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4 Keys To A Successful Integrity Check With Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

In reality, it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of the business and the team. Some entrepreneurs do very little to prepare for due diligence, assuming all the talking has already been done, and the business plan and results to-date tell the right story. Marty Zwilling

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How To Prepare Your New Venture For Investor Scrutiny

Startup Professionals Musings

In reality, it is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of the business and the team. Some entrepreneurs do very little to prepare for due diligence, assuming all the talking has already been done, and the business plan and results to-date tell the right story. Marty Zwilling.

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Key Strategies for Starting a New Business After Bankruptcy

Up and Running

Starting a business is difficult, but establishing a new business from scratch after filing for bankruptcy can be an even bigger challenge. Nothing is as stressful as bankruptcy. Filing bankruptcy will offer a fresh start and keep your debts behind you. How to rebuild your finances and credit after bankruptcy.

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Learning From Bankruptcy: Two Key Insights For Business

YoungUpstarts

Most people think that going bankrupt is the worst possible thing that can happen to a business… and that’s nearly true. In reality, though, the worst thing is to go into bankruptcy and not learn anything from the experience. This is exactly what happened to RadioShack, one of the most famous bankruptcy cases in recent years.

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The Startup Guide to Affordable Accountancy

The Startup Magazine

In their study, they found that most businesses fail due to poor understanding of cash flow and lack of a well-developed business plan. With staggering statistics like these, it’s clear that startups need to come up with affordable ways to handle their accounting services needs in order to avoid bankruptcy.

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How Much Should You Raise in Your VC Round? And What is a VC Looking at in Your Model?

Both Sides of the Table

Let me check my plan.” There are many things a VC is looking for in reviewing your business plan but beyond things the like the quality of revenue, margins, OPEX and CAPEX there’s a really simple rule I call, “Cash In, Cash Out, Milestones Achieved.” Having too little demand leads to bankruptcy. Annoying, I know.

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6 Stories of Successful New Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your Business

Up and Running

Black Diamond Equipment rose from the ashes of Chouinard Equipment’s bankruptcy when its former staff banded together to establish the climbing industry’s first company owned by its employees. These are just some of the many examples of small businesses thriving through hard work, dedication, and the support of the SBA.

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