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What’s the Difference Between a Small Business Venture and a Startup?

Up and Running

When I hear the word ‘startup’, my mind immediately begins playing a reel of a bunch of twenty-something year old web developers, huddled together in a retro office somewhere in the SF Bay Area. Difference #3 – planning for the ‘end’ or the exit strategy. The exit is what gives them a return.”

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How to Land Funding From Angel Investors

Up and Running

Angel investors often focus on local markets, specific industries, and affinities such as college or university alumni. Use web search. Serious angel investors almost always have serious web footprints. Generally, investors are looking for companies to invest in that have massive growth potential, and that have an exit strategy.

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14 Entrepreneurs Share Their Views on Writing a Business Plan or Not

Hearpreneur

#5- Yes, to adapt to market changes Photo Credit: Sammi Jaeger It's helped our three Founders stay on the same page, project our roadmap of growth, and provide clarity on our goals, strategies, and financial projections, making it easier to communicate our vision to all of our stakeholders and clients. Thanks to Michael E.

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7 Must-Haves for Web Startups

YoungUpstarts

So you’re taking your idea to the internet, and creating a web startup. Here are seven must-haves to help you successfully get your web startup off the ground: 1. Here are seven must-haves to help you successfully get your web startup off the ground: 1. You can’t launch a web startup from a WordPress template.

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10 Preparation Steps to Win an Angel Investment

Startup Professionals Musings

In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company. Investors routinely go to candidate web sites to get a feel for the tone and scope of the company, as well as its maturity and offerings. Get your Internet domain name and website. Finalize your financial model.

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Gain Freedom With The Hands Off CEO Blueprint

Duct Tape Marketing

Gain Freedom With The Hands Off CEO Blueprint written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Mandi Ellefson. 01:03): Hello and welcome to another episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast.

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Top Ten Action Items For Angel Funding Success

Startup Professionals Musings

In today’s world, if you don’t have a web site up and running, you will not be perceived as a real company. Investors routinely go to candidate web sites to get a feel for the tone and scope of the company, as well as its maturity and offerings. Get your Internet domain name and website. Finalize your financial model.