Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

Although his focus is naturally on bigger companies, I contend that his recommended strategies apply equally well to entrepreneurs and startups: Demand a mindset of deep thinking for the long term. Hone your process for due diligence and integrating these new elements. Cote, former Chairman and CEO of Honeywell.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2016

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2020

What you don’t expect is to feel out of control , or to always be fighting the many demands for your time. Just don’t take the “shortcut” of not doing your due diligence on aspiring team members, strategic partners, investors, or vendors. Cheaper in the beginning can be more costly in the long run.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

If you do your due diligence hiring job right, the contractors you outsource will already be trained in their jobs. Outsourcing gives you the flexibility to add on or cut back services and volume according to demand, and meet your cash-flow management requirements. You contract expertise rather than train employees.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Due diligence should always be a two-way street. A while back, I published an article on “ Understanding the Dreaded Investor Due Diligence ,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. Tags: entrepreneur startup investor reverse due diligence business. Marty Zwilling.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Was there consumer demand? I seldom hire patent attorneys during due diligence but this was too important. She connected me with Andreessen’s due diligence team who were surprisingly open with all the technical analysis they had done. No brainer. We hired OSHA regulatory lawyers. It was impressive.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 16, 2024

Maintaining Compliance in a Digital Financial World The dynamic nature of financial regulations demands businesses to be compliant and adaptable. The meticulous record-keeping enabled by automation aids in readily preparing for audits and demonstrating due diligence.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 28, 2019

Making use of technology for storing confidential files and data is getting more in-demand. Legal compliance is another thing because the VDR automatically conducts the due diligence necessary for legal processes. Besides, administrators can also make files secure by enabling print-blocking , download prevention, and more.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2017

Understanding the needs of the savvy homeowner has given rise to proof of concepts in smart home IoTs that have the means to function through varying conditions, with some pulling through successful crowdfunding campaigns , showing a demand that is filled with smart home solutions that are steadily improving.

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Due diligence should always be a two-way street. A while back, I published an article on “ Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art ,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. Taking on an investor is like getting married – the relationship has to work at all levels.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 10, 2019

Like it or not, good candidates are in hot demand. You don’t perform due diligence. Let’s now delve into some of the biggest mistakes that are commonly made, in a bid to save you money. You don’t sell the company enough. A candidate can provide the best answers in the world but in reality, this is just words.

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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. The more generous you are with discounts, the more your clients will develop unrealistic demands. In fact, many experts say that around 90 percent of startups end in failure.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

APRIL 16, 2024

This open environment has led consumers, investors, and regulatory bodies to demand higher levels of accountability from corporations, especially concerning environmental and social impacts. Failing to comply can result in legal repercussions and damage to corporate reputation, as the stakes are high, and due diligence is essential.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 19, 2019

They demand trust to the extent that if your organization does not follow through once, then you are likely to lose them. On the other hand, they have a reputation of being incredibly disloyal to brands and companies. Generation Xers like initiatives that will make things more useful and practical. Baby Boomers. .

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

VCs want to see that there’s a demand for your product and that you’re able to meet that demand. At the end of the pitch, ask them about their time frame for completing due diligence and their decision-making process. Prepare to prove your worth. and give them the opportunity to ask you some questions as well.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

There are, of course, serious risks involved with utilizing an external service, but that is why proper due diligence is essential to success. It is imperative to recognize that such a stance demands much more involvement. Neglecting adequate investigation is a recipe for disaster no matter what.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

However, with this growth comes higher demand and more competition for top talent. When you think you’ve found the right hire, do your due diligence to ensure it’s a two-way fit. Robust startup economies are popping up in communities all over the country, proving that entrepreneurs can succeed outside of Silicon Valley.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

So you have a great business idea, you’ve done your research and due diligence, you know your market and you are good at what you do. What could go wrong? Many small business owners and entrepreneurs begin their first foray into self employment neglecting some of the most crucial aspects of running a business.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 26, 2024

This trend has intensified with advances in communication technology and the growth of remote work, leading to a surge in demand for legitimizing academic credentials across different countries. Professionals and students alike seek to expand their horizons by pursuing careers or further education abroad.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 13, 2020

