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Startup Burn Rates Explained in 500 Words or Less

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It’s tempting to write off “burn rate” as cute startup jargon or a funny subplot on the television series “Silicon Valley.” But a correctly calculated burn rate is crucial for the responsible growth, planning, and success of a business. But what exactly is a cash burn rate and how do you calculate it?

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Every Founder Interview on the B2B Marketing Blog (So Far)

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startup founder) has been defined as someone who will work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40. Those are among the questions I’ve had the opportunity to ask of 37 successful startup founders so far (plus one whose enterprise ultimately didn’t make it). Unfortunately, it offers just as many ways to get burned.

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The Ultimate Guide to Startups

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You might be in the midst of launching a startup. Maybe you’ve planned out your path into the world of startups and have yet to start … or perhaps you’ve simply dreamed about your startup behind-the-scenes. When you hear the word “startup,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I’m glad you're here.

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The Founder Interview Series #34: Kris Eul, Kinetic

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Fortunately, one Twin Cities startup has a plan to change that. And the site has an average conversation rating of 4.8 Kris: We initially focused on startups. We had a bit of an unfair advantage there with my background and my cofounder’s background in the startup ecosystems here in Minnesota and as well as Wisconsin.

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The Ultimate Guide to Startup Sales

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Startup sales make for difficult, exciting, often unpredictable waters to navigate. Everyone involved in a startup sales org — from founders down to reps — is bound to face a host of challenges as their company gets its bearings. Startup Sales Strategy. Startup Sales Metrics. Consider targeting a niche market.

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The Entrepreneur Interview Series #24: Amber Christian, Bella Scena

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From startups to the Fortune 100, meetings are a way of life for business professionals. The ability to rate your meeting brings new information to light on how meetings are really being run in your organization. The Entrepreneur Interview Series #2: Scott Burns, Structural. This can help prevent surprises or fire drills later.

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The Founder Interview Series #37: Mark Osuna Senn, Scopa Analytics

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We met back in September at a BETA Showcase during a Twin Cities Startup Week , another great event put on by the folks at BETA Minnesota. Scopa adapts social media’s advancements in user experience (UX) and conversion rate optimization (CRO) so they work with first-party web content. Mark: Thanks for having me on, Tom.

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