Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Most new teams are geographically dispersed these days anyway, so paying rent for an office should be differed to later stages when revenue is plentiful.

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Equity Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity 349

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 11, 2022

Every business needs revenue to provide investor returns and offset costs. Free” is not an attractive revenue model to investors. Popular revenue models today include recurring subscription charges, licensing, as well the traditional sale or lease model. Key partners. Key resources.

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Business Model Intellectual Property Angel Investor Channel 334

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 14, 2016

by Jeff Stark, Audit Partner at Sensiba San Filippo. Watch out for complex areas such as accounting for revenue, inventory, contingencies, equity instruments and consolidation. Having audited financial statements will provide your buyer with a trustworthy source of your financials and operations. Books and records.

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Acquisition Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence 100

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Start by defining your key resources, activities, and partners. Revenue streams are another critical component of your business model. Optimising Your Operations Efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to operations. It outlines how you plan to create, deliver, and capture value.

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Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Bootstrapping 130

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 18, 2020

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Most new teams are geographically dispersed these days anyway, so paying rent for an office should be differed to later stages when revenue is plentiful.

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Hockey Stick Bootstrapping Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 423

Up and Running

DECEMBER 27, 2018

It partners with many companies/inventors and splits the licensing revenue 50-50. Intellectual Ventures is another such company. Maybe the market for your intellectual property is diminishing or the technology is becoming less relevant. It is one of the top five owners of US patents. Is patent pooling possible ?

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Intellectual Property Technical Review Due Diligence Cofounder 93

YoungUpstarts

MAY 19, 2016

by Gadiel Morantes , chief revenue officer at Early Growth Financial Services. Whether it’s burn rates, balance sheets, or P&L and cash flow statements, financial documents say a lot about your operations — and you need to be able to speak the language. A Jenga tower is a precariously built one. Get it all in writing.

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Technical Review Burn Rate IP Intellectual Property 124

ReadWriteStart

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Fortunately, the internet makes it easier than ever to connect and partner with subject-matter experts who will show you exactly how to outsource as an entrepreneur. Whether you are a small business owner or are an entrepreneur trying to make money online , you need to know how to scale your operations successfully. Know Your Budget.

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Entrepreneur Technical Review Intellectual Property Partner 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 13, 2019

Every business needs revenue to provide investor returns and offset costs. Free” is not an attractive revenue model to investors. Popular revenue models today include recurring subscription charges, licensing, as well the traditional sale or lease model. Key partners. Key resources.

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Intellectual Property Business Model Angel Investor Channel 250

SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Sam Cimino, Sales Manager SW of YouTube/Google As YouTube’s Southwest Regional Manager, Sam is responsible for generating revenue across YouTube and the Google Content Network which comprises a media network that reaches nearly 80% of all internet users worldwide. He has written several books on intellectual property law.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2019

All you need to do is acquire a couple of licenses based on your operations and you’re good to go. You may also need to compile a company constitution document if your state requires it, and register your business with the internal revenue service as well. Intellectual Property. Source: Unsplash.

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Intellectual Property Hiring Startup LLC 99

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2017

Every business needs revenue to provide investor returns and offset costs. Free” is not an attractive revenue model to investors. Popular revenue models today include recurring subscription charges, licensing, as well the traditional sale or lease model. Key partners. Key resources.

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Business Model Intellectual Property Startup Angel Investor 143

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

In fact, it was only 7 years ago that Apple shipped its first iPhone and Google introduced its Android operating system. Companies horde cash and squeeze the most revenue and margin from the money they use. Think about this; 7 years ago Nokia owned 50% of the handset market. Apple owned 0%.

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Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Even a non-profit has to generate revenue (or donations) to offset operating costs. No intellectual property. Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. Don’t quit your day job until new revenue is flowing.

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Intellectual Property Startup Viral Early Stage 251

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Even a non-profit has to generate revenue (or donations) to offset operating costs. No intellectual property. Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. Don’t quit your day job until new revenue is flowing.

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Intellectual Property Entrepreneur Viral Early Stage 274

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. You will most likely need to partner with a regional lab for medical testing. Operations. Be specific. Financial plan.

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Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

The Next Web

AUGUST 30, 2013

The inspiration for my second post came from the many CEOs and entrepreneurs who come to me knowing they want to go after Asia and are aware of their target markets, but unsure of the best approach to start building out their operations on the ground. Be ‘local’ but don’t overdo it.

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Asia Operations Indonesia Thailand 129

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

These included; identification of a compelling clinical need, large enough market, intellectual property, regulatory issues, and reimbursement, and whether there was a plausible exit. The heart of the therapeutics IRL also required “Proof of relevance” – was there a path to revenues fully articulated, an operational plan defined.

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Incubator Intellectual Property Startup Lean 310

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 6, 2016

It’s equally easy to go online and incorporate your new entity, register some intellectual property and have some fun with social media for marketing and interacting with customers. Most new teams are geographically dispersed these days anyway, so paying rent for an office should be differed to later stages when revenue is plentiful.

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Bootstrapping Hockey Stick Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 120

Gust

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Even a non-profit has to generate revenue (or donations) to offset operating costs. No intellectual property. Intellectual property is also often the largest element of early-stage company valuations for professional investors. Don’t quit your day job until new revenue is flowing.

