YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 19, 2017

The lean start-up movement has been based on a single insight – which the purpose of a start-up is to discover a business model that works. In this article we explore the unique challenges of a lean start-up and how Outsourced Product Development (OPD) can be used to overcome them. The Lean Start-Up Environment.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

These days more than ever, as a business owner and entrepreneur, you need to innovate or die. This mantra is most true for any business in the technology sector. The pressure that a small business owner has to leverage innovation into growth is only emphasized by the difficult economic climate. what is Lean Planning?

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Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2020

If your sales have recently hit a plateau, check out these 10 proven methods to continue growing your business. You went through the process of identifying a target market when developing your business plan. But now you have an active customer base that you need to engage with and in the process improve your business.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Today, I want to introduce you to a new concept for starting and growing successful companies: Lean Planning™. Before I dive too deeply into the Lean Planning methodology, it makes sense to talk about its history and where it comes from. It starts with “Plan-As-You-Go” instead of detailed, formal business plans.

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Up and Running

JULY 3, 2015

True story: As my software business began to grow, as we went from two employees to five, then 10, I discovered how hard real management is with startups and small business that grow organically. Maybe it was the ex-hippie in me, but I think it happens to most founders, in most startups, and most small businesses.

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Up and Running

JUNE 21, 2013

If you are thinking of starting a small business, make sure you follow these ten important rules for small businesses: 1. The number one reason small businesses go bankrupt is lack of cash , not lack of profits. You need to engage in Lean Planning. You need to manage your cash. Does it work?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2023

Useful Tools While you might not have a clear idea of the specifics of your business plan just yet (though it’s always worth thinking about), it will do you some good to brush up on the kinds of tools that are going to be useful for someone in your position. Your idea is a good one – it’s one that you believe in.

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Steve Blank

JULY 13, 2021

By the end of the 20th century, case studies and business plans had reached an evolutionary dead-end for entrepreneurs. The Rise of Business Schools – Management as an Occupation. The business school was invented in the first decade of the 20th century in response to a massive economic transformation in the U.S.

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Steve Blank

MAY 7, 2009

I hate business plan competitions. I Love Business Plan Competitions I had a breakfast with a friend who has founded a few companies in Thailand and started the New Ventures Program at one of their universities. For all the reasons why business plan competitions are wonderful for students from outside the U.S.,

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Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2020

Current businesses are finding ways to pivot their business models, revisiting their budgets, and developing new forecasts to minimize their burn rate and maximize their available cash runway. They’re surviving and finding ways to thrive, but for those looking to start a business, now may be one of the best times to do so. .

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Develop a Business Plan. It’s been proven that planning makes you more successful. Beyond writing a business plan to acquire funding (if that’s what you need), a business plan can help keep you on track to meet your milestones and goals. Determine what type of business plan is right for you .

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 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 are the most common mistakes when writing a business plan ? Too many businesses make business plans only when they have no choice in the matter. I can’t plan.

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crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups – [link]. Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Small Business and Startups: 5 DIY Things To Do For Your Brand! How To Choose A Market For Your Startup Or Small Business – [link].

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2019

Thus my job as a small business advisor really is really more about getting you developed than perfecting the business. Build a lean team to complement your strengths. By the time your business has really taken root, and you are preparing to scale, you need to be at this stage.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 10, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! crowdSPRING’s Small Business Spotlight: Red Poppy Floral Design – [link]. It’s difficult to fake corporate culture | Business Insider – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Half of Small Businesses Don’t Have a Website – [link]. Why some small businesses have pulled back from social media – [link].

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Up and Running

JULY 28, 2020

SBA and small business lending funds, for example, act as alternatives to typical bank loans. . These loans and funds are set aside specifically for small businesses and entrepreneurs. With these forms of loans, it is important that you have a solid business plan in place before applying. Pitch competitions.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Whether you’re simply trying to scale your business or seeking equity investment, having a plan is key. . Recently, Barbara Corcoran , entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge, shared some of her insights on small business. What’s more, a formal plan doesn’t necessarily mean cumbersome. Do you regularly review your plan?

