Having a business or starting a business is exciting, but the statistics are sobering, around 80% of startups fail within the first five years. The reasons aren’t always obvious, but most failures come down to weak financial foundations, limited access to funding, and missed opportunities to diagnose problems early.
I’m Alex Villicana, a strategic advisor with 20+ years of experience in corporate finance, and I’ve helped entrepreneurs and small businesses avoid these pitfalls and scale successfully. Here’s how you can do the same.
1. Lack of Financial Control
Many startups struggle because they don’t track cash flow, expenses, or key metrics properly.
- Budgets & forecasts that keep you on track
- Cash flow monitoring so you always know your runway
- Key Performance Indicators set up to measure performance and make informed decisions
Quick Tip: Start with a simple monthly cash flow projection. Knowing what’s coming in and going out can prevent major surprises.
2. Limited Access to Funding
Without the right funding strategy, many small businesses stall before they can grow.
- Develop a funding strategy that aligns with your goals
- Structure loans and financial arrangements that don’t overburden your cash flow
Quick Tip: Always explore multiple funding options early — don’t rely solely on personal savings.
3. Missed Opportunities to Diagnose Problems Early
Even healthy businesses can face hidden issues in operations, sales, or compliance. Early diagnosis can prevent failure.
- Financials, operations, sales, marketing, legal compliance
- Business model effectiveness
- Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) and key recommendations for improvement
Quick Tip: Schedule a regular business health check — even once per year can make a huge difference.
Most startups fail not because they lack ambition, but because they don’t have a solid strategy and disciplined execution. You can change that.
➡ Take the first step today: Schedule a free 30-minute strategy session with me and discover how to build a business that survives and thrives.
Stay tuned! In our next newsletter, we’ll go deeper into Financial Controls and other key strategies to help your business grow with confidence.
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