Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

While many traditional jobs still can’t function remotely, or have difficulty adjusting, many entrepreneurs have found success in starting a business from home. Can I afford the cost of any adjustments that need to be made? Think about an exit strategy. Legitimize your business operations.

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Software Review Exit Strategy Technical Review Business Plan 153

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2018

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “Oh, I know my business inside and out—pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch—and ramble on and on. How much will it cost? Your financials should easily allow you to calculate your customer acquisition costs.

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Angel Investor 164

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Financial Summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. With the rise of new cannabis companies, it is important to differentiate your cannabis company from the competition, whether you are opening a farm, extraction operation, or dispensary. Your operations plan. Operations.

Business Plan 154

Business Plan Technical Review Forecast Software Review 154

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Most aspiring entrepreneurs I know are just waiting for that unique idea to strike them that will kickstart their new venture, put them in control of their lifestyle, achieve financial independence, and maybe even change the world. A business is never a solo operation. The return was far greater than the cost of donated shoes.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Financial summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. Or maybe you will want to extend your practice’s hours of operation. Your operations plan. Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Operations. Do they self-pay or use insurance? Be specific.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

Up and Running

JANUARY 2, 2013

I’ve seen too many entrepreneurs think, “oh, I know my business inside and out – pitching will be a breeze!” I’ve also seen many entrepreneurs crash and burn when delivering their investor pitch – and ramble on and on. How much will it cost? ” Good luck! How will you measure success?

Hockey Stick 164

Hockey Stick Exit Strategy Technical Review Due Diligence 164

Up and Running

JULY 15, 2016

Depending on your field of business, there are different challenges to overcome and strategies to employ to run a successful China operation. Despite the fact that production costs for certain products are now cheaper in some Southeast Asian countries, China remains the factory of the world. See Also: Starting a Business Guide.

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China Entrepreneur Technical Review Framework 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 5, 2011

Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control.

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Exit Strategy IPO Investment Bankers Entrepreneur 235

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event.

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Exit Strategy Private Equity Equity Technical Review 264

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 25, 2020

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event.

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Exit Strategy Startup Private Equity Equity 376

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2015

The visibility of Google, Facebook and a few others continues to propagate the myth that the ultimate objective of every entrepreneur should be to take their startups public via an initial public offering at the earliest opportunity. All strategy and operational moves become public. Public expectation of growth every quarter.

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IPO Initial Public Offering Entrepreneur Private Equity 120

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A traditional bank loan is one of the first sources most entrepreneurs turn to. You can use them for your everyday operations such as paying suppliers. Many entrepreneurs ask their friends and family to invest in their business venture. But this will cost you in terms of control. Traditional Bank Loan. Use a Credit Card.

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Finance Small Business Angel Investor Exit Strategy 194

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

Many entrepreneurs still dream of “going public,” making billions of dollars, and playing with the big boys. They don’t realize that this option would likely be their worst nightmare, since it costs millions for the road show, usually dilutes your equity to a tiny fraction, and takes away all your entrepreneurial control.

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IPO Founder Exit Strategy Investment Bankers 224

Up and Running

JULY 2, 2014

You can’t underestimate the importance of selecting an attorney who “gets” your business model, your market opportunity, and most importantly, your fundraising and exit strategy. We shared all of this with our attorney before she helped us write our Operating Agreement (OA), so we assumed we were in good hands.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Angel Investor Due Diligence Dilution 118

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 18, 2024

As a former business exit advisor, she crafts exit strategies, adding up to five figures to clients’ net profit monthly so they can focus on growth. We want to hear frustration and embarrassment that every entrepreneur goes through. Mandi (01:59): Yeah. So can we tell about that experience? You're saying that led?

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Framework Sales Cycle Sales Hiring 62

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 28, 2016

I recognize that entrepreneurs tend to substitute vision and passion for formal processes, but no discipline or process in building something new is a sure way to spend money, rather than see any return and build a self-sustaining business. Solo entrepreneurs, with a team of helpers, will be assumed to be a hobby rather than a business.

Exit Strategy 155

Exit Strategy Metrics Operations Cost 155

The Next Web

DECEMBER 31, 2013

While entrepreneurship and startups have spread tremendously in Europe, a lot of aspiring young entrepreneurs leave Europe for the United States. Very little will stop a true entrepreneur from trying to reach his or her goals, including uprooting their entire life and moving it across the ocean to optimize their chances of success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event. Marty Zwilling.

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Exit Strategy Entrepreneur IPO Startup 289

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2016

Despite the fact that the number of IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) for startups have continued to decrease, I still hear it touted often as the preferred exit strategy. Concerns over valuations being reset to a new normal, and a soft exit market, are seen as key drivers. Everyone dreams of becoming a billionaire overnight.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2016

Most entrepreneurs I know are so passionate about their new idea that they are surprised when family and friends don’t line up to invest in their new venture. The reality is that investors, including myself, believe that the entrepreneur is more key to business success than the idea. Demos and prototypes are key.

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Elevator Pitch Exit Strategy Angel Investor Equity 151

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 24, 2015

I recognize that entrepreneurs tend to substitute vision and passion for formal processes, but no discipline or process in building something new is a sure way to spend money, rather than see any return and build a self-sustaining business. Solo entrepreneurs, with a team of helpers, will be assumed to be a hobby rather than a business.

