bootstrapping entrepeneurs & their business ppt
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This presentation was delivered at the April 23, 2009 Smart-ups event in Eugene, OR by Dan Vishny (CFO for two start-ups companies). Dan is also known for having one of the top 10 best scores on the CPA exam - for the entire U.S.A.!TRANSCRIPT
Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs & Their BusinessesA Marriage Made in _____ (fill in the blank)
Creating, Managing, & Understanding Startup Financials
Presented by Dan Vishny, CPA, MBA(and Recovering Entrepreneur)
Successful Bootstrapping
• Define your goal• Set the milestones• Sprint to the milestones (it’s not a marathon)• Invest in things that your customers see• Discipline- set the rules and live by them• Financial Advice
Financial Advice
• ♫ You gotta know when to hold em... ♫• Don’t micromanage the finances• Focus on getting the product to market• The “Language” of accounting & finance• Profit, Profit, Profit
Financial Projections
Main Points to Convey
• You have done your homework• You understand the costs involved• You understand the market space• Your assumptions are reasonable
Projections- Minimum Requirements
• 5 year Profit & Loss Statement• 5 year Balance Sheet• 5 year Statement of Cash Flows• Valuation Statement and ROI Analysis• Breakeven Analysis• What if Analysis• Assumptions
Breakeven Analysis
• Puts your business in perspective• Worst case scenario• Can you achieve break even and when?– Compare to competitors– Compare to last year
• Do you have enough production capacity?• Do this analysis as often as possible
Breakeven Analysis2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Fixed Expenses: Payroll $ 150,000 $ 195,000 $ 405,000 $ 840,000 $ 4,350,000 R&D Materials 150,000 130,000 270,000 560,000 2,900,000 Rent 24,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 120,000 Marketing - 195,000 405,000 840,000 4,350,000 Utilities & Facilities 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 250,000 Insurance 12,000 24,000 24,000 36,000 48,000 Legal & Professional 12,000 24,000 24,000 48,000 60,000 Depreciation Expense n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Total Fixed Expenses $ 368,000 $ 656,000 $ 1,236,000 $ 2,452,000 $ 12,078,000
Average Gross Margin % 60.00% 60.58% 61.11% 61.61% 62.07%Average Margin Per Unit $3,000 $3,150 $3,300 $3,450 $3,600
Annual Breakeven Units 123 208 375 711 3,355 Annual Breakeven Dollars $613,333 $1,082,921 $2,022,545 $3,980,058 $19,459,000 Monthly Breakeven Units 10 17 31 59 280Monthly Breakeven Dollars $51,111 $90,243 $168,545 $331,671 $1,621,583
Formula for Breakeven Units: Fixed Expenses/Average Margin Per UnitFormula for Breakeven Dollars: Fixed Expenses/Average Gross Margin %
What If AnalysisWhat is the monthly breakeven in units based on various margins and increases in Marketing Costs?
[---------------------- Margin Per Unit -----------------------]10 $3,000 $3,500 $4,000 $2,500$0 10 9 8 12
Marketing Costs $200,000 16 14 12 19$400,000 21 18 16 26$600,000 27 23 20 32
What is the monthly breakeven in dollars based on various margin %s and increases in Marketing Costs?
[---------------------- Margin Per Unit -----------------------]51,111 60% 65% 70% 40%
$0 $51,111 $47,179 $43,810 $76,667Marketing Costs $200,000 $78,889 $72,821 $67,619 $118,333
$400,000 $106,667 $98,462 $91,429 $160,000$600,000 $134,444 $124,103 $115,238 $201,667
Assumptions
Anticipate the Questions• What will you charge for your product and
why?• How do your marketing costs support your
sales growth?• How do you scale up your business?– How long? How much money?
