Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 10, 2012

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. Failure to prepare for due diligence. Not doing due diligence on the funding source.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Write your business plan and develop your business model with this in mind so you can avoid these issues. . You can choose from a few different types of business plans depending on your needs. If you’re seeking investment, you need a traditional business plan. Executive summary.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

There were tons of young entrepreneurs showing their latest Web 2.0 In an era of “launch and learn&# is there a need for a business plan? I have seen really great product people espouse the death of the business plan. That died with waterfall software development. Short answer: absofuckinglutely.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2016

It seemed as though venture capitalists were throwing money at any Internet idea they could find – no business plan required. In a flash of brilliance, we took our dial-up filter technology and built a software product that would run on any computer regardless of its Internet connection type. We wanted in.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. Failure to prepare for due diligence. Not doing due diligence on the funding source.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2019

So you have a great business idea, you’ve done your research and due diligence, you know your market and you are good at what you do. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs begin their first foray into self employment neglecting some of the most crucial aspects of running a business.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 12, 2019

For example, I come from a software background, and back in the early PC days, it could easily cost half a million dollars for a team of professionals to produce a commercial product. Now, with powerful high-level tools and open source software, winning smartphone apps can be built by a good hacker for a few thousand dollars.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 26, 2019

As an advisor to business owners, and an occasional angel investor, my job is to separate the actual challenges from the common misconceptions that distract many promising entrepreneurs while building the leadership team required for your solution, marketing, and finance success. Sharing your business ownership increases the risk.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 1, 2020

I have often been asked about Startup Funding by entrepreneurs. Here is Startup Funding, a Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs. To secure your funding, you must establish the feasibility of your idea through proper planning and implementation. You can get a personal loan without a business plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2016

Thus the top priority of every entrepreneur who wants funding should be to build and highlight their “dream team” of co-founders, executives and advisers, to attract the biggest and best investors. Solo entrepreneurs rarely find an investor. Business credentials and functional coverage. Focus on prior results, not titles.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Remote work and home-based businesses have slowly become a regular aspect of the modern-day workforce. While many traditional jobs still can’t function remotely, or have difficulty adjusting, many entrepreneurs have found success in starting a business from home. Develop a Business Plan.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2013

Great entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates, are great at both. I was with IBM in the early PC days when Bill worked with us to provide PC DOS and other software. I can think of several related aspects of starting and running a business where follow-up, or lack of it, can make or break your startup. Here are a few: Business networking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 9, 2011

A while back I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. Failure to prepare for due diligence. Not doing due diligence on the funding source.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Whether you’re starting your first business or a serial entrepreneur, managing periods of unscheduled downtime is fast becoming a core skill. Now, with a little extra time on your hands, you could tackle that admin and set your business up for success when it’s back to full steam. Review your business plan.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Did you know that December is National Write a Business Plan Month? If you’ve been putting off writing your business plan—there’s not enough time, the financials are too complicated—it’s not too late to cross it off your list before the new year. Tell someone you’ve committed to writing your business plan.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Working on writing your business plan and looking for some tools or resources to make it easier? Some people just want to see a sample business plan , so they can copy the outline, or topics covered, or style, putting in their own content of course. . Business plan template. Sample business plan.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2015

Espousing that borrowing money and debt are optional, the book proposed that entrepreneurs starting such businesses were more interested in the lifestyle it offered rather than making oodles of cash. For example, Restaurant: From “Food and drinks” to “Relax and let us take care of you after a busy day”. 3 One-page business plan.

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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2018

That’s the moment when many entrepreneurs realize that getting the help of a professional business plan writer can take their business concept from daydream to day job. Another vital question to consider at this stage is, what makes your business idea or model unique ? How do you even know where to begin ?

