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Can You Trust Any vc's Under 40?

Steve Blank

Five Quarters of Profitability During the 1980’s and through the mid 1990’s startups going public had to do something that most companies today never heard of – they had to show a track record of increasing revenue and consistent profitability. There was now a public market for companies with no revenue, no profit and big claims.

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10 Business Elements Required to Rise Above the Crowd

Startup Professionals Musings

Common failures I see along these lines include: solutions that are "nice to have" but don't address painful problems; a business model that lacks a means for bringing in revenue; and a founder who has turned a blind eye toward his or her competitors. Product distribution or service delivery.

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How to Write a Business Plan

Up and Running

Distribution. For product companies, a distribution plan is an important part of the complete business plan. Distribution is how you will get your product into the hands of your customers. Here are a few common distribution models that you may consider for your business: Direct. Retail Distribution. Exit Strategy.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Cannabis Company

Up and Running

Financial Summary: Explain your business model, startup costs, revenues, and liabilities to the company. Your funding ask and exit strategy, if applicable. Distribution. Some companies, such as TransCanna , are pioneering transportation and distribution methods from cannabis manufacturers to consumers. Be specific.

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How to Write a Business Plan for a Subscription Box Service

Up and Running

The subscription box industry is growing rapidly thanks to a steady revenue model and tapping into people’s love for surprises. Financial summary : Project your revenue for the first few years. Companies that become a big subset of your revenue are likely strategic alliances, though, which is a later section. Key customers.

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5 Steps For Penetrating A New Market

YoungUpstarts

Between choosing location in new cities to creating an exit strategy after you attain success, penetrating a new market requires a strategic plan. Identify Distribution Channels. Map Out an Exit Strategy. Finally, map out an exit strategy if your company does or does not become successful in the space.

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2011 May be the Year of the IPO for Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

It has been at least a decade since going public via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been considered a credible exit strategy for startups. You need to work through a team of underwriters, who administer the public issuance and distribution of securities from a corporation. False starts in this direction can be disastrous.

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