How Much Initial Capital Do I Need?
I don’t want to run out of money to build my company before I have it off the ground. How much money do I need to start my company? Read More »
The Structure of a Venture Capital Investment
A typical venture capital investment is structured so that the venture capitalist gets convertible preferred stock in your company. Read More »
How Can I Get Angels to Invest in My Company?
I hear a lot about angel investors investing in start up businesses? What are they? How can I find them? Read More »
What Do Investors Look for in a Business Plan?
Investors expect to see a business plan that paints a realistic financial picture of the anticipated growth of the company. Read More »
Is My Business Plan Investor-Ready?
Make sure your business plan focuses on its intended audience. If your plan is going to investors, make sure it does the following: Read More »
What Skills Are Necessary for Starting a Business?
What does it take to successfully start a business? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be a workaholic. But you do need to enjoy work because there will be plenty of it. You also need to be a good seller since you will need to sell your products to customers, your ideas to employees, and your dreams to financial backers. Read More »
What Should I Know About a Franchise Opportunity Before I Buy?
Part of doing your due diligence when analyzing a franchise opportunity is contacting existing franchisees. Read More »
How Do I State a Convincing Mission?
Writing an effective, engaging, and clearly defined mission statement is the best way to announce your company’s goals to customers, clients, investors, and even employees. Read More »
How Do I Research Business Plans?
In an effort to get a business plan together hastily, many business owners do not double-check and substantiate their claims. Make sure your research is accurate and up-to-date, that your financial projections are realistic, and that you have a defined target audience. Read More »
What’s Covered in a Good Business Plan?
A good business plan offers accurate assessment of three key areas:
- Finances
- Market
- Customer
