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Posted by stanners, at 10:28AM 04/17/08 :
How to Write a Business Plan That Will Raise Venture Capital
Note: Want to raise venture capital? Learn how to tailor your business plan to an investor audience.
Posted by stanners, at 02:23PM 04/16/08 :
20 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan
Note: Not sure if you really need a business plan? In fact, nearly every business can benefit from the business plan creation process. Reasons to write a business plan include: 1) To reduce the risk of pursuing the wrong opportunity, 2) To establish meaningful business milestones, 3) To judge the success of your business. Read on to learn why you need a business plan.
Posted by stanners, at 01:44PM 03/14/08 and by 1 others:
10 Funniest Treadmill Falls of All Time (VIDEO)
Note: (Video Camera + Treadmill) x Idiots / Face-Plants = Hilarity
Posted by stanners, at 02:06PM 03/12/08 :
Secrets to Their Success? 25 Quotes From Famous Entrepreneurs
Note: There is no simple formula for creating a successful business. But you can improve your chances by listening to the wisdom of those who have done it already.
Posted by stanners, at 01:24PM 03/06/08 :
The 6 Untold Reasons Why Businesses Fail
Note: Inadequate funding, bad location, poor execution – these are common reasons for business failure, but they don’t tell the whole story. Many times, the reason for a business’s failure is not so obvious. Why are these reasons untold? Simple. Most of the time, the business owner doesn’t realize what caused their failure.
Posted by stanners, at 09:26AM 03/03/08 :
7 Entrepreneurs Whose Perseverance Will Inspire You
Note: Broke, unemployed, declared "stupid" or "unteachable" -- these 7 entrepreneurs exemplified perseverance. Maybe one of them will inspire you to overcome whatever obstacle is currently standing in your way.
Posted by stanners, at 09:28AM 02/26/08 :
Business Planning 101: How to Prepare the Perfect Business Plan
Note: We're told that every successful business starts with a great idea. That's a half-truth. Great companies start with great ideas — and a great business plan.
Posted by stanners, at 02:42PM 02/19/08 :
Top 7 Myths About Starting A Business
Note: It's not all dependent on hard work. A compelling product won't guarantee you customers and investors. You don't need a charismatic leader. The government is both your friend and your enemy. And don't plan on becoming the "next Google"...
Posted by stanners, at 03:44PM 02/15/08 :
Southern California Passes Boston in Venture Capital Funding
Note: In 2007, for the first time Southern California passed the Boston area as the 2nd largest venture capital market in the country. Southern California saw a 12 percent increase in amount of funded deals - to $3.8 billion.
Posted by stanners, at 03:43PM 02/15/08 :
Startups Have Bigger Things to Worry About Than MicroHoo!
Note: Start-ups should be careful not to focus too much on building their companies to be snatched up by larger companies. As the Microsoft/Yahoo merger talks confirm, the landscape can change quickly. It's better to NOT build it with acquisition in mind, and simply focus on building a great company.
Posted by stanners, at 04:40PM 02/13/08 :
Why Is It So Difficult To Raise Capital?
Note: Raising capital for a startup or small business is without question one of the most challenging aspects of growing a business. Two difficult aspects are the stress and frustration of "maybe" and the lack of urgency on the investors' part. This article provides some advice and perspective on the process.
Posted by stanners, at 05:07PM 02/11/08 :
Four Steps to Entrepreneurship
Note: As more and more people start or consider starting their own business, it is important that they understand the core steps that are required to launch successful ventures. These steps include spotting, assessing, selecting and executing upon opportunities.
Posted by stanners, at 04:47PM 02/11/08 :
6 Keys To Finding A Venture Capital Firm
Note: When seeking a venture capital firm, there are six key variables to consider: location, sector preference, stage preference, partners, portfolio and assets.
Posted by stanners, at 09:07AM 02/08/08 :
Raising Capital for Your Business - How Long Does It Take?
Note: Most companies vastly underestimate the time commitment necessary to successfully complete a financing. In actuality, a company seeking financing needs to budget between 500 to 1000 work-hours to the capital-raising process, spread out over a 6-9 month time period.
Posted by stanners, at 07:28PM 02/07/08 :
Angel Investors: Who They Are & When Are They Appropriate
Note: Definition of "angel" investor -- bridge between friends/family and venture capital.
Posted by stanners, at 01:35PM 02/06/08 :
Angel Investing: Key Challenges and Opportunities
Note: Individual, or "angel" investors are the largest source of seed and startup capital. However, many of these investors’ experiences are frustrating. The three main challenges for angel investment are diversification, valuation, and monitoring of portfolio company growth. This article explains opportunities as well as challenges for "angel" investing.
Posted by stanners, at 01:59PM 01/29/08 :
Top 9 Business Planning Pitfalls
Note: If you're looking to raise venture capital, be sure to avoid these common mistakes
Posted by stanners, at 10:06AM 01/28/08 :
Venture Capital Investment Reaches Six Year High
Note: Amid the tumult in the public markets, venture capital investments in U.S. startups remains very, very strong -- climbing to a six-year high of $29.4 billion in 2007. It was the busiest venture capital investing year since 2001, with investment spread across 3813 deals, and 11% more money invested than in 2006.
Posted by stanners, at 10:50AM 01/22/08 :
Great running scenes in movie history
Note: From the classic Indiana Jones boulder scene to the endings of The Graduate and Rocky, here are some of the most dramatic running scenes that Hollywood has ever produced. Run, Forrest, Run!
Posted by stanners, at 09:34AM 01/16/08 and by 1 others:
15 Greatest Mountain Biking Crashes
Note: Apparently riding your bike down a mountain at 100+ MPH isn't a great idea. Neither is riding a mountain bike off the roof of a house or attempting to jump your bike over a house.
