Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2018

Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to stay low, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. Concerns over valuations being reset to a new normal, and a soft exit market, are seen as key drivers. Everyone dreams of becoming a billionaire overnight.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

While many traditional jobs still can’t function remotely, or have difficulty adjusting, many entrepreneurs have found success in starting a business from home. Think about an exit strategy. But establishing an exit strategy is another important piece that forces you to look toward the future of your business.

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Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “Oh, I know my business inside and out—pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch—and ramble on and on. Customer acquisition: Marketing and sales strategy. Your exit strategy. Don’t wing it.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

With the rise of new cannabis companies, it is important to differentiate your cannabis company from the competition, whether you are opening a farm, extraction operation, or dispensary. Once you identify your ideal customer, you can tailor your marketing and sales plan to that person. Your operations plan. Buyer persona.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 10, 2023

I recognize that entrepreneurs tend to substitute vision and passion for formal processes, but using no discipline or process in building something new is a sure way to spend money, rather than see any return and build a self-sustaining business. Marketing, sales, support, and service operations. Team building status and plan.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 10, 2018

by Ryan Gould, Vice President of Strategy and Marketing Services at Elevation Marketing. As an entrepreneur, when you started your business, you most likely had dreams of rocket-speed growth and a multi-million dollar exit to a huge conglomerate, like Google or Facebook or Amazon. Profile Your Customer Base.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “oh, I know my business inside and out – pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve also seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch – and ramble on and on. ” Good luck! Take some time to share the relevant traction you’ve had.

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Up and Running

JULY 15, 2016

Depending on your field of business, there are different challenges to overcome and strategies to employ to run a successful China operation. Whether you are a travel operator, real estate broker, or gourmet restaurant, you should strategize for attracting Chinese customers. See Also: Starting a Business Guide. The TAS method.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Or maybe you will want to extend your practice’s hours of operation. Components of this section include: Your marketing and sales plan. Your operations plan. Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Marketing and sales plan. Operations. Ideal patient profile. Financial plan.

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mashable.com

MARCH 20, 2014

Thats why I asked 10 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) what questions they would pose for an interviewer at a startup. Whats your exit strategy? Before accepting an offer with a startup, ask what their exit strategy is, and make sure youre on board. What is the sales strategy?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

As a former business exit advisor, she crafts exit strategies, adding up to five figures to clients’ net profit monthly so they can focus on growth. We want to hear frustration and embarrassment that every entrepreneur goes through. Mandi (01:59): Yeah. So can we tell about that experience? You're saying that led?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

For rising and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, the BBC’s Dragon’s Den television series offers a multitude of learning experiences. Given this, here are four lessons any wannabe entrepreneur can learn from this show. by DJ Miller. Establish Company Paradigms Before Seeking Capital. Cash is an Unfeeling Master.

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Growthink Blog

APRIL 13, 2011

As an entrepreneur, I want you to understand just why Shutterfly paid $333 MILLION to buy Tiny Prints. For example, your strategic plan MUST include building operational systems that an acquirer would value. The process of preparing your company for sale is called "exit strategy planning." So, I became a customer.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2015

The fourth is called an entrepreneur. The greatest exhilaration and reward in being an entrepreneur is clearly seeing things that others cannot see, and instinctively knowing how to accomplish your vision. This may be the most critical trait of any successful entrepreneur. Strive to build operating profits and equity value.

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Up and Running

MAY 17, 2017

If you are just starting out as an entrepreneur or you have a business idea you want to pursue, you may be wondering why you even need to think about selling your business at this stage. Plus, you’ll always be prepared in case an opportunity or desire to sell arises in the future—it’s a smart idea to have an exit strategy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur. Although many won’t admit it, true entrepreneurs can’t wait to exit their current startup, and build a new and better one with their next great idea. For these reasons, I always look for an overt exit strategy in every startup I might consider for an angel investment.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 9, 2016

For a young entrepreneur, the mergers and acquisitions process can be exciting and potentially lucrative but it can also be the source of considerable stress. And, at the conclusion of your company’s sale, that you have achieved the post-deal involvement that you wanted, without leaving money on the table.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2016

I recognize that entrepreneurs tend to substitute vision and passion for formal processes, but no discipline or process in building something new is a sure way to spend money, rather than see any return and build a self-sustaining business. Solo entrepreneurs, with a team of helpers, will be assumed to be a hobby rather than a business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2021

To complement local face-to-face networking, you can always use one of the many online matchmaking sites that have sprung up in the last few years, like CoFoundersLab and Startbee (think eHarmony™ for entrepreneurs, or Match.com meets LinkedIn). Craft an operational plan and make it work. Most founders are product guys.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2013

Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Keep in mind that thoroughness and clarity of the plan are factors that will play key roles in successfully financing, starting, and operating your business. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2012

Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Keep in mind that thoroughness and clarity of the plan are factors that will play key roles in successfully financing, starting, and operating your business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2015

I recognize that entrepreneurs tend to substitute vision and passion for formal processes, but no discipline or process in building something new is a sure way to spend money, rather than see any return and build a self-sustaining business. Solo entrepreneurs, with a team of helpers, will be assumed to be a hobby rather than a business.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. There’s lots of lore, emotion, and misconceptions of what VC’s do or don’t do for entrepreneurs. billion for a company with less than $50 million in sales. What Do VC’s Do?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2016

Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to decrease, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. Concerns over valuations being reset to a new normal, and a soft exit market, are seen as key drivers. Everyone dreams of becoming a billionaire overnight.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2016

The team succeeded in all functional areas, but we found it difficult to generate sales for our new and innovative technology. After a number of challenging years we determined that the market did not develop as expected and I closed the operation down. An exit strategy is being discussed by senior management and funding partners.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Too many entrepreneurs still believe the urban myth that you can sketch your idea on a napkin, and investors will throw money at you. Keep in mind that thoroughness and clarity of the plan are factors that will play key roles in successfully financing, starting, and operating your business.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

In venture capital in particular, early-stage companies are often operating in frontier industries, where the rules are unpredictable and conventional analytic frameworks may be misleading. I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales. Pitchbot.vc 3) Originate investments.

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Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2013

3 They Feel a Void If an individual is an ultra-successful business person who is currently running multiple operations, they are generally not going to invest in more ventures. In a truly scalable business, you can multiply your sales without having to greatly increase your resources. We see this on the show Shark Tank all the time.

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Sales & Marketing | Wednesdays. Growth Strategies. Office and Operations. Pricing Strategy. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. SALES & MARKETING. The Goods: Your Business Toolbox | Thursdays. Finance | Tuesdays. Innovation | Fridays.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 2, 2012

For any entrepreneur, finding the perfect investor is like a match made in Heaven. To make sure that doesn't happen - and help startups avoid costly lawsuits (another instance where the only people who get rich are the lawyers) I asked Anton Rosandic , a California-based attorney and an entrepreneur himself, for some free advice.

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www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

Every university makes efforts to get interconnected with the entrepreneur community," Zwilling says. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. They have outreach programs, and the people who are involved are the people who will find you interns and people who will be graduating soon."

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www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Sales & Marketing | Wednesdays. Growth Strategies. Office and Operations. Pricing Strategy. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. SALES & MARKETING. The Goods: Your Business Toolbox | Thursdays. Finance | Tuesdays. Innovation | Fridays.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2016

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event.

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The Next Web

MARCH 31, 2013

I don’t know many entrepreneurs who aren’t better served by the opportunity to talk candidly to their peers and others in the startup community, from VCs to mentors, angels and executives who’ve been there, done that — and mentor other up-and-comers along the way. We should all operate with that mentality.

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