Up and Running

JULY 12, 2016

For lean business plans, operational plans, and strategic plans to be used by startup founders, owners, and management team, company history may be overkill. They have their founders, their early days, initial launches, changes in strategy, milestones such as new products or new locations, investments, and partners joining and leaving.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2010

I’ve written about the “elevator” pitch before. You can’t help but lean forward and want to hear what the next line is. My partner was in product management at Demand Media. It’s hard to imagine that somebody pitching a content business business in LA really could have captured my attention – there are so many of them.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 4, 2014

From potential partnerships to new product and marketing ideas, I feel like we’re swimming in opportunity. No matter who you are or how big you hope to grow your business, figuring out what product to build and what services to offer is a huge challenge. Show your prospective customers a prototype of your product, if you have one.

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Forecast Elevator Pitch Lean Silicon Valley 152

Up and Running

MARCH 13, 2019

Whether you are trying to raise money from angel investors or venture capitalists for your business, or just want to perfect your business strategy, a solid elevator pitch is an essential tool for achieving your goals. How to build a winning elevator pitch in 7 steps: 1. Define the problem. Simple as that.

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Elevator Pitch Video Forecast Oregon 140

cdixon.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

You’ll learn about competitive products that exist or are being built. You’ll gauge people’s excitement level for the product and for various features. You’ll refine your sales and investor pitch. You are building awareness around your product and, presumably, persuading others of its value.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market. See what people are paying, how they’re rating products/services. Day 8: Write a one page pitch. Just keep moving.

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Elevator Pitch Software Review SBA Business Plan 166

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

It will be much easier to differentiate yourself from all of those other generalized consultants if you specialize. Perceived value is the amount that a customer thinks a service (or product) is worth. Your branding can influence how your product is perceived, as well. But, so do a lot of other folks. Think about it.

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Small Business Administration Small Business Social Media Elevator Pitch 86