Tim Keane

JUNE 19, 2012

Technology versus market risk in angel investments » 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. « | Main. It depends.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Wisconsin’s Governors Business Plan Contest was an early leader in using business plan competitions beyond of the campus. check out Van Hise’s Wisconsin Idea — I have been reading a lot about it in my research on the history of higher education in the United States). Congratulations to the state of Wisconsin.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 4, 2023

We are a PR and digital marketing agency specializing in regulated markets, like cannabis and psychedelics. We use bridge images in our marketing , and it is prominently featured in our logo. Thanks to Loran Marmes, Wisconsin Medicare Supplement Plans ! #26- Thanks to Kara Davidson, Wolf & Heron ! #2-

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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. Problems appear daily for entrepreneurs: There’s a bug to be fixed. You can find a better product/market fit.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

We started by providing bilingual services to our Latino community, but our presence in the community with a wide staff of professionals and reasonable prices have expanded our presence in other markets. Going back to your early career decisions, tell us what factors influenced your decision to be an entrepreneur?

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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, 2012

« Technology versus market risk in angel investments | Main. | 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. .

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 19, 2006

« Calculating Market Share | Main. | Due diligence: An Entrepreneurs Perspective » October 19, 2006. When mapping a market, its important to study pricing strategy. The price for the current product in the market is about $750. When mapping a market, its important to study pricing strategy. Google Ads.

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 14, 2009

   We worked all day building market strategies for customers while we tried to embody our expertise on software that would expand the company's reach.     We worked all day building market strategies for customers while we tried to embody our expertise on software that would expand the company's reach. 

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 8, 2008

« The Whitehorse Daily Star - good advice for entrepreneurs | Main. Forward to the past: The (re) rise of direct marketing » October 08, 2008.    What does that mean for entrepreneurs?     What does that mean for entrepreneurs?  Being The Best You Can Be. Google Ads.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

After working for other people all my working life at 38 I decided to go it alone and create 427 Marketing. Thanks to Ade Holder, 427 Marketing ! #4- I didn’t want to market myself as “Devin Beverage, freelancer.” My wife, Sarah, surprised me with a trip to Kohler, Wisconsin, for my 40th birthday. I chose DevBev Co.

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Tim Keane

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Bottom Up Market Sizing.   (Google: Bottom up market sizing).    For an example written by a VC, see A Startups Guide to Market Sizing from DocStoc.   A bottom up market model goes something like this. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Bottom Up Market Sizing : Comments.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 3, 2012

. | Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs » October 03, 2012. Technology versus market risk in angel investments.  One of his points is that angels tend to lose money because they take on companies with high market risk and low technical risk.   You can think of this a couple of ways. 

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 19, 2012

Made by Oles for Oles, JonnyPops , the frozen gourmet treats being sold on campus and in downtown Northfield, are a product of the time, energy, and ambition of four budding entrepreneurs. “Entrepreneurism cultivates the imagination, the creativity, the problem solving, and the tenacity that lead to solutions. Olaf students.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 12, 2019

Is a natural entrepreneur. Is good in sales and marketing. In my case, my partner and I were separated geographically: My office was in Wisconsin, and his office was in Virginia. Does your potential partner have the right qualities? Make sure your potential partner: Shares your values and vision. Is financially stable.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

6 cool midwest student entrepreneurs up for awards on Friday November 5, 2010. Great schools represented by excellent young entrepreneurs. This year 6 Midwest finalists will present their companies to world class CEOs, business luminaries and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) members.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 4, 2010

Market Math. If you only sell to half of the customers in your physical market, how many non-buyers have you called on?  If you are using a sales force making customer visits, how much behavior is driven by territory size and quotas as opposed to market coverage?  Market math is one important ingredient. 

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 12, 2010

Bottom Up Market Sizing » 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.

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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. Second, start-ups aren't immune from contextual issues, such as being tied to under-performing sectors of the economy, like housing, or participating in capital intensive high change markets like solar panels or wind turbines.

