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Random: Yo, Slingshot, Product Hunt, Yelp Competition, Taptalk

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It means it’s easy enough to develop that eight hours or so is all it takes to build something that can then be distributed/accessed for free by lots of people. Last two years was “fast graph” -> app bootstrapping via “connect your FB account and autofollow all friends.” Taptalk (social photos app).

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How to Start a Brewery

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Backed by a team of private local investors, ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. Where in your area will you find land or a building with the right zoning, size, facilities, and access for bringing in raw materials, attracting customers, and/or shipping out finished beer for distribution?

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How to Start a Business in a Month – #30DayChallenge

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Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market. You don’t have to rely on banks and government organizations to fund your business. Order and distribute leaflets.

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The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Software Company

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The one-page pitch format is also more suitable for SaaS businesses that are constantly testing new ideas. Your pitch is going to cover your strategy (what you’re going to do), your tactics (how you’re going to do it), your business model (how you will make money), and your schedule (who is doing what and when).

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How to Start a Brewery: Growing Your Own Craft Beer Business

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The Hughes brothers developed a solid business plan and built a core team to bring their vision to reality. Backed by a team of private local investors , ColdFire gained access to additional capital through an SBA loan. With this money, they plan to expand its distribution to selected metro areas within the state of Oregon.

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Lean Business Planning with Tim Berry [VIDEO]

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What distribution, are we using gems or are we a web? In the business offering, features and benefits, launches, versions, sourcing, cost, in admin and finance, are we raising money? Are we doing a business loan? You’re selling a business. We are, in bullet points, taking through what is our pricing?

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