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My Life as a CEO (and VC): Chief Psychologist

Both Sides of the Table

Due to the language and culture issues in Europe we opted for a country structure with an MD in each country and local sales, marketing & customers support staff. This is akin in the US to having sales staff in NY, SF & LA with your HQ in one of these locations. But it wasn’t just about company structures.

Ireland 319
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Bending over: How to sell to large companies

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

Instead of making a few dollars per sale and hoping for thousands of sales, you sell to only a few customers, and charge much higher rates. The license agreement's primary purpose, then, is to get past the customer's legal team quickly, because they stand between you and a sale. Is there progress on getting the sale done?

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7 lessons we learned from the bankruptcy of Whatser

The Next Web

Although we got some early traction, we were unable to prevent a bankruptcy from happening in October 2011. One person cannot be the best lawyer, product developer, finance person, user experience designer, visual designer, business developer and sales person all at once.

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How to Wisely Utilize Debt for Business Expansion

The Startup Magazine

Poorly managed debt can lead to financial strain, decreased creditworthiness, and even bankruptcy. Equipment Financing: Leveraging Assets for Growth Equipment financing allows businesses to purchase or lease equipment needed for expansion without tying up capital or resorting to large upfront payments.

Finance 147
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What Angel Investing & Florida Condos Have in Common

Both Sides of the Table

That would mean that the increased number of new business startups will lead to a “funding gap&# of deals that can’t get financed. This is the time it takes for a bankruptcy or asset sale to occur. People often talk about what makes a great investor. Or a quick flip. That is conformity.

Florida 299
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Why Misunderstanding Startup Metrics Can Cost You Your Business

Both Sides of the Table

= profitable and companies like Amazon who chose to focus on growth > profitability were not losing money on each book sale (ie they were gross margin positive). Poorly calculated LTVs can become BVs (bankruptcy values). The reason one would accept losses is when they are investments in fueling faster growth.

Metrics 150
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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

YoungUpstarts

Companies that have managed to do this have a distinct advantage over those dependent on financing from external sources. Many startups are already tech-based, and the tech they use can help them connect with consumers and make sales online. Shelter-in-place orders have left many startups lacking ways to interact with customers.