Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 23, 2013

My friend Ron Ashkenas interviewed me for his blog on the Harvard Business Review. Ron is a managing partner of Schaffer Consulting , and is currently serving as an Executive-in-Residence at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Big Companies versus Startups: Durant versus Sloan Business Model versus Business Plan'

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

If you are one of the new age of entrepreneurs who hates the thought of doing a business plan as a first step in starting your new venture you will love this message. In that context, it could be a social enterprise, or even a hobby, and a business plan may not be beneficial. Early perseverance pays off.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including this Top Ten list for 2013 , or fall back to the old standby DreamWeaver by Adobe. Many hosting services offer free tools, or will build a default website for you. Open an account with PayPal.

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Up and Running

JULY 19, 2017

In 2013, a Pew Research Center study revealed some sobering insights into the reasons why 34 percent of millennial women weren’t interested in becoming a boss or top manager. Don’t skip the critical process of business idea evaluation and validation. Craft a business plan. Boy, was I naive!

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The Next Web

AUGUST 26, 2013

Today, in steps 10-12 I want to discuss with you raising your first round of money, hiring to develop and maintain your company culture, as well as defining your role in the management of your startup. There are two ways to start a tech business. Prepare to become a manager. They help you to become a seriously good manager.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

If you’re creating or growing a startup, you’re likely thinking about: Getting off the ground: Creating and filing a company name, registration , tax ID, logos, business planning , social media, websites, marketing, and income streams. I’ve also advised countless businesses to do this with great results. Start business planning.

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Up and Running

JULY 3, 2014

This book was published in December 2013 and is available for purchase online. Now you’re ready to get organized and create your own plan. To keep the process manageable, let’s look at three different types of sample template plans, each with distinct advantages for business people with different needs.

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Mike Michalowicz

AUGUST 3, 2015

David sheds some light on the world of credit reporting, and Kacee talks about how to create a solid business plan for your company. Awarded the CPA Practice Advisor Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” Award in 2012 and 2013, she is recognized as one of the young professionals leading businesses into the future.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Sometimes this needs to happen with an employee, sometimes with a partner, sometimes with a certain customer, and sometimes with your overall marketing or business strategy. For instance, many managers wait for the end of the year before beginning an employee performance review. Small Business and Startups: End-of-Year Mishegoss, 2013!

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Up and Running

MAY 10, 2017

We didn’t know anything about small business accounting or finance. We didn’t even know how to write a business plan. In hindsight, it’s understandable that friends and family were skeptical when we told them about our business. We’d never hired anyone. We’d never had anyone pay us for a product or a service.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

3 weeks ago we left our full time jobs to attempt to launch a business in 30 days. It doesn’t look like we will manage 30 days, probably more like 45 days. From day one invest in some time to think and create a clear vision, purpose, business values and brand personality. But this we’ve learned so much in this process!

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Up and Running

JANUARY 14, 2013

It’s my hope that these tips will help you make 2013 a year to lead without regret. Plan ahead. But if you are smart, and plan, and manage your business, you will be better off than 80% of the other businesses out there. What changes can you make to lead without regret in 2013?

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Startup Resources (Updated Mar 2013). Venture Capital Cafe > Startup Resources (Updated Mar 2013). An additional list of business resources for startups is available here. Added – March 2013* Startup Intelligence tools. Read post Why Learning should be your top 2013 new year’s resolution  for a full list.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Many private equity funds we interviewed for the Journal of Private Equity study view a CEO over age 60, or a family-run company that hires an outside manager, as a tell that the firm may welcome an outside investor. Similarly, Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York currently uses Gust to run our backend.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

” But in 2013, the Sheehans set their sights higher. In the midst of managing employees, running two businesses, handling suppliers, discussing beer styles with their brewer, and taking on all the other challenges of running a brewery and restaurant, the Sheehans took some time to share their secrets to success.

