Start Up Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Here’s a ‘hypothetical’ portfolio allocation using the principles of Warren Buffet, Charlie Munger and Benjamin Graham: Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) 50% Financials – 25% Select well-established banks and insurance companies with strong financials, low debt, and a history of stable dividends.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2019

Often executives are operating their businesses for long periods of time where non-exec board members aren’t familiar with the nuances of the changes in the company and therefore are surprised or unprepared when they come to your board meeting. I think this analogy can hold for boards. Why Does My Board Get So Unfocused at Board Meetings?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 29, 2024

This move caters to modern client preferences, streamlines operational efficiency, and enhances the overall service experience. Operations transition smoothly into the digital realm, where appointment slots can be filled around the clock with minimal oversight required.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

John Berger, Director Operations & Impact Solutions, Toniic , observed that this has clear investor benefits: “ The grace period became a feature because it benefits investors in regions like the US where there can be tax differences between short and long term gains. Founder Earnings” (Founder Salaries + Dividends + Retained Earnings).

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

It will pay huge dividends in avoiding the CEO tied up in admin and allow him / her to focus on bigger picture items. Equally – a great VP Finance can be leveraged well to take on finance, legal, HR and much of the operational tasks. Hire admin / office management after you raise a reasonable size VC round.

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Andrew Payne

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

These tests were assembly language programs that tested for correct CPU operation, and management had budgeted 6-8 weeks to develop a particularly complex set of tests. They’re designing key abstractions that will pay dividends through the life of the project.

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David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

According to a recent interview with Founding Partner Andrew Oved, Reformation invests in SaaS (vertical and application software) and consumer product businesses that have achieved $1M-$5M in annualized revenue, while operating capital efficiently. Any additional funds they take out of the business are considered dividends.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 6, 2024

So I think in companies day in and day out, depending on which part of the operation you're in, which tasks you have, there's ample opportunity for smart failures, but they are more numerous in r and d than in execution of operations. So there's lots of things we can learn and those are really important dividends from any failure.

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Agile VC

APRIL 17, 2011

2010 Operating Income: $16 million. liquidation preference, 6% accumulated dividend (1). liquidation preference, 6% accumulated dividend. liquidation preference, 6% accumulated dividend (1). liquidation preference, 6% accumulated dividend (1). liquidation preference, 6% accumulated dividend (1).

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 11, 2021

Every waking day, we are having tremendous changes in regulations and technology which greatly affects the way businesses operate. Some entrepreneurs will say the future is definitely bright but to others, some of these changes are meant to work against their expansion and business operations. Thanks to Ben Reynolds, Sure Dividend ! #3-

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Whether you own the business, or have only a small role in daily operations, making decisions and solving problems is a key part of your job. If you are looking for more satisfaction from your work, or seeking to advance your career, then more focus on problem solving, utilizing the strategies outlined here, will definitely pay big dividends.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2022

In fact, there is plenty of evidence that these arrangements, such as with Whole Foods , are easy to implement, and pay big productivity, loyalty, as well as financial dividends. So while the bar for business success continues to go up, because we all now operate on a world stage, the entrepreneur “best practices” haven’t changed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Even if you can’t get the value now that you deserve, the combined ideas and assets could pay big dividends later, and save you the emotional and financial stigmas of failure. Chapter 11 is for large businesses seeking to restructure their debt and continue operation, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy is only for individuals.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Microsoft left the 20 th century owning over 95% of the operating systems that ran on computers (almost all on desktops). the operating executives who reported to them believe it’s their turn to run the company (often with the blessing of the ex CEO). And that brings us to Apple, Tim Cook and the Apple board.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Microsoft left the 20 th century owning over 95% of the operating systems that ran on computers (almost all on desktops). the operating executives who reported to them believe it’s their turn to run the company (often with the blessing of the ex CEO). And that brings us to Apple, Tim Cook and the Apple board.

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Hunter Walker

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He’s founder and CEO of Greenhouse , a ‘hiring operating system’ for companies which spans recruiting and onboarding tools for enterprises and SMEs. They help with issues of scale and growth, with operational questions, and even with things like purchasing and cash management. And they bring great resources to bear.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2022

However, the company that operates the investment group manages all of the units collectively, including advertising vacancies, handling maintenance, and interviewing tenants. An investment trust is created when a corporation uses the money from the investors to buy and operate income properties. Primarily dividend-paying stocks.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 14, 2013

All the training in the world won’t help if employees don’t adopt better password and data security habits in their daily operations. A small investment in time or money on the front end can pay major dividends if it prevents your business from falling prey to hackers. Develop formal policies and hold employees accountable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2020

In the interim, there is no market for the shares, and no dividends or interest. With “cash flow” obligations, investors receive a percentage of your operating cash flow (if any) until they have been repaid in full, or have achieved a specified percentage return on their investment. Make sure the money is discretionary.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Thanks to CEO David Aldrich, the company undoubtedly used its ongoing relationship with Apple as the stepping stone needed for it to make its own advancement in quarterly earnings and dividend. Google’s Operating System Android. GoPro’s High Tech Wearable Cameras.