Assumptions
Nail down the Costs• Payroll- have you added 15% for payroll
taxes?• Rent- get a quote from a broker• Miscellaneous- add a cushion for error• Detailed Cost Sheet
ConclusionBootstrap Responsibly
Cash is KingTreat it with Respect, Invest & Spend it Wisely
Extra Slides
Monthly CEO Dashboard
MARCH 2009
Revenue: Compared to last year YTD Sales $4,146,255 2009 2008 Difference YTD Projections $4,235,000 YTD Sales $4,146,255 $2,889,293 $1,256,962 Surplus (Deficit) ($88,745) YTD Gross Margin % 49% 51% -2%
YTD Operating Expenses $1,906,506 $1,618,717 $287,789
YTD Gross Margin % 49% YTD Net Income (Loss) $88,035 ($157,579) $245,614 YTD Operating Expenses $1,906,506
YTD Net Income (Loss) $88,035 Cash in Bank $115,964 $54,949 $61,015 Accounts Receivable $2,114,224 $1,467,456 $646,768
Accounts Payable $1,691,421 $1,414,280 $277,141
Cash Position: Cash in Bank $115,964 Accounts Receivable $2,114,224 $2,230,188
Accounts Payable $1,691,421
$538,767
Pro Forma Balance Sheets2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
ASSETS
Cash $ 3,672 $ 475,672 $ 4,389,672 $ 4,455,344 $ 3,989,566 $ 6,653,515
Inventories - 100,000 187,500 366,667 1,283,333 2,050,000
Fixed Assets 32,625 92,625 222,625 372,625 572,625 812,625
Accum. Depreciation (5,200) (22,400) (63,857) (133,569) (241,539) (390,759)
Total Assets $ 31,097 $ 645,897 $ 4,735,940 $ 5,061,067 $ 5,603,985 $ 9,125,381
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable $ 19,438 $ 19,438 $ 19,438 $ 19,438 $ 19,438 $ 19,438
Total Liabilities 19,438 19,438 19,438 19,438 19,438 19,438
EQUITY
Capital 524,955 1,524,955 5,524,955 5,524,955 5,524,955 5,524,955
Retained Earnings (513,296) (898,496) (808,453) (483,326) 59,592 3,580,988
Total Equity 11,659 626,459 4,716,502 5,041,629 5,584,547 9,105,943
Total Liabilities & Equity $ 31,097 $ 645,897 $ 4,735,940 $ 5,061,067 $ 5,603,985 $ 9,125,381
Pro Forma Income Statements2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Sales $ - $ 1,300,000 $ 2,700,000 $ 5,600,000 $ 29,000,000
Cost of Goods Sold - 512,500 1,050,000 2,150,000 11,000,000
Gross Profit - 787,500 1,650,000 3,450,000 18,000,000
Operating Expenses:
Payroll 150,000 195,000 405,000 840,000 4,350,000
R&D Materials 150,000 130,000 270,000 560,000 2,900,000
Rent 24,000 48,000 48,000 48,000 120,000
Marketing - 195,000 405,000 840,000 4,350,000
Utilities & Facilities 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 250,000
Insurance 12,000 24,000 24,000 36,000 48,000
Legal & Professional 12,000 24,000 24,000 48,000 60,000
Total Operating Expenses $ 368,000 $ 656,000 $ 1,236,000 $ 2,452,000 $ 12,078,000
Other Expenses:
Depreciation Expense 17,200 41,456 69,713 107,969 149,220
Income (Loss) Before Taxes (385,200) 90,044 344,287 890,031 5,772,780
Provision for Income Taxes - - 19,161 347,112 2,251,384
Net Income (Loss) $ (385,200) $ 90,044 $ 325,126 $ 542,919 $ 3,521,396
Statements of Cash Flows2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Beginning Cash $ 3,672 $ 475,672 $ 4,389,672 $ 4,455,344 $ 3,989,566
Cash Inflows:
Sales Revenues - 1,300,000 2,700,000 5,600,000 29,000,000
Angel Funds 1,000,000 - - - -
Series A - 4,000,000 - - -
Series B - - - - -
1,000,000 5,300,000 2,700,000 5,600,000 29,000,000
Cash Outflows:
Purchase of Fixed Assets 60,000 130,000 150,000 200,000 240,000
Purchases of Inventory 100,000 600,000 1,229,167 3,066,667 11,766,667
Operating Expenses 368,000 656,000 1,236,000 2,452,000 12,078,000
Income Taxes - - 19,161 347,112 2,251,384
528,000 1,386,000 2,634,328 6,065,779 26,336,051
Net Change in Cash 472,000 3,914,000 65,672 (465,779) 2,663,949
Ending Cash $ 475,672 $ 4,389,672 $ 4,455,344 $ 3,989,566 $ 6,653,515
Projected Valuation and ROI
Year Revenue Expenses EBITDA2009 $ - $ 368,000 $ (368,000)2010 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,168,500 $ 131,500 2011 $ 2,700,000 $ 2,286,000 $ 414,000 2012 $ 5,600,000 $ 4,602,000 $ 998,000 2013 $ 29,000,000 $ 23,078,000 $ 5,922,000
multiple factor 8Terminal Value $ 47,376,000
* The value of the Company is projected at 8X EBITDA in year 2013
Owner Initial % Year Capital Expected % Projected IRRCash On
Class Ownership Contributed Contributed in 2013 Value in 2013 (ROI) CashFounders 100.00% 2009 $ 524,955 41.25% $ 19,542,600 106% 37Angels 25.00% 2009 $ 1,000,000 13.75% $ 6,514,200 49% 7Series A 45.00% 2010 $ 4,000,000 45.00% $ 21,319,200 52% 5
170.00% $ 5,524,955 100.00% $ 47,376,000 9
Assumptions2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Average Unit Sales Price $ 5,000 $ 5,200 $ 5,400 $ 5,600 $ 5,800 compare to similar productsUnits Sold - 250 500 1,000 5,000 Market Research
Average Unit Cost $ 2,000 $ 2,050 $ 2,100 $ 2,150 $ 2,200 Do you have a detailed cost sheet?
Revenue $ - $ 1,300,000 $ 2,700,000 $ 5,600,000 $ 29,000,000 formulaCost of Goods Sold $ - $ 512,500 $ 1,050,000 $ 2,150,000 $ 11,000,000 formulaGross Profit $ - $ 787,500 $ 1,650,000 $ 3,450,000 $ 18,000,000 formula
Operating Expenses: Payroll $ 150,000 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00%percentage of sales R&D Materials 15.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00% 10.00%percentage of sales Rent $ 24,000 $ 48,000 $ 48,000 $ 48,000 $ 120,000 per R. Crieger commercial broker Marketing 0.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00% 15.00%percentage of sales Utilities & Facilities $ 20,000 $ 40,000 $ 60,000 $ 80,000 $ 250,000 based on current faciltites Insurance $ 12,000 $ 24,000 $ 24,000 $ 36,000 $ 48,000 per J. Kammer, insurance agent Legal & Professional $ 12,000 $ 24,000 $ 24,000 $ 48,000 $ 60,000 estimate
Average GM% 60.00% 60.58% 61.11% 61.61% 62.07%
Other Assumptions:Sales are collected at time of sale- no accounts receivablePurchases of Inventory are CODInventory Levels are 8% of Next Years' Cost of Goods Sold (30 days turn) 8%Income Tax Rate 39.00%
Assumptions- continued
Capital Investment:
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Angel Funds $ 1,000,000 Series A $ 4,000,000 Series B
$ 1,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $ - $ - $ -
Fixed Asset Purchases:2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Original CostMachinery & Equipment $ 50,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 Leasehold Improvements - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 Computers & Software 10,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 60,000 Furniture & Fixtures - 10,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
$ 60,000 $ 130,000 $ 150,000 $ 200,000 $ 240,000