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How to Ask for Help, Favors and Intros

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If I AM an investor, mentor, friend or advisor I accept the email being longer. When you write your email to the person assume it will be forwarded “as is&# so ask for an intro in a way that you wouldn’t mind somebody else reading. this is all more work for me. Links are fine but make them option.

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This is the Dumbest Op Ed I’ve Read in a While

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I don’t feel like canceling LinkedIn just because occasionally a well-meaning but slightly not-clued-in person from a faraway place wants me to be their personal mentor, answer 3-questions for their high-school entrepreneurship project or take a sales pitch for their recruiting services. I get a lot of those, too. I’m not an elitist a **e.

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Craft your roadmap. Plan your trip.

Berkonomics

Richa is a successful entrepreneur and technologist giving back to the entrepreneurial community in many ways, including his weekly Internet TV program on entrepreneurism, and participation in several mentoring programs. . But it’s a valuable document for you. Business planning is a crucial part of a successful business.

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What Makes a Great Independent Board Member?

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The second is that they are usually very experienced operators that can mentor the founding team. I think when you choose an independent board member you should be thinking about somebody who can mentor you. I really like it when independent directors write a check into the company. Has the Time to Commit This one is critical.

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7 Scenarios Where A Business Plan Is Still An Asset

Startup Professionals Musings

As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans take too much time, are inaccurate, and rarely add value. The size of the document should be based on your style, but 10-20 pages or slides are usually more than adequate to outline even a complex business.

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How to make a business partnership a success

Berkonomics

community in many ways, including his weekly Internet TV program on entrepreneurism, and participation in several mentoring programs. . It is highly recommended that legal document are created and/or reviewed by a business transaction attorney. All agreements should be in writing and signed by all parties involved.

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8 Angel Investors That Entrepreneurs Should Avoid

Startup Professionals Musings

As long as somebody recognizes their million dollar idea and writes them a check, the source really doesn't matter. The mentoring offer always sounds good up front. But after they write the check, it soon becomes apparent that their desire to be helpful 24 hours a day is a nuisance at best. Only your Board can save you here.

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