But those silver linings only materialize if due diligence is done with regard to employee preferences. Research shows that a right-sized office boosts productivity, increases employee satisfaction, and helps companies attract and continue to develop high-level talent.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Potential investors don’t need this data, except perhaps as part of a final due diligence after an initial signed agreement. Demanding an NDA too early is a sure way to kill your dream before the people who can help you even know what you have to offer. Never disclose trade secrets without a contract.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 9, 2020

– Overall, finding the right time and date, not to mention performing all necessary due diligence and onboarding, is a tall task for often-shorthanded HR teams at a hectic time of the year. But these difficulties look a bit different once HR is equipped with modern collaboration tools.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 1, 2016

You know you want someone who will be devoted to all aspects of your business – who will possess the same passion, dedication and drive that you demand of yourself every day… after all, isn’t that why your business is successful and growing? Do your due-diligence. It’s time to recruit! But does that person even exist?

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 20, 2016

A 2012 study done by IBISWorld revealed that VDRs experienced a steady growth of about 17 percent annually as a result of technological advancements as well as the growth of global demand for these storage services. The old PDRs were quite cumbersome due diligence processes. This ensures due diligence is observed.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2014

I’m sure you have seen many new ones, and now understand even better the due diligence required to validate the opportunity, and the executions steps required to make it happen. Use that same technical and business expertise that served you well on this startup to find the next opportunity. Ignore the voices of dissent again.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I’m sure you have seen many new ones, and now understand even better the due diligence required to validate the opportunity, and the executions steps required to make it happen. Use that same technical and business expertise that served you well on this startup to find the next opportunity. Ignore the voices of dissent again.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2022

Consult an attorney to seek guidance regarding the type of due diligence that applies to your sector. Real estate investment is inherently risky because market fluctuations can affect prices and demand at any point. Although identifying your sector may not seem to have a legal significance, it has an unknown angle.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. Your options for funding just increased, or at least you have a new way to get some real market feedback on the demand for your solution.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2022

You may think it’s great that demand exceeds your supply chain, but customers only remember it as a loss of your credibility, and will tell others. There is no substitute for location visits, reference checks, and other due diligence before signing contracts. Make sure you can deliver on every solution you sell.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2014

Failure is often not due to fiscal irresponsibility or lack of due diligence. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Heart-centered leaders create engaged teams that are too highly motivated to waste time on politics. Investments and acquisitions fail.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Although the major crowd funding sites today, including Kickstarter and Indiegogo , don’t technically require a business plan, they do demand essentially the same information in a project format. You need money, and plan to do crowdfunding. Thus building a business plan ahead of time will improve your application and chances of success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Failure is often not due to fiscal irresponsibility or lack of due diligence. Demand for coaching, counseling, and discipline training is high. Heart-centered leaders create engaged teams that are too highly motivated to waste time on politics. Investments and acquisitions fail.

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Leadership Due Diligence Acquisition Demand 357

Up and Running

JUNE 1, 2021

There’s no simple solution out here: you need to do your due diligence in assessing and classifying each of your employees. For lean teams, the responsibilities aren’t nearly so demanding but they are just as important. Payroll manager” is generally thought of as a full-time position at most companies.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The pitch: StockTrim is a SaaS API which uses a machine learning algorithm to look at past stock behaviour and project future demand to avoid the common situations of over-ordering, under-ordering or miscalculating delivery times and quantities. StockTrim is cloud-based and deliverable anywhere worldwide. “I

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Even better, Attanasio says, is if they have done extensive due diligence first. Mark Attanasio: Electric cars are propelling that market, of course, and it’s raising all sorts of issues over supply and demand. One of the advisory areas Hillcrest Merchant Partners works in is electric metals.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Are the ownership and business demands a good fit for your lifestyle? For example, if the demands aren’t a good fit for your lifestyle and the job requires more hours and effort than you have to devote, maybe it’s not a good fit. Is the business profitable with healthy revenues and cash flow? Are you ready to be in charge?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 6, 2023

The new audit, due diligence, and liability requirements from the JOBS Act, now levied on equity crowdfunding portals, could dramatically increase the costs and restrictions on angel groups. Your options for funding just increased, or at least you have a new way to get some real market feedback on the demand for your solution.

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