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? Focus on the “relevant” market size.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

A closer analysis often indicates the cause to be a lack of diligence in handling common business finances. If you fail to pay a cash obligation when it is due, the business is technically insolvent. Not producing and reviewing financial reports regularly. Not having a budget.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

Understanding the Self Storage Market in Leesburg, FL Leesburg, FL has seen a significant growth in population over the years, resulting in an increased demand for self storage. The self storage market in Leesburg is thriving, with many individuals and businesses looking for convenient and secure storage solutions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2012

A closer analysis often indicates the cause to be a lack of diligence in handling common business finances. If you fail to pay a cash obligation when it is due, the business is technically insolvent. Not producing and reviewing financial reports regularly. Not having a budget.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Startup founders have a seemingly never-ending list of things to do, whether it’s growing sales, hiring new team members, or marketing your latest product. 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.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

With a fast growing aging population, the healthy living and aging market would swell – North Castle Partners estimate that this market in the US could swell to over US$1 trillion by 2020. With their higher education levels, Boomers are more technology savvy. Travel and Hobbies. Romance and Fashion. Homes and Communities.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Is there a well-defined, sustainable market for your product? And one question that many startups overlook at the early stages of formulating their business plans: do you have a well-reasoned, effective, and budget-savvy marketing plan? Marketing Is a distinct business function. Money is tight.

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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

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

An operative budgeting strategy also helps businesses measure performance against expenditure and gives management the go-ahead to appoint resources that contribute to the company’s success. . According to research, 82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management. Failing to track your spending.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2017

A version of this article is in the Harvard Business Review. Uber , Zenefits , Tanium , Lending Club CEOs of companies with billion dollar market caps have been in the news – and not in a good way. Technology cycles have become a treadmill, and for startups to survive they need to be on a continuous innovation cycle.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2020

One of your first and potentially biggest roadblocks will be financing. This is a suitable time to start drawing up a business plan , especially if you need to approach a bank or lending institution to obtain enough capital. Remember to include the cost of office space, supplies, technology, marketing, and outsourcing.

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Argona

JANUARY 15, 2024

Business enterprises, including startups, aim for continuous growth and development as part of their business strategy, but challenges like limited budgets, fierce competition, skill gaps, and inconsistent marketing approaches can hinder their progress. Why is Argona Partners the Best Company to Work With?

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

With a bit of due diligence, how to develop a successful marketing plan for a startup and rules to ensure your endeavor grows and becomes successful. Here are the top nine startup tips to adhere to in order to keep your startup or small business from becoming a failure statistic. You still need a plan though.

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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. Being a Better Leader. Working with Social Media.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Do I have the resources (financial, human, and technical) necessary to start and grow a successful accounting firm? How will my business be structured? What is the nature of my client base (individuals, businesses, government entities)? A Poor Business Plan: A poor business plan can also lead to failure.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2019

Here I often find that you need to seek and work with a co-founder who can complement your technical skills with financial and marketing to start the business. If you require an investment for scaling, you need to attain this stage, with a prototype and an overall business plan, to assure credibility with investors.

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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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Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

What they don’t usually show on screen on shows like Flip or Flop is that writing a business plan is a must. If you’re thinking about starting a business that buys up homes, fixes them up and then re-sells them at a profit, the first step is to write a business plan. It serves as a mini version of your entire plan.

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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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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 15, 2019

by Joseph Brady, Senior Director of Digital Marketing for Reliant Funding. Starting a business, growing it and sustaining in the market are the three chapters of a small business story. Building a business needs strong strategy and value proposition. A sustainable business plan is one that is flexible.

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David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

Briefly, we think there’s a substantial market for a business which helps enterprises to execute initiatives which require coordination across diverse stakeholders, e.g., make a large sale to a critical client, or lobby for a change in regulation. I finally had a brainstorm, and started writing a business plan.

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

Briefly, we think there’s a substantial market for a business which helps enterprises to execute initiatives which require coordination across diverse stakeholders, e.g., make a large sale to a critical client, or lobby for a change in regulation. I finally had a brainstorm, and started writing a business plan.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

You’ve made it past the ideation phase, perhaps you’ve got a business plan in place, and now you’re ready to watch your business grow. Before you start earning profits and making an impression on the startup market, you’ll want to learn from your colleagues’ common startup mistakes. Not too fast.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 21, 2012

In fact, he points out that conventional term loans are a far less common way to finance a business, and in some countries, credit cards are actually a more popular source of startup capital. Don’t get hung up on the business plan. His advice? Bootstrap, bootstrap, bootstrap. Don’t innovate, imitate.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

With improving awareness of our services within the Texas market, we plan to be able to expand our team and establish the framework for our roots in DFW. I see my business, Movingastute.com, as being the go-to website for those looking to move homes or businesses. 8- Becoming one of the most reputable tech platforms.

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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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Up and Running

JANUARY 23, 2019

Nothing quashes an enterprising spirit quite like opening a business and then having to shut down due to negligent preparation. Review local and federal rules and regulations to ensure your facility is in check. Resources for preparing to buy a hotel business. Above all else, be diligent and be discerning.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

MARCH 21, 2017

Revenue multiples, profit multiples, premium over the previous financing — these are metrics used by sellers to help determine a minimum acceptable price. From this foundation, they’re constantly asking: “How can we execute our existing strategy, better?”. ” “How can we accelerate the plan?”

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Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve raised close to $1 million from angel investors for my previous technology startups. Sometimes you only get 10 minutes to pitch your business opportunity to the investors (or less in some cases). Have a well-thought-out business plan on-hand to share, so investors can read more if they’d like to. Your target market.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2016

In my angel investor mode, I often find myself flipping to the “management” section of a business plan, even before I read the solution description and opportunity. Even if your product is a technological marvel, I look for balanced strength on the team in finance, marketing and operations.

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2022

Innovation can be a product, design, or a process of doing things to solve a technical problem. Trademark – Property rights issued for a sign, logo, or word used to distinguish a product/service from other businesses’ products/services. The right time for drafting a founders agreement is in the early stages of business.

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Up and Running

JULY 25, 2017

Are you thinking of launching your business this year? It’s a personal decision, one that should be based on your market research and trends within your industry, but there are some larger market forces at play too. This index tracks Venture Capitalist (VC) backed tech startups and compares this week to the same week last year.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

From handling finances to understanding regulations and marketing your product or service, there is a lot of hard work involved in starting and running a successful venture. Here are five of the most difficult aspects to master when you start your own business: Finances Starting a business requires more than just money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 23, 2012

For example, if your startup is building a high-tech software product, a dream team of advisors would be a former CEO or high-level exec in another software company, a former software marketing executive, and a former financial executive.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

My initial desire to blog came from something that’s always been my approach to investing – I’m a nerd and I love to play with the technology and part of my approach has really been to understand things both at a user level and at a reasonably deep tentacle level. So very few investors want Business Plans any more.

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