Studying Entrepreneurial Case Studies May be What You’re Missing
You don’t need to be British or a business start-up expert such as Guy Rigby to know that most start-ups fail not because the idea was bad, not because of external pressures such as a recession or industry downturn, but because funding ran out before full potential could be reached. A good approach to start-up funding is being [...]
Read MoreWorking from Home
Silicon Valley, in Northern California, has long been known as the hotbed of start-ups innovation, educational and business incubators that shape the world’s thinking and drive some of the most cutting edge trends. Silicon Valley is to techies and starry-eyed entrepreneurs what Hollywood is to those seeking fame and sunshine. There was a time when [...]
Read MoreStudying the Entrance and Exit Strategies of Your Favorite Companies
Just like it’s easier to find a job when you already have one, procuring early-stage or start-up funding is a lot smoother if you’ve already demonstrated the ability to raise funds. Likewise you should be looking at a VC firm with a track record for creating success stories as we’ve discussed previously. Also consider digging deeper and taking notes on other start-up’s entrance and exit strategies.
Read MorePreparing Yourself for Capital in 2010
Whether you’re a glass-half-empty or glass-half-full thinker, getting financing for your business requires an “honest” inventory.
Read MoreGood Time To Start Your Own Internet Company? Maybe
You have been laid off from your job. You have had it with corporate America. Now is the perfect time to start your own Internet company, right?
The answer is yes.
And no.
Read MoreVC investing jumps 61% in Q2 2009 to $5.329B
Despite the steady beat of news predicting the demise and destruction of the venture capital asset class, could the reports of venture capital’s death be greatly exaggerated? Q2 2009 offers some hope as evidenced by a quarter over quarter bounce in investment by venture capital firms.
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