startups

The 50-Word Blurb and the 5-Slide Deck

All startups agree on one thing: They need more money. Over the past decade, we’ve worked with many startups. Even… Read More

6 years ago
The 5-Slide Deck and the 50 Word BlurbThe 5-Slide Deck and the 50 Word Blurb

The 5-Slide Deck and the 50 Word Blurb

Drawing Investors' Attention Possibly the biggest challenge that entrepreneurs face is not raising capital. It’s getting the people with the… Read More

6 years ago
Entrepreneur – Startups That Overlook the Cost of Sales … Fail!Entrepreneur – Startups That Overlook the Cost of Sales … Fail!

Entrepreneur – Startups That Overlook the Cost of Sales … Fail!

You often see line items on business plans for the cost of goods sold, also known as COGS. Most startups… Read More

7 years ago
3 Ways to Get Your Vendors to Reduce Your Need for Cash3 Ways to Get Your Vendors to Reduce Your Need for Cash

3 Ways to Get Your Vendors to Reduce Your Need for Cash

When we talk to young startups these days, we repeatedly hear them asking for the same thing — cash. It’s… Read More

7 years ago
Mind Your BusinessMind Your Business

Mind Your Business

Last Sunday Michael was the guest of Yitzchok Saflas on his Mind Your Business radio show on 77 WABC in New… Read More

7 years ago

5 Ways to Deal with Frustration When Your Work is Stopped by Another Team

We have all been there, the place where we feel stuck, the place where our work seems to be stopped,… Read More

7 years ago

7 Ways The Gig Economy Affects Your Business

Most startups fail because they have too much overhead and not enough sales — period. In fact, in our program, The… Read More

7 years ago

7 Aspects of the Gig Economy

Most startups fail because they have too much overhead and not enough sales – period! In fact, in The Barefoot… Read More

7 years ago

How to Spin Up Fast Without Spinning Out of Control

Startups have been told by investors, advisors and the media to “scale fast!” The idea is to dominate your space,… Read More

8 years ago

Can Legislative Indecision Hurt Small Business?

A small business owner recently asked us if we thought Washington’s indecision over the health care issue could affect her… Read More

8 years ago