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Board Effect

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Now, let’s take a look at some of the best financial practices for healthcare organizations: Using your audited financial statements, calculate your operating margins, expendable cash, and long-term debt-to-capitalization ratio. Determine how to dispose of surplus funds-dividend declaration, retained profits, etc.

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Board Effect

APRIL 30, 2024

Getting board members off to a good start pays dividends in increased engagement and retention as well. With collaborative revisions, automated notifications and electronic approvals, boards can operate with a minimum of paper and no unnecessary duplication of effort. Increase engagement and retention. Foster adoption and engagement.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It’s no secret that the rate of failure of new business startups may be a high as ninety percent , so we all need all the help we can get, validating the opportunity, clearly positioning against competitors, projecting financials, and planning all the necessary marketing and operating activities.

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Board Effect

APRIL 17, 2019

Among other duties, boards support executives and their duties and ensure that the company is managing their resources well enough to support all departments and operations. When the board wants to increase the amount of a dividend distribution. The whole board is accountable and liable for the board’s actions and decisions.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Because they issue stock and dividends, they pay taxes on corporate profits and on dividends issued. Many states require a business to have insurance in order to operate legally. The space you operate out of. Founders must also pay a first-year franchise tax prepayment. The fee for this can range from $800 to $1,000.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 15, 2018

Certainly, on the face of it, the argument appears compelling for S-Corps to switch, having previously shied away from such consideration given the onerous double tax that accompanied C-Corp status – at both the entity level, and secondly, upon distribution of dividends to shareholders. The operative word here, though, is qualified.

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VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2010

The group diversity was beneficial because it enabled participants to share their first hand experiences of working at companies operating in different domains and at different phases of development. Group picture of the Battery Ventures Entrepreneurship workshop in Tel Aviv, 2010.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Networking can pay dividends when it comes to recruiting, attracting new customers and seeking advice, and lots of events are free. Write a list of all the things you need to operate smoothly (equipment, tools, subscriptions, leases etc.) and note down when they need to be rolled over or replaced.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 6, 2022

and there are those accumulated dividends. Further, preferred stockholders can be recipient of accrued dividends in a sale or liquidation. A rather common but small dividend rate of six percent becomes a massive amount after seven years, almost half again the value of the original investment.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 10, 2021

Working to automate user provisioning can help eliminate daunting and time-consuming onboarding operations like the example above. While automating processes can take time initially, over time the dividends continue to pay off. Image source ).

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Boards work cohesively with senior executives to ensure that the company has the necessary resources to support all departments and operations. The board sets corporate goals and objectives and ensures that they’re aligned with the corporate culture and mission. Writing a Certified Corporate Board Resolution from a Template.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 28, 2019

In fact, there is plenty of evidence that these arrangements, such as with Whole Foods , are easy to implement, and pay big productivity, loyalty, as well as financial dividends. So while the bar for business success continues to go up, because we all now operate on a world stage, the entrepreneur “best practices” haven’t changed.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

If, instead of paying dividends to shareholders, money reinvested in the right opportunities can reap enormous rewards down the line. It has never paid out dividends, and clocks around $200 billion in revenue. Venkat Ramasamy leads operations, business development, sales and marketing functions at CodeLathe.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 6, 2019

Even if you can’t get the value now that you deserve, the combined ideas and assets could pay big dividends later, and save you the emotional and financial stigmas of failure. Chapter 11 is for large businesses seeking to restructure their debt and continue operation, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy is only for individuals.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 2, 2014

In operating your own business, determining your “return on investment” is always top of mind when making decisions. They also directly impact your business, both in terms of reducing your operational costs, as well as streamlining your processes by making them more efficient. That has helped boost its image both in the U.S.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 17, 2020

These changes fit the needs of the current crisis, but also look forward to a time when consumers will be operating on leaner budgets. Offering flexible pricing (if you have the financial runway to do so) or sharing best practices and tips with traditional competitors will pay dividends in the long run.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Of those that survive , a third stay open for ten years and a quarter keep operating for 15 years. Accumulating the resources necessary to hire an in-house data and analytics team pays regular dividends as your firm keeps growing. Companies that survive the first few years in operation seek consistent growth. by Lewis Robinson.

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