Flevy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Traditional Startups demand that the entrepreneurs formulate a comprehensive 5-year Business Plan. The approach that traditional startups typically adopt is a linear, effort-intensive, and costly process that necessitates in-depth reflection, planning, and execution with minimal customer interaction and feedback.

Manufacturing 104

Manufacturing Value Proposition Digital Transformation Investors 104

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The CEO searches for investors, loans, grants, and other forms of funding to help their business grow. In those cases, investors exchange capital for equity — or partial ownership — of the company. If founders don't want to involve outside investors, they can get capital through small business loans. The downside?

Investors 112

Investors Finance Small Business Profitability 112

Hubspot Sales

JANUARY 25, 2023

The Five Stages of Entrepreneurship The Five Stages of Entrepreneurship Starting a business can seem like a daunting task. The Five Stages of Entrepreneurship divide the startup journey into more manageable chunks. You’ll also need to complete certain foundational steps to set your business up for success.

Investors 63

Investors Profitability e-Learning Brainstorming 63

Hubspot Sales

MAY 11, 2018

You’ve put together a business plan, invested all your savings, and have been working your idea as a side hustle for a few months. Indiegogo offers both live crowdfunding campaigns and a marketplace for innovative products. WeFunder allows you to raise between $50,000 and $50 million from investors. That’s a big step.

Investors 130

Investors Banking Decision-making Internet 130

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It's an important question for any entrepreneur, business owner , employee, or potential investor -- for any size company. If you're an entrepreneur , understanding the value of your company becomes increasingly important as the business grows, especially if you want to raise capital, sell a portion of the business, or borrow money.

Investors 113

Investors Profitability Negotiation Small Business 113

Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2019

The startup costs were manageable for a teenager on a minimum wage budget. I could manage every aspect of the business (production, marketing, sales, etc.). I created a business plan , used a portion of my savings, purchased candle-making materials, and made my first batch of candles in my parents' kitchen.

Investors 95

Investors Small Business Suppliers Innovation 95

CMOE

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A key component of being a good manager is being able to effectively communicate with leaders and key stakeholders. Before you start planning your presentation or conversation, be sure to fully understand the goals and interests of your audience. There are a number of resources out there on how to build your executive presence.

Stakeholders 52

Stakeholders Leadership Investors Communication 52