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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 March 13, 2019 By Noah Parsons

The 7 Key Components of a Perfect Elevator Pitch

Aside from catching your audience’s interest, there are seven specific things you must address to be sure your audience understands your business.

Posted January 31, 2019 By Noah Parsons

What Is a Balance Sheet, and How Do You Read It?

The balance sheet is the most misunderstood financial statement—which is problematic because it is also one of the most useful. Here’s why the balance sheet matters, and how to read and create one.

Posted December 20, 2018 By Noah Parsons

Profit Margin: What It Is and How to Calculate It

Profit margin (also called operating margin) shows how much profit your business makes on every dollar of sales, before paying interest payments or taxes. It is usually expressed as a percentage. Here’s why it matters, and how to calculate the profit margin for your business.

Posted September 20, 2018 By Noah Parsons

A Scientifically-Proven Method to Help You Achieve Your Goals

Setting goals is a fundamental part of improving. Here’s how to set goals within your business and track your progress—which better improves your chances for achieving your goals.

Posted September 6, 2018 By Noah Parsons

Key Financial Metrics for Your Business Plan

Whatever type of business plan you’re writing, there are a few key financial items that you should definitely include. Here’s what they are, why they’re important, and how you should create them.

Posted June 14, 2018 By Noah Parsons

Do Visuals Really Trump Text?

We’ve all sat through that horrible presentation that’s nothing but bullets in 10 point font. Here’s why you should include visuals in your presentations, and how it can make them more persuasive and effective.

Posted February 22, 2018 By Noah Parsons

Great Business Idea? How to Know for Sure

Starting a business is risky. But using a few simple steps, you can figure out if your idea is any good—before you invest time and money to turn your business idea into a reality.

Posted March 27, 2015 By Noah Parsons

11 Angel Investor Blogs You Should Be Reading

While this guide is an excellent starting point, there are other great resources out there that dive into greater specifics around angel investment. While not as active as they once were, these are still some of our favorites.

Posted March 11, 2015 By Noah Parsons

17 Venture Capital Blogs You Should Be Reading

Want to get the inside scoop on what venture capitalists care about and are focused on in the near future? Check out our selection of some of the best venture capital blogs to regularly visit.

Posted October 31, 2012 By Noah Parsons

Business Owners Can Now Compare Their Business Plan to Reality, and Potentially Win a New iPad Mini

Entrepreneurs and business owners can now track financial performance securely in the cloud by importing QuickBooks data into their LivePlan business plan and track their performance from anywhere. Palo Alto Software, makers of the world’s #1 selling business planning software, Business Plan Pro, Sales and Marketing Pro, and LivePlan, is excited to announce its integration […]

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