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If you must lease an office, make it a short one!

Berkonomics

It is statistically true that at least half of the young companies funded by angel or venture investors will not survive three years from funding to demise, and more than that percentage will die with two years if not well financed. Or honoring a personal guarantee if the company cannot pay. Avoid long-term commitments!

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What are the odds of your startup’s success?

Berkonomics

Well, the numbers don’t lie, even if there are several sources of these statistics. Starting a company is HARD – in so many ways. Here I am a professional investor in early-stage companies, and I attempt to find those with the greatest chance of success and growth in value over time. Starting up a new company is risky.

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Everything you do adds or reduces company value

Berkonomics

Minor decisions, such as replacing employees who have left the company or replacing equipment needing updating, are usually considered operational in nature, and unless the business is changing direction, not relevant to this test. Let’s analyze the effect of a potential acquisition upon the value of your company.

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Is it YOU or your great plan?

Berkonomics

Here’s a test: Several weeks ago, we published statistics of start-up and company failures. If you read that analysis of statistics for startups and early-stage businesses, you have learned the truth that at least half of the businesses backed by professional early-stage investors will die within three years or less.

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The shocking truth about employee loyalty

Berkonomics

Others want to know that they are signing on to a career, not a job, and expect to move up within the ranks or on to a larger company that can accommodate their goals. A recent statistic I saw surprised me. The average new college graduate today will work thirteen jobs in his or her career, in an average of five different fields.

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Startups: What are your odds for success?

Berkonomics

Well, the numbers don’t lie, even if there are several sources of these statistics. Starting a company is HARD – in so many ways. Here I am a professional investor in early stage companies, and I attempt to find those with the greatest chance of success and growth in value over time. Starting up a new company is risky.

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Sign short term leases early on. Move as you grow.

Berkonomics

It is statistically true that at least half of the young companies funded by angel or venture investors will not survive three years from funding to demise, and more than that percentage will die with two years if not well financed. Or honoring a personal guarantee if the company cannot pay. Avoid long-term commitments.