Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Are there enough customers willing to buy your products, often enough, at a profitable price that your business can pay all expenses and provide a decent living wage to owners? If not, the business idea is not feasible. Knowing the culture in any business is important to ensure the long term health of the business.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Silicon Valley 292

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration Startup 292

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Silicon Valley 431

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 431

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Silicon Valley 210

Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 210

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 11, 2013

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Entrepreneur 252

Entrepreneur Angel Investor Silicon Valley CPA 252

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Security 120

Security Angel Investor Silicon Valley CPA 120

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2012

Approaching a banker without a business plan, and asking for money, is a sure way to be rejected and leave a bad first impression. Pay particular attention to the financials, and have a CPA friend review for reasonableness before presenting. Clean up your credit rating before you apply. Conduct meetings at your site, not at the bank.

Angel Investor 234

Angel Investor CPA Small Business Administration Startup 234