Tim Keane

JUNE 19, 2012

.  Our group recently reviewed a plan that included a couple of high powered and very competent advisors - and those advisors got to the opportunity because I'd suggested - years ago - that the entrepreneur talk to them. Managing Company Growth. So what is the "depends" part? . September 2011. March 2011.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

  When we talk to entrepreneurs (or explain to others what we do) we often explain this in risk terms. Hiring the right folks with broad experience beyond what is immediately called for is a great idea - if you can find them and if they'll work well with the entrepreneurs.  Managing Company Growth. March 2011.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 9, 2011

But, what constitutes success for the parties involved – investors, entrepreneurs, employees, and customers – can vary dramatically. Misaligned interests that lead to poor financing choices are often very problematic for first time entrepreneurs in young companies.   I’ve written a lot about that topic ( [link] ).

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

« The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs | Main.    What does that mean for entrepreneurs?     What does that mean for entrepreneurs?  Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! September 2011. March 2011. October 2010. September 2010. Categories.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Please see later version of this post on May 16, 2010 Entrepreneurs are often not experts in the area of term-sheet negotiations and all of the surrounding issues.   Investors sometimes “present” the terms they’d like and expect the entrepreneurs to react. Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 13, 2014

Wisconsin, 1984. For entrepreneurs, there are two kinds of uncertainties that need to be dealt with – uncertainty on making strategic decisions for the company and uncertainty on how to manage the team. Part 1: Managing Uncertainty in Strategic Decisions. Problems appear daily for entrepreneurs: There’s a bug to be fixed.

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Steve Blank

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The summit opened with a panel of Investors sharing their insights of what the funding environment for entrepreneurs, non-profits and small businesses will look like as the economy recovers. Besides sharing tips for teaching traditional entrepreneurs the discussion also included how we could help Main Street businesses.

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mobile.smashingmagazine.com

JUNE 11, 2012

We used this technique most recently when working with Marian University in Wisconsin. Sadly, many of the suggestions in this article, while completely practical, are often not able to come into fruition due to impractical deadlines and pressure from management. Your character’s story does not begin on your website. Great article.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 26, 2019

In our guide on how to start a small business , we suggest that aspiring entrepreneurs choose a niche for the best chance at success. Chris Riphenburg of Ale Asylum in Madison, Wisconsin offers this advice: …if you don’t have an engineer on staff, become friends with one quickly. Vendor and employee agreements. Define your brand.

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. Madison, WI -- Here' are two downloads to my presentation from last week's Early Stage Symposium, "What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know About Each Other." Listed below are links to weblogs that reference What Entrepreneurs and Angels Want To Know. March 2011.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs. While it isn't always top of mind for entrepreneurs caught up in the rush of running and growing their businesses, long term thinking, including thinking about relationships, is pretty important. . Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs.  It preserved their reputation.

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Tim Keane

JULY 2, 2010

Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Every entrepreneur should read this article on choosing the correect type of corporate form for an enterprise: [link]. Managing Company Growth. « People are the whole game | Main. | Enter your Email.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 22, 2006

Questions for Entrepreneurs. Id be interested to know what those of you who are entrepreneurs think about these questions. Should angel networks charge entrepreneurs for reviewing their plans, and if so, whats a fair price? Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Questions for Entrepreneurs : Comments.

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Tim Keane

AUGUST 10, 2006

Listening to Entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Listening to Entrepreneurs : Comments. Listening to Entrepreneurs. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series).

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Tim Keane

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

  Do the same exercise for market #2 Entrepreneurs that can do this build an understandable environment that is friendly to investors and welcomes discussion and feedback from experts. Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! September 2011.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 11, 2013

« Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs | Main. |   I digress here, but one of the real challenges is managing sales goals both agressively and realistically.   I digress here, but one of the real challenges is managing sales goals both agressively and realistically. Managing Company Growth.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2023

According to the first tenet of his management style, long-term constancy of purpose—a feeling of purpose and mission that extends beyond merely meeting quarterly financial goals—is essential. Thanks to Loran Marmes, Wisconsin Medicare Supplement Plans ! #26- It took me a while to settle on a name for my healthcare consulting firm.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs : Comments. The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs. Managing Company Growth. « The Lessons of Experience | Main. September 2011.

