We ran across a list compiled on Entrepreneur.com of the top venture capital investing companies for 2007, so we’ve decided to share a list of the top 30.
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Funding – How Much Is Enough?
November 28th, 2008
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A quick survey of the web points out an interesting statistic that many budding business builders may not realize. New businesses do not go after enough cash to get a solid start.
If Your Estimates Are Guesstimates
Underestimating what it takes to sustain a business can be a fatal flaw in an otherwise perfect business plan. Patricia [...]
The Tax Man A’ Cometh
November 15th, 2008
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As newcomers to the world of business, one thing we have to know about is taxes. It’ll no doubt help to have some knowledge beforehand about the taxes that we have to pay as soon as our business starts churning money. If you’re paying taxes, then congratulations… because it shows that you have built a [...]
Inventor Trends During Down Times
November 5th, 2008
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Some buddies & I were debating the other day if more people start businesses during recessions, or during periods of growth. I didn’t have access to yearly data on entrepreneurs, but what I do have is access to the US Patent & Trademark Office data. So if we asked another question, do more people [...]
Top 10 Tips for Starting a New Business
October 23rd, 2008
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I recently read an article in Inc. Magazine about entrepreneurs who started their businesses during a recession. Like many small businesses, we are not totally immune to the macroeconomic cycles of the day, but if you have a good business, it doesn’t matter what the consumer confidence is. If you’re thinking about starting a business, [...]
Is an MBA Worth It for Entrepreneurs?
August 26th, 2008
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This is definitely not the first time this question has been asked. So is getting an MBA worth the financial cost, time, and opporuntity cost? Like my old Thermal Fluids engineering professor used to answer to all our questions . . . the best answer is it “it depends.”
I’ve personally wrestled with this question over [...]
Excite, Don’t Educate! – The Entrepreneur's Manual for Pitching To Investors
July 31st, 2008
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Why did we start a business? Because we had a vision that excited us. But after toiling away for months or years in the business, we sometimes lose sight of the vision that excited us. All the “in the weeds” or “see the forest from the trees” clichés come to haunt us.
To pitch to investors, [...]
The Basics of a Business Plan – A Must for Savvy Entrepreneurs and Inventors
July 17th, 2008
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After speaking with many investors, entrepreneurs, and consulting startup guides left and right, here are some key things that are critical to include in your business plan:
Cover Sheet
a) Mission
b) Long Term Vision
c) Short Term Vision
d) Description of Services
e) Marketing Plan – who are your customers and why do they want your product/service
f) Marketing Strategy & Execution
g) Competitive Landscape
h) Market Research
i) Go-to-Market Execution Plan
j) Management Team [...]
Avoid the Pitfalls While Starting a New Business
July 3rd, 2008
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All of us who want to become millionaires by starting a business face some problems. Here are some things to avoid while you are starting a new business.
• No business plan: You must have a business plan in place beforehand; otherwise both you and your business will most likely get off course. Even if it’s only [...]
