Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Cutting costs , revisiting forecasts , and stabilizing your business. In 2020, data breaches are among the greatest cybersecurity concerns, with health records, corporate intellectual property, smart cars, and connected devices being the most vulnerable targets. Revisit your business plan , forecasts, and company goals.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2016

Who would have forecast that entrepreneur Gary Ross Dahl would make millions by starting a “ pet rock ” business way back in 1975? Investors like to see new intellectual property as a barrier to entry. Investors expect to hear annual revenues, average margins, customer acquisition costs and sales pipelines.

Technical Review 134

Technical Review Intellectual Property Due Diligence Angel Investor 134

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Set time aside to sit down and revise the plan , comparing forecasts to actuals and revising as necessary. . Financial Summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. These include delivery, advertising, paraphernalia, and more. Personnel plan : Costs of employees.

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Exit Strategy 154

Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Can I afford the cost of any adjustments that need to be made? With fill in the blank templates, powerful financial forecasting tools, and lender approved pitch designs you’ll go from template to a full business plan in no time. . Protect any intellectual property you may own by applying for copyrights, trademarks, or patents.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Revisit and update it regularly by comparing your forecasts to your actuals and adjusting as necessary. Financial summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. What types of advertising will you need to do to reach your target market? Do they self-pay or use insurance? Operations.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Explain in terms your mother could understand, and quantify the “cost-of-pain” in dollars or time. Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. Focus is the keyword here.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Explain in terms your mother could understand, and quantify the “cost-of-pain” in dollars or time. Do describe your intellectual property and “secret sauce”. Many people seem to use the social network advertising model for revenue, but forget it assumes at least 100M users and $50M investment. Focus is the keyword here.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290