Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2014

As a startup mentor, I’m always amazed that some entrepreneurs seem to be an immediate hit with investors, while others struggle to get any attention at all. As with most business and personal interactions, first impressions tend to become lasting ones. Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 13, 2020

As a startup mentor, I’m always amazed that some entrepreneurs seem to be an immediate hit with investors, while others struggle to get any attention at all. As with most business and personal interactions, first impressions tend to become lasting ones. Others send investors email and business plans in all uppercase or no punctuation.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

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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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

We all want the best for our babies—and our business plans! Nearly all businesses, whether they are small or large, are comprised of intellectual property (IP) and trade secrets, which can serve as the foundation for commercial success. Examples of IP and trade secrets include but are not limited to: Business plans.

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Up and Running

JULY 31, 2015

This week Peter and Jonathan talk to Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software, about lean business planning, strategy, tactics, specifics (milestones), and the forecast. Send us an email: Bcast@Bplans.com. Listen to Episode 9: Show notes: What is Lean Planning? Lean Business Planning by Tim Berry – (31:21).

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We interviewed Mr. Abraham Gin, an entrepreneur, business coach, and CEO of Gin Consulting Group , which provides unique leadership development and training platforms. Abraham serves his clients with both forward-looking business growth strategy and digital marketing through leadership applications partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

There are other social networks in the list of 300 “major sites” recognized by Wikipedia that entrepreneurs use for networking, depending on where you are in the world, like Viadeo, Ryze, and Sina Weibo, but talking to friends on Facebook probably won’t help you. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Great entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates, are great at both. I can think of several related aspects of starting and running a business where follow-up, or lack of it, can make or break your startup. Here are a few: Business networking. For entrepreneurs, effective networking is required to find investors, partners, and customers.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2023

With new technology emerging, we can only imagine the changes it will bring along to the business platform. For instance, companies can engage with clients all over the world by utilizing digital marketing strategies such as search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing , and email marketing.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

It is important to incorporate it into your business plan in order to identify areas that are not functioning properly within the company. It is important to understand that no plan will remain unchanged, and it should not. Nonetheless, successful business growth necessitates a degree of decentralization and automation.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 28, 2020

Many entrepreneurs and business owners make mistakes when they rush to start a business before considering important details. A great business plan can help you anticipate important issues and possible challenges before you start your business. Here are 10 tips to help you write a great business plan.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A key to making this entire process much easier is to invest a little time and write a business plan. It’s true — not all investors will ask to see your business plan. Why do investors want to see a business plan? The business plan document itself isn’t what’s important to investors.

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Up and Running

JULY 15, 2020

So if you want your business to be successful you’ll want to start with a business plan first. Not having a business plan is one of the primary reasons businesses fail and it’s an easy first step that you can start for free. Why write a business plan for your eCommerce business?

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Accomplished entrepreneurs often pride themselves on being able to spot a gap in the market from a mile away. Suppose you happen to be the owner of an online business and would like to nurture your entrepreneurial skillset. Maintaining a Successful Business. Making a Name for Your Business. Being a Better Leader.

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The Next Web

JULY 20, 2013

They speak about how they love to help entrepreneurs build successful companies, yet when I ask them to give me feedback on my business plan or idea, they usually don’t even bother writing me back. Yes, it is true that some entrepreneurs either don’t receive a response or get a pre-made template. VCs are arrogant.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Remote work and home-based businesses have slowly become a regular aspect of the modern-day workforce. While many traditional jobs still can’t function remotely, or have difficulty adjusting, many entrepreneurs have found success in starting a business from home. Develop a Business Plan.

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Up and Running

MAY 14, 2020

Now it’s time to write a business plan to officially bring your style to the world. Is it really necessary to write a business plan for your retail clothing boutique? Think of it as a way of answering the question of why does the world need your small business? Every business plan must contain an executive summary.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Right from writing your story, attracting/retaining clients and the survival of your business. Many entrepreneurs attribute their success to the mere factor that they had a business coach guide them through the process. Here’s what entrepreneurs had to say about the role a coach plays in their business. #1-

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2013

Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Every investor I know is frustrated with the poor quality of the business plans they get. What is the definition of a good business plan? Marty Zwilling.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

The fundraising stage is vital for any entrepreneur, but you can’t wing it through your meetings and expect to be taken seriously. As an entrepreneur, your goal when raising financing is to get several term sheets — the documents describing the terms and conditions of financing. Do or do not — there is no “try.”

