Ali @AliTheCFO
Sharing Accounting & Finance insights to grow your biz • Virtual CFO • Previously in Big Tech • Building https://t.co/vLxrfVZvCn foundersfinance.beehiiv.com/subscribe More for biz owners 👉🏽 Joined September 2013-
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Communication is really underrated in service-based businesses Most clients come to us simply because their accountant doesn't respond to them It's surprising, but happens so often...
A reminder about excessively focusing on planning: Plans go wrong all the time. Mike Tyson said it best: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face"
The biggest myth in entrepreneurship is you need experience Far too many people never make the jump to become an entrepreneur simply because they think they need more experience
When you have a difference of opinion with someone, remember: Discussions are always better than arguments. An argument is to find out who is right A discussion is to find out what is right
Rather than first testing desirability (do customers want it?) Many entrepreneurs test feasibility (can we build it?). Focus on desirability.
In order to maintain a healthy relationship with: • Your spouse • Your team • Your clients You have to talk about the things that bother you… Tough conversations move the needle
A reminder: There are people wearing suits who are poor There are people wearing pajamas who are wealthy Judging someone by what they wear is a fool's game
People will forget: • The numbers • The pretty slides • The flashy office But people will never forget how you made them feel
Investing summarized: "The big money is not in buying or selling, but in the waiting." -Charlie Munger
I've never really understood this concept of "finding yourself"... Life is about creating the person you want to become
Founders, just because you raise money - doesn't mean your business will be a success VCs know that some of their bets will go to zero Sometimes the best thing you can do is to switch paths and start something else
A lot of people who don't understand accounting think it's an exact science I'm sorry to disappoint, but that couldn't be further from the truth...
Find your leverage: • People • Software • Capital • Intellectual Property • Media
Washing machines work hard but they go around in circles - unknown Sometimes, working hard is not the answer
Recurring revenue is awesome But re-occurring revenue is pretty great A business model that encourages repeat buying from your customers is usually a good one Don't sleep on it
Many experts will give you a laundry list of things to look for in a business acquisition When it comes down to it... A good business to buy is one that has two things: 1. Financial Stability 2. Opportunity for Growth
The best personal finance advice: Reducing your expenses can only get you so far Instead: Find ways to Increase your income while controlling for lifestyle inflation
In sales and negotiations: Knowing when to shut your mouth and listen is underrated
In life and in business: There is nothing wrong with planning But you can spend a lifetime planning... In the battle between Planning and Action, Action wins every time
A simple way to understand financial statements: A balance sheet is a picture --> It shows you financial details at a point in time A P&L is a video --> It shows you a story about the financial details for a period of time
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Such a depressing chart. This can only lead to poverty
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This is Marc Andreessen. He created the first popular internet browser. Now he invests billions in startups at his VC firm, a16z. Here's his 9-step guide on how to build a startup:
No matter what department you’re in, the peak position requires you to SELL. You sell to hire new employees. You sell to prospective investors. You sell to your peers for budget and resources. And selling sucks. It’s hard. You have to put yourself out there… be…
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Unsuccessful marketers believe their job is done after the sale. Successful marketers know their job only starts after the sale.
I just hit 10,000 followers🙏🙏🙏 Thank you for following me. About me: I’ve been in D2C the past 10 years and now focus on buying D2C companies that do $5-50M in revenue. DM me if you’re thinking of selling your company. If you know a founder looking to sell - I’ll pay you…
I am 330 followers away from hitting 10K goal for Q1. 14 days to go.
Remember: There are plenty of brilliant people who do nothing with their lives, and average people who lap them. Work ethic, passion, and initiative will take you everywhere.
Success is built on daily discipline and repeated habits.
Underrated hack when meeting someone new: Be enthusiastic Nothing makes me want to run away faster than someone who begrudgingly limps into a conversation. Plus, it's 100% in your control.
I would rather be the oldest person in the weight room than the youngest person in the nursing home.
This man is 67 years old and he’s sprinting faster than 99% of 40 year olds on the planet. He’s what I call an ageless athlete. I don’t know about you but this fires me up. Time to hit the track.
*Signs up for @semrush and connects to domain* Oh my god I have so many errors. Time to go down the rabbit hole.