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10 Quotes You Should Never Use Around A Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

“Attached is a copy of my full business plan for your review.” I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.” Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Look how many social media ‘likes’ my site has generated.” Investors are buying part of the business, not the product or service.

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10 Strategies For Attracting Investors That Will Fail

Startup Professionals Musings

“Attached is a copy of my full business plan for your review.” I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.” Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Look how many social media ‘likes’ my site has generated.” Investors are buying part of the business, not the product or service.

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10 Positive Signs For Starting Your Own Business Now

Startup Professionals Musings

Last year 300,000+ American angels invested an estimated $25 billion in more than 70,000 startup deals. I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment. Social media is a boon for entrepreneurs and startups. Cost of entry for a startup is at an all-time low.

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10 Entrepreneur Approaches That Turn Off Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

“Attached is a copy of my full business plan for your review.” I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.” Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Look how many social media ‘likes’ my site has generated.” business business plan entrepreneur investor technology'

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10 Reasons For Joining The New Startup Wave Now

Startup Professionals Musings

According to Statistic Brain , angel investors, numbering almost 300,000, contributed a record $25 billion to early-stage startups in the U.S. I can remember when creating a web site for eCommerce could easily require a million dollar investment. Social media is a boon for entrepreneurs and startups.

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10 Ways To Make A BAD First Impression On Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

“Attached is a copy of my full business plan for your review.” I don’t have a business plan, but the technology is disruptive.” Investors invest in the jockey, more than the horse. Look how many social media ‘likes’ my site has generated.” Investors are buying part of the business, not the product or service.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Use visibility and social media to pull clients in. They expect reviews and testimonials from other clients.