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Tim Keane

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! September 2011. March 2011. October 2010. September 2010. Categories.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 12, 2019

When you find yourself struggling to manage a massive workload, it’s time to at least consider forming a partnership. Is a natural entrepreneur. In my case, my partner and I were separated geographically: My office was in Wisconsin, and his office was in Virginia. Admittedly this is a good problem to have.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 30, 2006

Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective. Due diligence by an investor, seen from the entrepreneurs point of view, is all good. If the entrepreneur agrees to some sort of leadership strategy itll probably be in the deal terms.). If the entrepreneur is always selling, beyond a certain point this makes investors uncomfortable.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I'm just reading a post  from Wisbusiness.com  by Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Angel Network.  It is the way entrepreneurs and investors agree on what the market value of the risk being assumed actually is. I'm just reading a post  from Wisbusiness.com  by Joe Kremer of the Wisconsin Angel Network.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 11, 2006

Ten questions the entrepreneur should ask the (prospective) investor » April 11, 2006. This is an overview prepared by the Marquette Golden Angels Network for entrepreneurs. This is an overview prepared by the Marquette Golden Angels Network for entrepreneurs. Managing Company Growth. Eight points | Main. |

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 17, 2018

It will provide concise information about relevant factors like economic performance, well-being of the population, high school graduation rates, and where entrepreneurs are located. (It’s Talk to people about “managing up” the community to everyone they meet. These metrics will be what attracts investment.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 28, 2006

Managing Investor Relationships » June 28, 2006. Its a talk for Entrepreneurs (this recording is from the State Entrepreneurs Conference in June 2006) about how to select angel investors and also meet their expectations. Managing Company Growth. Podcast: Having A Candid Conversation with Angel Investors. March 2011.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 13, 2006

A budget discussion with an entrepreneur. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference A budget discussion with an entrepreneur : Comments. A budget discussion with an entrepreneur. Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! March 2011.

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Tim Keane

JULY 6, 2006

« Managing Investor Relationships | Main. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! March 2011.

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Tim Keane

APRIL 21, 2006

Id be interested in comments from angels and entrepreneurs about this one. Id be interested in comments from angels and entrepreneurs about this one. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series).

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Tim Keane

APRIL 12, 2006

Ten questions the entrepreneur should ask the (prospective) investor. If they’re making it as part of a group that the entrepreneur likes, fine. If they are “solo,” though, the entrepreneur will want to know a lot about their attitudes and expectations, especially when things go wrong. » April 12, 2006.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

The SBDC provides classes for entrepreneurs and business owners. The SBDC provides classes for entrepreneurs and business owners. Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Take a look. Take a look.

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Tim Keane

MAY 16, 2010

.  Based on a lot of feedback, I've added some new comments about put rights and made more explicit my philosophy about working together with entrepreneurs to achieve mutually satisfactory results.  Managing Company Growth. Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here!

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Tim Keane

MARCH 6, 2008

Managing Company Growth. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Wisconsin Angel Network Find Information about all of the networks in Wisconsin here! September 2011. March 2011. October 2010. September 2010. Categories.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Investors love entrepreneurs who understand their business model, and can describe it accurately. And when they meet entrepreneurs that cant, it is often a sign that the management team needs strengthening - at a minimum. Investors love entrepreneurs who understand their business model, and can describe it accurately.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

") Every entrepreneur who's ever talked to investors knows there are a couple of different things going on. Said another way, if the entrepreneur enthusiastically seeks expertise to get to a common goal we have the beginnings of a potentially interesting opportunity.  Managing Company Growth. September 2011.

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Tim Keane

JULY 6, 2007

Heres a great comment from Ryan that I just posted: "My fellow angel network managers say that they usually wont talk to inventors because the company anticipated is usually not ready for angel investment." The founding entrepreneur must be clear about their capabilities and their desired future role in the company.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 8, 2010

" Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  " Entrepreneurs looking for investors know about "accredited investor" status and the myriad benefits it provides.  Managing Company Growth. Do we really need this help?

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