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 11, 2020

Whether you are new in business or an established entrepreneur, you need to be diligent with your finances. If you are struggling with settling your dues, it is essential to find effective strategies to get your business out of debt. Entrepreneurs often opt for personal loans when banks reject loan applications.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 30, 2021

The outdoor industry wasn’t helping itself, so he did what all entrepreneurs do: start a business to solve the problem. It’s difficult to be an entrepreneur — whether you’re a recent college graduate or have managed multiple companies. It’s why the average age of an entrepreneur is 42 years old. Solve the rest later.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 9, 2023

With new technology emerging, we can only imagine the changes it will bring along to the business platform. Data input and customer service are two examples of routine operations that could benefit from the use of automation software. Thanks to Jamie Miller, Treadmill Review ! #4- Thanks to Marco Scanu, Visa Business Plans ! #10-

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2010

Yesterday I received a discouraging note from an entrepreneur with a patent and a medical software application who couldn’t find a dime of investment, and was grousing that seed funding just wasn’t available anymore. Failure to prepare for due diligence. Not doing due diligence on the funding source.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Angels invest in one out of every forty deals they review (2.5%) versus the one out of 400 by VC’s (0.25%). Entrepreneurs need to find a way to get traction (sales) without funding. Entrepreneurs need to find a way to get traction (sales) without funding. Write a great business plan, but know that few will read it.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Working on writing your business plan and looking for some tools or resources to make it easier? Some people just want to see a sample business plan , so they can copy the outline, or topics covered, or style, putting in their own content of course. . Business plan template. Sample business plan.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 4, 2023

We asked entrepreneurs and business owners about the nonmonetary perks and benefits in their businesses and here are the responses. #1- Thanks to Marco Scanu, Visa Business Plans ! #6- 6- High freedom Photo Credit: Tim Connon The best nonmonetary benefits to my business are the high amount of freedom I have.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Ask a technical founder about his startup, and he'll proudly describe his stunning software — simple, compelling, useful, fun. Great," I always exclaim, sharing the thrill of modern software development, "so how will people find out about this brilliant website?". We're going to get reviews on blogs.". Frightening honesty.

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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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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2010

Great entrepreneurs, like Bill Gates, are great at both. I was with IBM in the early PC days when Bill worked with us to provide PC DOS and other software. I can think of several related aspects of starting and running a business where follow-up, or lack of it, can make or break your startup. Here are a few: Business networking.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Accomplished entrepreneurs often pride themselves on being able to spot a gap in the market from a mile away. Suppose you happen to be the owner of an online business and would like to nurture your entrepreneurial skillset. Maintaining a Successful Business. Working with Social Media.

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Up and Running

JULY 31, 2015

This week Peter and Jonathan talk to Tim Berry, founder of Palo Alto Software, about lean business planning, strategy, tactics, specifics (milestones), and the forecast. Lean Business Planning by Tim Berry – (31:21). Preorder on Amazon.com – Lean Business Planning: Get What You Want From Your Business.

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Up and Running

MAY 21, 2020

This post reviews the fundamentals related to dealing with new business ideas, crisis, or not. Before we get into the specifics, we need to remember one essential truth related to new business ideas: you have to guess. Entrepreneurs live with it. You pull away and review it critically. Do a lean business plan.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 17, 2020

Michael Majeed is quick to note the vast numbers of new startups that launch each year on the Canadian landscape, and he’s keenly interested in helping young business owners make the most of their opportunities, especially when it comes to their finances. While every type of business has its own financial requirements, (i.e.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

(In case it’s not obvious it’s a play on the Nike slogan, “Just Do It.&# ) I believe that being successful as an entrepreneur requires you to get lots of things done. Entrepreneurs make fast decisions and move forward knowing that at best 70% of their decisions are going to be right. This paralyzes most people.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Here are my 10 tips (oh, and by the way, I did raise venture capital for Palo Alto Software at one point, and I’ve been a consultant to venture capital for 35 years). That idea dates back to the 1980s when people imagined that VCs were looking at business plans coming in unsolicited. Are you still with me? Not any more.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 1, 2019

What you may not know is that 82% fail due to poor cash flow management, according to a study by a US Bank. In their study, they found that most businesses fail due to poor understanding of cash flow and lack of a well-developed business plan. Accounting Software. In reality, 90% of them fail.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Not to mention the mental and emotional impact of being an entrepreneur. As you begin your startup journey—consider the following tips to set your business up for success. Download our free Startup Checklist and review the complete guide for starting a small business. Be passionate about your business idea.

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