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Noah Parsons

Before joining Palo Alto Software, Noah Parsons was an early Internet marketing and product expert in the Silicon Valley. He joined Yahoo! in 1996 as one of its first 101 employees and become Producer of the Yahoo! Employment property as part of the Yahoo! Classifieds team before leaving to serve as Director of Production at Epinions.com. He is a graduate of Princeton University. Noah devotes most of his free time to his three young sons. In the winter you'll find him giving them lessons on the ski slopes, and in summer they're usually involved in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Noah is currently the COO at Palo Alto Software, makers of the online business plan app LivePlan.

LivePlan Posts Written By Noah Parsons

5 Tips for More Accurate and Useful Cash Flow Forecasts

Posted July 19, 2021 By Noah Parsons

5 Tips for More Accurate and Useful Cash Flow Forecasts

A cash flow forecast is vital for understanding the current and future health of your business. Here are 5 tips for more accurate and useful cash flow forecasts.

How to Do a Monthly Income Statement Analysis That Fuels Growth

Posted July 6, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Do a Monthly Income Statement Analysis That Fuels Growth

Your income statement is a great place to start your monthly financial review. Here’s how to complete a monthly income statement analysis in just four steps.

How to Use Industry Benchmarks to Make Budgeting and Forecasting Easier

Posted June 23, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Use Industry Benchmarks to Make Budgeting and Forecasting Easier

Industry benchmarks are a great tool to measure your performance, but they can also be used for forecasting and budgeting. Here’s how.

How to Conduct a Strategic Financial Analysis for Your Business

Posted May 25, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Conduct a Strategic Financial Analysis for Your Business

To get the most value from a financial statement analysis, you need to compare your actual performance to your forecast. Here’s how.

How (and Why) to Use a Business Dashboard to Improve Key Results

Posted May 25, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How (and Why) to Use a Business Dashboard to Improve Key Results

A good business dashboard is vital for growth. Learn how to build and use a personalized business dashboard to manage your business.

How to Better Manage Your Business by Creating a Live Forecast

Posted April 16, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Better Manage Your Business by Creating a Live Forecast

Want to better manage your business? Start with live forecasting to create more accurate and realistic financial forecasts. Here’s how.

How to Figure Out the Right Time to Open a Second Location

Posted April 9, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Figure Out the Right Time to Open a Second Location

Looking to open a second location for your small business? Here are the questions you’ll need to answer to make your new location successful.

How to Create an Investor-Ready Personnel Plan and Forecast Employee Costs

Posted March 22, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Create an Investor-Ready Personnel Plan and Forecast Employee Costs

If your business is going to have employees, you need to create a personnel plan and forecast as part of your business plan. Here’s how.

How to Write a Viable Business Plan on One Page

Posted March 10, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Write a Viable Business Plan on One Page

Writing a business plan can seem daunting. But, it doesn’t have to be. An easy way to start is with a one-page business plan. Here’s how.

How to Conduct a Market Analysis in 4 Steps — 2024 Guide

Posted February 5, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Conduct a Market Analysis in 4 Steps — 2024 Guide

Conducting a market analysis is the best way to understand your customers and achieve business success. Here’s how to do it in 4 steps.