Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Identify any technology needs you may have (and whether or not you’re equipped to meet them) such as: High-speed internet with a reliable connection. Develop a Business Plan. It’s been proven that planning makes you more successful. Determine what type of business plan is right for you . Good lighting.

Software Review 153

Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 14, 2014

Sponsored by VISA Business If you have a unique product or service, and you are not selling it around the world on the Internet, now is the time to start. Be sure it matches your business, and get a hosting agreement from one of the popular providers like GoDaddy. The cost of entry has never been lower. Start simple.

Startup 252

Startup eCommerce Hosting Bootstrapping 252

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2023

They don’t realize that business projections with no third-party validation have no credibility with investors, and smart potential investors will walk away. Every good business plan needs an early section which sizes the total market opportunity, and then breaks down that total into the most relevant segments for your focus.

SBA 300

SBA Venture Capital Business Plan Social Media 300

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

As a reminder, the Dot Com bubble was a five-year period from August 1995 (the Netscape IPO ) when there was a massive wave of experiments on the then-new internet, in commerce, entertainment, nascent social media, and search. Then the cycle repeats with a new set of technologies. The Lean Startup isn’t dead.

Lean 335

Lean Burn Rate Startup IPO 335

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2013

First things first – your startup needs a name! The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision. Please don’t send me any more business plans with TBD or NewCo in the title position. Avoid unusual spellings.

Naming 262

Naming Startup Cofounder Algorithm 262

Up and Running

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Once your business is up and running and as new customers buy your products, referrals will start rolling in organically. Think about it — your customers will likely showcase your products to their friends and family, and your brand name will come up in conversations and recommendations.

eCommerce 152

eCommerce Sales Software Review Canada 152

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

If you have a unique creation or invention, and you are not selling it around the world on the Internet, now is the time to start. Here are the key steps for a personal home-based business website selling a few products (as an alternative to Ebay): Go online to reserve a website domain name. Start simple.

Hosting 248

Hosting Bootstrapping .Net Social Network 248

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

If the founders are not experienced, find a couple of advisors from the business sector to fill the gap. Get your Internet domain name and website. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Prepare an investment-grade business plan. Finalize your financial model.

Intellectual Property 249

Intellectual Property Angel Investor Technical Review Elevator Pitch 249

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

If you have a unique creation or invention, and you are not selling it around the world on the Internet, now is the time to start. Here are the key steps for a personal home-based business website selling a few products (as an alternative to Ebay): Go online to reserve a website domain name. Start simple.

eCommerce 196

eCommerce Hosting Bootstrapping .Net 196

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. In a business plan these are only one of the many marketing campaigns which continue to rise in cost. That’s a double death wish.

Campaign 167

Campaign Cost Viral Marketing 167

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2011

First things first – your startup needs a name! The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision. Please don’t send me any more business plans with TBD or NewCo in the title position. Avoid unusual spellings.

Naming 271

Naming Cofounder Algorithm .Net 271

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 11, 2016

Angel investors expect to review a short executive summary before booking time to hear an investor presentation or taking the time to analyze a full business plan. Remember that angel investors are buying equity in your business, so they are not impressed with a customer presentation.

Angel Investor 120

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Accredited Investor Angel Groups 120

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2015

Every new baby gets a name before it is introduced to the world, and yet some entrepreneurs continue to send me business plans with TBD (to be determined) in place of a business name on the front page. Your business name will have the same impact on potential customers.

Naming 120

Naming Social Media Internet Cost 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 11, 2013

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. In a business plan these are called marketing campaigns, which continue to rise in cost. That’s a double death wish.

Viral 249

Viral Marketing Entrepreneur SEM 249

Gust

MARCH 30, 2014

First things first – your startup needs a name! The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision. Please don’t send me any more business plans with TBD or NewCo in the title position. Avoid unusual spellings.

Naming 174

Naming Cofounder Algorithm .Net 174

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Actually, banks don’t finance business startups. Banks aren’t supposed to invest depositors’ money in new businesses. Myth #3: Business plans sell investors. A well-written and convincing business plan (and pitch ) presents your business to investors in detail; but they are investing in your business, not just a plan.

SBA 161

SBA Venture Capital Angel Investor Technical Review 161

Board Effect

APRIL 28, 2021

As the name suggests, Form 1023-EZ is easier to complete, and the rate of approval is very high, but there may be disadvantages to using this form. With Form 1023-EZ, nonprofits aren’t required to submit their Articles of Incorporation and they don’t have to submit a business plan. Simply put, be prepared.

Software Review 98

Software Review Technical Review Due Diligence Government 98

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 5, 2021

As more and more people are turning to the internet to shop, rather than going in-store, many entrepreneurs are gravitating towards existing solely online. One particular kind of business that has been especially successful existing online is the clothing boutique business. Create a Cohesive Business Plan.

PPC 246

PPC Social Media Business Plan Internet 246

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Studying an online business analytics masters is one way you can up your numbers game; whether this is the finance, marketing, or product development aspects of your company, the course can supply you with the tools, means, and knowledge to streamline your company operations. Making a Name for Your Business.

