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Ten Quotes That Indicate Your Arrogance is Showing

Startup Professionals Musings

I’ve written about these before, but since I see them so often, I thought it might be worth reiterating: “Business plans are for dummies.” Some startups think business plans are only for investors. In reality, you should do a business plan primarily for yourself, as it forces you to think through all the elements.

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10 Entrepreneur Milestones That Make Funding Easy

Startup Professionals Musings

Every investor expects to see some business traction, both before and after a funding event. If you have been working 20 hours a day, and spent your last dollar, but have no results to show, investors will be sympathetic, but will probably tell you that your dream doesn’t have wheels. Register some intellectual property.

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10 Keys to Startup Traction That Investors Look For

Startup Professionals Musings

Every investor expects to see some business traction, both before and after a funding event. If you have been working 20 hours a day, and spent your last dollar, but have no results to show, investors will be sympathetic, but will probably tell you that your dream doesn’t have wheels. Register some intellectual property.

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10 Preparation Steps to Win an Angel Investment

Startup Professionals Musings

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model.

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These 10 Steps Will Make Your Startup Fundable

Startup Professionals Musings

Every investor expects to see some business traction, both before and after a funding event. If you have been working 20 hours a day, and spent your last dollar, but have no results to show, investors will be sympathetic, but will probably tell you that your dream doesn’t have wheels. Register some intellectual property.

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Top Ten Action Items For Angel Funding Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Define some intellectual property. File a patent and trademarks to show real intellectual property. They must amplify your “elevator pitch” to investors, as well as key points from the business plan and the financial model.

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Ten Tips for Business Traction to Attract Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

If you have been working 20 hours a day, and spent your last dollar, but have no results to show, investors will be sympathetic, but will probably tell you that your dream vehicle doesn’t have wheels. Here are some tips which will signal traction to investors, as well as your team: Document your business plan.