Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor. Some nonprofit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

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Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “Oh, I know my business inside and out—pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch—and ramble on and on. Have a well-thought-out business plan on-hand to share, so investors can read more if they’d like to.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 7, 2020

As a startup investor, I often see business proposals looking for funding that really look like expensive hobbies looking for donations. Each of these requires some ongoing effort, so I expect at least a rudimentary process associated with each: Record of spending and business assets. Managing to specific goals, priorities, and a plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

As a startup investor, I often see business proposals looking for funding that really look like expensive hobbies looking for donations. Each of these requires some ongoing effort, so I expect at least a rudimentary process associated with each: Record of spending and business assets. Managing to specific goals, priorities, and a plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor. Some nonprofit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 7, 2013

Based on the final report for 2012 from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), it may appear that IPOs are back as a viable startup exit strategy. Sure, there will always some seed funding (10% of overall deal flow), but you can bet that this money goes to entrepreneurs who have been there before and won.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2013

You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “oh, I know my business inside and out – pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve also seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch – and ramble on and on. ” Good luck! This will engage your audience right out of the gate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2011

You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

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Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy Equity 238

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

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

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Up and Running

JULY 15, 2016

If you plan on starting an international business or if you are already running your own company and are looking to expand to foreign markets, you should certainly consider how to benefit from China’s enormous potential. See Also: Starting a Business Guide. For Western entrepreneurs, these rules can cause a headache.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

One of the most significant hurdles that many aspiring entrepreneurs must face involves raising capital to launch their business. With some business models, it may take many months or even a few years until the company can break even or turn a profit on a regular basis. Small Business Loans.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 6, 2010

You still start the process with a business plan, but then you look for a philanthropist rather than an investor. Some non-profit entrepreneurs think they can skip the whole plan, rather than just the sections on valuation, equity offered, and exit strategy. That’s a higher calling. Marty Zwilling.

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. It’s time to dig into the process of actually writing a business plan. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through every stage of writing a business plan that will actually help you achieve your goals.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

For rising and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, the BBC’s Dragon’s Den television series offers a multitude of learning experiences. After all, the show is essentially about pitching a burgeoning business in order to secure venture capital funding. by DJ Miller. Establish Company Paradigms Before Seeking Capital.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Apart from a brilliant idea, finance is an important factor for starting a business. In this post, we’ve summarised the top 8 sources of finance for small businesses. A traditional bank loan is one of the first sources most entrepreneurs turn to. If the business fails to succeed, you can lose your savings and house.

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Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

Picking the right attorney in your startup is as important as picking the right business partner. You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. The deal we made with him was he’d get 33.3%

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Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2018

This article is part of our “ Business Planning Guide “ —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! What is a business plan? In its simplest form, a business plan is a guide—a roadmap for your business that outlines goals and details how you plan to achieve those goals.

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Up and Running

MAY 17, 2017

A lot of people start their business with dreams of one day potentially selling it or having it acquired. If you are just starting out as an entrepreneur or you have a business idea you want to pursue, you may be wondering why you even need to think about selling your business at this stage. You run a seasonal company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2016

As a startup investor, I often see business proposals looking for funding that really look like expensive hobbies looking for donations. Each of these requires some ongoing effort, so I expect at least a rudimentary process associated with each: Record of spending and business assets. Managing to specific goals, priorities, and a plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2016

Most entrepreneurs I know are so passionate about their new idea that they are surprised when family and friends don’t line up to invest in their new venture. The reality is that investors, including myself, believe that the entrepreneur is more key to business success than the idea. Talking loudly is not enough.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2010

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

MAY 24, 2015

As a startup investor, I often see business proposals looking for funding that really look like expensive hobbies looking for donations. Each of these requires some ongoing effort, so I expect at least a rudimentary process associated with each: Record of spending and business assets. Managing to specific goals, priorities, and a plan.

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Exit Strategy Metrics Operations Cost 120

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2011

In order to build a sustainable business, your service or product offering needs to be easily taught to and followed by others. Otherwise, you will always be “the business.”. At this point in my life, I own and operate two companies: Susan Solovic Media and ItsYourBiz.com. Because building a business is hard work.

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Up and Running

MARCH 10, 2022

If you’re an entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur, chances are some of your friends are too. From time to time, you brainstorm or share business ideas. Perhaps you’ve hit upon a good business opportunity and are considering starting a business together. Write your plan together.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MAY 24, 2021

Starting any business, big or small, takes preparation and planning. The fear of failure and the amount of work one must put in cause many people to give up on their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs. If you have been thinking about starting a business, brace yourself to break some sweat. Business Plan.

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www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

Every university makes efforts to get interconnected with the entrepreneur community," Zwilling says. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. They have outreach programs, and the people who are involved are the people who will find you interns and people who will be graduating soon."

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Todays Small Business News | Daily. Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Writing A Business Plan. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. Growth Strategies. Office and Operations. Pricing Strategy.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Todays Small Business News | Daily. Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Writing A Business Plan. Running A Home-Based Business. Naming a Business. Buying a Small Business. RUNNING A BUSINESS. Growth Strategies. Office and Operations. Pricing Strategy.

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Up and Running

JULY 24, 2017

An executive summary is the brief introduction to a business plan. It should describe your business, the problem that it solves, your target market, and financial highlights. Start with your business’s name, location, and contact information. What you offer and the problem your business solves. Who you are.

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Here’s a typical situation that goes awry: An entrepreneur has an idea for something online and after talking to a few friends who like it, decides to try to turn the idea into a business. The situation becomes even worse if there is no marketing plan or budget. This is where it starts to fall apart.

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Up and Running

MAY 15, 2018

As an entrepreneur, you will face several challenges while seeking the funds, in part because you’ll have to convince others that your idea is a solid investment. Creating a scalable business model. Write a business plan. It is not possible to chalk out how you are going to spend the money without having a business plan.

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Jeff Hilimire

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I don’t have the classic story of having an amazing business plan or even an entrepreneurial itch to scratch. Quite simply, I needed a job or source of income as Cox had just shut down our business unit and I was a newly married guy with a mortgage. So many people are focused on the wrong things when starting a business.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

JJ is a successful entrepreneur and technologist giving back to the entrepreneurial. community in many ways, including his weekly Internet TV program on entrepreneurism, and participation in several mentoring programs. . Business partnerships have their advantages and disadvantages. By JJ Richa. Is it by committee?

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