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5 Things Startups Can Learn from Angel Investors

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Angel investors can teach you a lot about money, whether or not you’re seeking funding from them. I’ve seen this over and over in my dealings as a member of a local angel investment group. What we do at the Willamette Angel Conference is the rule, not the exception. We don’t just reject startups; we explain why.

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Marketing Sweat Equity: Getting Your Startup’s First Sales—Without Spending Money on Consultants and PR

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Most VCs and angel investors are looking to invest in individuals that have a proven track record of prior success. After all, sweat equity can make up for a trim marketing budget, but it would be hard to make up for cuts in product development and customer service without sacrificing customer experience.

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Startup Hiring: The 10% Solution

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This post is part of our ReadWriteStart channel, which is dedicated to helping savvy entrepreneurs start and grow new businesses with resources, tips, insight and analysis. The channel is sponsored by TriNet. Need $25,000 for product development? Investors now follow incubators with automatic notes. developers.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

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In the tactics section, list your sales channels and describe how you will be selling your products. Another great way to test your idea is to create a minimum viable product, or MVP. This is the simplest version of your product minus the frills and frosting. 7 Strategic Ways to Price Your Products and Services.

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Strategy Roundtable: Professional Investors Do Not Invest In $20 Million Markets

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But you have, perhaps, heard less specific discussions on what angel investors are looking for. Well, some angel investors are looking for exactly the same thing as what VCs are looking for. In other words, these are angels looking for billion dollar opportunities as well.

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Strategy Roundtable: Professional Investors Do Not Invest In $20 Million Markets

www.readwriteweb.com

But you have, perhaps, heard less specific discussions on what angel investors are looking for. Well, some angel investors are looking for exactly the same thing as what VCs are looking for. In other words, these are angels looking for billion dollar opportunities as well.

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Why Launching a Startup Is More Expensive Than You Think

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Throw in a few YouTube videos and a Twitter account, and you’re golden — or so we are led to believe. For example, my company decided early on to hire a UI designer, which has helped tremendously with our product development. Sign in with Facebook or Twitter to get started! Have an account?

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