Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2018

Every business has long-term and short-term goals, sales targets, and expense budgets—a business plan encompasses all of those things and is as useful to a startup trying to raise funds as it is to a 10-year-old business that’s looking to grow. Startup businesses. It’s just five to 10 pages when printed. And few Lean Plans need printing.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Registered investment advisors like Rempel have a fiduciary responsibility to act in their clients’ best interests and accept no compensation based on product sales. Most are focused on their business, but do not have a clear exit strategy. Do they typically, however, also get – or need guidance — on the investment side?

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

What are your specific marketing and sales plans? You need to identify pricing details, sales channels, strategic partners and a customized marketing plan consistent with your industry and target segment. Quantify founder investments, both cash and sweat-equity. What are your forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash flow?

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David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

I previously posted a detailed presentation with sales technology tools useful for B2B sales. is an AI bot which helps companies refine their sales pitch to VCs. Signal is a fundraising tool for founders run by NFX Guild, which identifies the most relevant VCs for you. . Pitchbot.vc 3) Originate investments.

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Up and Running

MAY 22, 2018

For any startup founder pitching their idea to investors, landing the deal is never a guarantee. In this article, I will share how founders can blow investors’ minds by basing their pitch on four strong pillars that are not only essential to make an impact but also to make you understand what is expected out of your business idea.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2014

” For Lindsay Nelson, CEO and co-founder of Theme Dragon, Inc that opportunity was founding a tech company. And this isn’t just for your business, but as many startup founders know, your personal finances can matter just as much (especially if you aren’t profitable yet). How do you balance it all? Be hyper-focused.

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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.) What happened to him?

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