Up and Running

JULY 6, 2016

They are used for different things, such as: Some business plans are intended for outsiders, as summary and description of the business, to serve the purpose of raising money with investors, backing up a commercial loan document, and so forth. I don’t, however, wade through scientific documentation.

Technical Review 72

Technical Review Software Review Business Plan Development Team Review 72

Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

One of my earliest excursions into market research was working for a research firm doing a 1979 forecast on ATMs. I want a forecast that starts with specifics like channels or traffic and conversions or segments and builds up. I hate the forecast that assets some huge market and takes a small percentage of it. May 29th, 2012.

Startup 180

Startup Forecast Angel Investor Software 180

Up and Running

AUGUST 16, 2017

The “numbers” are actually the most interesting part of the entire document for most investors. For example, if the company needs to purchase new office equipment every three years, then the discounted value of those expenses should be included in the forecasted financial projections. Do not forget to factor in future expenses.

Business Plan 127

Business Plan Hockey Stick Cofounder Salary 127

Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

While it’s useful to be able to have a sales forecast and expense budget early on, it’s not something you need until you’ve validated your idea. Later you will want to come back and create a proper sales forecast, cash flow forecast, and expense budget. Circle back and create a more detailed forecast.

Software Review 74

Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2013

10 Steps to Success With Angel Investors. Raising funds from business angels may be difficult, time consuming and even frustrating but for the right founder with the right project it may be the preferred option. Establish a group of angels who have indicated an interest in investing the opportunity to form an angel group.

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Angel Investor Due Diligence Pre-Money Valuation Angel Groups 51

Up and Running

AUGUST 12, 2015

I am here to talk about LivePlan and give you some big picture information on business planning, forecasting, how to really kick your business off in the best possible way. It is not a 75-page document, that takes months and months to put together. It is not about some static, 75-page document. Good morning. Nobody wants that.

Forecast 60

Forecast Video Business Plan United States 60

Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

A sales forecast. It will also help you when it comes time to write your business plan, especially if you’re pitching an angel investor or a venture capital firm – they will want to see there’s a market for your idea, otherwise, it won’t scale as rapidly as they need it to in order to make a return on their investment.

Elevator Pitch 166

Elevator Pitch Software Review SBA Business Plan 166

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

That’s the sales forecast, the spending forecast and the cash flow. It is not a document. I’m in my seventh year now as a leader and an angel investment group where we just announced an investment last Thursday, and I’m very familiar with how this works for angel investors.

Lean 60

Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60

Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Rather than thinking of a business plan as a hefty document that you’ll only use once (perhaps to obtain a loan from a bank), think of it as tool to manage how your business grows and achieves its goals. In fact, the business plan does not have to be a formal document at all if you don’t need to present your plan to outsiders.

Venture Capital 166

Venture Capital Business Plan Limited Liability Company Finance 166

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Many thanks to David Rose , Ilana Grossman , Justin Stanwix , and the whole Gust team for making the Gust Blog such a valuable platform and resource for entrepreneurs and angel investors. Financial, technical and operational plans and forecasts of all kinds (trade secret).

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 15, 2017

by Hal Shelton, SCORE mentor, angel investor, and author of “ The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan: A Pro Shares A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Plan That Gets Results “ Running a business without a plan is like running down the street with a blindfold on. A business plan is both a document and a process.

Business Plan 113

Business Plan Angel Investor Audience Forecast 113

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Financial forecast and metrics. Show how your rate of return would be attractive to investors. An investment-grade business plan is a professionally prepared document, preferably about 20 pages, to satisfy both angel investors and venture capitalists. See where your cashflow bottoms out.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Up and Running

JULY 26, 2013

Q: At what stage would you recommend we share a plan with a potential investor? Would you send the pitch document first and then share the full plan later if they are keen? A: We recommend following whatever guidelines each investor group suggests. There are more and more investors seeking social ventures to back.

Elevator Pitch 79

Elevator Pitch Angel Investor Term Sheet Business Model 79

Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2016

Probably one of the most intimidating parts of business planning is forecasting and budgeting. Also, if you’re looking for funding or a business loan, you won’t have any idea how much money you should ask for if you don’t put together a basic forecast. If you learn one thing about business forecasting, this is it. Get funding.

Business Plan 60

Business Plan Forecast Angel Investor Entrepreneur 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Financial forecast and metrics. Show how your rate of return would be attractive to investors. An investment-grade business plan is a professionally prepared document, preferably about 20 pages, to satisfy both angel investors and venture capitalists. See where your cashflow bottoms out.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Financial forecast and metrics. Show how your rate of return would be attractive to investors. An investment-grade business plan is a professionally prepared document, preferably about 20 pages, to satisfy both angel investors and venture capitalists. See where your cashflow bottoms out.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Financial forecast and metrics. Show how your rate of return would be attractive to investors. An investment-grade business plan is a professionally prepared document, preferably about 20 pages, to satisfy both angel investors and venture capitalists. See where your cashflow bottoms out.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186

Up and Running

MAY 22, 2018

Your MVP’s success will be a key component of your investor pitch deck. Angel investors and VC funders are truly investing in your good idea, but your passion and commitment are important too. You can try to fake them, but don’t—remember that it’s an investor’s job to verify that they’re solid. Demonstrate your passion.

Exit Strategy 90

Exit Strategy Angel Investor Search Elevator Pitch 90

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2014

A lot of loans can take time; documentation process can be time-consuming. But the other thing I would encourage people to do, it’s becoming more and more prevalent in communities across the United States is that people are forming angel groups and putting together LLC funds with a group of investors all together.

Small Business 89

Small Business SBA Finance Bankruptcy 89

Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Startups and angels: Along the way to success. By Tim Keane, Angel Investor, Golden Angels Investors, LLC. « Power of Angel Investing in Milwaukee | Main.   Investors sometimes “present” the terms they’d like and expect the entrepreneurs to react.

Term Sheet 68

Term Sheet Valuation Dividend Liquidation Preference 68

Up and Running

MAY 21, 2015

When small business owners talk about taking on an additional investor, they typically say something nondescript like, “We’re taking on an angel investor.” What they don’t discuss are the many of ways in which that investor can actually invest. Structure of the investment.

Covenant 60

Covenant Liquidation Preference Ratchet Dilution 60