Preparing for Investor Funding: Know Your Exit Strategy
Elizabeth, a toddler mom, dreamed of creating a beautiful play mat to replace the circus-colored foam covering her entire living room floor. All her mom friend’s thought it...
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Business Debt that is Worse than Credit Cards
Ever get a call from a friendly guy offering you attractive non-debt financing? “Accelerate your accounts receivable!” “Turn AR into cash!” “No credit check required!” Sounds good, right?...
Time vs. Money: A Financial Plan to Save Both
When making decisions we often think: what’s the trade-off between time and money? Manufacturers use this to justify purchasing equipment. Startups consider this when planning a growth. The...
Why proformas and pitch decks don’t mix
Nearly every time I see pro formas in a pitch deck I cringe. There it is: hockey stick growth showing massive potential. So common it is cliche. The...
What every pitch judge asks for…
So many things to cover in 5 minutes. Most founders try to cram an impossible amount of info into a pitch deck, then panic and painstakingly slash out...
The Investor Pitch Workshop Combo
Nail Your Pitch at Two Denver Workshops. Know your numbers and present them well. Founder Financial Bootcamp will help you learn business financials and defend them to investors. Zero to...
Lean Finance for a Lean Startup
How can we apply “The Lean Startup” principles to a company’s financials? Eric Ries revolutionized entrepreneurial thinking by applying Toyota Production System Lean Manufacturing to businesses facing extreme...
Moroccan Pricing Lessons for Small Manufacturers
“Hello Friend! Where are you from?” Tourists in Marrakech, Morocco hear this in every crowd. First arrivals may marvel at the native young men’s friendliness and ability to...
Why don’t owners use free resources?
Free Financial Mentoring Goes Under-Utilized I spent most of this week attending Small Business Week events, all free, including panels of leaders, lenders, mentors, and connectors hoping to...
Founder Financial Bootcamp – Zero to Investor Ready in 4 Weeks
Are You Ready for Your Pitch Day Imagine standing in front of the panel of judges, the projector light blinding you from seeing the sold-out audience behind them....