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Intellectual Property Startup Viral Early Stage 183

YoungUpstarts

MAY 14, 2018

Marks, founder and managing partner of High Rock Partners and author of “ Middle Market M & A: Handbook for Investment Banking and Business Consulting “ Conventional wisdom says that a company grows by reaching new customers, increasing its workforce, expanding marketing or launching new products or services.

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Acquisition Finance Raleigh Mezzanine 124

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. This section gives a brief overview of the industry sector your business will operate in. Operating plan. Any suppliers, manufacturing processes, and any other operating details also appear here. An industry overview.

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Business Plan Small Business Administration Hiring Social Media 64

www.inc.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Office and Operations. Intellectual Property. But with the help of Grahams company, which specializes in creating tech systems for start-ups, Jumpstart grew to more than $50 million in revenue--enough to make it an attractive acquisition for media conglomerate Hachette Filipacchi. Naming a Business. How to Incorporate.

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Arizona Equity Iowa Venture Capital 40

Steve Blank

AUGUST 5, 2010

While individual VC’s inside venture firms specialized in particular domains (PC’s, peripherals, semiconductors, test equipment, operating systems, applications, etc.,) Second, and full disclosure, I’ve invested in a few of these funds ; and third my teaching partner Ann Miura-Ko is a partner in one of these funds.

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Lean Internet Silicon Valley Venture Capital 258

infochachkie.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

For instance, if a consultant proposes to help you with public relations, pay them a commission equivalent to the greater of a flat fee per story placed or a percentage of revenue generated from the PR coverage. Thus, as your startup matures, many of your operational functions can be successfully outsourced. from the Wharton School.

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Equity Silicon Valley Cofounder Technical Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2021

Provide initial and long-term sources of revenue. Every business, including non-profits, need a viable source of revenue to cover the costs of operation and sustainability. The most attractive revenue model today for services is subscriptions, and for products it is sales and support. Outline your key activities to win.

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Intellectual Property Angel Investor Business Model Channel 332

The Next Web

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Jenny Lee, a partner at venture capital firm GGV Capital which has a presence in both the US and China, also observes that in the US, the willingness to pay for an app is pretty high — especially for a utility tool, which is what CooTek’s TouchPal X Keyboard essentially is. But on the other hand they have more time.

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China Developer Intellectual Property Mobile 122

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The subscription box industry is growing rapidly thanks to a steady revenue model and tapping into people’s love for surprises. Operations. Financial summary : Project your revenue for the first few years. Companies that become a big subset of your revenue are likely strategic alliances, though, which is a later section.

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Business Plan Curation Balance Sheet Intellectual Property 63

Gust

OCTOBER 20, 2011

In 2011, the valuation of pre-revenue, start-up companies is typically in the range of $1.5–$2.5 Angels typically invest in companies operating in industry sectors with which they are familiar. Such comparisons can only be made for companies at the same stage of development, in this case, for pre-revenue startup ventures.

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Intellectual Property Technical Review 146

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But in business, you want a lot of partners. I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations. In the private equity universe, most Partners have primary training as deal-makers, not as managers. Most of us want one spouse and we’re done. 1) Manage the firm .

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Expanding your marketing, administration, and operations can present some serious challenges, however, if you prepare well in advance, then you will have no problem navigating the competitive business climate. Using licensees is an excellent way to boost your revenue without the need to hire and external sales force.

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LBO Merger Social Media Startup 64

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 20, 2023

He is co-leader of the McKinsey Digital Practice, a senior partner based in New York, and a member of McKinsey’s Shareholders Council, the firm’s board of directors. Key Takeaway: Digital transformation requires organizations to rewire their processes and operations, leveraging new technologies to achieve value. That's right.

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Technical Review Silicon Valley Generative AI Arizona 66

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

For Dan Hughes, Director of Operations at startup brewery ColdFire Brewing, he and his brother have been hard at work on business development and recipe formulation, navigating bureaucracy, and enduring the inevitable delays that come with brewery construction, equipment delivery, and regulatory approval. But they all take so much time.

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Oregon Jordan SBA Cofounder 60

Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

Does each business partner own an equal portion of the business? Intellectual Property : Again, this mostly applies to technology and scientific ventures. But, if you have intellectual property that is proprietary to your business and helps your business defend itself against competitors, you should detail that information here.

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Business Plan Forecast Balance Sheet Distribution 163

news.ycombinator.com

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

Sure, we kept bits of information private like our negotiations with future partners or plans for the next version, but it really didnt matter that much. flavor of a question-and-answer, poll-your-friends site with a distant revenue model and no user acquisition strategy. Illegal for them to operate trucks. Shocking, I know.

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Stealth Technical Review Startup Software Review 41

Up and Running

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Financial Summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. Your operations plan. A real estate company can consider partnering with an online listing site like Zillow , organizing neighborhood tours, or using an array of other marketing tactics. Operations. Be specific.

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El Paso Business Plan Technical Review Forecast 61

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 27, 2011

By Ernst Gemassmer Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Proctor and Gamble and others derive more than half of their revenues from international activities. So, do take time to get to know your partner and their country and its customs. The partner should feel that you have all the time in the world to build and cement the relationship.

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Intellectual Property Offshore Europe Silicon Valley 228