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

That’s why you should consider hiring small business advisors for a good start and progress your business in the right path. Lean Strategy. Experts recommend that you establish a Lean Plan right now to make the remainder of the process go much more smoothly.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 12, 2014

But, I have been thinking a lot about what I would do differently and that would start with the business plan itself. When Ross and I launched cS we created a business plan that ran over 80 pages and a slide deck that included more than 40 slides. 5 tips for startups and small business: creating a presentation.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

This article is part of our Business Startup Guide —a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! Starting up a business requires a lot of different steps. Use tools that can help you manage the challenging aspects of your business. Sometimes we engage in such behaviors just to procrastinate.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 4, 2021

Much has been written about this subject in the world of manufacturing, stemming primarily from the 1990’s work by Taiichi Ohno, called the Toyota Production System (“Lean”). More recently, the concepts have been applied to the general business management context, in a classic book by Certified Turnaround Professional, Thomas H.

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Up and Running

JULY 20, 2020

Small businesses are great. But becoming an entrepreneur needn’t mean decimating your savings or robbing a bank—instead focus on these five main strategies to start a business on a budget. And to do that you need to develop your business plan. Planning is the key to reducing costs. Business planning.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Are you ready to start your business this year? Sometimes it can help to hear from small business founders who were able to breathe life into their business idea and make it go. Here’s a little insight into what helped them take their businesses from an idea on a napkin to a reality. Bruce Carr of Web Ninja.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 22, 2018

Maybe all you really know is that you want to run your own business, but are fresh out of small business ideas. If you’re ready to get started, check out our construction and engineering sample business plans or our plumbing sample business plan. Start a construction business.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Lean Planning is a concept that we introduced back in 2012 as an evolution in business planning. The traditional business plan just wasn’t fitting the needs of modern, fast-moving companies and it was time to bring more of a scientific approach to business planning.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Importance of Storytelling in Brand Marketing Efforts Building an Email Marketing List Facebook Marketing: A Small Business Guide Good Marketing Strategy Starts With a Defined Message. My best advice for online businesses to generate sales is to invest in SEO. Resources to help develop your omnichannel strategy.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 15, 2018

Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to start a small web design firm, you’ll need to develop a host of skills to help you run a successful business, including time management, sales and promotional strategies, and client acquisition. Create a Lean Business Plan.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Follow their expert advice to ensure that your first year in business is as successful as possible. Business planning. If you thought the business planning process ended with the launch of your business, think again. Create or refine your sales and marketing plan. Refine your One-Page Pitch.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

UW-Madison Small Business Development Center (SBDC) celebrating SBDC Day. Starting a new small business? Looking for some professional consulting to help you think through your business plan or your strategies for growth? Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Every so often a small business owner or a startup entrepreneur has to take a step back, breathe a deep breath, and look at your company with eyes wide open. Related posts: Small business and startup tips: training day! Small Business and Startups: End-of-Year Mishegoss, 2013! The Business Plan.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 5, 2013

It has been some time since I last discussed business plans in these blog pages and I thought it might be time for an update. When Ross and I were developing the idea for crowdSPRING we wrote an extensive business plan – over 80 pages of detailed description, research, tables, charts, models, and projections.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Of the 543,000 new small businesses started each month, approximately 52 percent of them are home-based. It’s no surprise really when you consider the primary reason for starting a business from home has to do with money (or lack thereof). It’s been proven that planning makes you more successful. Antivirus software.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

If you will be seeking outside financing, a business plan is a necessity. But, even if you are going to finance the venture yourself, a business plan will help you figure out how much money you will need to get started, what it will take to make your business profitable, what needs to get done when, and where you are headed.

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Up and Running

JUNE 28, 2021

Working to increase the value of a small business is often an integral part of one’s business strategy. These strategies for increasing value should not only drive profits and see you moving forward from being a small business but will open up the opportunity for a valuable sale should you want to move on in the future.

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