Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Name the three top ones, and present your sustainable advantage as well as barriers to entry for new startups. What are your forecasts for revenue, expenses and cash flow? Forecasts are evaluated as a level of commitment and a measure of your business savvy. Who are your competitors, and how do you win?

Sweat Equity 120

Sweat Equity Advisory Board Liquidity Event Startup 120

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 13, 2012

Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

Business Plan 283

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 283

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2011

Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

Business Plan 290

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 290

Berkonomics

DECEMBER 19, 2013

In a liquidation, would you have profited at the expense of your investors by taking high salary or draws before breakeven? Liquidity event: Name at least five companies that might be ready to acquire the enterprise if successful. Order all 3 Berkonomics books for $49.95,a a 33% discount. www.berkus.com.

Pre-Money Valuation 105

Pre-Money Valuation Liquidity Event Cofounder Valuation 105

Gust

AUGUST 5, 2012

Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

Business Plan 182

Business Plan Sweat Equity Exit Strategy Intellectual Property 182

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2010

Rest assured that potential investors will ask for names, and place some calls. Financial forecast and metrics. These investors want to know that you are thinking about a liquidity event – when and how they will get their money out, with ROI. Include Advisory Board members and key industry people connections.

Business Plan 186

Business Plan Exit Strategy Sweat Equity Intellectual Property 186