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Driving Sustainable Growth at an Inflection Point

Brimstone Consulting

CASE STUDY. Further, many key operational mechanisms, such as cash flow, roles and responsibilities, market strategy, financing, inventory management, were not yet in place. By: Brimstone In Case Studies Posted August 2, 2019 Reigniting Leadership. Revenue increased by 34 times.

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How Freelancers Can Make Sure They Get Paid on Time

Harvard Business

One of the most stressful things about being self-employed is managing your cash flow. Informal agreements are the source of almost every payment problem, so be sure “to get everything in writing.” This information helps you better manage your monthly cash flow. Don’t: Work informally.

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How to Improve Your Finance Skills (Even If You Hate Numbers)

Harvard Business

“The decision-makers will want to see a simple model that shows revenue, costs, overhead, and cash flow,” he says. Next time you're deciding about a big investment, NPV can help you make a more informed decision. Case Study #1: Partner with a colleague in finance and experiment with numbers.

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How to Become a Successful Freelancer

Harvard Business

“It’s the equivalent of doing informational interviews. Sure, they may be “the competition,” says Horowitz, but they are also a great source of information. “It takes time to get a consistent cash flow going. Get discouraged when it takes time to build up a regular flow of business.

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Subscription Businesses Are Booming. Here’s How to Value Them

Harvard Business

Likewise, customer retention strongly influences the stability of revenues, because it dictates whether cash flows from new customers are like annuities that pay into perpetuity or upfront one-shot payments that must be replaced in the next period to avoid losing ground. Case Study: Blue Apron.