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What financial metric indicates the rate at which a company is spending its capital?
What financial metric indicates the rate at which a company is spending its capital?
- Burn Rate (correct)
- Runway
- Cash Flow
- Break-even Point
Which term describes the length of time a business can continue to operate with its current level of resources, before running out of funds?
Which term describes the length of time a business can continue to operate with its current level of resources, before running out of funds?
- Cash Flow
- Break-even Point
- Burn Rate
- Runway (correct)
What is the 'break-even point' in business defined as?
What is the 'break-even point' in business defined as?
- The point at which expenses exceed revenue.
- The point at which revenue exceeds expenses.
- The point at which revenue equals expenses. (correct)
- The point at which a company becomes profitable.
What does ROI measure?
What does ROI measure?
What business activity encompasses promoting, selling, and delivering products or services?
What business activity encompasses promoting, selling, and delivering products or services?
What business process is concerned with creating a distinct identity and image for a business?
What business process is concerned with creating a distinct identity and image for a business?
What does 'USP' stand for in the context of business and marketing?
What does 'USP' stand for in the context of business and marketing?
Which business model offers a basic service for free, with options for paid upgrades or enhanced features?
Which business model offers a basic service for free, with options for paid upgrades or enhanced features?
Which of the following business models involves customers paying regularly for access to a product or service?
Which of the following business models involves customers paying regularly for access to a product or service?
What methodology focuses on building startups through rapid experimentation and iterative product releases?
What methodology focuses on building startups through rapid experimentation and iterative product releases?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of 'cash flow' management in a business?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of 'cash flow' management in a business?
How does a strong brand typically influence a company's 'Unique Selling Proposition' (USP)?
How does a strong brand typically influence a company's 'Unique Selling Proposition' (USP)?
In a 'Freemium' business model, what is the critical balance that a company must maintain to ensure long-term success?
In a 'Freemium' business model, what is the critical balance that a company must maintain to ensure long-term success?
Why is understanding 'burn rate' essential for a startup company, especially when projecting its 'runway'?
Why is understanding 'burn rate' essential for a startup company, especially when projecting its 'runway'?
A company heavily reliant on a 'subscription model' experiences a sudden and significant increase in churn rate (cancellation of subscriptions). What immediate financial implication should the company anticipate?
A company heavily reliant on a 'subscription model' experiences a sudden and significant increase in churn rate (cancellation of subscriptions). What immediate financial implication should the company anticipate?
What is the relationship between 'marketing' and 'branding'?
What is the relationship between 'marketing' and 'branding'?
How might a 'Lean Startup' methodology influence a company's approach to 'marketing'?
How might a 'Lean Startup' methodology influence a company's approach to 'marketing'?
A startup is considering two different strategies around their burn rate and runway: Strategy A involves a high burn rate for rapid expansion, aiming for a short runway of 12 months. Strategy B proposes a low burn rate focusing on sustainable growth, extending the runway to 36 months. Under what condition would Strategy A be the more justifiable choice?
A startup is considering two different strategies around their burn rate and runway: Strategy A involves a high burn rate for rapid expansion, aiming for a short runway of 12 months. Strategy B proposes a low burn rate focusing on sustainable growth, extending the runway to 36 months. Under what condition would Strategy A be the more justifiable choice?
Imagine a company offers a 'freemium' product. They observe that a significant portion of their free users are not converting to paid subscriptions, yet they are heavily utilizing customer support resources. What strategic adjustment might simultaneously improve conversion rates and reduce the strain on customer support?
Imagine a company offers a 'freemium' product. They observe that a significant portion of their free users are not converting to paid subscriptions, yet they are heavily utilizing customer support resources. What strategic adjustment might simultaneously improve conversion rates and reduce the strain on customer support?
A company operating under a 'subscription model' decides to offer a lifetime subscription option. While this generates a substantial upfront cash influx, what is a potential long-term risk associated with this decision regarding 'cash flow' and 'ROI'?
A company operating under a 'subscription model' decides to offer a lifetime subscription option. While this generates a substantial upfront cash influx, what is a potential long-term risk associated with this decision regarding 'cash flow' and 'ROI'?
Flashcards
Cash Flow
Cash Flow
The money moving in and out of your business.
Burn Rate
Burn Rate
The speed at which a startup spends its cash.
Runway
Runway
The time a business can operate before it runs out of money.
Break-even Point
Break-even Point
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ROI (Return on Investment)
ROI (Return on Investment)
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Marketing
Marketing
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Branding
Branding
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USP (Unique Selling Proposition)
USP (Unique Selling Proposition)
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Freemium
Freemium
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Subscription Model
Subscription Model
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Lean Startup
Lean Startup
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Study Notes
- Cash flow is the money moving in and out of your business.
- Burn rate is the speed at which a startup spends its cash.
- Runway is the time a business can operate before it runs out of money.
- Break-even point is the point at which revenue equals expenses.
- ROI (Return on Investment) is how much profit you earn compared to the money invested.
- Marketing involves activities to promote, sell, and deliver a product or service.
- Branding is creating a distinct identity and image for your business.
- USP (Unique Selling Proposition) defines what makes your product better or different from others.
- Freemium is a business model offering a basic free service and paid upgrades.
- Subscription model involves customers paying regularly (e.g., monthly) for access or service.
- Lean startup is a method for building startups based on fast testing and learning.
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