Fractional CMO , a part-time CMO, has an advantage over a traditional full-time CMO in a post-COVID-19 marketing industry are all cost-related. . Lower Cost.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 1, 2020

Insurance provides financial security to the entrepreneur, his or her family, and the employees working for the entrepreneur. Whether it be from a broken contract or an upset employee, being sued can cost thousands of dollars, taking money away from your business, causing it to plummet. To Protect and Keep Employees.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

In addition to helping you, your employees will also not have to bear the brunt of the times if you plan well in advance. They cost immensely , and corporations usually consider them as a one-time investment, unless something unforeseen happens. Employee care. Protection of property. Cover disaster.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 8, 2017

When I took the job of VP of Marketing in a company emerging from bankruptcy, excuses seemed to be our main product. It will cost you your job.” But you also need to let everyone in your department know that from now on showing up with an excuse the day the project is due will cost them their job.” “We still have time.” (We

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Most traditional, bricks-and-mortar businesses have substantial, often enormous hard assets, such as raw materials and supplies, work-in-process, inventory, manufacturing equipment, real estate and more, as well as armies of employees. Tech startups are at the other extreme. Instagram is a textbook example.)

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 29, 2020

Independent and particularly small retailers are facing bankruptcy, and consumers are spending their time online or shopping at major chains like Costco or Walmart. In the worst-case scenario, retailers may find themselves in an even worse situation as a trickle of consumers coming in cannot pay for normal operating costs.

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Berkonomics

MAY 20, 2021

I’ve labeled this time bankruptcy to make the point as dramatically as possible that this is a critical, company-threatening sinkhole that must be avoided at all costs. Time bankruptcy is the ultimate result of the deliberate over-commitment of a company’s most valuable resource(s) by the CEO or a department leader.

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View from Seed

MAY 28, 2020

The food supply chain has been rattled with distribution shifting from restaurants to grocery and with food production bottlenecks resulting from fewer employees at work. Consequently, prices for meat will likely increase, which will decrease demand for meat for a set of cost-conscious consumers who are increasingly facing unemployment.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 22, 2017

Under most anti-retaliation laws related to whistleblowing, employees must prove that an employer took “adverse action” against them in order to mount a successful legal claim. Generally, any action that costs an employee money is judged to be an adverse rather than justified action.

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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. Remember it was only 2008 where Microsoft and even Google were laying off employees. This is the time it takes for a bankruptcy or asset sale to occur.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 25, 2016

Collections, delinquencies, and bankruptcies stay on your credit report for up to 7 years, but their impact lessens over time. Most lenders will only disqualify applicants who have had bankruptcies in the last 2-3 years. With time comes better knowledge of your business’ operating costs. You can build business credit over time.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 1, 2019

With lawsuit amounts being variable, if sued for too much, startups encountering one suit can be forced into bankruptcy. Shopping around is natural, but only picking a provider solely because they cost a fraction of others can leave you with an insufficient plan. Making the Cheap Choice.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2019

Whenever you’re talking with other people – may it be an investor, employee or customer – let them know that you care about their contribution to your business. This can include costs on labor, insurance, and materials. Starting your own dentistry practice without having any financial resources can only lead to debt and bankruptcy.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 23, 2017

When building a startup’s operations, some things may seem inconsequential, but they can be the difference between your business making it past the five year mark, or sinking beneath the bankruptcy seas. Second, your cost-projections will usually be less than actual expenses. Cutting Costs And Expanding.

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