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How to Write a Business Plan for Raising Venture Capital

Growthink Blog

You need a good idea – and an excellent business plan. Business planning and raising venture capital go hand-in-hand. A business plan is required for attracting venture capital. But how exactly will your business plan persuade investors to sign a check? Hook them on the first page.

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How to Write a Top-Notch Business Plan for Your Startup

The Startup Magazine

By using a free business plan template and developing it in detail before you take any significant steps, you can focus on the right areas and identify any flaws before you make an investment. Developing a business plan also gives you the chance to get feedback on it and make use of some much-needed advice.

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9 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan and Why It’s Worth It

Up and Running

One of the most important things you can do to increase your chances of success is to have a business plan. From attracting potential investors to keeping your business on track—a business plan helps you to achieve important milestones and grow in the right direction. And it’s not just for startups.

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How to Start a Business: A Step-by-Step Complete Guide (2019)

crowdSPRING Blog

Here’s an 11 step complete guide on how to start a business. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan. Don’t make the expensive mistake of trying to create a business geared toward too broad an audience.

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

Up and Running

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. It’s all about making your business life easier, doing what works best, getting the best results by tracking what works and always improving.

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Public Relations Tips for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs [Webinar Recap]

Up and Running

For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” I know that as small business owners and entrepreneurs, we all are time-pressed. Welcome aboard, everyone.

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How to Start a Successful Photography Business: The Complete 10 Step Guide (2019)

crowdSPRING Blog

If you want to take the plunge and start your own photography business, there is a lot to consider. Here’s a complete, 10 step guide on how to start a photography business. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan.