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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

Should SaaS companies trade at a 24x Enterprise Value (EV) to Next Twelve Month (NTM) Revenue multiple as they did in November 2021? No blog post about how Tiger is crushing everybody because it’s deploying all its capital in 1-year while “suckers” are investing over 3-years can change this reality. By 2021 we had to write a $3.5m

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7 Keys To An Engaging Framework For Social Media Mktg

Startup Professionals Musings

More important than finding a community, is creating one, with your blog and other social media engagement. Social media activities span the gamut from curation to gifting, building relationships and groups, blogging, service actions, to lead conversion. See some recent examples in the 10 of the Top Social Media Campaigns of 2021.

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8 New Business Keys To Success For Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

The rate of new entrepreneurs increased between 2013 and 2021, from 280 to 360 out of 100,000 of the adult population. Of course, that’s both the good news and the bad news for aspiring entrepreneurs, since it means more competition, and the business landscape is changing faster than ever. The cost of social media done well is low.

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6 Ways To Strengthen Your Base As A Business Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

It may be time for you to start your own blog, write a book, or volunteer as a speaker at public events in your domain. In this very competitive age, with the current high rate of change in the marketplace, it behooves you to maximize your self-leadership, and be perceived as the business leader you always wanted to be.

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How to Strengthen Tech Startup Security Against Cyberattacks

Southern California Edison Blog

million in 2021, which includes both immediate and long-term effects. Tech startups looking to stay competitive should stay informed on the latest consumer experience and industry trends. Always install the latest software patches and updates to increase security. Data Breaches. Learn strategies to plan for long-term success.

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8 Portfolio Assets Are Key To Your Startup Valuation

Startup Professionals Musings

A large portion of your competitive advantage and your potential value to investors is the size of your intellectual property portfolio. These days, every business needs a blog, so sign up your domain names accounts on TypePad, Wordpress, and Blogger, or all of the above, before someone starts blogging in your name.

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5 Ways Crowdfunding Is Not A Panacea For New Ventures

Startup Professionals Musings

In reality, crowdfunding has become a major startup funding vehicle, expected to reach $114 billion globally by 2021, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. It’s not easy money, so expect to work harder than you ever have. Don’t expect to run a crowdfunding campaign in your free time. You need a polished, tested concept, not just an idea.

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