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Need money? Read this!

Berkonomics

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. But few businesses grow into the sweet spot of $20 million to $30 million in worth to an ultimate buyer without the injection of outside capital.

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What can go wrong with your business growth?

Berkonomics

You’ve figured out your channels of distribution, pricing model and how to support your growing list of customers. Email readers, continue here…] And the third predictable crisis is…. The cost in lost efficiency, customer referrals, and corporate reputation is too high not to make this a priority for a growing business.

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Here’s a rule for companies with outstanding loans

Berkonomics

Short term debt is often composed of accounts payable to the trade or employees for expenses, payroll liabilities, accrued but unpaid vacations, customer deposits, and the portions of any loans due to be repaid within one year. How much can you borrow against company assets?

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Can you defend your pricing niche against your competition?

Berkonomics

There are five major classes or niches a company should examine and make its own in calculating positioning in the marketplace. Email readers, continue here…] WalMart is known for lowest prices, often for identical merchandise found in other stores for more. So, here comes the lesson and your challenge…. The five major niches.

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Does your business need money? Read this!

Berkonomics

The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Email readers, continue here…] Bootstrapping: This term describes your ability to start a business with little investment and grow it using internally-generated funds.

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A Serial Entrepreneur’s Take On Guy Kawasaki’s Enchantment

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If you are a leader at a startup and you are reading a business book, you are not closing customers, raising capital, improving your product, or spending time with your loved ones. I have used Guy’s previous book, The Art Of The Start (Art ), in my UC Santa Barbara New Venture Creation class for the past five years.

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Nail it; then scale it.

Berkonomics

You’ve figured out your channels of distribution, pricing model and how to support your growing list of customers. Email readers, continue here…] The first crisis is financial, funding the business, development, inventory, and marketing. So your business has begun to take off. Don’t be alarmed by this next statement. Guess what?

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