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A Good Answer in a Business Plan Contest

Up and Running

Scene: two MBA entrepreneurs in an almost-empty room, pitching to five judges in an MBA-level business plan contest. All three of the others were strong business plans, with good product-market possibilities, strong technologies, and strong management. “Is there any precedent for margins that high?

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Ohio Innovation, Gonzeaux #3 — Avoiding a Beating in Over-the-Rhine

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

The Brandery , in essence, teaches people how to create a new venture, coaches, and for the right business plans, provides start-up funds, mentorship, and more. The Brandery is part of how Ohio digs out of it’s jobs hole — you train and help entrepreneurs start new businesses. Right now, off to visit The Brandery.

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Twitter Link Roundup #159 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

Fantastic post by Ernie Miller on why he loves bing a programmer in Louisville - [link]. “your business plan cannot be secret anymore.” What You Really Need Is A Market, Not An Idea | Paul Finn - [link]. Eight things Marc Andreessen said to Quartz that made us sit up and listen - [link]. ” – [link].

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StartupBus – Round 2, Part 2 – Mexico Storms San Antonio, Steals StartupBus Show – (Post #6)

Up and Running

Thus far I had been enjoying the solid Mexican business plans from USupplyMe & FitChallenge… but I was not ready for what happened next, and I am sure you aren’t either. I hadn’t seen Shak smile since Louisville, and just look at him. ( I’m not kidding about Louisville ). I’ll tell you anyway.