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Can Document Management Restore Consumers’ Trust In Enterprises?

YoungUpstarts

Looking at the course of information “management’s” evolution over the past twenty years, companies have, in general, evolved to predominately rely on and store information digitally, yet un-securely and through paper documents, too. Okay, great.

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5 Keys Steps For Every Startup Roadmap To Revenue

Startup Professionals Musings

Kristin Zhivago, in her book “ Roadmap to Revenue ,” makes the point that the selling system is broken, since sellers no longer sell the way customers are buying. She recommends phone interviews by you, by appointment, with structured questions, and you document results. Build and deploy a revenue growth action plan.

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7 Ethical Fictions Lead Many New Entrepreneurs Astray

Startup Professionals Musings

One 11-year study of over 200 companies over a decade ago, detailed in the book “ Corporate Culture and Performance ,” found that those working on their culture improved revenue by 516%, and increased net income by 755%. Building an ethical business is more than just compliance and meeting legal requirements, and it has big paybacks.

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Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control

David Teten

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. I believe that Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) VCs are on the forefront of what will become a major segment of the venture ecosystem.

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10 Quotes You Should Never Use Around A Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t send investors documents and notes that would be rejected by any high-school teacher. It’s always impressive to have stand-alone supporting documents for product specifications, sales plan details, and backup financial reports. Excuse the typos and cleanup -- I’ve been too busy to finalize.”

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8 New Business Keys To Success For Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

The days of lengthy, text-heavy, business plan documents prepared by expensive experts are behind us. Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity. Incorporating a business entity early through online services.

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How to Wisely Utilize Debt for Business Expansion

The Startup Magazine

Prepare detailed financial projections, supporting documentation, and a persuasive pitch that demonstrates the viability of your business and the potential ROI for lenders. Utilize Debt for Strategic Investments Use debt to invest in revenue-generating assets that generate a positive return on investment for your business.

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