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Posted by stanners, at 10:28AM 04/17/08 :How to Write a Business Plan That Will Raise Venture Capital
Note: Want to raise venture capital? Learn how to tailor your business plan to an investor audience.
Posted by stanners, at 02:23PM 04/16/08 :20 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan
Note: Not sure if you really need a business plan? In fact, nearly every business can benefit from the business plan creation process. Reasons to write a business plan include: 1) To reduce the risk of pursuing the wrong opportunity, 2) To establish meaningful business milestones, 3) To judge the success of your business. Read on to learn why you need a business plan.
Posted by stanners, at 01:44PM 03/14/08 and by 1 others:10 Funniest Treadmill Falls of All Time (VIDEO)
Note: (Video Camera + Treadmill) x Idiots / Face-Plants = Hilarity
Posted by stanners, at 02:06PM 03/12/08 :Secrets to Their Success? 25 Quotes From Famous Entrepreneurs
Note: There is no simple formula for creating a successful business. But you can improve your chances by listening to the wisdom of those who have done it already.
Posted by stanners, at 01:24PM 03/06/08 :The 6 Untold Reasons Why Businesses Fail
Note: Inadequate funding, bad location, poor execution – these are common reasons for business failure, but they don’t tell the whole story. Many times, the reason for a business’s failure is not so obvious. Why are these reasons untold? Simple. Most of the time, the business owner doesn’t realize what caused their failure.
Posted by stanners, at 09:26AM 03/03/08 :7 Entrepreneurs Whose Perseverance Will Inspire You
Note: Broke, unemployed, declared "stupid" or "unteachable" -- these 7 entrepreneurs exemplified perseverance. Maybe one of them will inspire you to overcome whatever obstacle is currently standing in your way.
Posted by stanners, at 09:28AM 02/26/08 :Business Planning 101: How to Prepare the Perfect Business Plan
Note: We're told that every successful business starts with a great idea. That's a half-truth. Great companies start with great ideas — and a great business plan.
Posted by stanners, at 02:42PM 02/19/08 :Top 7 Myths About Starting A Business
Note: It's not all dependent on hard work. A compelling product won't guarantee you customers and investors. You don't need a charismatic leader. The government is both your friend and your enemy. And don't plan on becoming the "next Google"...
Posted by stanners, at 03:44PM 02/15/08 :Southern California Passes Boston in Venture Capital Funding
Note: In 2007, for the first time Southern California passed the Boston area as the 2nd largest venture capital market in the country. Southern California saw a 12 percent increase in amount of funded deals - to $3.8 billion.
Posted by stanners, at 03:43PM 02/15/08 :Startups Have Bigger Things to Worry About Than MicroHoo!
Note: Start-ups should be careful not to focus too much on building their companies to be snatched up by larger companies. As the Microsoft/Yahoo merger talks confirm, the landscape can change quickly. It's better to NOT build it with acquisition in mind, and simply focus on building a great company.
Posted by stanners, at 04:40PM 02/13/08 :Why Is It So Difficult To Raise Capital?
Note: Raising capital for a startup or small business is without question one of the most challenging aspects of growing a business. Two difficult aspects are the stress and frustration of "maybe" and the lack of urgency on the investors' part. This article provides some advice and perspective on the process.
Posted by stanners, at 05:07PM 02/11/08 :Four Steps to Entrepreneurship
Note: As more and more people start or consider starting their own business, it is important that they understand the core steps that are required to launch successful ventures. These steps include spotting, assessing, selecting and executing upon opportunities.
Posted by stanners, at 04:47PM 02/11/08 :6 Keys To Finding A Venture Capital Firm
Note: When seeking a venture capital firm, there are six key variables to consider: location, sector preference, stage preference, partners, portfolio and assets.
Posted by stanners, at 09:07AM 02/08/08 :Raising Capital for Your Business - How Long Does It Take?
Note: Most companies vastly underestimate the time commitment necessary to successfully complete a financing. In actuality, a company seeking financing needs to budget between 500 to 1000 work-hours to the capital-raising process, spread out over a 6-9 month time period.
Posted by stanners, at 07:28PM 02/07/08 :Angel Investors: Who They Are & When Are They Appropriate
Note: Definition of "angel" investor -- bridge between friends/family and venture capital.
Posted by stanners, at 01:35PM 02/06/08 :Angel Investing: Key Challenges and Opportunities
Note: Individual, or "angel" investors are the largest source of seed and startup capital. However, many of these investors’ experiences are frustrating. The three main challenges for angel investment are diversification, valuation, and monitoring of portfolio company growth. This article explains opportunities as well as challenges for "angel" investing.
Posted by stanners, at 01:59PM 01/29/08 :Top 9 Business Planning Pitfalls
Note: If you're looking to raise venture capital, be sure to avoid these common mistakes
Posted by stanners, at 10:06AM 01/28/08 :Venture Capital Investment Reaches Six Year High
Note: Amid the tumult in the public markets, venture capital investments in U.S. startups remains very, very strong -- climbing to a six-year high of $29.4 billion in 2007. It was the busiest venture capital investing year since 2001, with investment spread across 3813 deals, and 11% more money invested than in 2006.
Posted by stanners, at 10:50AM 01/22/08 :Great running scenes in movie history
Note: From the classic Indiana Jones boulder scene to the endings of The Graduate and Rocky, here are some of the most dramatic running scenes that Hollywood has ever produced. Run, Forrest, Run!
Posted by stanners, at 09:34AM 01/16/08 and by 1 others:15 Greatest Mountain Biking Crashes
Note: Apparently riding your bike down a mountain at 100+ MPH isn't a great idea. Neither is riding a mountain bike off the roof of a house or attempting to jump your bike over a house.
