NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

experiments to build a product, find customers, test business models and hire amazing people. Underpinning this growth is good governance. In order to understand startup governance, you need to understand risk and reward. Creating this value is anchored in finding a repeatable, scalable business model.

Technical Review 89

Technical Review Software Review New Zealand Due Diligence 89

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I presented to 1,000’s of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had 9 interviews, chatted with 8 VC’s, sat on 4 panels, talked policy with 2 government ministers, 2 members of parliament, 1 head of a public pension fund and was in 1 TV-documentary. Toxic Business Press and Contradictory Government Incentives.

Finland 331

Finland Naming Russia Government 331

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

Angel investors and venture capitalists don’t make equity investments in non-profits. What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. Personal loans from individuals, employees and board members.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 120

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. Personal loans from individuals, employees and board members. As in any company, they can lead to employee problems, or messy legal issues.

Angel Investor 218

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 218

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. Personal loans from individuals, employees and board members. As in any company, they can lead to employee problems, or messy legal issues.

Angel Investor 238

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 14, 2023

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You need to identify substitute inputs, supplier concentrations, and employee solidarity (labor unions), which can limit you or give you the advantage. Utility of alternative solutions.

Differentiation 220

Differentiation Framework Equity Business Plan 220

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

business models. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. Most of their parents still tell them to work for the government or a big company. Of course “copy” is too strong a word.

China 327

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 327

genylabs.typepad.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Intuit Future of Small Business Resources. Emergent Research works with corporate, government and non-profit clients. Working for Equity Instead of Cash. has an article on service firms waiving their fees and instead taking equity in their clients. I am very picky about the companies I am willing to take equity from.

Equity 40

Equity Technical Review San Jose Stock 40

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2020

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You need to identify substitute inputs, supplier concentrations, and employee solidarity (labor unions), which can limit you or give you the advantage. Utility of alternative solutions.

Differentiation 378

Differentiation Framework Equity Business Plan 378

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 1, 2023

Our teams and employees are our biggest support during an economic downturn. Tighten up your business by focusing on team wellness and feedback before the recession hits. Using feedback implements or engagement initiatives, keep employee expenditures lower later on by investing in teams’ satisfaction and retention now.

Entrepreneur 95

Entrepreneur Software Review Technical Review Revenue 95

Up and Running

MARCH 12, 2019

If you’re in the early stages of starting your tech-based or SaaS business , it makes good sense to consider IP (intellectual property) protection a critical part of your business model. It’s a way to reduce your business’s risk. Governing law and forum for dispute resolution.

IP 80

IP Software Developers Software Development Intellectual Property 80

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Even if you already know what a SWOT analysis is and what it’s used for, it can be tough to translate that information and examine your own business with a critical eye. Reading an example SWOT analysis for a business that is either in your industry or based on a comparable business model can help get you started.

Botswana 148

Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

What options do they have available to them, since they can’t sell a share of the company (no equity investment)? There is no discussion of equity, or return on investment. Personal loans from employees and board members. As in any company, they can lead to employee problems, or messy legal issues. Government grants.

Angel Investor 143

Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 143

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2011

I presented to thousands of entrepreneurs, talked to 17 startups, gave 12 lectures, had nine interviews, chatted with eight VC's, sat on four panels, talked policy with two government ministers, two members of parliament, one head of a public pension fund and was in one TV documentary. A government that's trying to help, but gets in the way.

Finland 158

Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 158

Women Entrepreneurs Can

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Give early thought to these matters and obtain registrations to cut down the possibility of another business trading off your name and reputation. Your employees and contractors’ roles must be set out and written in contracts should be entered into. Also, you should document any equity entitlements in the business if there are.

Intellectual Property 59

Intellectual Property Startup Government Technical Review 59

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

business models. The Chinese government must be laughing hysterically over U.S. When the Chinese government censors (run by their propaganda department ) shutdown access to yet another U.S. Most of their parents still tell them to work for the government or a big company. Of course “copy” is too strong a word.

China 219

China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 219

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

This structure offers some of the benefits of traditional equity VC, without some of the negatives of equity VC. I’ve been a traditional equity VC for 8 years, and I’m now researching new business models in venture capital. Unlike many RBI investors, a full 50% of our investment activity is in non-tech businesses.

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Traditional business models have changed as globalization takes hold on a global scale, and technology changes our lives day by day. They provide an excellent way for startups to train their employees without incurring the cost of a physical location or hiring more staff members. Employee-Owned Startups.

Startup 169

Startup Social Media Global Incubator 169

David Teten

JULY 14, 2014

During her tenure, the fund grew from $15 billion to $150 billion in AUM and from 200 to 1400 employees. However, as always in a period of change, innovative business models emerge and financial technology is more and more at play as critical enablement of innovation. population, will turn 62 or older by 2020 ( www.census.gov ).

Management 114

Management Portfolio Institutional Investors Government 114

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? Shift of value from equity holders to token holders.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Seeing Both Sides

AUGUST 28, 2017

But once entrepreneurs have their initial team and product in place, a few smart advisors around the table and the social proof required to attract great talent, why would they raise additional dilutive equity capital if they can raise non-dilutive capital through the sale of tokens? Shift of value from equity holders to token holders.

