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What Startups Need to Know About Exit Strategies

Up and Running

That usually means talking, in the pitch and in the business plan, about how similar companies in similar markets have been able to exit via selling out to a larger company. The more sophisticated plans and pitches will mention recent exits and offer information about how the companies that exited were valued when they were bought.

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Neuromarketing Ethics: How Far Is Too Far?

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Decades later, in 2002, Dutch marketing professor Ale Smidts coined the term “neuromarketing.” Here’s what won’t change: Deceptive marketing tactics and promises not delivered won’t build, as Dooley rightly notes, a sustainable business. Plan accordingly. The post Neuromarketing Ethics: How Far Is Too Far?

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Venture Capital Access Program launches to aid women and diverse entrepreneurs

David Teten

Women-owned businesses, according to the Forte Foundation represent about 775,000 new startups per year. Department of Commerce & the Minority Business Development Agency, between 2002 and 2007, diverse-owned firms outpaced the growth of non-diverse firms in gross receipts and employment. According to the U.S.

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How To Fund Your Business When A Bank Loan Isn’t An Option

YoungUpstarts

Where once the bank would have been the first port of call for a loan, the 2008 recession all but closed off this option for independent businesses – and it’s never fully re-opened. The company – which he co-founded in 2002 – is one of the leading providers of outsourced electronic payments systems.

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Four Qualities Of Great Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

I have even had potential entrepreneurs tell me about their great business plan, and then admit that they have not done any market research or they cannot provide me with potential customer feedback. I have seen this challenge with CEOs where egos get out of control. Those meetings are cut short. Fourth is your purpose.

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Resources for Global Entrepreneurs

Up and Running

As you’re getting started and working on your business plan , you’ll need to look into and understand some of the specific requirements in your area: Obtaining business licenses and permits. Things you need to include in your business plan to get a bank loan. Getting a tax ID and understanding your tax obligations.

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

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Writing A Business Plan. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Financing a Small Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. Like a venture capitalist reviewing business plans, he now weighs the potential of every company Arizona Bay works with. Tools & Research.

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