Applied glossary

Small Business Startup Cost Guide Glossary

Definitions tied to the practical model on the homepage.

TermApplied meaning
RunwayMonths a business can operate before cash runs out. Example use: this term should appear near the related formula or decision table, not as isolated filler.
Burn rateAverage monthly cash outflow. Example use: this term should appear near the related formula or decision table, not as isolated filler.
CACCustomer acquisition cost, or spend needed to acquire one customer. Example use: this term should appear near the related formula or decision table, not as isolated filler.

Internal linking rule

FAQ answers and guide steps should link users back to terms only when the term changes the decision, estimate or workflow.