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What is an angel investor?
Following the launch of the Plains Angels this week, I have had several people ask me what an Angel Investor is. According to the Angel Capital Association: An angel is a high net-worth individual who invests his or her own … Continue reading
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Tagged Angel Capital Association, Angel investor, Angelsoft, Business, Business model, Business plan, Cash flow, Entrepreneur, Executive summary, Finance, financial model, Financial plan, financing your start-up, Investment, Investor, Planning, Revenue, Small business, Start-up, startup, Startup company, Venture capital
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Partnerships – a guaranteed divorce
Many of the clients I advise are in partnerships. It is a common situation. Two or more people get together to solve a problem and the next thing you know a partnership is born. If you listen to the first-time … Continue reading
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Tagged Articles of Partnership, Business, Business plan, Consulting, Entrepreneur, Finance, Financial plan, financing your start-up, Free Cash Flow, Investment, Marketing, Marketing and Advertising, Marketing plan, Planning, Small business, Start-up, Startup company, Value proposition
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Let go or be dragged
So the other day I was getting ready for yoga class when one of my classmates told us about something she saw on Facebook. Someone, I do not know who, posted “Let Go or Be Dragged” on their … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Business model, Business plan, Cash flow, Employment, Entrepreneur, Executive summary, Expense, financing your start-up, Investment, Marketing, Marketing and Advertising, Marketing plan, Planning, Revenue, Small business, Startup company, Value proposition
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How do I tell you…?
Dear Small Business Owner, How do I tell you? How do I tell you that the tops of all the napkin holders in your restaurant are covered in dried, crusted food? How do I tell you that your email is … Continue reading
You get what you measure for
I was taught that saying many years ago. You get what you measure for. If you measure only for profit, you may have fewer but profitable sales. If you measure for sales volume, you may not get the profit … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Business model, Business plan, Cash flow, Customer, Customer satisfaction, Customer Service, Entrepreneur, Finance, financial model, Financial plan, financing your start-up, Gross margin, Investment, Marketing, Marketing and Advertising, Measurement, Planning, Return on capital, Revenue, Small business, Start-up, Startup company
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What is an angel investor?
Following the launch of the Plains Angels this week, I have had several people ask me what an Angel Investor is. According to the Angel Capital Association: An angel is a high net-worth individual who invests his or her own … Continue reading
Partnerships – a guaranteed divorce
Many of the clients I advise are in partnerships. It is a common situation. Two or more people get together to solve a problem and the next thing you know a partnership is born. If you listen to the … Continue reading
Posted in Financial Models
Tagged Business, Business model, Entrepreneur, Finance, Investment, Investor, Startup Success
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What Would You Tell Your Best Friend?
From time to time, many of my clients come to me with a difficult decision they need to make. They have thought through all sides of the decision and are struggling with what to do. They ask my advice. Do … Continue reading
Posted in Business Plans, Financial Models
Tagged Business, Business plan, Cash flow, Entrepreneur, Financial plan, financing your start-up, Investment, Marketing, Marketing and Advertising, Planning, Revenue, Small business, Startup company, Value proposition
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Too much on your plate?
We all have a lot on our plates these days. Everyone I talk to responds “Busy!” to the question, “How are you?” It is a good sign that people are busy. The economy is improving. Business is picking up for … Continue reading
Posted in Business Plans, Financial Models
Tagged Business model, Employment, Finance, Financial plan, Free Cash Flow, Investment, Marketing and Advertising, Models, Planning, Small business, Startup company, Value proposition
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Why do I want a Business Plan Financial Model in the first place?
Image by Danielle Page via Flickr Yes, this seems like an obvious question yet I regularly hear it asked. Let’s get the easy one out of the way. Your investors will require you to have one. And depending on their … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Business model, Business plan, Cash flow, Entrepreneur, financial model, Financial plan, financing your start-up, Investment, Investor, Revenue
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Why Does My Investor Want the Excel File for My Financials?
Simple, the investor wants to review your formula to make sure your numbers really add up. They also want to be able to change your assumptions to see what happens. You predict a cost of $50 per unit, the investor … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Finance, financial model, Investment, Investor, Microsoft Excel
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