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10 Strategies To Cover New Product Development Costs

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively. Join a startup incubator. An example would be getting free office space by agreeing to be the property manager for the owner. Set expectations accordingly. Solicit funds from friends and family.

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10 Keys To Surviving Startup Cash Flow Requirements

Startup Professionals Musings

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively.

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8 New Business Keys To Success For Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Building your public image and presence should start even before product development, through your website, logo, and blogging. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive. Set milestones and manage to those targets. Establishing your brand with interactive social media.

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10 Financing Alternatives For Your Next New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively.

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8 Tips For Getting Your Startup Right The First Time

Startup Professionals Musings

Building your public image and presence should start even before product development, through your website, logo, and blogging. Angel groups, accelerators, and incubators are pervasive. Set milestones and manage to those targets. Establishing your brand with interactive social media.

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10 Startup Strategies To Minimize Cash Flow Disasters

Startup Professionals Musings

The problem is that professional investors (angels and venture capital) want a proven business model before they invest, ready to scale, rather than early projections and product development. Of course, we all realize that this approach will take longer, and could jeopardize both roles if not managed effectively.

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Lead and Disrupt

Steve Blank

Do they have better sales, marketing, or product development groups? What the winners start with is the realization that in a world of continuous disruption, they have only a few years to develop new capabilities or be pushed over the brink. Is it that some CEOs are better than others? Are their people smarter?

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