Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

You need a good idea – and an excellent business plan. Business planning and raising venture capital go hand-in-hand. A business plan is required for attracting venture capital. But how exactly will your business plan persuade investors to sign a check? Hook them on the first page.

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Steve Blank

MAY 17, 2010

Last week one of the schools I teach at invited me to judge a business plan contest. I suggested that they first might want to read my post on why business plans are a poor planning and execution tool for startups. At best I think business plan competitions are a waste of time.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Working on writing your business plan and looking for some tools or resources to make it easier? Some people just want to see a sample business plan , so they can copy the outline, or topics covered, or style, putting in their own content of course. . Business plan template. Sample business plan.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Startups with a solid business plan and great pitch deck have a far greater chance of gaining investment. 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. Writing a plan does not need to be a daunting task.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 11, 2020

. “A goal without a plan is just a wish!” Every successful business idea had a strategically written business plan. To provide direction of business development or just to attract investors, a business plan is a roadmap toward a company’s success. . Business plan format.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

If you’re thinking about starting an outpatient medical practice, one of the first things you should do is write a business plan. There are a few different types of business plans , depending on how you intend to use it. There are a few different types of business plans , depending on how you intend to use it.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Working on writing your business plan and looking for some tools or resources to make it easier? Some people just want to see a sample business plan , so they can copy the outline, or topics covered, or style, putting in their own content of course. . Business plan template. Sample business plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 11, 2022

Obviously, these companies still need money to get started, or finance growth, just like a for-profit company. Hopefully you can see from this list that the people and processes involved in financing a nonprofit have little in common with angel investors, or the venture capital process. Individual and institutional philanthropy.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 21, 2022

When you start a company, one of the most vital items you’ll need is a business plan. A well-executed business plan may assist you in obtaining financial backing from investors or banks. We’ll go through the process of writing a business plan that receives funding in this lesson. Debt Financing.

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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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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 4, 2023

In a perfect world, small businesses would have an endless stream of revenue coming in and there wouldn’t be need to worry about financing. Sometimes businesses have to get creative when it comes to their small business financing, especially when revenue is low. However, we all know that’s not the case.

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Up and Running

MARCH 26, 2015

Unsure what kind of business plan you need? We get this question a lot, mainly because there are so many different things labelled as business plans: strategic plans, annual plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, and, of course, what most people think of, business plans for startups seeking investment.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Since you might be responsible for many of these tasks yourself, thinking about your company’s finances might not be at the top of your list. Simplify your business plan and your to-do list on an ongoing basis to remove potentially expensive distractions going forward to maintain long-term success.

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Up and Running

JUNE 14, 2016

I’ve been quite vocal with my concern that farming your business plan out is usually a bad idea. A business plan is not a one-time task— it’s an ongoing practice. Real companies with real business plans review and revise them often. Real companies with real business plans review and revise them often.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

You will need to look at past situations, analyze different scenarios and create a flexible business plan. A simple way to do this is to divide the scenarios into three categories; worst-case, likely-case, and best-case, and use your intuition and the facts to make a plan for all consequences.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

The following is a condensed explanation of seed funding: Seed money is a form of early-stage financing that new businesses receive from investors in exchange for a share of ownership in the company. The term “seed financing” refers to the stage of funding that comes from first equity.

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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. Lean Business Planning by Tim Berry – (31:21). Preorder on Amazon.com – Lean Business Planning: Get What You Want From Your Business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2019

As an advisor to business owners, and an occasional angel investor, my job is to separate the actual challenges from the common misconceptions that distract many promising entrepreneurs while building the leadership team required for your solution, marketing, and finance success. Business success is all about having a winning idea.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 7, 2024

From identifying your audience to understanding the market and mapping out your finances, entrepreneurs have found they have a lot to do before building a successful venture. Nowadays, they can leverage AI solutions to create a business plan.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Planning out your finance for your start up is very important. Planning your finances the right way can help you manage your business seamlessly. It can help you keep money for business promotion activities like digital marketing or sponsorship.

