Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 23, 2023

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Here are some tips and rules of thumb to improve your odds and help you understand when a bank loan or line of credit is possible, and how to get it: Write a good business plan first. Eliminate your salary from the use of funds. Marty Zwilling<

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Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration Startup 292

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Here are some tips and rules of thumb to improve your odds and help you understand when a bank loan or line of credit is possible, and how to get it: Write a good business plan first. Eliminate your salary from the use of funds. Marty Zwilling.

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Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 431

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 1, 2018

That’s why angel and equity investors are so sought after by entrepreneurs. Here are some tips and rules of thumb to improve your odds and help you understand when a bank loan or line of credit is possible, and how to get it: Write a good business plan first. Eliminate your salary from the use of funds. Marty Zwilling.

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Silicon Valley CPA Small Business Administration SBA 210

Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with questions about funding your small business? Maybe you are wondering which metrics to track, or whether or not you should take out a loan for your business. You can kind of think of it like a kayak for small business. My name is John Bates.

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Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95

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. Eliminate your salary from the use of funds. Marty Zwilling.

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. Eliminate your salary from the use of funds. Marty Zwilling.

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. Eliminate your salary from the use of funds. Marty Zwilling.

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Angel Investor CPA Small Business Administration Startup 234