by Mike Valentine on October 23, 2009
A business plan is an important factor in successfully creating a business, and is often an essential part of qualifying for funding. Business plans are written documents that describe and analyze your business, and provide detailed information about your short and long-term goals, your strategies for achieving [...]
by Mike Valentine on October 18, 2009
A Business Plan, as all good entrepreneurs starting out in life should know is the foundation, or rather a springboard, towards the establishment and growth of a new business. A business plan is an essential tool for companies raising capital – and your business plan needs to be Investor Ready.
What is an [...]
by Mike Valentine on October 18, 2009
What do entrepreneurs think is the most critical mistake entrepreneurs make in their business plan? By Dee Power and Brian Hill
From the Entrepreneur’s Point of View
Entrepreneurs were asked "What do you think is the most critical mistake entrepreneurs make in the business plans that they present to angel investors?" The entrepreneurs who [...]
by Mike Valentine on October 3, 2009
Starting a Business?: 3 Questions to Ask
Berta is a talented in two areas and she’s undoubtedly very skilled and experienced at both. She can choose either to launch a business, but as with most new entrepreneurs, she’s unclear on where to start and she’d like some guidance on business planning and next steps. [...]
by Mike Valentine on September 25, 2009
Why you need a killer executive summary in your business plan
By Brian Hill and Dee Power
Looking for capital for your business or investors for your company? Then you need a killer executive summary in your business plan. The purpose of the executive summary is to entice the reader to review, or request [...]
by Mike Valentine on September 24, 2009
What Do Entrepreneurs Think About Business Planning?By Dee Power
More than four out of five entrepreneurs have a written Business Plan for their company
Entrepreneurs believe that a Business Plan is an important tool for raising capital
A majority also use their Business Plan to help them manage and grow their business
A Business [...]
by Mike Valentine on September 22, 2009
Business Plan Basics By Palo Alto Software, Inc. The best way to show bankers, venture capitalists, and angel investors that you are worthy of financial support is to show them a great business plan. Make sure that your plan is clear, focused and realistic. Then show them that you have the tools, talent and [...]
by Mike Valentine on September 20, 2009
Ten Tips To Jump Start Your Business Plan by Dee Power and Brian Hill Rome Wasn’t Planned, Funded, and Built in One Day
The process of putting together a coherent business plan will probably take longer that you estimate (an incoherent business plan on the other hand can take as [...]
by Mike Valentine on September 15, 2009
Business Plan Maintenance By Palo Alto Software, Inc.
A business plan is not a one-time document, at least it shouldn’t be. Most businesses put together a business plan during their start-up phase to organize, attract partners and employees, and to try and get a loan or financial investment. This is a great use [...]
by Mike Valentine on August 30, 2009
How to Design An Active Commercial Web Site & How to Avoid the Hamlet Effect
How many times have you entered a commercial website and been immediately overwhelmed by chaos, by a seemingly random morass of disorganized content and graphics? If you’re like me, the first thing you experience when encountering such a site is [...]