Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Look for a part-time job in a local or family business to provide access to things you will need only occasionally, such as a high-speed printer, video equipment or product assembly tools and storage. With the unlimited access to “how-to” videos and detailed instructions on the Internet, you shouldn’t need to hire experts for most things.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 14, 2023

Build a business plan and model that is attractive to investors. I see too many business plans that are really product plans for customers, touting free services and long feature lists. It’s hard to build and scale a business on free high-support products. These are more likely scalable and investable.

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Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

Have a well-thought-out business plan on-hand to share, so investors can read more if they’d like to. The intention, after all, is that you deliver a powerful pitch, and by the end, their hands are out asking for either your executive summary or your complete business plan. How will you reach your customers?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

Look for a part-time job in a local or family business to provide access to things you will need only occasionally, such as a high-speed printer, video equipment or product assembly tools and storage. With the unlimited access to “how-to” videos and detailed instructions on the Internet, you shouldn’t need to hire experts for most things.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 19, 2020

Build a business plan and model that is attractive to investors. I see too many business plans that are really product plans for customers, touting free services and long feature lists. It’s hard to build and scale a business on free high-support products. These are more likely scalable and investable.

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Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 386

Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

Have a well thought out business plan on hand to share, so investors can read more if they’d like to. The intention, after all, is – you deliver a powerful pitch, and their hands are out asking for either your executive summary or your complete business plan. This is your opportunity to blow your own horn!

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Build a business plan and model that is attractive to investors. I see too many business plans that are really product plans for customers, touting free services and long feature lists. It’s hard to build and scale a business on free high-support products. These are more likely scalable and investable.

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Hockey Stick Intellectual Property Startup Non-Compete 278