Business Plan Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Corporations from banks to fast food to software firms are turning to mobile app developers to build mobile app devices for their customers. Given the popularity of mobile devices and the apps that make them great, venture capital investors are chomping at the bit to get a piece of the pie. Mobile is the Rage & VCs are Taking Note.

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Mobile Developer Venture Capital Strategic Investors 49

VC Adventure

AUGUST 10, 2010

With that pre-amble, let me describe the story of Trada – a company that helps businesses more effectively manage their search marketing campaigns via its marketplace through which paid search experts work collaboratively and competitively to maximize the effectiveness of Trada customers search marketing campaigns.

Syndicate 73

Syndicate Syndication Due Diligence SEM 73

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 11, 2007

If you really believe in your business then you should either take the money from the VC or get a significant premium from the strategic investor to sell today versus building your business for the longer term. F irst, what is your appetite for calculated risk – in finance there is a direct correlation to risk and reward.

Net Present Value 78

Net Present Value Strategic Investors Early Stage Revenue 78

Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2016

HW: All of the social platforms claim to help small businesses and brands amplify their voice, find their customers. In a new neighborhood during what is traditionally the hardest hit months for restaurateurs, we needed to test a myriad of ideas for getting customers into our shop. HW: How have you financed your business to date?

Caching 48

Caching DC Social Media Cofounder 48

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 11, 2007

If you really believe in your business then you should either take the money from the VC or get a significant premium from the strategic investor to sell today versus building your business for the longer term. F irst, what is your appetite for calculated risk – in finance there is a direct correlation to risk and reward.

Net Present Value 60

Net Present Value Strategic Investors Early Stage Revenue 60

OnlyOnce

JULY 9, 2013

Chapter 2: Defining and Testing the Story…Start Out By Admitting You’re Wrong, A Lean Business Plan Template, Problem, Solution, Key Metrics, Unique Value Proposition and Unfair Advantages, Channels, Customer Segments, Cost Structure and Revenue Streams. Chapter 3: Telling the Story to Your Investors…The Business Plan is Dead.

Startup 95

Startup Advisory Board Elevator Pitch Forecast 95

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2010

Banks are particularly helpful with raising money from “strategic&# investors, which often means corporate investors such as Intuit, SAP, AMD, Salesforce.com and the like. Venture Financing. Allows customers to select potential inventory through Be the Buyer program. Want to know our opinion on the deals?

IPO 242

IPO Venture Capital Private Placement Cofounder 242

Berkonomics

AUGUST 3, 2023

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

Private Equity 118

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 118

Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

Private Equity 106

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 106

The Next Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The region’s power players can be integral in accelerating your company’s growth in Asia – more so than investors in the U.S. which will help with recruiting employees, finding the best partners, fast-tracking distribution in key countries, and landing marquee customers. There are a ton of seed-stage financing options available here.

Asia 123

Asia Silicon Valley China India 123

Berkonomics

JANUARY 20, 2010

Some businesses require very little capital and the founder is able to self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). And even with the significant cost of credit card debt, many entrepreneurs aggressively use existing cards to finance a startup.

Private Equity 69

Private Equity Valuation Cap Table Accredited Investor 69