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Venture Capital
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4 Initial Steps in Targeting Venture Capital Investment

The process of obtaining investment funding from Venture Capital Firms, (VCs) is typically difficult and time consuming for the entrepreneur. There are hundreds of VCs and each focus on different criteria. As a result, a targeted approach by the entrepreneur may be appropriate.

Competitive Environment
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7 Steps to Assess Your Concept’s Competitive Environment

Assessing the competitive environment allows you to determine if your idea is truly unique.

Board Observer Rights
How to Create an Advisory Board, How to Get Funding

Board Observer Rights: What are They and Why Are They Important to Investors?

The key is that they are engaging and actively seek to understand all potential alternative points of view in the decision-making process.

Exit Strategy
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Founders: Do You Have An Exit Strategy?

As a founder, you should ask yourself, “What is the final, desired outcome of my company?”

Board Resolutions
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8 Board Resolutions to Address While Establishing A Startup

Board resolutions are numerous issues to address as one creates and establishes a new company.

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Startup Due Diligence: 5 Reasons it is Critical to the Angel and VC Investor

Startup due diligence is one of the most important components of the funding process for a new business…

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How Conceptual Thinking is the Essence of Strategy

Strategic thought requires thinking “conceptually” as opposed to “sequentially.”  Sequential thinking weighs the pros and cons of each step against its immediate surroundings. Conceptual thinking requires that each step be measured against the larger goal. Perhaps this is best understood with an analogy.  Imagine going on a trip from point “A” to point “B.”

Term Sheet
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The Holy Grail of Entrepreneurship: The Term Sheet, Part 1

“A term sheet is like a prenuptial agreement and a coach’s playbook. Spend the time to understand the plays, and what happens should you ever separate from the business.”- Mitch Thrower

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Sweat Equity – Clarity Helps Protect Startup Businesses

noun: value in a property, business, etc., that results from the work that a person does to improve it;
also : the work itself”

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Two Key Factors in Getting Startup Advice from Professionals

There are two key factors to consider in order to be great startup advice from outside experts: Pick the right team, and always know what you want before you ask.

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