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WP Engine passes $100M in revenue and secures $250M investment from Silver Lake

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

The Silicon Valley-oriented technology press outlets don’t cover us because we’re not in San Francisco, even though we’re more successful than most of the startups they cover. This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. The next sale isn’t quite as sweet.).

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Investor Perspective: How to Write a Killer Business Plan

The Startup Magazine

In this essay by one of Mercia’s Fund Principals, Ian Wilson, Ian talks about the sorts of things he and the team are looking for when plans come to them for review. But the existing team should demonstrate a combination of technical knowledge, track record and relevant skills. Republished with permission. Market analysis.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Cannabis Company

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The global market for CBD oils is expanding due to their medical efficacy. A number of cannabis tech companies have also begun to take advantage of the opportunity in the marketplace. Once you identify your ideal customer, you can tailor your marketing and sales plan to that person. Marketing and sales plan.

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How to Raise Startup Funding from Unlikely Angel Investors

Up and Running

I’m a mom, a full-time sales manager, and recruiter. Angels invest in one out of every forty deals they review (2.5%) versus the one out of 400 by VC’s (0.25%). Entrepreneurs need to find a way to get traction (sales) without funding. Perhaps the library or a local tech company can host. I’m not your average angel.

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7 Key Insights You Can Get From Analyzing Your Financial Statements

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Start by doing monthly financial statement analysis on your cash flow statement , income statement , and balance sheet. If you’re not sure where to start or what you’re looking for when you do this type of review, check out this guide. . Review your financial statements often. Opportunities for automation. Conclusion.

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9 Steps to Handle Business Loan Rejection

Up and Running

Don’t settle for a form letter or secure message, be sure that you follow up with a specific person. It’s worth taking the time to review your credit report to be sure that everything is accurate. Some of the most important financial ratios bankers review are: Total Debt to Total Assets. Get good feedback from the lender.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Major Accomplishments In 2021

Hearpreneur

2021 may have been a bad year for some people especially due to COVID-19 pandemic while, to others, it was a great year. By the year 2021, my company had a strong sales force. In the end, though, we became the company's most successful sales team across the country and I surely played a significant role in this achievement.