Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. Misaligned interests that lead to poor financing choices are often very problematic for first time entrepreneurs in young companies.   I’ve written a lot about that topic ( [link] ).

Finance 83

Finance Bootstrapping Startup Equity 83

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

« The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs | Main. Last week, our angel group reviewed a business with an online lie detector technology.     What does that mean for entrepreneurs?     What does that mean for entrepreneurs?  Being The Best You Can Be.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Due Diligence Angel Groups Wisconsin 60

Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

Burn Rate 60

Burn Rate Angel Groups Seed Stage Startup 60

Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Please see later version of this post on May 16, 2010 Entrepreneurs are often not experts in the area of term-sheet negotiations and all of the surrounding issues.   Investors sometimes “present” the terms they’d like and expect the entrepreneurs to react. Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

Here’s a complete, 9 step guide on how to start a brewery business. Choose a business model. Fill in the business blanks. Choose a business model. Before you can start to seriously plan your own craft beer business, you need to understand the end goal that you’re aiming for.

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Small Business Administration Distribution LLC Small Business 94

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 19, 2012

Made by Oles for Oles, JonnyPops , the frozen gourmet treats being sold on campus and in downtown Northfield, are a product of the time, energy, and ambition of four budding entrepreneurs. In 2007 Brust and his cousin talked about how fun it would be to own a gourmet frozen pop business. ” Making a plan. Although the four St.

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Minnesota Wisconsin Distribution Business Model 145

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Is Business Model Analysis Important To You? Investors love entrepreneurs who understand their business model, and can describe it accurately. And when they meet entrepreneurs that cant, it is often a sign that the management team needs strengthening - at a minimum. » October 02, 2007.

Business Model 60

Business Model Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

« Paying attention to the business model: Whos in charge here? What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Madison, WI -- Here' are two downloads to my presentation from last week's Early Stage Symposium, "What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know About Each Other. Two Rules: No Ask, No Get.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Early Stage Audio Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

JULY 2, 2010

Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.

Wisconsin 74

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping LLC 74

Tim Keane

APRIL 22, 2006

Questions for Entrepreneurs. Id be interested to know what those of you who are entrepreneurs think about these questions. Should angel networks charge entrepreneurs for reviewing their plans, and if so, whats a fair price? Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Questions for Entrepreneurs : Comments.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Bootstrapping Angel Investor Entrepreneur 60

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs. While it isn't always top of mind for entrepreneurs caught up in the rush of running and growing their businesses, long term thinking, including thinking about relationships, is pretty important. . Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs.  It preserved their reputation.

Wisconsin 68

Wisconsin Entrepreneur Illinois Startup 68

Tim Keane

AUGUST 10, 2006

Listening to Entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Listening to Entrepreneurs : Comments. Listening to Entrepreneurs. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Entrepreneur Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  Do the same exercise for market #2 Entrepreneurs that can do this build an understandable environment that is friendly to investors and welcomes discussion and feedback from experts. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. Posted at 11:19 AM in Funding startups | Permalink. . 

Marketing 116

Marketing Wisconsin Startup Angel Investor 116

Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

Wisconsin 68

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 68

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs : Comments. The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Atlanta Entrepreneur Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

JANUARY 11, 2013

« Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs | Main. | John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). The Performance Appraisal.

Wisconsin 89

Wisconsin Angel Investor Startup Bootstrapping 89

Tim Keane

APRIL 11, 2006

Ten questions the entrepreneur should ask the (prospective) investor » April 11, 2006. This is an overview prepared by the Marquette Golden Angels Network for entrepreneurs. This is an overview prepared by the Marquette Golden Angels Network for entrepreneurs. « What is the angel pondering? Eight points | Main. |

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping LLC 60

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 30, 2006

Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective. Due diligence by an investor, seen from the entrepreneurs point of view, is all good. Here is an opportunity to really learn a lot about your business prospects and gain perspective. If the entrepreneur agrees to some sort of leadership strategy itll probably be in the deal terms.).

