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Effective Cost-Saving Rules for Manufacturers

The Startup Magazine

Due to lockdowns, layoffs and other measures forced by the virus, some manufacturers had to pronounce bankruptcy and completely stop their business actions. With all that in mind, we can see how important it is to reduce costs to stay afloat. Examine shipping costs. Invest in efficient technology. Reduce energy consumption.

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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

The key to being able to run a business that isn’t yet profitable (on operating margin) is availability of capital to finance losses and preferably at a cost that isn’t too punitive to the founders and employees. Poorly calculated LTVs can become BVs (bankruptcy values). Customer acquisition cost. The first input is CAC.

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The Great Retail Reinvention: How the Internet Is Reshaping the Way We Buy Clothing

View from Seed

In 2017 alone, we’ve seen widespread store closures or bankruptcies from apparel retailers, including: True Religion. Despite these challenges, we are very bullish that this category will yield some very important, long-lasting companies that will change the way the apparel industry operates and is experienced by consumers.

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How to Wisely Utilize Debt for Business Expansion

The Startup Magazine

By strategically leveraging debt, businesses can access the capital needed to invest in new opportunities, expand operations, and increase profitability. Poorly managed debt can lead to financial strain, decreased creditworthiness, and even bankruptcy. While debt can provide necessary funds for expansion, it also comes with risks.

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Tripwire Marketing: From Bankruptcy to Over 1 Million Dollars in Profits in One Year

ConversionXL

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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Why Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Is A Thing Of The Past And What You Should Do About It

YoungUpstarts

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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Think Again Before Declaring Business Bankruptcy

Startup Professionals Musings

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.