Exit Strategy 120

Exit Strategy Metrics Operations Cost 120

Transformify

AUGUST 7, 2022

Lots of entrepreneurs consider subsidiaries overseas to tap into a new talent pool or optimize costs. Starting a new venture is tough in the best of circumstances, it is even tougher when you are involved in remote operations and uncertain environments. Has anyone ever told you that starting a business is a walk in the park?

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Due Diligence Exit Strategy Singapore Government 52

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 26, 2013

is already well above the dot.com bubble of 15 years ago, although we have slipped a bit this year from the high point of 320 new entrepreneurs out of 100,000 adults in 2011. Thus a record number of entrepreneurs (and employees) are getting rich. Initial Public Offerings (IPO) are back as an exit strategy.

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IPO Entrepreneur Social Media Startup 273

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 2, 2012

For any entrepreneur, finding the perfect investor is like a match made in Heaven. To make sure that doesn't happen - and help startups avoid costly lawsuits (another instance where the only people who get rich are the lawyers) I asked Anton Rosandic , a California-based attorney and an entrepreneur himself, for some free advice.

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Exit Strategy Matching California Salary 118

www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Here’s a typical situation that goes awry: An entrepreneur has an idea for something online and after talking to a few friends who like it, decides to try to turn the idea into a business. In addition to cost quotes, also ask for time quotes so you can get a feel for how long the project should take to implement.

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Technical Cofounder Cofounder Technical Review NDA 41

Women Entrepreneurs Can

MAY 24, 2021

The fear of failure and the amount of work one must put in cause many people to give up on their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs. An exit strategy is essential for every business. Think of it as when you want to know the exits of every building before you go inside. Count the Costs.

Small Business 52

Small Business San Diego Exit Strategy LLC 52

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Growth Strategies. Office and Operations. Pricing Strategy. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. Theres a huge opportunity cost in not taking equity," he says. Small Business Success | Mondays and Thursdays. Finance | Tuesdays. Newsletters.

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Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Entrepreneur news from reporter Eric Markowitz. Growth Strategies. Office and Operations. Pricing Strategy. Exit Strategies. Strategy and Planning. That cost him accounting fees, legal fees, and time because the financing round couldnt close until the arrangements were formalized. Newsletters.

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

In venture capital in particular, early-stage companies are often operating in frontier industries, where the rules are unpredictable and conventional analytic frameworks may be misleading. Sources like Crunchbase , Angel List , and Seed Invest even give this data away for free or very low cost. 3) Originate investments.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

www.inc.com

JULY 9, 2010

Related Tools "At Will" Policy Employment Application Required and Recommended Posters and Handouts Suggested Links Twitters Capital City is New York, Report Finds JetBlues Terminal Five: Overrated The High Cost of Cyber Attacks Employees are valuable. 500|5000 The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 List The 2010 Top Lists Inc. So are referrals.

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Intellectual Property Los Angeles San Francisco New York 55

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 27, 2016

The last thing a new entrepreneur wants to think about for a new startup is how it will end. Yet one of the first things a potential equity investor asks about is your exit strategy. Here are three important reasons for the question: Good investment paybacks normally require an exit event.

Equity 120

Equity Exit Strategy Private Equity Startup 120

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Benjamin Yee is the entrepreneur behind an innovative software, EMERGE App, that makes it easy to manage the process. It’s a user-friendly and affordable app that businesses can utilize to help increase efficiency while reducing overall costs involved. For example, landed costs are a pain for importers. Listen to them.

Software 55

Software Management Entrepreneur Vietnam 55

Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

But, you can be sure that as an entrepreneur, each day will be loaded with new possibilities to challenge yourself, be innovative, and learn something new. These businesses were helping people straighten their teeth at a much lower cost and with less pain than traditional alternatives such as braces. #7- I could push myself.

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Entrepreneur Software Review LLC Web Development 146

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Top management was trying to coordinate all of the operating details (sales, manufacturing, distribution and marketing,) across all the divisions and the company almost went bankrupt that year when poor planning led to excess inventory (with unsold cars piling up at dealers and the company running out of cash.)

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Silicon Valley United States RSS Customer Development 156

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

The vast majority of business owners and entrepreneurs aren’t business experts. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make in their business plans is stating that they don’t have any competition. You can look at your costs and then mark up your offering from there. > Don’t be intimidated.

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Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

Up and Running

AUGUST 19, 2015

Over the years, I have come to operate under a simple framework of three essential questions that can and will help you clarify your value, target the right buyers, and give you an understanding of how to reach those buyers in a meaningful way. “Our See Also Planning for the Future: Your Exit Strategy.

Small Business 60

Small Business Audience Exit Strategy Sales Cycle 60

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 13, 2020

For example, every investor I know can tell you about meeting a passionate entrepreneur who is pitching a great technology innovation, but has not done the financial homework on making it a good business. Thus the investor can’t visualize any return on investment (ROI), so the entrepreneur gets no money, and a good opportunity is lost to all.

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Liquidity Event Forecast Exit Strategy Bootstrapping 308