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Due Diligence Wisconsin Entrepreneur Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I'm just reading a post  from Wisbusiness.com  by Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Angel Network.  It is the way entrepreneurs and investors agree on what the market value of the risk being assumed actually is. I'm just reading a post  from Wisbusiness.com  by Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Angel Network.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Valuation Angel Investor Startup 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 28, 2006

Its a talk for Entrepreneurs (this recording is from the State Entrepreneurs Conference in June 2006) about how to select angel investors and also meet their expectations. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. . | Managing Investor Relationships » June 28, 2006. Google Ads.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 21, 2006

Id be interested in comments from angels and entrepreneurs about this one. Id be interested in comments from angels and entrepreneurs about this one. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Startup Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 13, 2006

A budget discussion with an entrepreneur. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference A budget discussion with an entrepreneur : Comments. A budget discussion with an entrepreneur. John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Entrepreneur Startup Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

JULY 6, 2006

John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

Angel Investor 60

Angel Investor Wisconsin Bootstrapping LLC 60

Tim Keane

MARCH 6, 2008

John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Startup 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

This being a holiday weekend, I only wanted to post a link to the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) and keep the conversation going. The SBDC provides classes for entrepreneurs and business owners. The SBDC provides classes for entrepreneurs and business owners. Take a look. Take a look. Google Ads.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Silicon Valley Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

OCTOBER 3, 2007

« Is Business Model Analysis Important To You? It means that the entrepreneur hasnt done the hard work of figuring out a business model at a detailed level, nor allocated the total investment required to achieve their goals. What should the entrepreneur do? What should the entrepreneur do?

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Marketing Business Model Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Build strong teams focused on the business and have the ability to achieve success.  From an investors point of view, the ability to select and hire is a critical element in assessing the entrepreneur herself. Understand bootstrapping and its central role in the development of almost every business. Enter your Email.

Ireland 60

Ireland Wisconsin Angel Groups Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

MAY 16, 2010

.  Based on a lot of feedback, I've added some new comments about put rights and made more explicit my philosophy about working together with entrepreneurs to achieve mutually satisfactory results.  John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model.   Here's a link to.

Term Sheet 60

Term Sheet Valuation Wisconsin Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

") Every entrepreneur who's ever talked to investors knows there are a couple of different things going on. Said another way, if the entrepreneur enthusiastically seeks expertise to get to a common goal we have the beginnings of a potentially interesting opportunity.  and invested in, well, interesting ventures.

Pennsylvania 68

Pennsylvania Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 68

Tim Keane

AUGUST 21, 2006

« Listening to Entrepreneurs | Main. But I liked it and it got me thinking about entrepreneurs and investors. Who is responsible when investors encourage entrepreneurs to "manage" the data? Who is responsible when investors encourage entrepreneurs to "manage" the data? I have no idea why.

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Milwaukee Due Diligence Wisconsin Angel Investor 60

Tim Keane

MAY 20, 2010

So stay strong all you brave entrepreneurs because, as you already know, sharks can smell fear." " ABC Shark Tank Website I cannot imagine any circumstances under which real entrepreneurs with real opportunities would subject themselves to this kind of treatment.  made, the deal will get done. Resources for startups.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Term Sheet 60

Tim Keane

MARCH 8, 2010

" Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  " Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  « Bottom Up Market Sizing | Main. | Google Ads.

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Accredited Investor Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

APRIL 20, 2009

  A successfully bootstrapped start-up allows the entrepreneur to retain more equity (Gianforte hung on to 60% up to the IPO) and provides a lot more control and freedom from competing goals of various investors.  John Mullins: Getting to Plan B: Breaking Through to a Better Business Model. Resources for startups.

Bootstrapping 60

Bootstrapping Wisconsin Angel Investor IPO 60

Tim Keane

MAY 2, 2006

Here’s a post from Jason Caplain , a VC in Ralieigh, NC with another take that adds more meaning to the discussion about the entrepreneur being the chief sales guy. Here’s a post from Jason Caplain , a VC in Ralieigh, NC with another take that adds more meaning to the discussion about the entrepreneur being the chief sales guy.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Bootstrapping Early Stage 60

Tim Keane

JUNE 21, 2011

How to prepare a sales forecast for a business plan. First develop a business model. Sales growth month to month is based on having an inside sales person (initially the CEO/entrepreneur) making ten calls per day.  During this time the training and continued calling will be staffed by the CEO/entrepreneur.

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Forecast Business Plan Sales Wisconsin 68

Tim Keane

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

How many software companies died on the way to an SaaS model because they did not have the ability to think through the large scale changes a business model shift would require? Assumptions - no matter how well grounded in experience or "obviousness" are simply a black hole waiting for the entrepreneur to fall into.

Wisconsin 60

Wisconsin Angel Investor Startup Bootstrapping 60

Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

I have, twice in the last week, listened to "haven't really been there, but have talked about it" types expound upon how they work with aspiring entrepreneurs (some of them students) and "really make them sweat." A couple were business coaches. . " Entrepreneurs represent the best of America.

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