Category Archives: Business Development

Tips To Dramatically Improve Your Recurring Billing Program

Thinking about implementing recurring billing or want to know how to increase conversions? Columnist Neil Patel shares ways to optimize for this payment option. Neil Patel on February 13, 2015  Recurring billing is the holy grail of SaaS (Software as a Service) revenue. I advise any startup with SaaS to implement recurring billing into their … Continue reading Tips To Dramatically Improve Your Recurring Billing Program →

Scaling Your Business Venture: How To Balance Risk With Reward

Laura ColeFebruary 6, 2015 Business confidence is continuing to rise on a global scale, as consumers develop a healthier outlook and continue to spend more. This is especially the case in the U.S., where consumer confidence has risen to its highest level since July 2007 and positive business sentiment is also being driven by significant … Continue reading Scaling Your Business Venture: How To Balance Risk With Reward →

The Business Expansion Plan & the Cash You Need to Grow

Business.comFebruary 4, 2015 Your business is growing to the point where you need to expand your manufacturing facilities, distribution capabilities or staff. There’s just one problem: expansion costs money you don’t have; business expansion requires business finance. How do you finance growth without spending more than you might make? The Business Expansion Plan Investors emphasize … Continue reading The Business Expansion Plan & the Cash You Need to Grow →

What’s the One Thing VCs Love Even More Than Growth?

Bob ApolloJanuary 27, 2015 Of course, every VC wants to see their portfolio companies grow. But as Scott Maxwell of OpenView Venture Partners points out in a persuasive recent blog (link below), companies that deliver predictable revenue are regarded as even more valuable. Now, if you’re still at the pre-revenue stage, your revenue projections have … Continue reading What’s the One Thing VCs Love Even More Than Growth? →

Top 5 Consequences of Not Preparing Your Business Transition Plan

Kathy Richardson-MauroJanuary 21, 2015 Business owners are often too focused on day-to-day challenges to plan for the eventual transfer of their businesses. This lack of planning can jeopardize the future of their companies as well as the financial security of their families. Below are the top 5 consequences of not preparing a Business Ownership Transition … Continue reading Top 5 Consequences of Not Preparing Your Business Transition Plan →