Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2012

Missed milestones de-motivate the team, unrealistic financial projections will put you in crisis with investors, and you find you need to double every product development timeframe when talking to sales and marketing. The other side of this coin can be equally disastrous; the change of direction based on every customer or investor comment.

Advisory Board 240

Advisory Board Forecast Early Stage Product Development 240

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2011

Missed milestones de-motivate the team, unrealistic financial projections will put you in crisis with investors, and you find you need to double every product development timeframe when talking to sales and marketing. The other side of this coin can be equally disastrous; the change of direction based on every customer or investor comment.

Advisory Board 232

Advisory Board Startup Forecast Early Stage 232

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2010

Missed milestones de-motivate the team, unrealistic financial projections will put you in crisis with investors, and you find you need to double every product development timeframe when talking to sales and marketing. The other side of this coin can be equally disastrous; the change of direction based on every customer or investor comment.

Advisory Board 125

Advisory Board Startup Forecast Early Stage 125

OnlyOnce

JULY 9, 2013

Chapter 2: Defining and Testing the Story…Start Out By Admitting You’re Wrong, A Lean Business Plan Template, Problem, Solution, Key Metrics, Unique Value Proposition and Unfair Advantages, Channels, Customer Segments, Cost Structure and Revenue Streams. What About Sales & Marketing?, Part II: Building the Company’s Human Capital.

Startup 95

Startup Advisory Board Elevator Pitch Forecast 95

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

What are your specific marketing and sales plans? You need to identify pricing details, sales channels, strategic partners and a customized marketing plan consistent with your industry and target segment. Include advisory board member qualifications and key industry connections.

Sweat Equity 120

Sweat Equity Advisory Board Liquidity Event Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Clearly define the customer, channel, and revenue model associated with this solution. Marketing, sales, and partners. Describe your market penetration strategy, sales channels, pricing, and strategic partnerships. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290