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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 20, 2020 By Noah Parsons

Why You Should Update Your Budget and Forecasts in the Age of Coronavirus

Don’t let times of uncertainty lead to panic and rushed decisions. Instead find ways to adapt and plan, starting with reviewing your budget and forecasts.

Posted December 26, 2019 By Noah Parsons

85 Essential Startup Resources You Should Know About

These are the tools that we know, love, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend—many of them we use ourselves. Use them to propel your startup into success and growth.

Posted December 19, 2019 By Noah Parsons

Your Business Expense Budget: How to Review and Manage It

Keeping track of your business’s expense budget is really not that much different than managing a personal budget—in fact, it’s strikingly similar with just a few differences.

Posted September 11, 2019 By Noah Parsons

Tracking Metrics Makes You 2x More Likely to Reach Your Goals

We all set goals in our personal lives, but in business, we’re not always as goal-focused. How can we actually track and reach our business goals?

Posted May 16, 2019 By Noah Parsons

A Fast and Easy Way to Build an Expense Budget

Your expense budget is one of the keys to good business management. Here’s a detailed guide on how to build an expense budget—including what not to do.

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.

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