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Business Valuation: Determining The Worth Of A Company

YoungUpstarts

Business valuation is defined as a way to determine the overall economic value of a company , and is a necessary component of a sound business plan and strategy. An Earnings Based approach to valuation is predicated on the concept that a business is only as valuable as its potential to produce value in the future.

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The Latest Questions Small Businesses Are Asking

Up and Running

Consider a venture feasibility study as a start on a business plan if the idea looks profitable. Do I need to hire a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for my small business? As a licensed professional, a CPA has to adhere to a code of professional ethics. Leave your question in the comments below.

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The Startup Guide to Affordable Accountancy

The Startup Magazine

In their study, they found that most businesses fail due to poor understanding of cash flow and lack of a well-developed business plan. While hiring a CPA may be quite costly for a startup that is yet to establish a footing in the business world, it does have its own benefits. So, why would you need an accountant?

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

Up and Running

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. It’s all about making your business life easier, doing what works best, getting the best results by tracking what works and always improving.

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Website Ads are Not a Revenue Stream for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

One of the biggest red flags I see in many Internet-related business plans today is advertising as the initial revenue stream, or a key part of it. Until you get a million page-views per month, your revenue will be negligible, and advertisers won’t be interested in your site. This is a tough business. Face reality.

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Digital Marketing And Analytics: Two Ladders For Magnificent Success

Occam's Razor

More often than not, magnificent success results from executing a business plan that is rooted in a strong understanding of the landscape of possibilities, and a deep self-awareness of business capabilities. Focus on optimizing your Cost per Acquisition (CPA). In many cases, it is a tendency we have to learn to restrain.

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Business ecology and the four customer currencies

Startup Lessons Learned

A business that strives for something like this should absolutely be charging money from day one, in order to establish baselines for their two key metrics: CPA (the cost to acquire a new customer) and LTV (the lifetime value of each acquired customer). This is the simplest ecosystem and simplest driver of growth.

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