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Up and Running

MARCH 4, 2022

The number fluctuates from year to year with businesses coming and going. If you want to remain profitable and thrive, you must have a plan to move forward. . A business plan does far more than help secure venture capital when you’re starting out. You’ll use a strong business plan throughout the life of a company.

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Business Plan Blog

JUNE 13, 2013

Read about How to Write a Business Plan. A business idea is not enough to build a successful business. Ideas are everywhere, but successful businesses are not. The difference lies in having a solid business model and business strategies around your great idea.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

In 2015, small businesses accounted for 93 per cent of all Australian businesses by turnover. If you’re planning to start a business, there is no better time than now. Apart from a brilliant idea, finance is an important factor for starting a business. Self-financing. Traditional Bank Loan.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

Persevering To Find Financing During the Great Recession Rob Walters and Mike Liyeos founded Quattro Development during the Great Recession. We had this business planned and then we didn’t have any money,” Walters explains. I think we’ve been pretty good at finding the right people,” Mike Liyeos concludes.

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Up and Running

MAY 2, 2011

Tweet Your business plan is the foundation of your business. It’s also an invaluable tool when it comes time to apply for a business loan. When lenders ask for a business plan, they are looking specifically for the following items: History of the business. About the Author.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 12, 2020

But now you may be asking yourself, is it really necessary to write a business plan for your bakery? Your business plan will be instrumental in securing funding. But even if you’re not looking for funding, writing a business plan will help you successfully open your bakery. Executive Summary.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Whether you are a new small business about to unveil itself, or a business that has been around for some time, you will often be asked about your business plan. The reason you got off course may have been necessitated by finances etc., When reviewing your business plan, keep the information as detailed as possible.

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Up and Running

APRIL 11, 2012

Bill Payne had a nice post on gust.com late last month titled Using your business plan , in which he lists the different forms or outputs people confuse with a business plan and sets each one into the proper use context. Do not hand investors your business plan when you first meet them.

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Up and Running

JUNE 23, 2022

On the other hand, some of these are not easily fixable so you’ll have to look for alternative solutions to your financing problems. SBA stands for Small Business Administration, a federal agency that often provides partial guarantees on small business loans to promote small businesses. Explore other financing options.

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2022

One of the most important things you can do to increase your chances of success is to have a business plan. From attracting potential investors to keeping your business on track—a business plan helps you to achieve important milestones and grow in the right direction. And it’s not just for startups.

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Up and Running

JUNE 30, 2020

Many small business financing options feel as though they have evaporated in the wake of the crisis caused by COVID-19. 2020 Will Be An Interesting Year For Small Business Financing. Many lenders today do not require a formal plan when you apply for financing. Look for Financing Where It Can Be Found.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Every startup needs financing in order to get off the ground, but maintaining a stream of income is also crucial for staying in business. While you don’t have to be a financial professional, understanding the basics of business finance is still important for tracking your budgets and overall financial performance.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Most healthy businesses need business financing at some point. Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Financing options depend on what kind of business you have. Don’t waste your time looking for the wrong kind of financing.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 19, 2018

When you’re looking for extra funds, there are typically two options: debt financing and equity financing. It’s important to understand the difference between debt financing and equity financing so when it comes time to get additional funding, you know which is the right fit for your business and how to get it.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Just be sure that you have a backup plan if your business idea fails to gain traction. This could be something simple like being prepared to seek out short-term employment or reexamining your business structure and trying again. Prepare a business plan. Recommended Reading: How to Write a Business Plan in 7 Steps.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

You need to gather paperwork not only on your personal finances but on your business history and your projections for the future. For most SBA loans, you’ll need to put together a business plan—one that shows how funds will be used and how the business will repay the loan over time. What is an SBA loan?

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 6, 2019

That beautifully written, meticulously mapped-out business plan might be the problem. Ask any MBA instructor what you need to get an idea off the ground, and you’ll probably be told to create a business plan. Setting out without any kind of game plan can lead to chaos. No company’s growth follows a business plan.

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