Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Entrepreneur 240

Entrepreneur Equity Small Business Administration SBA 240

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2014

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Entrepreneur 283

Entrepreneur Startup Equity Small Business Administration 283

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2016

According to recent statistics from the International Business Innovation Association ( InBIA ), there are about 7,000 business incubators and accelerators worldwide, with over 90 percent being non-profit and focused on incubator programs for community economic development. Costs, returns in equity and funding access.

Incubator 120

Incubator Due Diligence Startup Equity 120

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Bootstrapping allows you to maintain full control of your startup strategy, retain maximum equity, and avoid the time delay and energy spent to attract outside investors. I find that most good founders proceed faster on their own, with less drain on their time from peers and programs, and no equity dilution.

Incubator 180

Incubator Angel Investor Dilution Equity 180

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

By way of a definition, a business or startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources to nurture young companies, usually for a share of the equity, hoping to capitalize on their success, or at least strengthen the local economy. Initial funding. Expert mentoring and training.

Incubator 366

Incubator Technical Review Due Diligence Venture Capital 366

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

For example, professional investors put great priority on your previous experience in building a business, and they expect to own a portion of the business equity and control for the funds they do provide. Trade equity or services for startup help. Another common example is exchanging equity for legal and accounting support.

Equity 120

Equity Small Business Administration SBA Syndicate 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 19, 2014

A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. A good place to start looking is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups.

Seed Money 242

Seed Money SBIR Dilution Government 242

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Social Media 132

Social Media Demand Equity Partner 132

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2015

These funders often offer convertible notes, rather than the traditional priced equity. Most accelerators provide small seed investment in the range of $25,000, as well as mentoring, workspace and professional services, in exchange for an equity stake in the company. Business accelerator funding. Startup incubator seed funding.

Seed Stage 120

Seed Stage Finance Early Stage Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Social Media 143

Social Media Demand Equity Partner 143

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2014

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Social Media 233

Social Media Demand Equity Partner 233

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2012

In the last year, there has been a resurgence of interest, some say a bubble, by both angels and VCs, in a pre-Series A kicker to identify promising startups with seed funding, before major equity has been given away. Early-stage startup. Every startup is early-stage to someone. Pundits call this the “spray and pray” approach to funding.

Early Stage 253

Early Stage Finance Seed Stage Entrepreneur 253

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2011

It sounded a bit like other special interest groups crying for their entitled government programs. Every company needs to promote equity among all employee levels, and relate benefit levels to profit levels. We notice what we like and what we dislike, so we work to make society match our dreams. “I

Later Stage 241

Later Stage Early Stage Government Equity 241

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2011

A grant is not an equity investment, so the entrepreneur doesn’t have to give up a stake in the company either. A good place to start is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups.

Government 221

Government SBIR Dilution Database 221

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2015

Offer equity in future projects to people outside your business. Establish vehicles, like a formal customer satisfaction program, to recognize and reward staff and customers for sharing what they can do to help you. In the idea stage, get customers involved with an engaging contest. Shared knowledge packaging (shareability).

Startup 120

Startup Social Media Demand Equity 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2011

In the last year, there has been a resurgence of interest, some say a bubble, by both angels and VCs, in a pre-Series A kicker to identify promising startups with seed funding, before major equity has been given away. Early-stage startup. Every startup is early-stage to someone. Pundits call this the “spray and pray” approach to funding.

Early Stage 231

Early Stage Seed Stage Angel Investor Silicon Valley 231

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 30, 2014

By way of a definition, a business or startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources to nurture young companies, usually for a share of the equity, hoping to capitalize on their success, or at least strengthen the local economy. Initial funding. Expert mentoring and training.

Incubator 259

Incubator Technical Review Entrepreneur Due Diligence 259

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2013

By way of a definition, a business or startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization which provides resources to nurture young companies, usually for a share of the equity, hoping to capitalize on their success, or at least strengthen the local economy. Initial funding. Expert mentoring and training.

Incubator 289

Incubator Technical Review Due Diligence Startup 289

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. The default answer is that it probably won’t happen, because most banks just don’t make bank loans to startups. Show a significant personal investment.

Silicon Valley 292

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration Startup 292

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. The default answer is that it probably won’t happen, because most banks just don’t make bank loans to startups. Show a significant personal investment.

Silicon Valley 431

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 431

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2018

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. The default answer is that it probably won’t happen, because most banks just don’t make bank loans to startups. Show a significant personal investment.

Silicon Valley 210

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 210

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2016

These days, there are many companies around the world, with the skills and equipment you need, ready to assist with development resources, marketing programs, or call centers immediately. Of course, they all prefer cash, but some may work for future revenue or startup equity. Investigate strategic alliance alternatives.

Merger 120

Merger Intellectual Property Startup Acquisition 120

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2013

Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. These include food service, retail, consulting, work at home, and telemarketing. Also, don’t expect enthusiasm for your gambling site, porn site, gaming, or debt collection business. Show a significant personal investment. Marty Zwilling.

Entrepreneur 252

Entrepreneur Angel Investor Silicon Valley CPA 252

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. These include food service, retail, consulting, work at home, and telemarketing. Also, don’t expect enthusiasm for your gambling site, porn site, gaming, or debt collection business. Show a significant personal investment.

Security 120

Security Angel Investor Silicon Valley CPA 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2012

Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. These include food service, retail, consulting, work at home, and telemarketing. Also, don’t expect enthusiasm for your gambling site, porn site, gaming, or debt collection business. Show a significant personal investment.

Angel Investor 234

Angel Investor CPA Small Business Administration Startup 234

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Most loan programs, and most investors, want to see that you have “skin in the game’ before helping you. These include food service, retail, consulting, work at home, and telemarketing. Also, don’t expect enthusiasm for your gambling site, porn site, gaming, or debt collection business. Show a significant personal investment. Marty Zwilling.

Angel Investor 242

Angel Investor Startup CPA Small Business Administration 242