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6 Successful Dealmakers Provide Top Tips on Raising Capital
Bootstrapping will only take your startup so far. Many businesses underestimate how much money they really need to keep going and growing, and they run out of runway. When raising capital, these investor-entrepreneurs and members...
Developing a New Product? Get an Outsider’s Opinion First
Startups and entrepreneurs creating innovative technologies are understandably protective of their processes and soon-to-be-released products. Giving away their competitive advantage would have devastating effects on their business. This secretive nature can result in a very...
How to Understand Your Own Business Better Through Competitive Analysis
From a marketing perspective, understanding your competition and what they are doing is essential to a successful business. Conducting a competitive analysis will allow you the opportunity to look at your competition with a critical...
Where to Start When Creating a Fundable Business Plan
If you need finance for your startup, you’ll need to create a business plan that convinces lenders that you’re a good risk. Writing a business plan also helps to confirm your goals and ideas, and...
7 Savvy Planning Strategies For Business Owners
"Must Have" Planning Strategies According to the United States Small Business Association and the Internal Revenue Service’s 2011 survey, only about 10 percent of business owners are making more than $100,000 in their business. What...
SWOT Analysis: The Essential Guide
About The Essential Guide to SWOT Analysis The Essential Guide to SWOT Analysis is authored by Justin Gomer, a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley and soon-to-be author of two books, and Jackson Hille,...