Top 10 Lies Of Entrepreneurs
May 20th, 2011 // 9:28 am @ mceja
Any of the following statements are very likely to elicit eye-rolling from VCs. “Our projections are conservative.” “Our market size is in the billions.” “XYZ Fortune 500 company will sign a contract next week.” “We will attract the best and the brightest employees as soon as we get funding.” “No one else is doing what [...]
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VIDEO: How to Write a busines plan
May 17th, 2011 // 10:42 am @ mceja
Learn step-by-step-how to write a business plan through our online course. Share this:ShareEmailFacebookStumbleUpon
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5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know about Angel Investors
May 4th, 2011 // 3:17 pm @ mceja
The U.S has an estimated 140,000 active angel investors who collectively invest some $20 billion a year in business, according to The Wall Street Journal. What separates the wheat from the shaft? From dozens of conversations with angel investors, these are 5 topics that come up most often: The People: Not only do you need [...]
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Top 5 Business Planning Questions for Success
April 29th, 2011 // 6:11 pm @ mceja
Business planning is part science part art. Who hires you for business plans? My clients range from solo entrepreneurs to those on their second business securing million dollars in funding from investors. How can small clients afford to pay as much as the big ones? We tailor solutions and services to each clients needs, goals, [...]
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10 Key Questions your VC Pitch Must Answer
April 23rd, 2011 // 1:52 pm @ mceja
The difference between securing million$ in funding or not comes down to 10-15 minutes in front of VCs or Angel Investors. You only get one shot. Remember that it is not always the best ideas that get funding, presentation matters! Investors are looking to invest in business not just ideas. Here are the 10 Key [...]
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5 Common SEO Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
April 22nd, 2011 // 11:51 am @ mceja
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Demystified The Internet is built around tech language that only a coder could love. I never get tired of reminding my SEO partner in crime, Gene, that all those engineers in could have highly benefited by consulting a Comparative Literature Major (ie. me) before they finalized all these names. But do [...]
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5 Fatal Mistakes that are Holding Back Your Startup
April 22nd, 2011 // 2:49 am @ mceja
First impressions are crucial to getting new clients. Here are 5 top mistakes that startups frequently make: Location, Location, Location! Your business cards should NEVER read APT # or hint that you are working out of your mothers basement. Now, while many successful companies have started in garages, dormrooms, Starbucks this is not the first [...]
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5 Signs You Need a Business Coach
April 17th, 2011 // 9:29 pm @ mceja
Why do You Need a Business Coach? The good news about running your own business is that you can do anything. The bad news is that you get to do everything. It’s a never ending roller coaster that can at times have you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, even lost. Many times doing it all by your [...]
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10 Signs You Need a Consultant
April 17th, 2011 // 8:18 pm @ mceja
Lack of a Written Business Plan Need for Investment Capital Need for Improved Sales Diminishing Margins Regular Cash Flow Shortages Chronic Delays and Late Deliveries of Products Overworked Staff Continual Supply Deficiencies Excessive Rework Lack of Knowledge about the Competition or the Market Contact us today to discuss your needs. Share this:ShareEmailFacebookStumbleUpon
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10 Start Up Mistakes
April 13th, 2011 // 10:28 pm @ mceja
10 Common Mistakes Startups Make Email: Share this:ShareEmailFacebookStumbleUpon
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