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Tim Keane

JANUARY 11, 2013

« Long term thinking -- for entrepreneurs | Main. | The Myth of Private Markets: Symmetry and Expectations » January 11, 2013. John Mullins: The New Business Road Test: What entrepreneurs and executives should do before writing a business plan (Financial Times Series). Startups and angels: Along the way to success.

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Growthink Blog

JUNE 11, 2012

The recent defeat of the recall effort to oust Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker should hearten those that wish to see governments at all levels benefit from the efficiencies and accountabilities that businesses utilize every day to innovate, execute, and thrive. To less regulatory onerous pastures, to lower tax seas.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 21, 2011

His company’s customers are now “younger, hipper” entrepreneurs, he says, many with culinary school degrees and a strong grasp of social media. I can still remember my visits to the University of Wisconsin and the opportunity to eat from a variety of food trucks in the early hours of the morning.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 3, 2007

We Only Need 1% of The Total Market! It means that the entrepreneur hasnt done the hard work of figuring out a business model at a detailed level, nor allocated the total investment required to achieve their goals. They have looked at a total market and backed into a financial projection that looks great at a small market share.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 8, 2010

« Bottom Up Market Sizing | Main. | " 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.  Google Ads.

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Tim Keane

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Market Math » September 30, 2010.  From an investors point of view, the ability to select and hire is a critical element in assessing the entrepreneur herself.  From an investors point of view, the ability to select and hire is a critical element in assessing the entrepreneur herself. Resources for startups.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 4, 2011

« Market Math | Main. |  I sort of knew a couple of the probable answers but assumed the entrepreneur knew more.  I sort of knew a couple of the probable answers but assumed the entrepreneur knew more. " I wish that entrepreneur appreciated how that sounded. How should I finance my new venture?

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 23, 2014

For example, in 1994 Jeff Bezos founded Amazon from his garage in Washington, and Harley-Davidson started out of a home—and a shed—in Wisconsin. entrepreneurs start their business at home. To do so will take some marketing skills. Market your business. Marketing your business should be on your startup checklist.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 13, 2006

A budget discussion with an entrepreneur. In other words, if you are forecasting 100 orders in the next quarter, at $10,000 each, I’d ask how many potential orders there are in the market, whether there is any existing competitive experience, and how you derived your timing. This includes selling costs, marketing costs, and so forth.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Empower Your Small Business: Facebook ads are a waste of money, content marketing science, more - crowdspring.co/NCHjAW. 5 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Slopestyle - crowdspring.co/NteRRZ.

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Tim Keane

JUNE 21, 2011

Sales growth month to month is based on having an inside sales person (initially the CEO/entrepreneur) making ten calls per day.  During this time the training and continued calling will be staffed by the CEO/entrepreneur.  During this time the training and continued calling will be staffed by the CEO/entrepreneur.

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Tim Keane

MARCH 17, 2009

« How does your marketing react to the economic crisis? 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! Entrepreneurship for everyone.

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Tim Keane

JULY 6, 2007

The idea must be focused on the market. That is, the entrepreneur must be able to articulate what problem the company and its product is solving, why that solution is of value to the marketplace, and how the market will value it (and pay for it.). The idea must be focused on the market. Signup for email updates.

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Tim Keane

DECEMBER 30, 2009

  You may need medical knowledge, engineering skill, marketing people. Learn the market.  If you intend to improve literacy around the world with a web application, do the markets most in need have broadband access?  Or are you targeting markets with access first? Learn the market.

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Tim Keane

OCTOBER 2, 2007

We Only Need 1% of The Total Market! 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. « Thoughts for New Angels | Main. | » October 02, 2007.

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Campus Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Selby Rodriguez offers an interesting story in the Badger Herald on a student startup entering the domestic micro finance market with the Madison Fund. Additionally, Rosenthal said his research revealed a large percentage of the Wisconsin population is underbanked and face obstacles when seeking to borrow funds.

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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

APRIL 14, 2008

As one example, think about forecasting sales based on market potential and competition, rather than simply on historical results by salesperson. If we see that our total accounts are underpenetrated in one market, can we test how much it costs and how long it takes to acquire new ones? TrackBack URL for this entry: [link].

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