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7 Ways To Master The Art Of Running A One-Person Business

YoungUpstarts

Some of these businesses are founded by people who are passionate about a cause, like Saha Global ’s mission to help with the world water crisis, others are entrepreneurs seeking to fill an underserved niche, as these 12 business owners did. Pin down your elevator pitch. There are many solopreneur success stories out there.

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5 Steps To Get You From Your First Idea To A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

I find the best business plans are not books, but may actually should start as a one-page “elevator pitch” that succinctly encompasses your business goals, problems and solution, opportunity, competition, and business model. Target measurements allow you to assess your business progress. A full plan may be no more than 20 pages.

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FinTech Accelerating Digital Transformation of Banking in Africa

The Startup Magazine

A panel representing savvy Investors/Venture Capitalists and seasoned African Fintech Pioneers will evaluate the business model of each chosen start‐up or trail‐blazer in a high-stress 10 minute “ elevator pitch ” to the “ Wolves ” who will ask the tough questions and provide the illuminating insights.

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Global Impact: Social Entrepreneurship Companies

YoungUpstarts

This is not an “elevator pitch,” but more of a “passion pitch.” Since 2012, the company has received the highest possible score on the Global Impact Investment Rating System assessment of social and environmental impact. Social entrepreneurs need to be careful about the investors they align with.

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Syndio

Austin Startup

This SaaS company, one of 50 finalists for SXSW Pitch 2020 , enables global organizations to analyze and resolve pay gaps due to gender or race and stay in compliance over time. Maria Colacurcio giving her winning pitch for Syndio in Seattle last fall. million employees on the platform.

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Resources for Global Entrepreneurs

Up and Running

On Bplans, we often share information about United States’ specific resources, like SBDCs (small business development centers), but those resources probably aren’t as helpful to global entrepreneurs. Global Entrepreneurship Network. Complete Elevator Pitch Guide. 170 Countries. Writing a Business Plan Guide.

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Startup CEO (OnlyOnce- the book!), Part III – Pre-Order Now

OnlyOnce

Long Live the Business Plan, The Investor Presentation, The Elevator Pitch, The Size of the Opportunity, Your Competitive Advantage, Current Status and Roadmap from Today, The Strength of Your Team, Summary Financials, Investor Presentations for Larger Startups. Chapter 28: Going Global…Should Your Business Go Global?,

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