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5 Steps To Finding The Best Investor For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan.

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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. Start social networking with peers. Experiment with social media tools.

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5 Keys To Vetting Investors Before You Accept Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan.

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7 Goodwill Factors Will Raise Your Business Valuation

Startup Professionals Musings

To maximize this value, start now in taking a visible and active role in your industry and community. Quality of your technical and business teams. Back in the early days of the personal computer, Bill Gates and Microsoft were widely recognized and having the strongest technical culture, as well as a commanding marketing presence.

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Size Up Your Investors Before Accepting Their Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Struggling entrepreneurs are often so happy to get a funding offer that they neglect the recommended reverse due diligence on the investors. Investor due diligence on a startup is not a mysterious black art, but is nothing more than a final integrity check on all aspects of your business model, team, product, customers, and plan.

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[Review] Mastering Story, Community & Influence

YoungUpstarts

There are those on social media, and then there are those who define how to really use social media. Jay Oatway , former journalist and leading social media authority calls the latter Socialeaders. And now he’s a sought-after public speaker in the social media space.

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5 Common Mistakes Startups Make with Their Online Presence

The Startup Magazine

Ensuring all your digital assets, right from your social media profiles to your website, align with this guide can help you create a seamless brand experience for your potential customers. Ignoring Social Media Engagement It’s not enough to simply create social media profiles and then post every now and again.