Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2017

Working out a business plan for your daycare center can be a challenge. As someone who owns eight successful daycares in the Chicago area, I know the strategies and approaches that work when it comes to developing a sound business plan for a daycare center. What is your business model? How will you grow?

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Business Plan SBA Software Review Advisory Board 93

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

If you’re thinking about starting an outpatient medical practice, one of the first things you should do is write a business plan. There are a few different types of business plans , depending on how you intend to use it. There are a few different types of business plans , depending on how you intend to use it.

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Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

Up and Running

AUGUST 8, 2018

This article, which originally appeared on our LivePlan Blog , is part of our “Business Planning Guide” —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! Too many meetings are run poorly, have no real objective, and waste employees’ time—which kills productivity. They’re right.

Software Review 65

Software Review Business Plan Product Forecast 65

Steve Blank

APRIL 23, 2014

Most large companies manage three types of innovation: process innovation (making existing products incrementally better), continuous innovation (building on the strength of the company’s current business model but creating new elements) and disruptive innovation (creating products or services that did not exist before.).

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Silicon Valley Startup 332

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2019

You find that you need to be near major customers, or employee transportation hubs, where rents are higher than you ever anticipated. Your frugal role model of bringing your own lunch won’t be convincing to most employees. Then there is the need for more substantial business accounting, database, and social media monitoring.

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Cost Founder Software Review Startup 264

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Further education courses are usually home to a wonderful mix of individuals from countless different cultures and nationalities, and as you will probably be aware off if you own a business, networking is essential. Setting an Example for Your Employees. Getting an online business education will inspire your team.

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Analytics Technical Review Social Media Software Review 173

Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We recently had Tim Berry, Palo Alto Software founder and business planning expert, present our Bplans audience with his latest advice on lean business planning. It’s all about making your business life easier, doing what works best, getting the best results by tracking what works and always improving.

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Lean Business Plan Video Software Review 60

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. There is nothing wrong with a focus on making the current business model work better. Plan in great detail and avoid things not in the budget. Decisions made lower down always get more buy-in.

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Stock Options Incubator Framework Stock 277

Up and Running

MARCH 4, 2022

If you want to remain profitable and thrive, you must have a plan to move forward. . A business plan does far more than help secure venture capital when you’re starting out. You’ll use a strong business plan throughout the life of a company. But what are the qualities that make a business plan more than a document?

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Business Plan Revenue Small Business Administration United States 117

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 14, 2022

It is here that the groundwork is laid and the business model developed. A business plan is drawn up to attract investors and partners. The legalities of starting the business are addressed to create a structure for attracting funding. The journey commences by finding a solution for an everyday problem.

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Technical Review Due Diligence India Startup 143

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2023

Pre-Seed New businesses, often known as startups, have just entered the very first stage of the investment process. During the pre-seed fundraising stage, investors need a viable business plan to base their investments on. In most cases, this is the first important round of venture capital funding that the company has received.

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Seed Stage Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

However, like anyone else, they will first need some collateral, or someone to guarantee the loan, and some evidence of a viable business, like receivables and inventory. Personal loans from individuals, employees and board members. As in any company, they can lead to employee problems, or messy legal issues.

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Equity Angel Investor Technical Review Exit Strategy 235

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The cost will vary based on how many employees there are and whether those workers have accounting degrees or other professional certifications. Office Space and Staffing: Once you’ve settled on a business structure, you’ll need to determine where your office will be and how many employees you’ll need.

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Technical Review Business Plan Networking Employee 150

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They tend to overlook costs like renting an office space, marketing, or employee benefits, which can be expensive. Any would-be fast-food restaurant would have to tread carefully if they were to try to match McDonalds’s business model. While that example is more extreme, the same principle applies to any business.

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Startup Demand Business Model Founder 130

Steve Blank

JANUARY 30, 2013

Employees had a different concern – they simply wanted more clarity on how to continue to be involved, since formal rules of engagement ended with the bootcamp. They could have helped us anticipate and solve organizational challenges and agree on how we planned to manage the risks. Venture Fest was not integral to their success.

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Programming Technical Review Incubator Intellectual Property 265

Steve Blank

JUNE 26, 2014

We’re changing the order in which we teach the business model canvas and customer development to better-fit therapeutics, diagnostics and medical devices. The Lean LaunchPad class uses the three “ Lean Startup ” principles: Alexander Osterwalders “ business model canvas ” to frame hypotheses.

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Intellectual Property Lean IP Open Source 281

Up and Running

MAY 30, 2022

One of the most important things you can do to increase your chances of success is to have a business plan. From attracting potential investors to keeping your business on track—a business plan helps you to achieve important milestones and grow in the right direction. And it’s not just for startups.

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Business Plan Balance Sheet Revenue Metrics 150

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A key to making this entire process much easier is to invest a little time and write a business plan. It’s true — not all investors will ask to see your business plan. Why do investors want to see a business plan? The business plan document itself isn’t what’s important to investors.

Business Plan 138

Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Exit Strategy 138

Steve Blank

JANUARY 28, 2013

In 2006, as a new employee of the Fortune 100 provider of wireless technology and services, San Diego’s Qualcomm , I volunteered to salvage a fledging idea management system (fancy term for an online suggestion box) by turning into a comprehensive corporate entrepreneurship program. Part 1 outlining the program is here. The origin.

