The two main financial issues all startups face are cash flow and working capital, as shrewdly noted by Barbara Corcoran in her podcast interview with Entrepreneur Magazine. The cash flow issue is obvious - we all know that we need cash to run a company. But what exactly is working capital and...

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There is a lot of misconception in the startup community about what a startup financial model represents and, especially, how accurate it is. When I discuss the importance of financial analysis with entrepreneurs, they push back arguing that there is no validity to the numbers not verified by the...

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When I meet first-time entrepreneurs, almost every initial conversation eventually turns to “How and where do I look for angel investors”? It’s the elephant in the room. The Everest all founders looking for funding must climb, whether or not they know how to rock climb and whether or not they...

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If you are a startup founder raising capital for the first time, you are likely stressed out and scared. Don’t be! In this article and the corresponding video, we discuss the three most common mistakes inexperienced entrepreneurs make on their fundraising journey so that you can avoid falling...

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“What is my startup worth?” “Is the valuation I am being offered fair?” Being confronted with having to value your venture without any financial data and often without proper finance training is the nightmare and reality of every startup founder. You don’t want to sell yourself short, and at...

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Investing in early-stage startups is very risky. There is a lot of uncertainty around the business model, the product-market fit, and the team’s ability to execute. It is thus no surprise that investors are understandably cautious and jaded, especially given the dismal statistics of the startup...

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Fear of public speaking is a common affliction for many people. As a startup founder, not only do you have to face it head on, but the stakes for you are also much higher. You are not just doing it to win a competition at school, or to get a promotion at work. You are pitching your dream, your...

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Fundraising is a daunting challenge, even for the best finance professionals, and downright scary for startup founders with no finance experience. According to Fundable and Entrepreneur, 565,000 startups are launched every year and just under 3% receive angel and VC investments. Entrepreneur...

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Competitive research is integral to any startup business plan. It demonstrates that there is a demand for the product or service to be launched and that other existing solutions meet this demand inadequately. Deep understanding of the competitive landscape enables a startup to really hone in on...

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Financial models, or plans, are as important as business models. These two entities are the yin and the yang to solidifying a solid startup structure. In this article and the corresponding video, we discuss five of the best practices for building a robust financial model: Best Practice #1: Be...

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