crunchtmz, Author at Crunch Timez

16 Jan 23

The Golden Formula : How much money to raise and how much to give away

Raising money through equity or dilutive funding, as the name indicates, dilutes your share in the business. It means every time you raise money, you give away a portion of your ownership in exchange for the proceeds. So, the question is how much money to raise and how much should you give away. You don’t […]

03 Jan 23

How to Get Funded During a Recession

Remember those days that “ You’re on mute” was one of the most repeated and commonly used words? I feel the same about “recession” but this one feels more overwhelmingly uncertain and concerning than the later. While some economists don’t see a global recession happening anytime soon, other top finance executives have predicted everything from a […]

15 Dec 22

My Top 5 Takeaways From The Latest Shark Tank Episodes

Throughout the years, every time I watch Shark Tank, I pick up something new that I have not noticed before. Here are my top 5 NEW takeaways

18 Jul 22

When can you start to pay yourself a salary and how is that possible?

Have you quite your job during the Great Resignation, started off your business and have been wondering if you can take a salary out of the business or not? Or have you been operating for an extended period of time but haven’t been able to pay yourself? Numbers should be your greatest friend when it […]

17 May 22

How to Price Your Products or Services? Pricing Strategies: Part 1

Do you constantly find yourself asking how much you should charge for your products or services? If you are an early stage startup and do not have a history of customer traction and feedback, pricing becomes a complicated question. It is important to do some research, do the groundwork and have a pragmatic approach towards […]

01 Mar 22

What are the options to raise capital for Startups and Small Business

No matter how great your business idea is, one essential element of business success is your ability to obtain sufficient funding to start and grow the business. While many people finance their new companies with their own money or by borrowing from family or friends, there are other options available. Also, founders must understand that […]

18 Aug 21

What are Growth Strategies in Business

For all businesses, having a growth strategy is fundamental to a business’ survival. Otherwise, you will always be at the mercy of your current consumer base and market fluctuations.The market will always be searching for something new—and you, not your competitor, must be the one to give it to them. Understanding and enacting growth strategies […]

28 Jul 21

Who is a CFO and How to know if you need one?

Who is a CFO Chief Financial Officer is a highly skilled professional. They do more than preparing your taxes and financial statements. They take their financial expertise and channel it into a strategic leadership role to create financial success for the business. A CFO is a trusted confidant, a networking resource, a strategic partner and someone […]

08 Mar 21

7 Steps to Strategic Planning Process

We have heard of this saying ” If you fail to plan, you plan to fail” but what does planning, particularly strategic planning mean for your business. Planning stage starts with evaluating where you are today. Strategic Planning Process First, in order to get a clear picture of your current state, examine your business from […]