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10 Answers That Make Your Startup Plan Investable

Startup Professionals Musings

Name the three top ones, and present your sustainable advantage as well as barriers to entry for new startups. What are your forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash flow? Forecasts are evaluated as a level of commitment and a measure of your business savvy. Who are your competitors, and how do you win?

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These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable

Startup Professionals Musings

Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

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Investors Expect Ten Essentials in a Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

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These 10 Key Elements Make a Business Plan Fundable

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Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

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Ten Tips for an Investment-Grade Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

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Could you answer these tough investor questions?

Berkonomics

In a liquidation, would you have profited at the expense of your investors by taking high salary or draws before breakeven? Liquidity event: Name at least five companies that might be ready to acquire the enterprise if successful. Order all 3 Berkonomics books for $49.95,a a 33% discount. www.berkus.com.