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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

Posted February 2, 2021 By Noah Parsons

What Is a SWOT Analysis and How to Do It Right (With Examples)

A SWOT Analysis is a simple, powerful tool to define your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Here’s how to use SWOT correctly.

Posted January 18, 2021 By Noah Parsons

How to Apply for an SBA Disaster Loan

The SBA is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans to small business impacted by COVID-19. Read on to learn how to apply.

Posted October 23, 2020 By Noah Parsons

Profit Forecasting and Cash Flow Forecasting Differences Explained

Forecasting is vital for running a business, but which forecasts are more important? Profit or cash flow? Let’s run through the differences and find out.

Posted September 18, 2020 By Noah Parsons

How to Improve Your Business Faster Than Your Competition

If you review financials every quarter, you’re missing opportunities. But, there is a simple solution to be more nimble than the competition. Here’s how.

Posted August 26, 2020 By Noah Parsons

Monthly Balance Sheet Review Process — How-to Guide

A key part of your monthly financial review meeting is taking a look at your balance sheet. Here’s how you can analyze it in just a few minutes.

Posted August 5, 2020 By Noah Parsons

5 Common Mistakes Startups Make With Data and How to Avoid Them

Collecting data is crucial for startups but it can be detrimental if used incorrectly. Here are 5 common data management mistakes and how to avoid them.

Posted July 30, 2020 By Noah Parsons

What Are Direct Costs? Cost of Goods Sold Explained

Direct costs or cost of goods sold are expenses attributed to the production of a product or service. Learn why this is vital for growing your business.

Posted July 7, 2020 By Noah Parsons

How to Read and Understand Your Income Statement (Profit and Loss)

Your profit and loss statement is the first financial information that investors and bankers will look at in your plan. Here’s a rundown of what the numbers mean.

Posted June 18, 2020 By Noah Parsons

How to Build a Business Model

Defining your business model is the final step in Lean Planning. In short, it’s how your business will make money. Learn how to define your business model.

Posted June 11, 2020 By Noah Parsons

How to Use Milestones to Create a Roadmap for Your Business

The third step in lean planning is to use the milestones technique to create a roadmap for your business to help you implement your strategy.

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