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Programming Design Lean Seed Money 291

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2013

Within the startup realm, there is a big difference between having an innovative product versus an innovative business. Some startups have a new technology, but stick to a tried-and-true business model. Others take an existing product, and give it new life with a creative business model. Encourage courage.

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Business Model Product Metrics Global 231

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here are just a few things you can do by leveraging data analytics: Gain a better understanding of changing customer preferences Discover new business opportunities Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in your operations Minimize and better allocate advertising costs Provide greater customer support through automated chat.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

Steve Blank

JANUARY 28, 2013

In 2006, as a new employee of the Fortune 100 provider of wireless technology and services, San Diego’s Qualcomm , I volunteered to salvage a fledging idea management system (fancy term for an online suggestion box) by turning into a comprehensive corporate entrepreneurship program. Part 1 outlining the program is here. The origin.

Programming 283

Programming Design Lean Seed Money 283

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 26, 2021

Many business owners launch startups with the intention of running lean—relying on minimal resources to preserve the business for as long as possible. But even the leanest businesses need money to keep running. If you run out of capital prematurely, the business can’t sustain itself—no matter how good the business model is.

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Startup Angel Investor Business Model Demand 180

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2019

By using a free business plan template and developing it in detail before you take any significant steps, you can focus on the right areas and identify any flaws before you make an investment. Developing a business plan also gives you the chance to get feedback on it and make use of some much-needed advice.

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Business Plan Startup Differentiation Balance Sheet 121

Up and Running

JUNE 25, 2020

If your sales have recently hit a plateau, check out these 10 proven methods to continue growing your business. You went through the process of identifying a target market when developing your business plan. But now you have an active customer base that you need to engage with and in the process improve your business.

Small Business 180

Small Business Hosting Social Media Community 180

Up and Running

JULY 15, 2020

So if you want your business to be successful you’ll want to start with a business plan first. Not having a business plan is one of the primary reasons businesses fail and it’s an easy first step that you can start for free. Why write a business plan for your eCommerce business?

eCommerce 110

eCommerce Business Plan Forecast Advertising 110

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But NewTV doesn’t plan on testing these hypotheses. With fewer than 10 employees but almost $2-billion dollars in the bank, they plan on jumping right in. Startups wrote business plans, generated expansive 5-year forecasts and executed (hired, spent and built) to the plan. And it may work.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Here is my summary of the ten top creativity mistakes we both still see too often: Criticize any new idea or employee suggestion. There is nothing wrong with a focus on making the current business model work better. Plan in great detail and avoid things not in the budget. Decisions made lower down always get more buy-in.

Stock Options 236

Stock Options Incubator Framework Stock 236

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 7, 2011

It’s hard enough to pick which existing companies with known business models to aid. At Tekes, government employees (and their hired consultants) – with no equity, no risk or reward, no startup or venture capital experience – try to pick startup winners and losers.

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Finland Venture Capital Government Russia 324

Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2023

5- Business model innovations Photo Credit: Bram Jansen New forms of commerce and sources of income are becoming possible thanks to technological advancements. 9- Increased competition Photo Credit: Marco Scanu The main challenge technology advancements pose for a business in the future is increased competition.

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Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Technology Entrepreneur 102

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Learn why the traditional way of writing a five-year business plan is often a waste of time and how to use a Lean Plan instead for smarter, easier strategic planning to establish your long-term vision. But, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t plan for the long term. What is a long-term plan?

Business Plan 83

Business Plan Lean Forecast Exit Strategy 83

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Even if you already know what a SWOT analysis is and what it’s used for, it can be tough to translate that information and examine your own business with a critical eye. Reading an example SWOT analysis for a business that is either in your industry or based on a comparable business model can help get you started.

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Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

Unless you are taking over an established enterprise and have hefty cash resources, it is likely that you will require a loan to get the business on its feet. Whilst these are a great way to promote your products or services and build brand awareness, a functional, well designed website is still a must-have to any business.

Software Review 176

Software Review Due Diligence Startup Stock 176

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Looking for a free, downloadable hair and beauty salon sample business plan to help you create a business plan of your own? Keep in mind that you don’t need to find a sample business plan that exactly matches your business. Are you writing a business plan for your salon because you’re seeking a loan?

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Business Plan Forecast Matching Business Model 69

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Having viewed several business plans over the years, a common (and very important) item missing from most plans is a breakdown of the company’s TAM, SAM, and SOM in the marketing section of their plan. Wondering what these acronyms mean? Well, you’re not alone—many entrepreneurs are not familiar with these terms.

Business Plan 115

Business Plan Business Model Demand Marketing 115

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

You find early stage employees expecting to work normal hours, to get paid a regular salary, and not asking or expecting equity. Startup incubators, business angels and VCs are starting to emerge. Filed under: Business Model versus Business Plan , Customer Development , Teaching , Venture Capital.

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Finland Naming Russia Government 324

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

However, like anyone else, they will first need some collateral, or someone to guarantee the loan, and some evidence of a viable business, like receivables and inventory. Personal loans from individuals, employees and board members. As in any company, they can lead to employee problems, or messy legal issues.

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Angel Investor Equity Technical Review Exit Strategy 132