Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

The one-page pitch format is also more suitable for SaaS businesses that are constantly testing new ideas. Your pitch is going to cover your strategy (what you’re going to do), your tactics (how you’re going to do it), your business model (how you will make money), and your schedule (who is doing what and when).

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Steve Blank

MARCH 5, 2012

One of the confusing things to entrepreneurs, investors and educators is the relationship between customer development and business model design and business planning and execution. When does a new venture focus on customer development and business models ? Here’s an attempt to put this all in context.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

After reading it, the prospective investor should have a clear view of your current situation, ambition and the business opportunity, and you should avoid unnecessary detail that is explained later in the document. I’d recommend any business raises cash for at least 18 months. Summary – make your business plan stand out.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

‘Starting a business’ really only comes down to figuring out your business idea ; doing your paperwork; and sorting out the money. Given the number of funding resources available today, you shouldn’t have too much of a problem getting that initial start-up cash, especially if you focus on a lean business model or MVP route to market.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The rising importance of predictive AI-driven analytics became clear, hinting at a future where forecasts will shape decisions. 07:11] With so many tools claiming the same space, how does Databox differentiate itself? [08:43] Questions I ask Peter Caputa: [0:48] What exactly does Databox do? [02:06] So that's pretty new.

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David Teten

AUGUST 6, 2015

Michael also observes, “One other comment I think would be worth mentioning, even though it seems ridiculously obvious, is the importance of speaking with model users about what is and isn’t important to them when analyzing a model….So 10) Create an area for assumptions and main drivers at the beginning (top or left) of the model.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 8, 2015

The amount of research you do really depends on the type of business you are starting, how risky your business model is, and who might be reading your business plan. Detailed market research isn’t necessary for all businesses. Does your business need market research? What Is a Market Forecast?

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Describing your key differentiators from your competition is a great exercise and ensures that you are building a unique solution that customers will hopefully choose over other alternatives. These differentiators will also help you focus your marketing on the key value proposition that you offer that your competitors don’t.

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Up and Running

MAY 16, 2016

Step 1: Formulate your business plan. Home health care is unique in many ways, but the one thing it has in common with every other new business venture is that a lack of adequate planning and forecasting is a sure way to undercut its potential success.

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Up and Running

MARCH 13, 2019

If your product or service doesn’t solve a problem that potential customers have, you don’t have a viable business model. That’s great if you are tackling such a problem, but for most businesses, that’s not the reality. For a great pitch, you don’t necessarily have to show a detailed five-year financial forecast.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 26, 2017

Use a Bottom-Up Model. A common mistake is using a top-down model to forecast financials. This model tends to be way too optimistic, and ultimately unrealistic. Using the bottom-down model, you use your current situation and capabilities to see where you can reasonably go from there. Observe the 10/20/30 Rule.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 24, 2014

Outline your business model. Your business model tells an investor how your idea will (or does) convert into being economically viable. The best way to show you how to communicate your business model is to show you an example of a good one. Your business model should answer the questions: What do you sell?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2016

Remember you can’t sustain a business or social cause with no revenue or profit. Be able to differentiate your offering from competitors. The best differentiation is a patent or other intellectual property that also provides a barrier to entry. Validate your business model on real customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

This is also the place to first mention patents and any other differentiators that put you ahead of competition. How does your business model make money? Good causes such as feeding the world’s hungry may help your marketing but may not sustain a business. What are your forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash flow?

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Outline your business model. Your business model tells an investor how your idea will (or does) convert into being economically viable. The best way to show you how to communicate your business model is to show you an example of a good one. Your business model should answer the questions: What do you sell?

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Starting a landscaping business requires knowledge not only about plants and designs but also about practical aspects such as construction materials and market trends. These elements are crucial for establishing a sustainable business model that can adapt to various client needs and environmental conditions.

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Up and Running

MAY 30, 2022

This includes financial statements such as your profit and loss, cash flow, balance sheet, and sales forecast. By housing these financial metrics within your business plan, you suddenly have an easy way to relate your strategy to actual performance. What key business areas can you outcompete them one that gives you an edge?

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A Crowded Space

JUNE 2, 2016

There is frequent talk about data analysts and data-driven decision making as key differentiators for VC firms. The metrics around SaaS and marketplace businesses are increasingly well understood. Tomasz Tunguz publishes data daily about VC metrics and public market comps. I don’t like those odds.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

We’re big fans of the subscription business model here at Bplans—after all, our product LivePlan is subscription software that helps you write a business plan. That being said, as popular as the subscription business model may be, it’s not foolproof. Ask if you’re solving a real pain point.

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abovethecrowd.com

JULY 7, 2015

Efficiently communicating your strategy, business model, and competitive differentiation is required for many critical things you will do as a company. If you are post-revenue, it should unquestionably include a financial statement and forward forecast. Investors are not solely evaluating your company’s story.

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Up and Running

MAY 28, 2015

We’re looking at our lean business planning is about strategy, tactics, concrete specifics including milestones, metrics, tasks and schedule, and essential numbers to run a business, all of which lead to managing cash flow. That’s the sales forecast, the spending forecast and the cash flow.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 8, 2023

The new normal might see a return of business and provide better opportunities for people to explore. Here's what entrepreneurs predict for business in 2023. #1- Changes in the Workforce are one of my 2023 business forecasts. My 2023 business forecast focuses on the importance of new technologies.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 3, 2019

The customer experience is the customer’s perception of their interaction with your business. Vanguard decided that focusing on customer experience would help them differentiate from their competitors: Set up experimentation around customizing and personalizing the customer experience. They are too busy disrupting.

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Ben's Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

But, accurately forecasting the size, timing, and risk of cash flow over many years can be incredibly challenging, so many investors often rely on valuation multiples as a proxy for determining what a company is worth. cash flows beyond that forecast period). It starts with the complexity involved in valuing companies in general.

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Transformify

JUNE 6, 2019

People relate to people and the story of your brand and what it stands for can be your ''unfair advantage'' Think about your brand identity, how to differentiate your product from the competitors and how to reach out to your target audience.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 9, 2025

Choose the Right Marketing Certification for Long-Term Growth As a marketing agency owner or fractional CMO, you know the importance of staying ahead not just in tactics, but in how you run and grow your marketing business. You want to scale and build recurring revenue Project work and one-off engagements make it tough to forecast income.

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