Early Stage 20

Early Stage Equity Venture Capital Government 20

Hearpreneur

JULY 24, 2020

Big business seems dead set on eliminating small business and government regulation is consistently making it more challenging to live the American dream. Thanks to Mark Woodbury, Minerva Equity ! #12- We watched as they pivoted in their businesses, but realized people are pivoting in their lives as well.

Entrepreneur 135

Entrepreneur Technical Review Security Demand 135

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

You know, could you look at my business plan? See if the business model works, all these questions. So if you're running a small business, usually what you're doing, if it's a consulting business or any type of business, you are doing something similar to what other people have done in the past.

San Francisco 97

San Francisco Technical Review Incubator Silicon Valley 97

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Small businesses are grocery stores, hairdressers, consultants, travel agents, Internet commerce storefronts, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, etc. They are anyone who runs his/her own business. They hire local employees or family. Their job is to search for a repeatable and scalable business model.

Government 335

Government Silicon Valley Startup Venture Capital 335

Austin Startup

AUGUST 20, 2017

They’re looking to be paid properly in the context of the overall salary structure, including cash, benefits, and equity, and to be paid commensurate with performance. Startups often hand out shares, options, and warrants for employees and for contractors rendering needed services. Can you acquire them at a sustainable cost?

Technical Review 48

Technical Review Software Review Cap Table Securities and Exchange Commission 48

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2013

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You need to identify substitute inputs, supplier concentrations, and employee solidarity (labor unions), which can limit you or give you the advantage. Utility of alternative solutions.

Framework 200

Framework Startup Differentiation Equity 200

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2012

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You need to identify substitute inputs, supplier concentrations, and employee solidarity (labor unions), which can limit you or give you the advantage. Utility of alternative solutions.

Differentiation 235

Differentiation Framework Equity Business Plan 235

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

That leads to switching costs, sunk costs, brand equity, and a host of other considerations, commonly called “barriers to entry.” You need to identify substitute inputs, supplier concentrations, and employee solidarity (labor unions), which can limit you or give you the advantage. Utility of alternative solutions.

Startup 215

Startup Differentiation Framework Equity 215

The Next Web

JUNE 10, 2013

But we’re confident the ideas are out there: this sector is one of the UK’s most under-tapped sources of fast-growth businesses founded by innately entrepreneurial, ambitious and inventive individuals,” Patrick Bradley, CEO of Ingenious Ventures, said. Have fewer than 25 employees. Have gross assets of £200,000 or less.

Audio 120

Audio Startup Venture Capital Equity 120

Hearpreneur

MAY 7, 2020

Her previous role was the founder of a third party marketing consultancy, West River Partners, that raised capital for Emerging Markets-based equity hedge funds. She is a graduate from Princeton University in Politics and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. C-level employees, CEOs, CFOs, etc. Two things: .

Founder 63

Founder Indiana Naming Search 63

VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

It doesn’t mean that you should change your business model because one person suggested it, but listed to the feedback and if you see similar patterns over and over again, make changes. Patents are nice but… in a consumer Internet business, it’s most likely that you aren’t re-inventing the wheel.

Elevator Pitch 103

Elevator Pitch Incubator Technical Review Startup 103

Business Plan Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Governance: Many governance issues can be addressed in the social enterprise’s corporate bylaws. Similar to a non-profit, there is the heightened responsibility for moral governance of your organization as to fulfilling the organization’s mission.

Vesting 51

Vesting Government Stock Salary 51

The Equity Kicker

JULY 8, 2019

Most investors thought of their job as picking good companies and making sure governance was strong. The value add teams should be better placed to advice on areas of more detailed execution, including things like employee recognition frameworks, merits of one marketing channel over another, and the best choice of analytics package. .

Portfolio 84

Portfolio LP Venture Capital Partner 84

NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Early stage business investors such as angel investors or venture capital companies are generally only interested in companies with great potential for success and a high return on investment. Be aware that if pitching to these types of investors that your business model needs to be scalable and needs to address a promising market size.

Business Plan 51

Business Plan Forecast Venture Capital Angel Investor 51

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2021

Of course, you can find these elements embodied in many of the business plan templates and tools out there, such as the Business Model Canvas. The business proposals I see often target multiple unrelated segments, such as consumers, enterprises, and government. Provide initial and long-term sources of revenue.

Intellectual Property 332

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Channel 332

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Before I get into the details for founders, let me talk about options-hungry employees. equity debate. Start-Up Chile: $40k to Live There and Start a Company - Ben Casnocha: The Blog , August 14, 2010 Governments round the world are trying to stimulate entrepreneurship. Do it because you love small teams. Dying at 70?

Startup 191

Startup CTO Hire Cofounder Venture Capital 191

Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

Kennet has a white paper on that summarizes why bootstrapped businesses are the best. Certainly not to say they couldnt have raised more cash and built this in to a bigger company, but was nice to have the option of going either way and doing what was right for the founders and employees.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28