Archive for March, 2008

10 Common Mistakes Made By Web Entrepreneurs

Monday, March 24th, 2008

Here are 10 common mistakes made by web entrepreneurs… not me of course…
1) People are Lazy - Don’t assume people will have an interest in your product like you do. They won’t. They’ll look at it for 5 seconds, and i.
2) Being Too scattered - Well said. How many mash-ups do you regularly check in? Do one thing, do […]

Tips To Writing a Business Plan

Monday, March 24th, 2008

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Writing A
Business Plan
We like business plans that present a lot of information in as few words as possible. The following format, within 15-20 slides, is all that’s needed:
Company Purpose

Define the company/business in a single declarative sentence.

Problem

Describe the pain of the customer (or the customer’s customer).
Outline how the customer addresses the issue today.

Solution

Demonstrate your company’s value […]

What Makes Start Up’s Successful

Monday, March 24th, 2008

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Elements of Sustainable Companies
Start-ups with these characteristics often foretells the success of a business and the likelihood of it becoming a sustainable, enduring company. We like to partner with companies that have:

Clarity of Purpose
Summarize the company’s business on the back of a business card.

Large Markets
Address existing markets poised for rapid growth or change. A market […]

Search Engine Keyword Tool

Friday, March 14th, 2008

Ron Hornbakers Keyword Tool:
http://ronhornbaker.com/keyword-suggestion-tool/?q=spa&mkt=US
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