On 13/06/2011 06:04, Xiaofan Chen wrote:
> What do you mean by a newish business? If it is a full-time
> business, I tend to think $4995 is not a big issue for the
> developed world. Whether it is too high for a part-time business,
> then it depends on the expectation of the returns.
>

I mean a small, new business.
The money is available, Altium could be purchased now, but with all the=20
other outgoings I (and others more experienced in business than I) don't=20
feel it would be a good move at present. At present means until returns=20
are steady, things have "settled" and we have a better idea of cashflow.
You are right that $4995 is pocket change for most businesses of a=20
reasonable size. However with a business of this size, and especially=20
during startup, the dynamics change somewhat.
As Russell just noted, the advantages would have to be rather=20
significant to purchase immediately. If we can get away with not=20
spending $5k and achieve much the same result, then the reasoning is sound.
In my experience of large and small companies, I would say that being=20
cautious (though not too cautious) with money is always relevant.=20
Although one cannot examine every penny when millions are changing hands=20
regularly, it is still possible to "keep losses to an optimal level".=20
You never know when you might take a big hit and be glad of some "real"=20
money in the bank.
I have seen huge amounts of money "wasted" just simply because it was=20
available in certain setups, and it meant little to the person spending it.



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