The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2025

Image source Startups often face unpredictable revenue streams and mounting operational costs, making cash flow management particularly challenging. Their advanced understanding of financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning enables them to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that enhance financial stability.

Management 108

Management Startup Forecast Finance 108

VC Cafe

JANUARY 24, 2021

“It follows that the goal of forecasting is not to see what’s coming. It is to advance the interests of the forecaster and the forecaster’s tribe.” As a fan of prediction lists, I collected a number of interesting reports and expert forecasts for 2021 in the spaces we cover at Remagine Ventures. Fortnite alone made $1.8

Technical Review 207

Technical Review Audio Forecast Social Media 207

Steve Blank

APRIL 1, 2020

Your revenue plans are no longer valid. What’s your monthly cash burn at your new low revenue level? Forecasted recovery date. Sales pipeline/forecast. The CEO should dial through as many of the largest existing customers to get a firsthand understanding of the magnitude of any revenue shortfall. Unemployment %.

South Korea 334

South Korea Salary Business Model China 334

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 28, 2009

Our sales forecasts were revised downward – many times. I know that we haven’t brought in revenue as quickly as we had hoped. They haven’t hit their revenue targets. Our customers were generally happy but they were pushing us hard for promised features. But still we made progress. But here is the problem.

PR 331

PR Software Review Ireland Germany 331

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2020

Michael Majeed: When projecting profits and losses, an entrepreneur needs to start with expenses, not revenues. Forecasting business revenue and expenses during the startup stage with a degree of accuracy takes a lot of time, investors will not put money in your business if you’re unable to provide a forecast.

Finance 217

Finance Forecast Balance Sheet Angel Investor 217

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

This person can do budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, legal, HR, office moves, etc. I know it’s much sexier to race around talking about buying up companies than it is tweaking your business operations to accelerate revenue, reduce churn and grow faster. But they aren’t the COO. What will it do?

Operations 292

Operations CTO Hire Startup Early Stage 292

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Tech IPO prices exploded and subsequent trading prices rose to dizzying heights as the stock prices became disconnected from the traditional metrics of revenue and profits. Startups wrote business plans, generated expansive 5-year forecasts and executed (hired, spent and built) to the plan.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Creating a financial plan enables companies to predict expenditures and create an effective plan for incoming revenue. Recording your expected revenues and expenses monthly does not count as effective budgeting. This information can be used to create financial strategies to cut costs and maximize revenue.

Technical Review 132

Technical Review Software Review Forecast Cloud 132

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

trillion in profits due to cost-saving and increased revenues. Employ Demand Forecasting and Inventory Planning Solutions. A common mistake that startups, and even established businesses, make is to run monthly forecasting off of spreadsheets that only reflect historical data.

Management 145

Management Los Angeles Forecast San Francisco 145

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

That’s the most important thing in your business to get revenues up. And when you get their forecasts they’re always sandbagged. Encourage the sales teams to give you feedback but make it clear that it’s no excuse for losing. Sales people will always ask for more sales support. Sales people are bag carriers.

Sales 382

Sales Startup Technical Review Matching 382

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Similarly, customers are more knowledgeable, aware, and conscious to choose from the variety out there, which slows down the company’s revenue and growth. Nearly Accurate Forecasts: One of the most significant advantages of data-driven decision making and planning is getting more credible forecasts.

Technical Review 155

Technical Review Forecast Analytics Social Media 155

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

Forecasting is sometimes done by dragging the mouse based on many assumptions, because it’s hard to predict the future. While there isn’t a single magic number or set formula, understanding industry benchmarks can be really helpful to keep a finger on the pulse to measure the health of the company and make more informed forecasts.

B2C 141

B2C Technical Review Startup Retention 141

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2013

For starters, here is my selection of some key metrics that every six-sigma joint like GE tracks without thinking, but that too many small businesses haven’t yet formalized: Sales revenue. For example, sales productivity is simply actual revenue divided by the number of sales people. Size of gross margin. Hours worked per process.

