Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 2, 2021
In case you hadn’t noticed, the key elements of a competitive advantage for your business have changed as businesses move online, and your domain is instantly global. As a business advisor, I have to recommend even to established companies that they review and revamp their competitive strategy now, even if it appears to be working today.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Should SaaS companies trade at a 24x Enterprise Value (EV) to Next Twelve Month (NTM) Revenue multiple as they did in November 2021? But it will be patiently deployed, waiting for a cohort of founders who aren’t artificially clinging to 2021 valuation metrics. By 2021 we had to write a $3.5m
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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
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.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Develop a personal story as a visionary and learner. Founders who present themselves as a lone entrepreneur may develop an innovative solution, but building a business requires a team. You need to show you have a “Plan B,” and a never-give-up mindset, in handling any competitive threat or customer reaction.
Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Institutional venture capital dispensed in 2021 reached record highs of almost $330 billion, up significantly from the last few years. Perhaps because of their focus on building a large portfolio, or their competitiveness, these angels sometimes accept valuations that cause later friction while moving to VCs, or even other angel groups.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 16, 2021
Show that others are an inspiration, not competition. Develop a mindset of self-worth and ability to adapt. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/01/2021. Ego and arrogance must never be perceived as covering shortcomings in the plan. Never degrade others, including competitors.
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Thus I recommend that every new business owner needs to really develop and execute a strategy for getting noticed in the marketplace, no matter how unique and impactful they see their solution. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/15/2021.
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