Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Fortunately I was mostly a technology consultant, which meant that I coded computers, designed databases and planned system integration projects. One of our core tasks was “market analysis,&# which consistent of: market sizing, market forecasts, competitive analysis and then instructing customers on which direction to take.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

It can be difficult to forecast the future trajectory of publicly listed technology companies, especially in the short term – after all, most of the available information is already capitalized in their current share prices. Take software developers as an example. These costs are largely fixed.

Technical Review 170

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

I spent nearly a decade building software for large companies and then advising companies on the same. I usually try to avoid getting stuck reviewing people’s PowerPoint decks (I get this request too often and frankly I’m already behind on my own work!) If you’re not then you’re not trying hard enough.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 10, 2017

A change in revenue recognition means a change in the due diligence process, specifically accounting diligence, modeling, quality of earnings and cost of integration. In certain industries, such as Software as a Service (SaaS) and hardware companies, the new standard is a minor tweak. What to consider.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

We’ve read so much about companies and businesses going under due to poor financial management. By chasing after relentless growth – at all costs – they have gone beyond their abilities to pay spiraling bills to suppliers, employees, and financiers. How can one manage one’s business costs better?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Tailoring tax strategies to the specific structure of your business is fundamental to minimizing liabilities and maximizing returns, necessitating a nuanced understanding of the tax code and its application to each type of business entity.

Small Business 157

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Sales forecasting is much easier than you think, and much more useful than you imagine. You review and revise your forecast regularly. Since sales are intimate with costs and expenses, the forecast helps you budget and manage. It’s way easier to forecast total lunches than ham sandwiches vs. bowls of soup.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

It became harder and harder to separate how the software is built from how the software is structured. If youre trying to design an architecture to maximize agility, how can that work if some people are working in TDD and others not? If not, whos going to insist we switch to free and open source software? I dont think so.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

DataRails , the financial analysis and reporting software startup, has announced the hiring of David Rosenberg as the company’s new VP of customer success. million for the software startup to date, with the latest round, a two-part Series A, completing in June 2021. DataRails has already raised $53.5

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

When an entrepreneur can forecast his next moves, even his/her employees become part of the moves the business makes. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners where they forecast their business will be in the next five years. #1- 10- As one of the foundational software solutions. Thanks to Kristina Knight, BizReport ! #10-

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2020

When is the next payroll due? Purchase of fixed assets like machines, vehicles, real estate, or capitalized software. Sudden payment of unaccrued tax, bonus, or commission liabilities (this is a common bookkeeping and forecasting error for small businesses.). What are my top 3 costs? Is it enough to cover payroll?

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Up and Running

AUGUST 17, 2020

This may mean you’ll need to invest in a configure, price, quote (CPQ) software solution to stay competitive. Why invest in quoting software? Integrating a new software or service platform with your business can be a costly endeavor. There’s less oversight and a greater potential for error that can cost you time and sales. .

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2017

An article from the Saturday Evening Post in 1900 forecasted the “home of the twentieth century”. Along with due diligence for glowing reviews, users should be aware of the security concerns that arise with turning your home into a smart home , giving hackers different avenues to breach.

Software Review 124

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 9, 2019

I fund startups for a living and before that I ran two software startups that I founded. I’ve spent countless hours looking at historical finances, budgets, forecasts and future projections. The only other significant cost item that I see in some early-stage startups is inventory (for hardware or eCommerce companies).

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

According to research, 82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management. A functional budget includes the segmentation of costs and expenses to create reports that help your teams identify problem areas. Not planning for emergency costs. Failing to track your spending. Not automating payments.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

So you have a great business idea, you’ve done your research and due diligence, you know your market and you are good at what you do. One-stop-shop” accounting software. Again this can be managed by implementing a strong accounting software program. For the self employed, software needs to be fit for purpose.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2020

an entrepreneur should have about 6 months worth of fixed costs on hand at the beginning. Additionally, take time to plan your costs and don’t underestimate expenses – they will likely increase as your business grows. While every type of business has its own financial requirements, (i.e. office space, legal fees, payroll, etc.)

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Up and Running

APRIL 13, 2021

I used plan vs. actual analysis once a month, comparing forecasts and budgets to actual results since I started Palo Alto Software back in the 1980s. Short of some extremely expensive budgeting software for corporations, that was the only way to do it. Forecasting and budget math is usually simple. Categories matter.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With inflation reaching a 30-year high, small businesses across the country will be looking for ways to reduce costs amid cost of living and rising price pressures. With the increasing cost of living, 7-in-10 local SMEs have also noticed changes in consumer behaviour. 2) UNCOVER HIDDEN COSTS.

