Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

A version of this article first appeared in the Harvard Business Review. Since NewTV won’t be making the content, they will be licensing from and partnering with traditional entertainment producers. NewTV will depend on partners like telcos to distribute the content. But NewTV doesn’t plan on testing these hypotheses.

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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. Free Download: The One Page Business Pitch Template. Strategy, Tactics, Specifics, and the Forecast – (11:45). Every startup has to be lean.

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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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Up and Running

MAY 9, 2022

One of the best uses for a business plan is as an internal management tool to help you run your business. Now, this doesn’t mean that you need to write a full business plan that you’d traditionally use to pursue funding or pitch to investors. . What is an internal business plan?

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

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. Prepare a business plan. Find the right partners.

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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. It serves as a cornerstone of your vision as you move forward.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 22, 2014

True Story: Lately I’ve been working with very good friends to develop a new startup. What it’s done for me, and my partners, is a reminder of how much I like the basic idea of business planning to help define a new venture. . The sales forecast defines our business offering.

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Up and Running

MARCH 26, 2015

Unsure what kind of business plan you need? We get this question a lot, mainly because there are so many different things labelled as business plans: strategic plans, annual plans, operational plans, feasibility plans, and, of course, what most people think of, business plans for startups seeking investment.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

For manufacturing startups, here are several ways to achieve effective supply chain management: Understand Your Supply Chain Elements. Too many startups mistakenly believe that their “widget” comes from one source. Develop Relationships with Supply Chain Partners.

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Up and Running

MAY 21, 2020

Uncertainty is part of the realities of startups. For example, in a retail store, the list might include writing an initial business plan, choosing a location, fix-up and fixtures, signage, initial stock, staffing, and marketing your launch. You were testing a business idea. A business idea is something different.

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Up and Running

JUNE 16, 2020

A business plan is a critical part of opening a food truck. A good plan is like having a recipe for your business and gives you the best chance of success. It will guide you through the process of getting up and running and make sure that you plan for all of the expenses and risks that will be involved.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

A great business plan can help you anticipate important issues and possible challenges before you start your business. In fact, studies show that entrepreneurs who take the time to write a business plan are 2.5 times more likely to follow through and get their business off the ground. This is a mistake.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them & entrepreneurs that run them. One of my earliest excursions into market research was working for a research firm doing a 1979 forecast on ATMs. Investment and startups problem : we all want disruptive and game-changing businesses. Subscribe by email. June 17th, 2012.

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Up and Running

APRIL 27, 2020

There’s a great amount of uncertainty, people losing their jobs, and a direct hit on cash flows that can place businesses in dire straights. Current businesses are finding ways to pivot their business models, revisiting their budgets, and developing new forecasts to minimize their burn rate and maximize their available cash runway.

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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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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?

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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.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

People ask me if they really need ANY business plan, unless they are looking for an outside investor. In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Marketing, sales, and partners. Financial forecast and metrics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

People ask me if they really need ANY business plan, unless they are looking for an outside investor. In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Marketing, sales, and partners. Financial forecast and metrics.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Before you jump into starting your own vacation rental business, you’ll need a business plan. This article will cover the steps to create your Airbnb business plan, along with some tips to run it successfully. How to write an Airbnb business plan. Why are you starting your Airbnb business?

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. It’s time to dig into the process of actually writing a business plan. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll take you through every stage of writing a business plan that will actually help you achieve your goals.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2017

This article is part of our “ Business Startup Guide ”—a curated list of our articles that will get you up and running in no time! People often ask us for a list of steps they can use to start their own business. From business type to business model to physical location, there are so many variables! Financial Plan.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 10, 2018

This article is part of our Business Planning Guide —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! Business advisors, experienced entrepreneurs, bankers, and investors generally agree that you should develop a business plan before you start a business.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 8, 2010

I think my startup is going to fail even before I get funded.” He said, “After we graduated we took our great idea, holed up in my apartment and spent months researching and writing a business plan. We even entered it in the business plan competition. We even entered it in the business plan competition.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In this article, you will learn how to build a successful business plan for your cannabis grow operation. You’ll follow these simple steps: Create a Business Plan. Create a business plan and strategy for your cannabis cultivation company. Research key partners and start networking. Find funding .

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 17, 2013

What I’m talking about here is a level of discipline and skill necessary to collect and analyze the relevant business data, known as metrics. As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time for every startup to assess the metrics, technology, and platforms they’re using to manage the business. Hours worked per process.

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Up and Running

JULY 3, 2017

What are the startup costs associated with this business? After answering the following questions, you may be feeling good about where your business venture idea is sitting. VCs are also only going to invest in high growth, high potential return businesses. That’s great, but the next step is to directly analyze it.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2019

After identifying a potential business opportunity, you need to analyze the situation carefully to judge its plausibility as a successful enterprise. Whether you’re looking to invest as a silent partner or planning to manage the project yourself, careful assessment is needed before committing time, energy or resources.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Entrepreneurs who are looking to attract investors need to develop and pitch a plan -- preferably written -- that answers every potential investor question about your startup before it is asked. What is the business problem you are solving? What are your specific marketing and sales plans?

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

People ask me if they really need ANY business plan, unless they are looking for an outside investor. In fact, a business plan is needed more by you than investors, as the blueprint for your company, team communication, and progress metrics. Marketing, sales, and partners. Financial forecast and metrics.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2019

You might have an elevator pitch prepared for your business. You might even have a financial forecast in place. But do you know what your startup’s vision is? These terms are often confused, and tend to serve as afterthought additions to your company’s business plan. What about its mission? .

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

One of the best principles of business planning is that it’s built on assumptions, and assumptions change. So one of the best ways to watch your plan is to list your assumptions where you can see them, and review them regularly. Not understanding assumptions is one of the most common mistakes in business planning.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

” As the managing editor of Bplans, I’ve had the good fortune to learn about business via the content we share; through interviews with LivePlan customers and other business owners; and thanks to brilliant, informal coaching from people like Tim Berry, Noah Parsons, and the rest of the executive leadership team at Palo Alto Software.

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The Startup Magazine

APRIL 29, 2020

If you’re a startup or small business trying to save yourself money by doing DIY business accounting, you may miss out on savings from allowable expenses and tax benefits you didn’t know existed. Partnering with the right accountant can save you much-needed cash every year. Business planning.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 5, 2012

One of the confusing things to entrepreneurs, investors and educators is the relationship between customer development and business model design and business planning and execution. When does a new venture focus on customer development and business models ? And when do business planning and execution come into play?

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

There are several different types of business plans that can help you stay on track. If you’re seeking a bank loan or outside investment, you probably need a traditional business plan. But if you’re writing a plan as an internal guide for strategic growth, you should consider a lighter version— a Lean Plan.

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Up and Running

MAY 14, 2015

Business plans go by many names: Strategic plans, operational plans, internal plans, and many others. Lately, I’ve been focusing on lean business plans. There are also one-page business plans, although those are really more summaries. Business plans for startups.

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