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10 Answers That Make Your Startup Plan Investable

Startup Professionals Musings

This is also the place to first mention patents and any other differentiators that put you ahead of competition. What are your specific marketing and sales plans? You need to identify pricing details, sales channels, strategic partners and a customized marketing plan consistent with your industry and target segment.

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Join The Unicorn Club Of Billion-Dollar Companies

Startup Professionals Musings

Don’t be afraid to give up equity to get a small share of a very large pot. Patents and other intellectual property are a necessary initial “barrier to entry,” but these are just the beginning. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/29/2016. Opportunity and scalability are unlimited.

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7 Reality Checks On Your Funding Odds With Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

If you expect an equity investment from reputable investors for your new startup, you need to know the boundaries that often limit their interest. It costs very little to file a provisional patent to begin your protection. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 04/15/2016. Minimize both.

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