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Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
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.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 30, 2013
Everyone recognizes a great entrepreneur when they work with one, but most entrepreneurs don’t know what to look for in themselves that will drive that perception by others. The points are great, but can be made even simpler and more actionable by adapting then to the world of the entrepreneur: Demonstrate character.
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
As a startup mentor and investor, I am approached regularly by aspiring entrepreneurs who assert that business plans are a waste of time. They cite sources like the BusinessWeek story, “ Real Entrepreneurs Don’t Write Business Plans ” and this Forbes article. On the other hand, your mother probably won’t read one.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
But rather than dwell on the failures, I’ve tried to extract from them a list of practical action items that will improve your survival probability. Every startup mentor has his favorite list of basic strategies to avoid pitfalls, and I’m no exception. I offer these pragmatic recommendations: Buffer your funding requirements.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 6, 2016
In my experience, there is no magic gene involved, just simple good habits executed consistently and convincingly until everyone around you wants to follow your example. The points are great, but can be made even simpler and more actionable by adapting then to the world of the entrepreneur: Demonstrate character. Promote resilience.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 9, 2012
Everyone recognizes a great entrepreneur when they work with one, but most entrepreneurs don’t know what to look for in themselves that will drive that perception by others. The points are great, but can be made even simpler and more actionable by adapting then to the world of the entrepreneur: Demonstrate character.
Jason Nazar
MAY 2, 2016
Determine whether your business name needs to be trademarked, and if does Trademark it at the USPTO. Protect your written works and code through the Copyright Office. If you are inventing or creating a product, understand patents and register for one at the USPTO. Vet your idea with the idea checklist.
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