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Startup Burn Rates Explained in 500 Words or Less

Hubspot

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)

Webbiquity

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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From guesswork to growth: How to build a customer-centric marketing strategy

Martech

Dropboxs game-changing shift In 2007, Dropbox was a startup facing a major challenge. Customer acquisition costs and customer churn rates were high. Unless something changed, they would burn through all their cash, with little to show for it after. Customer acquisition costs and customer churn rates were high.

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Startup Failure: How Many Startups Fail & How to Avoid Key Mistakes

Hubspot

Take it from me: Startup failure is incredibly common. While every entrepreneur wants their venture to succeed, the reality is that nine out of ten startups fail. A whopping 10% of startups dont even make it past their first year. Table of Contents Why Do Startups Fail? How Many Startups Fail in Different Industries?

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The Ultimate Guide to Startups

Hubspot

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

Webbiquity

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

Hubspot

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.