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Up and Running

JULY 22, 2014

Sales forecast. your “cost of sale” or “cost of goods sold” (COGS)—keep in mind, some types of companies, such as a services firm, may not have COGS. Consider this: What happens when you send out an invoice to a client, but they don’t pay it by the due date? Sales forecast. Cash flow statement. Balance sheet.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Pros and cons of using your own money for startup costs. Office space, equipment, software, and talent are the most obvious, but you’ll also need tax help, general counsel, and marketing (among other services) to get operations off the ground. Conduct a cost estimation. Work up a detailed list of all necessary expenses.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Before building his projections, Dick needs to make three main decisions: Should he build a simple cash forecast or a set of projected financial statements? Cash Forecast vs. Projected Financials – What’s the difference? A simple cash forecast is just that – it is a model that helps anticipate cash balances over time.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 26, 2011

MicroVentures does the due diligence for investors, running a variety of checks on financials, forecasts, use of funds, burn rate and so on. Typically, the sign-up process for startups costs $100, but those interested in trying MicroVenture can can submit their ideas for free using the code RWW. Discuss.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. If you use software like LivePlan, you can create this initial “lean plan” in under an hour and then spend your time where it really matters—on validating your idea.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 26, 2020

But if you start with realistic expectations for how much it may cost to launch a successful eCommerce store, you’ll be far more likely to succeed. So, before starting an eCommerce business , follow these tips to better plan out your site and accurately budget your startup costs. Planning for long-term costs.

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Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2020

Maintaining your business through the coronavirus crisis has likely led you to cut costs, revise your sales projections, and potentially seek out a loan to help you stay afloat. Second, if a requested loan is below a certain amount, depending on the size of the lender, the cost to service that loan is too high to make it worth it for them.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2019

With accurate financial data, you can better forecast, budget, and make business decisions based on your cash position. Review Your Accounting Tools. Excel, for example, is infeasible for companies of a certain size due to the effort and time needed to manually edit the spreadsheet. Choose Your Ideal Accounting Resource.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Kilimo: AI-powered water efficiency in agriculture It is estimated that between 50% and 70% of the water extracted in Latin America and the Caribbean is wasted due to evaporation, leaks and other reasons. trillion problem, and also a cost on the environment. This radical transparency includes materials, labor, and transportation costs.

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. The company overview provides a quick review of the company’s legal structure and location, as well as some background on the company’s history if you’re writing the plan for an existing business. Read more ». Company Overview. Read more ».

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2022

That often involves working long hours and keeping your costs lean. This typically includes reviewing financial reports, overseeing budgets, managing overall financial planning, and more. The important thing is that you analyze your business need and forecast when to introduce the additional expense.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

Here are a few ways to align workforce planning with financial objectives: Conduct regular analyses of the costs: these costs are associated with hiring, training, and retaining employees. For example, HR can work with Finance to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of different hiring strategies.

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Up and Running

APRIL 9, 2020

Regularly reviewing or analyzing your cash flow statement will show you when in the future you might be at risk of running low on cash so you can plan ahead and get a line of credit, loan, or other financing before you’re in the midst of a cash crunch. How to forecast and manage your cash flow.

Balance Sheet 147

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Up and Running

MARCH 25, 2021

If so, examine your business costs line by line and try to identify new or unusual transactions. Look at each cost and figure out if they can be reduced. Review your supplier relationships and see if it’s worthwhile to pursue lower-cost alternatives. If you can’t, perhaps some costs are not as necessary as they seemed.

Software Review 117

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The more well organized your data is the easier it will be to review and uncover specific insights and similarities. As we’ve mentioned throughout this article, one of the core benefits that drive the many uses for CRM software is collaboration. Things like customer reviews, LTV, and churn will be your go-to data points to start with.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 23, 2020

That’s where you track results, review progress, and make regular course corrections depending on performance. . To put it simply, plan vs actual is just the active review and adjustment of financial forecasts based on your real-world financial results. First, let’s look at the expense budget also known as the expense forecast.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

On the other hand, HR agencies offer cost-effective, standardized services, while consultants offer customized HR solutions (best for small companies). Having an in-house payroll team or sophisticated HR software specifically specialized for payroll processing can be rather expensive. Cost-cutting. Boosts Productivity.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Can I afford the cost of any adjustments that need to be made? Not only is it necessary due to the coronavirus, but it could potentially give you a strategic long-term advantage against current competitors and help you avoid massive overhead. Important software: Business planning and management software.

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