Build your startup team using sweat equity
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Tool: ‘Build your startup team using sweat equity’ Do you need to expand your early-stage startup team but lack the capital to attract needed talent? This episode discussed the concept of sweat equity as a solution to this dilemma of attracting critical skills and expertise to your venture. ‘OUR FAVORITE TOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS’ addresses startup […]
Funding a startup business – Venture Capital
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Tool: ‘Funding a startup business – Venture Capital’ This episode addresses venture capital funding. Venture capital is a form of private equity and a type of financing that investors provide to startup companies. Venture Capital is typically allocated to companies with exceptional growth potential, or companies that have grown quickly and appear poised to continue […]
Dealing with negativity while building your startup
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Tool: ‘Dealing with negativity while building your startup’ Have you experienced negative comments from random people about your startup questioning the concept or about your abilities to execute? This episode addresses how to deal with negativity while continuing to move forward pursuing your dreams. ‘OUR FAVORITE TOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS’ addresses startup and growth issues facing […]
Funding a startup business – Angel Investor
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Tool: ‘Funding a startup business – Angel Investor’ This episode addresses angel investors along with angel funding. An angel investor is a person of means who invests his or her own money in a company, usually a start-up, that is in the early stages of development. ‘OUR FAVORITE TOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS’ addresses startup and growth […]
Grow your business using Key Performance Indicators
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Tool: ‘Grow your business using Key Performance Indicators’ Key Performance Indicators, commonly referred to as KPI’s, are useful metrics that allow you to measure the success of your startup in various areas. KPI’s can accelerate the growth of your venture. This episode provides an overview and examples of how to use KPI’s in your business. […]
Funding a startup business – Bootstrapping
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Tool: ‘Funding a startup business – Bootstrapping’ Do you have limited money to start a business? Bootstrap funding is a concept and solution you should embrace. This episode discusses methods to launch a business without seeking external funding. ‘OUR FAVORITE TOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS’ addresses startup and growth issues facing first time entrepreneurs. Our goal is […]
Do you own your business? Or does your business own you?
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Tool: ‘Do you own your business? Or does your business own you?’ A common dilemma of business owners is having a business all consuming of your time allowing for no time for anything else. This episode addresses this important issue from multiple perspectives. ‘OUR FAVORITE TOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS’ addresses startup and growth issues facing first […]
Statements not to make in an investor pitch – Part 2 of 2
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Tool: Statements not to make in an investor pitch – Part 2 of 2 – There is much advice provided covering ‘what to say in an investor pitch’. Equally important, but less discussed, we will peruse the opposite side of this issue discussing ‘what not to say in an investor pitch’. Given the volume of […]
Statements not to make in an investor pitch – Part 1 of 2
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Tool: Statements not to make in an investor pitch – Part 1 of 2 – There is much advice provided covering ‘what to say in an investor pitch’. Equally important, but less discussed, we will peruse the opposite side of this issue discussing ‘what not to say in an investor pitch’. Given the volume of […]
Learning from failure is key to your success
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Tool: Learning from failure – Is the fear of failure stopping you from launching a business? This is a common concern among startup entrepreneurs. This episode discusses key aspects relating to failure and how to overcome your fears. ‘OUR FAVORITE TOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS’ addresses startup and growth issues facing first time entrepreneurs. Our goal is […]