Business Power Tools founder and BizPlanBuilder business plan software template creator Burke Franklin consults on writing a business plan — What to think about as you edit the “Image & Branding” section of your business plan and what investors and lenders (crowdfund, angel, venture capital, SBA) look for as they consider funding your startup or…
Excerpted from the book on mindful business management, Business Black Belt Creating an environment where sales can occur. Have your customers think it’s their idea to buy your product or service. Most people fail in marketing because they’re too bashful to market full out. If you really have confidence in your product or service, if…
Securities attorney on investors, investing and term sheets… Jim Burk of Burk & Reedy, a Washington, DC-based law-firm who specializes in business law and financing. Jim has 40 years (!) experience in business law and business financing! He assists emerging companies in their initial stages of organization and then growing with the companies through the…
Excerpted from the book on conscious business management, Business Black Belt Play for more than you can afford to lose, and you will learn the game. ~ Sir Winston Churchill, English statesman Sometimes an obvious no-brainer good deal falls apart when you add up its components. I recently received a very clever phone pitch. A…
Use this Sample Letter to Build Your Board of Advisors Having a Board of Advisors working with you can do wonders for solving problems, avoiding stupid mistakes, and attracting capital. Advisors are generally successful or retired executives, business owners, consultants, professors, or others who could help your business. You don’t need to pay them with…