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 3, 2017

When you’re starting a business, focus is the name of the game. Every entrepreneur knows this — at least in theory. Even as their teams grow, entrepreneurs often feel that they must tend to every aspect of the business, including low-level tasks that distract from revenue-generating activity. The result?

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

I’ve been fortunate enough to be on both sides of the table, as an entrepreneur and a VC, and I’ve observed that most investors look for the same things I do when deciding whether to invest in a company. As an immigrant founder, I didn’t have the industry connections that entrepreneurs often rely on to be successful.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2019

Often entrepreneurs and business owners create their New Year’s Resolutions around their business. We asked 20 entrepreneurs to share their business goals and what they were looking forward to in 2019. #1- I too have my business plan mapped out with goals of transactions, dollars and cents.

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Up and Running

MAY 3, 2012

After all, entrepreneurs can do many good things, not least to create wealth and employment, pay taxes and help the balance of trade through exports. Sean Seton-Rogers of PROfounders Capital recently claimed that of the more than 3,500 business plans they had received, his London, U.K. Surely we can do better?

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Make sure you’re responsive to emails and phone calls and be available to meet with clients on short notice if needed. If you don’t have enough money, probably, your business won’t thrive because there isn’t much incentive for clients or other sources to stay around long term. Building a Referral Network.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2013

The contest was sponsored by Palo Alto Software , which provided free access to LivePlan , its cloud-based business planning software, to all of the Boost entrants. “ The contest was sponsored by Palo Alto Software , which provided free access to LivePlan , its cloud-based business planning software, to all of the Boost entrants. “

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 25, 2018

You might say that Pat Mackaronis has never not been an entrepreneur. He got an early start as an entrepreneur at the age of 12 when he used to live near a golf course and would gather up lost golf balls from the players in the trees, ponds and lakes. All parts of what is vital in a business plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

By Mahesh Raj Mohan Writing a business plan can be a difficult process. you still have to write the plan for a particular audience. A loan officer, angel investor, and venture capitalist are all looking for different things in a business plan. Always keep in mind that a business plan is a “living document.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2019

There are other social networks in the list of 200 “major sites” recognized by Wikipedia that entrepreneurs use for networking, depending on where you are in the world, like Orkut, Viadeo, and Sina Weibo, but talking to friends on Facebook probably won’t help you. Join and actively participate in local business organizations.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2012

Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Every investor I know is frustrated with the poor quality of the business plans they get. What is the definition of a good business plan?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2012

After struggling to create your business plan for months, every entrepreneur likes to think that their document is inspirational and will reach someone who is smart enough to see the brilliance of the idea, intuitive enough to recognize their business acumen, and enthusiastic enough to offer the money required to make it happen.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 24, 2023

It doesn’t take a lot to realize that around the world, young entrepreneurs have started talking compulsively about creating “the next big thing.” Their mission is to help every young entrepreneur build their business, fulfill their dreams, and excel in their career. Best of all.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 21, 2020

You envision your business as the next Uber or Spotify, yourself as the next Steve Jobs or Elon Musk, reaching that prestigious ‘unicorn’ startup status in record time. Like most entrepreneurs, you’ve probably mapped out the business plan, dreamed up the layout and you’re already snapping up domains and emailing developers with your plan.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 26, 2016

In no small way, the success of your venture will depend on the details of your business plan. It should outline your business goals and how you will achieve them. Also, your business plan should incorporate risk-management tactics and financial projections. Develop a comprehensive marketing plan.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

The odds are often stacked against entrepreneurs. But even then thousands of entrepreneurs start afresh every year to live their dream. Prepare Robust Business Plan. Though it is a no brainer that one needs to have a business plan but any emphasis can’t be enough that it must be robust. Testing the Waters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Here are the key principles I recommend as an advisor to many entrepreneurs: Start your business in your own home. Use multiple social-media channels, blogging, email and voicemail to build the same image and responsiveness as larger competitors. Use your equity for key executives and business partners. Marty Zwilling

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

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. What is the maximum figure I can safely spend on this business? What are my expectations of being an entrepreneur?

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