Analytics 179

Analytics Technical Review Social Media Software Review 179

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

If you have a unique creation or invention, and you are not selling it around the world on the Internet, now is the time to start. Here are the key steps for a personal home-based business website selling a few products (as an alternative to Ebay): Go online to reserve a website domain name. Start simple.

Cost 220

Cost Startup Hosting Bootstrapping 220

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?

Business Plan 110

Business Plan Software Review Technical Review Forecast 110

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

While in recent years, the rise of microloans and microcredit programs have certainly done some good, there are new ideas cropping up about ways to create sustainable change using education, business planning skills, and technology. What are the risks of the status quo in efforts to eradicate poverty? Information Asymmetry.

Entrepreneur 109

Entrepreneur Kenya Community Business Plan 109

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2012

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. In a business plan these are called marketing campaigns, which continue to rise in cost. That’s a double death wish.

Viral 238

Viral Cost Marketing SEM 238

Up and Running

AUGUST 24, 2020

Internet of Things. While AI helps businesses make sense of their data, the Internet of Things (IoT) helps capture and deliver data from a plethora of interconnected devices. Simply put, IoT is a combination of sensor and data analytics systems, helping businesses aggregate metrics to make more accurate decisions.

Technical Review 131

Technical Review Analytics Forecast Artificial Inteligence 131

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

If the founders are not experienced, find a couple of advisors from the business sector to fill the gap. Get your Internet domain name and website. Reserve the company name on social networks to protect it. Prepare an investment-grade business plan. Finalize your financial model.

Angel Investor 224

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Technical Review Elevator Pitch 224

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

First things first – your startup needs a name! The name of your business has a tremendous impact on how customers and investors view you, and in today’s small world, it’s a world-wide decision. Please don’t send me any more business plans with TBD or NewCo in the title position. Avoid unusual spellings.

Naming 230

Naming Cofounder Algorithm .Net 230

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

We’re now in the second Internet bubble. The Business Plan (Concept- Alpha-Beta - FCS ) became the playbook for startups. For a specific startup this list is probably a few hundred names. Carpe Diem. The rules for making money are different in a bubble than in normal times. Wide Adoption.

Internet 334

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 334

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2023

It never hurts to start networking personally with all levels of investors early, but sending out teasers and business plans to every name you can find on the Internet is a waste of your time and theirs.

Angel Investor 313

Angel Investor Intellectual Property Investment Bankers Private Equity 313

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Yet, as a business consultant, I still find many of you business leaders relying primarily on your technology, word-of-mouth , or location to attract necessary customers. I also look for a commensurate portion of the plan describing the specific innovative marketing deliverables, beyond the traditional marketing items.

Marketing 333

Marketing Revenue Matching Viral 333

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 21, 2011

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. In a business plan these are called marketing campaigns, which continue to rise in cost. That’s a double death wish.

Viral 225

Viral Marketing SEM Startup 225

Up and Running

JUNE 5, 2013

With 70 percent of households using the Internet to gather information about local businesses and services, what are you doing about your online presence? I often search for local stores or service providers online and am routinely amazed at the lack of information and presence some prominent businesses in my community have online.

Social Media 82

Social Media Search Internet Community 82

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Here’s an 11 step complete guide on how to start a business. Write a business plan. Decide your legal business structure. Purchase business insurance. Create a sales plan. Write a business plan. Although a business plan isn’t mandatory, it can help you to crystallize your ideas.

Angel Investor 85

Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85

The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

As a startup, you’re working with limited resources and a lean business model. You’re not going to be able to blanket the entire Internet with your message – nor should you want to. Now, the startup and its software solutions are both household names. Your business’ success depends on a similar feedback loop.

Social Media 158

Social Media Media Viral Startup 158

Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2018

This article is part of our “ Business Planning Guide “ —a curated list of our articles that will help you with the planning process! What is a business plan? In its simplest form, a business plan is a guide—a roadmap for your business that outlines goals and details how you plan to achieve those goals.

Business Plan 119

Business Plan Technical Review Lean Forecast 119

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 6, 2021

Since the internet is the dominant force in every industry, startups need to conquer many challenges to succeed these days. The competition is incredibly fierce – modern consumers demand more and more with each passing day, while business trends come and go so quickly that it’s hard to keep track. Come Up with a Business Plan.

Social Media 174

Social Media Audience Affiliate Startup 174

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 23, 2020

Create a Business Plan. An idea isn’t the same thing as a plan. Coming up with a robust business plan will allow you to check that your idea makes financial sense, and what problems might arise along the way. As part of your business plan, you should have determined which marketing strategy suits your circumstance.

Early Stage 128

Early Stage Business Plan Finance Naming 128

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Not only does the country have a higher percentage of homes with high-speed Internet than the U.S. plus it's faster and costs half as much ), it ranks first in the world for number of blogs per Internet user, and has a formidable market of Internet consumers who spent €5.5 billion online in the first quarter of this year.

France 163

France Technical Review Incubator Early Stage 163