Posted in Blog, Finance, Small Business, Startups
Like many inspired and hard working individuals, you are ready to achieve the funding required to start your small business. But before you sprint to the bank, follow these simple steps to start-up financing success. 1. Prepare psychologically Run through a mock funding interview with a colleague or friend. Have them take note of your […]
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How To Ruin A Business Plan In 12 Easy Lessons You are writing a business plan because you want to achieve something. You want to get a loan. You are applying for a grant. You are looking for investors. You want to buy a business. You want to sell a business In any business plan […]
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Once they get past “writer’s block“, most people just start writing their business plan. Bad mistake…of the twelve things to avoid in a business plan, that is one of the first types of common errors. Before you write a word, ask yourself this one question: “What’s the point of my business plan?” If your purpose […]
Posted in Blog, Marketing, Small Business, Startups
So, you have a great business idea, a great product or service, and now you’re ready to get financing and make your dream a reality. …………Skreeeeek! Better put on the brakes. You need more than a great product or service. You also need customers or clients. The best product in the world won’t make you […]
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Originally published by the Globe and Mail Driving down the road one day in 2013, Balbir Sohi found the answer to how she could bring improved oral health to the wider population. Ms. Sohi a dental hygienist and Tor in Brampton, Ont., had recently started a business offering her hygiene and education services to people […]