Startup Professionals Musings

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6 Strategies To Maintain A Spotlight In Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Startups can’t hope to outspend a giant with a fat balance sheet. Like the refrain of an old country song, if you don’t know where you’re going, you will probably end up somewhere else. Innovation-driven mindset and actions. Rather you must outsmart the giant with innovative thinking, pivoting on a dime, and impeccable execution.

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Startups Need the Eight P’s for Successful Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

The financial plan should include a profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement that ties together and is consistent with the business plan narrative. Repetition will kill an otherwise acceptable business plan. Supporting detail should be included in an appendix, where the reviewer may read it if desired.

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6 Business Focus Elements That Get More Out Of Less

Startup Professionals Musings

Startups can’t hope to outspend a giant with a fat balance sheet. Like the refrain of an old country song, if you don’t know where you’re going, you will probably end up somewhere else. Innovation-driven mindset and actions. Rather you must outsmart the giant with innovative thinking, pivoting on a dime, and impeccable execution.

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6 Ways Businesses Win By Doing Fewer Things Better

Startup Professionals Musings

Startups can’t hope to outspend a giant with a fat balance sheet. Like the refrain of an old country song, if you don’t know where you’re going, you will probably end up somewhere else. Innovation-driven mindset and actions. Rather you must outsmart the giant with innovative thinking, pivoting on a dime, and impeccable execution.

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The Four Cornerstones of Every Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

What will your balance sheet look like in five years? How will the inevitable changes in markets, consumer behaviors, and competitive offerings affect outcomes? How much cash and profit will your company generate? Can you get there without running out of cash? Use these cornerstones to organize your thoughts.