Metrics 252

Metrics Technical Review Retention Acquisition 252

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2018

The entrepreneur who founded and grew the largest startup in the world to $10 billion in revenue and got fired is someone you have probably never heard of. A version of this article appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Elon Musk, Alfred Sloan, and entrepreneurship in the automobile industry.

Michigan 301

Michigan Cofounder Stock Forecast 301

Up and Running

APRIL 22, 2020

This does not mean that you need 2-3 years’ worth of documents showcasing your revenue and cost of goods sold, but you’ll likely need reports that show at least 12-months of financial activity. Revisit your forecasts. You should be revisiting your forecasts regularly even if you’re not applying for a loan. Risky industry.

SBA 139

SBA Forecast Software Review Business Plan 139

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2015

Lenovo’s modest overall revenue growth in calendar 2Q15 – 3.1% billion – masks how sagging performance from its PC business wiped out the momentum Lenovo had generated since 2013 and has forced Lenovo to reset its profit and revenue growth expectations for its enterprise and mobile device businesses. year-to-year to $10.7 and Europe.

Revenue 100

Revenue Technical Review Lean Mobile 100

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

The point here is not to do a granular forecast of revenue or number of users/customers, but to put a stake in the ground so investors understand what you believe is achievable with X amount of resources given Y timeframe.

Part-Time VPE 195

Part-Time VPE Seed Stage CTO Hire Forecast 195

Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

In this article, we will talk about the trends and the cost of mobile app development with a forecast for 2021. According to the Payments Industry Intelligent report, by 2022, the forecast value for mobile payment apps will reach nearly $14 trillion. Your app may cost you money, but the revenue it generates may justify the budget.

Artificial Inteligence 150

Artificial Inteligence Developer Development Team Review United Kingdom 150

VC Cafe

JULY 21, 2022

The global games and services market is forecast to reach $188 billion in 2022, a 1.2% forecasted decline year on year according to research from Ampere Analysis after two years of massive growth. While mobile game revenue was down 6.6% Mobile games earned $41.2bn globally during H1 2022. year-over-year, downloads were up 0.4%

Forecast 190

Forecast IP Mobile Acquisition 190

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

Fast forward a couple of years and the company is now beyond 8-figure million of recurring revenue, has dozens of sales reps and growing rapidly and is now gearing up for multiple offices, enterprise integrations and relationships with Salesforce.com, HubSpot, Marketo, Marin Software and many others. How to build a great forecast.

Technical Review 325

Technical Review Early Stage Software Review Los Angeles 325

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

It’s that time of year when Startup CEOs are building their 2022 Revenue Plan. If they are optimists like me, they can forecast growth rates and get motivated about how big the startup can become. If they fall behind on their sales recruiting numbers, they understand how that will impact revenue targets two quarters out.

Revenue 72

Revenue Retention Forecast Sales 72

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

That’s the most important thing in your business to get revenues up. And when you get their forecasts they’re always sandbagged. The excuse department is closed. Sales people will always ask for more sales support. Sales people are bag carriers. They somehow always want junior bag carriers. The more, the better.

Sales 316

Sales Technical Review Matching Hiring 316

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 17, 2018

Even non-profits need revenue to cover their costs, and continue to provide services. Don’t rely on conservative forecasts to reduce risk. Investors don’t fund conservative forecasts, nor wildly optimistic ones, since both imply a lack of commitment or homework. Find a strategic partner to accelerate growth.

Forecast 161

Forecast Stock Options Technical Review Metrics 161

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 22, 2014

DSO is the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. According to The Economist forecast for 2015, ASEAN will add USD 335 billion and become the fourth largest economy in the world. Forecast cash flow. The higher the number, the more efficient your collection.

Singapore 191

Singapore Asia Management China 191

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2017

An early example occurred in 2010 when UBS Analyst Neil Currie accessed satellite imagery to monitor activity in Walmart parking lots, running the data thru a mathematical regression to translate it into customer activity for better earnings forecasts. But how much of the story can be traced to overall business conditions?

Technical Review 154

Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Software Review IPO 154

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

Your business plan isn’t complete without a financial forecast. Business financials for most startups are less complicated than you think, and a business degree is certainly not required to build a solid financial forecast. Three-year projections are typically adequate, but some investors will request a five-year forecast.

Business Plan 163

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Steve Blank

JULY 22, 2010

The board was getting nervous as the company was missing its revenue plan. He said, “I insist on getting weekly status reports with forecasted deal size and probability of close. If the answer is no, you have absolutely no customers on your forecast who will be prepared to buy from you in the next six months.”.

Forecast 279

Forecast Sales Customer Customer Development 279

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

They also assist with revenue management by analyzing market trends and optimizing rental rates. It is forecasted to soar to $26 billion by 2033. Diversify Revenue Streams Think beyond just rental fees. You might want to contemplate providing supplementary services to create extra revenue channels.

Security 122

Security Technical Review Operations Revenue 122

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 4, 2016

Forecast revenue growth that defies business principles. Forecasts that exceed 10 percent of a large opportunity in the first five years rarely happen and will likely disappoint you and your investors.

Intellectual Property 120

Intellectual Property Startup Forecast Angel Investor 120

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Many of these companies are pre-revenue and in the cash burn stage as they try to establish their technology and market. Company growth and future forecasts are a critical component of going concern analysis. by Michael Gallaher, Audit Associate at Sensiba San Filippo . Effect on the Financial Statements and the Company.

San Francisco 133

San Francisco Forecast Early Stage Term Sheet 133

Up and Running

OCTOBER 23, 2020

To put it simply, plan vs actual is just the active review and adjustment of financial forecasts based on your real-world financial results. The illustration below shows a view of the sales forecast for a bicycle store. She forecasts sales by forecasting units, the average price per unit, and sales as the product of unit times price.

Management 117

Management Forecast Software Review Balance Sheet 117

Up and Running

JANUARY 18, 2021

The first thing most eCommerce companies did in February of 2020 was to smash their crystal balls and toss out demand forecasts because the world was shaping up to be like nothing we’ve seen before. That comes with a lot of potential for revenue and customer satisfaction. Supply and demand will continue to be in flux.

eCommerce 150

eCommerce B2B Forecast Demand 150

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Cutting costs , revisiting forecasts , and stabilizing your business. To meet customers changing post-crisis expectations business owners have had to start creating new offerings or pursuing new revenue streams outside of their core business. Revisit your business plan , forecasts, and company goals. Invest in analytics.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Analytics Forecast Intellectual Property 131

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 22, 2019

After every part of your monthly revenue is paid out to paychecks, bills, etc, you should then move a portion of that leftover money into a savings fund. Review and Forecast your Budget monthly. Consult your maintenance schedule and your CMMS to determine the total cost forecast of repairing versus purchasing of a new appliance.

Technical Review 113

Technical Review Forecast Software Review Cost 113

Up and Running

APRIL 30, 2020

Before I started my own business I was a market researcher, doing forecasts. For example, you take an original pre-crisis sales forecast and use it to develop a new scenario in which sales plummet (ouch, by the way … hard to talk about this). Scenario analysis optimizes the combination of numbers and intuition.

Forecast 120

Forecast Balance Sheet Burn Rate Software Review 120

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Improving the Efficiency of the Sales Process Improving the sales process impacts revenue growth by making it more efficient and effective. Improved forecasting methods also aid in predicting market changes, allowing retailers to stay ahead of the competition.

Operations 150

Operations Software Forecast Software Improvement 150

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2017

Enterprises forecasted to be most affected by AI in Asia include: financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and transportation. Data science plays a vital role in unlocking the potential of enterprise data to extract maximum value, improve revenue and increase profitability.

Artificial Inteligence 150

Artificial Inteligence Asia Singapore Technical Review 150