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Startup Funding – A Comprehensive Guide for Entrepreneurs

ReadWriteStart

In very few specific cases, depending on the nature of the business, the business model might demand a considerable gestation period or extensive research and development. For these businesses, it is imperative to get funding from the start without which the company cannot be set up. Government programs.

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Machine Learning Meets the Lean Startup

Steve Blank

Each of our teams in this class followed the canonical Lean model: Articulate your hypotheses using the business model canvas. Each week the teams got out of the classroom and talked to 10-15 customers, testing a new part of the business model canvas. Exit Strategy. Really impressive process.

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Gain Freedom With The Hands Off CEO Blueprint

Duct Tape Marketing

As a former business exit advisor, she crafts exit strategies, adding up to five figures to clients’ net profit monthly so they can focus on growth. You could choose our system to move from vendor to trusted advisor, attract only ideal clients, and confidently present your strategies to build monthly recurring revenue.

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Machine Learning Meets the Lean Startup

Steve Blank

Each of our teams in this class followed the canonical Lean model: Articulate your hypotheses using the business model canvas. Each week the teams got out of the classroom and talked to 10-15 customers, testing a new part of the business model canvas. Exit Strategy. Really impressive process.

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How to Position Your Business to Be Acquired

Up and Running

Even if you aren’t planning to sell, building your business thoughtfully and with an eye toward making it highly acquirable is an effective way to build a healthy business. Plus, you’ll always be prepared in case an opportunity or desire to sell arises in the future—it’s a smart idea to have an exit strategy.

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Knowing When It’s Time To Sell Your Startup

YoungUpstarts

For years, the most desirable exit strategy for startup companies was to go public through an initial public offering. They devalued the company and sold 70% of the business to private investors in 2009. Questionable business model. In 2011, Microsoft bought Skype for $8.5 Low profitability. Low barrier to entry.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

A best practice when choosing a business name is that it should make it clear to people what you do while also leaving you plenty of room to maneuver and make changes to your business model or niche positioning over time. My first consideration was having an exit strategy in mind, as it makes sense to leave a legacy.

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