Posts tagged: failure
The Company That Never Recovered from Its First Slow Quarter
A company with no reserve, no line of credit, and operations running close to the cash ceiling can survive almost anything except a slow quarter. The slow quarter comes.
Undercapitalization: What It Looks Like Eighteen Months In
Undercapitalization does not usually look like running out of money. It looks like a decision you cannot afford to make. How the problem compounds and what the signs are early.
When Growth Is the Problem
Not all revenue growth is healthy and not all scaling decisions are strategic. Some are ways to avoid fixing the underlying business. The specific signs that growth is masking a problem.