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Government Grants Cost No Equity, But are Not Free

Startup Professionals Musings

Typically they can be used to fund product development and commercialization that would otherwise require outside investors. A good place to start looking is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. Stringent spending controls. Extend your networking.

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A Bplans Checklist: Your First Year in Business

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To create this first year in business checklist, I turned to our in-house experts here at Palo Alto Software: Sabrina Parsons, CEO; Noah Parsons, COO; Josh Cochrane, Vice President of Product Development; and Josh Fegles, Academic and Government Channel Sales Director, and founder of gluten-free cookie company Jude’s Foods.

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Government Grants are Not as Free as You Think

Startup Professionals Musings

Typically they can be used to fund product development and commercialization that would otherwise require outside investors. A good place to start is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. Pursue grants and investors in parallel. Extend your networking.

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How Can Startups Avoid The Dreaded Crash and Burn?

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Plan Long Term It seems obvious that every company should have a business plan, yet experiencing sudden growth can affect these plans and too many entrepreneurs are eager to leap ahead without considering how it could affect the business.

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3 Types of Export Business Plans

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Pick the one that works best for you, keeping in mind that you can shorten the analysis while keeping the major components of the plan intact. The back-of-the-napkin export business plan (suitable for born-global entrepreneurs). The traditional-export business plan. The Laurel export business plan.

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Extremely Valuable Tips for Creating a Financial Forecast During the Early Stages of an Entrepreneurial Journey

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Your business also has fluctuating expenses. Things like product development, materials and packaging, performance-based bonuses, and more. Map out your plan for growth. Once you have an understanding and a thorough list of your expenses, put that aside and figure out the next steps for your business.

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Don’t Forget Grants If You Need Early Seed Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Typically they can be used to fund product development and commercialization that would otherwise require outside investors. A good place to start looking is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, which is a lifeline for high-tech startups. Stringent spending controls. Extend your networking.