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Finding Startup Money

Learn how to attract capital for your entrepreneurial ideas.
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How to Write a Mission Statement for Your Business

A social entrepreneur explains why knowing your core values will determine the fate of your business.
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Fast Track Your Career with a Franchise

Franchise ownership is becoming a more popular career option for young adults.
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The 'School of Hard Knocks' Just as Critical as Business School

College won't teach you everything you need to know about becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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The City of Agents (ahem, Angels)

A young talk show host learns how tough the business can be when he pitches his program to the Hollywood studios.
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Business Planning Basics

Business Plan Basics
The best way to show bankers, venture capitalists, and angel investors that you are worthy of financial support is to show them a great business plan.
Business Plan Mistakes
Often you may hear about what a business plan consists of. While including the necessary items is very important, you also want to make sure you avoid some these common business plan mistakes
Design Your Plan to Fit Your Business
Business planning is about results. For every business plan, you need to make the contents of your plan match your purpose. Don't accept a standard outline just because it's there.
Do I Need a Business Plan?
Not everyone who starts and runs a business begins with a business plan, but it certainly helps to have one. If you are seeking funding from a venture capitalist, you will certainly need a comprehensive business plan that is well thought out and demonstrates sound business reasoning.
Gathering Information For Your Business Plan
A common problem encountered when writing a business plan is finding information about your industry and competitive companies. Fortunately, in recent years the Internet has made information gathering simple and easy, but sometimes the best information is found much closer to home....
The Essential Contents of a Marketing Plan
Every marketing plan has to fit the needs and situation. Even so, there are standard components you just can't do without. A marketing plan should always have a situation analysis, marketing strategy, sales forecast, and expense budget.