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Up and Running

JULY 20, 2020

And to do that you need to develop your business plan. Create a list of all items your business needs to start and operate, including things like computer equipment, POS systems, office supplies, furniture, and salaries. It is wise for anyone planning to start a business to keep track of expenses from the very beginning.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

The idea of a Business Model competition first emerged when I realized that Business Plan writing ought to be taught in English Departments – as they’re the best example of creative writing entrepreneurs will ever do. The Business Plan ?- And your revenue plan is something more than a hallucination.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2016

Whether you want to be your area’s next big general contractor, or you believe you can build a successful small construction company in a specific niche, getting into the construction business is a process. million in 2013—and the average firm had fewer than 10 employees. What will you need in your business plan?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

A side note; much of the philosophy of this article is taken from the Keyne Method which was created by recovering strategic planning consultants Wayne and Kelly Nelson. They are also the developers of KeyneLink; a cutting edge execution management system that is used by many companies globally. Department/Management Goals.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Then, I read the former English rugby union coach Clive Woodward’s autobiography ‘Winning’ which is full of stories about managing people, teams and performance. There were 12 months of planning. It began with visiting the big four banks, to be told by three of them that the business wasn’t viable.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 23, 2014

New figures obtained from the national enterprise campaign, Start up Britain, claim over 526,446 new businesses were registered in 2013; representing an increase of just over 42,000 from 2012. In fact, the South East has managed to ride the recovery better than most areas for much of the past five years.

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

(It’s often possible to “ design around ” a patent to operate a business that achieves similar results in different ways.) Most investors will assume that if the business plan is solid and a large market opportunity exists, there will be vigorous competition from other players. By 2013, the U.S. trade secret).

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Up and Running

MAY 16, 2016

In 2013, North America accounted for just over 40 percent of the global home health care revenue. However, because so much of modern home health care relies on high-tech equipment, keeping up with the latest technology and managing this equipment is something that a business owner will have to be comfortable with.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 18, 2013

I wondered if business plans and 5-year forecasts were the right way to plan a startup. It dawned on me that the plans were a symptom of a larger problem: we were executing business plans when we should first be searching for business models. We were putting the plan before the planning.

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Up and Running

JULY 19, 2014

The show premiered in 2013 to critical acclaim, and in June 2014 Netflix released all 13 episodes of its second season. If you need ideas on becoming a better manager, I suggest you read this article: 10 Ways to Improve Team Management and Grow a Business. Is there another show that highlights good business lessons?

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Tim Keane

JUNE 19, 2012

April 2013. January 2013. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Enter your Email.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2013

This occurs when a new product, service, or business model renders the old way of doing business obsolete. It used to happen only a few times per century, but now I see disruptive innovation highlighted in almost every business plan I read. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 11/26/2013.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Over the last few years it’s become clear that the days of teaching “how to write a business plan” as the cornerstone of university entrepreneurship are over. We now understand the distinction between startups – who search for a business model – versus existing companies – that execute a business plan.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 21, 2011

How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan. First develop a business model.   If you've been through a plan review with someone like a potential investor, think for a moment about the questions you get asked. How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan. April 2013.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

April 2013. January 2013. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Enter your Email.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Richard is the Managing Director of the British Business Bank supported Start Up Loans Company, a programme providing loans and mentoring support to aspiring business owners. We provide funding and mentoring to aspiring business owners. First and foremost, it’s important to have a clear and sensible business plan.

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Occam's Razor

DECEMBER 9, 2013

More often than not, magnificent success results from executing a business plan that is rooted in a strong understanding of the landscape of possibilities, and a deep self-awareness of business capabilities. One that reflects the customer expectations of 2013. In many cases, it is a tendency we have to learn to restrain.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2013

I’m a strong believer that investors invest in people, before they invest in a business plan, or an idea. But I continue to learn that there are a host of other factors, maybe not even related to you or your business, that could keep you from getting the funding that you need. Experience does count.

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Business Plan Blog

JULY 31, 2013

Seed deals in 2013 have seen a massive push towards the mobile sector with a contraction to the online sector. Seed funding to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley reached over $192M across 242 deals in the first half of 2013 alone. Seed funding in the San Francisco area appears to be on pace for another record year.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 18, 2013

I wondered if business plans and 5-year forecasts were the right way to plan a startup. It dawned on me that the plans were a symptom of a larger problem: we were executing business plans when we should first be searching for business models. We were putting the plan before the planning.

Lean 178

Lean Agile Customer Development Business Model 178

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 24, 2014

Alternatively, if you can present a convincing business plan, a bank may grant you a loan or even a venture capital fund or angel investor may be willing to invest. If you have managed to execute the planning stage effectively, then you should be ready to launch your start-up. Image Credit: Photo by 401(K) 2013 CC].

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 7, 2019

BHAGs were established by management guru Jim Collins in his 1994 book “ Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies (Good to Great) “ , co-authored with Stanford professor Jerry Porras. My company was founded in 2004, but we didn’t have a BHAG until 2013. What’s a BHAG?

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