venture capital

Many new startups go into business without a formal business plan. Many do so because they have no idea how to write a business plan and others do so because they do not see the need for a business plan. And others know they need one, but they are not sure if it would really [...]

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Nice Infographic from Mashable showing demographics of the typical entrepreneurial startup operation – how many are women? How many are college educated? How many are African American entrepreneurs? (Click to Enlarge the Startup Entrepreneurs Infographic) (Click to Enlarge the Startup Entrepreneurs Infographic)

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What is the next big thing in Social Media? Here’s Venture Capital Investor Michael Eisenberg being interviewed on CNBC about small businesss making connections via social media services.

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Venture capital is a type of equity funding, meaning that an investment is made in a company for the purpose of receiving shares in said company, along with other collateral (usually an insurance policy). Selling shares of one’s company also means sharing ownership and ultimate control over the business. The more shares that are sold, [...]

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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 responded [...]

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© Elena Fawkner So, you have a great idea for a business and, more importantly, the know-how to bring it into creation. The only thing you’re missing is the cold hard cash to get started. What are your options? Assuming you don’t have a ready line of credit, an expansive bank manager, wealthy relatives or [...]

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Business Plan Pro Software Business Plan Pro is the most advanced business planning software available with the forecasting, collaboration and analysis tools you or your team need. Requirements What’s Included Questions? Creates the plan that gets results Business Plan Pro is the most advanced business planning software available. No other business planning product compares with [...]

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If you’re looking for investors, you need a business plan and not just any business plan. You need one that is well crafted, concise and exciting. But how do you know what venture capitalists want to see in a business plan and how can you avoid what they feel are the top seven critical mistakes? [...]

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