Up and Running

OCTOBER 22, 2014

So, you’ve been asked to write a business plan. It’s likely that your mind is filling with images of long documents, bad memories of writing term papers, and worries about doing market research and creating financial forecasts. But first, let’s talk about why you’re writing a business plan. Take a deep breath.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Whether you are trying to raise money for your business or just want to perfect your business strategy, a solid elevator pitch is an essential tool for achieving your goals. An elevator pitch can be delivered either verbally, ideally in 60 seconds or less, or as a one-page overview of your business.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2019

You might have an elevator pitch prepared for your business. You might even have a financial forecast in place. These terms are often confused, and tend to serve as afterthought additions to your company’s business plan. The elevator pitch angle. But do you know what your startup’s vision is?

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Every year, I spend a lot of time reading and judging business plans for business plan competitions. I have read some great plans and some not-so-great plans, but that is how it always turns out in any business plan competition. The idea of an “elevator pitch” is critical here.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Will team members share ownership of the business? Create a basic financial plan. Estimate your basic expenses and forecast sales to ensure that you can make a profit with your business. Map out business milestones or goals and when you plan to achieve them. Create a marketing and sales plan.

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Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2016

Writing a business plan can seem intimidating. You’re committing your great idea to paper and fleshing out the details of how you’re actually going to start and grow your business. For over 15 years, I’ve been writing business plans, reading plans for major business plan competitions, and raising money for startups.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2010

If you are an entrepreneur seeking capital to grow your business, let me explain why this simple concept should drive some important choices you will need to make. This is usually in the form of an elevator pitch, an executive summary, a pitch deck, a financial forecast, and a business plan.

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