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The 10 Questions I Didn’t Expect to Be Asked by Investors

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If you’re raising money for your company and you want to pitch to angel investors or venture capitalists , then there are a few important things to know that savvy investors care about. I was expecting to be asked about my team, market segments, financial projections, go-to market strategy, exit strategy, etc.

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These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable

Startup Professionals Musings

Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy. This section is only required when you expect outside investors. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. For a family business, don’t project an exit.

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Investors Expect Ten Essentials in a Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy. This section is only required when you expect outside investors. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. For a family business, don’t project an exit.

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These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable

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Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy. This section is only required when you expect outside investors. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. For a family business, don’t project an exit.

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Ten Tips for an Investment-Grade Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Financial forecast and metrics. Exit strategy. This section is only required when you expect outside investors. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. For a family business, don’t project an exit.

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4 Startup Funding Challenges and How to Overcome Them

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All of these factors contribute to a scalable business model, which in turn, helps attract investors. Whether you are asking angel investors to fund your expansion or seeking a bank loan, you must know how much money you need. In fact, most investors (and zero banks) will fund your venture without a complete business plan.

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How to Get the Most Out of a Sample Business Plan

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A good business plan example will have all the elements your bank or angel investor (or venture capitalist) will expect to see when you ask them for funds. So, for example, if you aren’t writing a plan for outsiders, then you probably don’t need descriptions of the product, team, or exit strategy. Form follows function.