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10 Things I Hated About Your Business Pitch

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As I write this in early 2019, I’m thinking back on more than 20 years of hearing business pitches as a judge of business plan competitions and as an angel investor. Next month I’ll have another round of it, judging both the University of Oregon New Venture Competition and the Rice Business Plan Competition.

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How to Get the Most Out of a Sample Business Plan

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A good business plan example will have all the elements your bank or angel investor (or venture capitalist) will expect to see when you ask them for funds. On Bplans and in business planning software like LivePlan, our free sample business plans are all real business plans written by real people. So be sure to edit thoroughly!

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

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Review your business plan regularly. Committing to regularly reviewing your business plan and financials is a good step toward making more informed, smarter spending decisions, that can have a big impact on a new business’s long term viability. Many brewers avoid that due to perceived qualitative differences,” says Patrick.

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