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How relevant is business plan/business model before starting up?

I have worked with some startups, and heard people saying, they have bla...bla...bla business plan that is way better than their competitor, and for sucess you must have a good business model I ...
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Identify the different points of view that an investor will have for a new business

I am currently trying to create from scratch a new business. Is a high cost start business and I dont have the necessary funds, only the information of how to do it, that means from the customers and ...
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Business Entity for Partnership question, or Unincorporated Business?

I'm planning on registering for a reseller's permit and it's telling me to register for a business entity. Currently I have a friend who wants to start something with me. Is it a good idea to do the ...
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Projecting Sales for Web Dev Business Plan

I am putting together a business plan for my Web Development startup. Cost of materials, marketing, etc. are the easy (fixed or one-time cost) parts - but I am trying to figure out how to create a ...
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What are the pros and cons of having a business model - snatching other businesses existing customers, just a month before renewal?

What are the pros and cons of having a business model - snatching other businesses existing customers, especially a month or two before they renew with them? Is there any business term for what I ...
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Is it that way too early to start a business?

I have been sharing my thoughts for getting into some business, with some of my friends & colleagues, but all I get from them is 'Disappointment' & advice like "It's too early for you to do a ...
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Do I really need a One Page Business Plan?

I've already written a full business plan, but what is the purpose of a "one page business plan?" What's the difference between it and an executive summary? Do I really need one?
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Using Dubai as a tax haven - US nationals

My friend approached me with a business idea of selling a service to allow US business owners to incorporate in Dubai in order to avoid taxes. She resides in Dubai and owns a business there, and she ...
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Question About Findings Ones Epicenter

In the 37signals book rework they mention finding ones Epicenter, the one thing your business must have to survive. They use the example of a hot dog stand and the guy needing at least the hot dog ...
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Sample business case/feasibility study case-studies

I'm trying to look at some existing business-cases/feasibility studies to get an idea of what all to include and how to approach it. I'm sure there is no need to reinvent the wheel, but it seems there ...
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What's In a Business Plan and Do I Really Need One

Business plans cause a lot of anxiety for the new entrepreneur. I think it stems from the fact that they are a lot of work and putting one together, especially if you have never done one, is quantum ...
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Start a web designing Company or Just bea Freelancer & go for a full time l Job ? I am in Big Dilemma

I have just finished my Degree in BTech in Electronics& Communications few months back and i am a enthusiastic Web designer so after my Degree in B Tech i started do a freelancing web designing ...
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How to bootstrap a portal?

I want to start a property portal but I dont have huge ad budget to get traffic for listing then how do I get my first listing on the portal? If people come on my property portal through ads or any ...
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www.scribd.com type business model

I had used Scribd.com and in order to download anything they asked to upload and share something or pay for the download --- Now I feel this is a good business model especially when you are a startup ...
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Is there any categorization or in-depth analysis of business models based on the Internet?

I was searching for some information, analyses and categorization for business models that are used in Internet-based businesses (basically: in the businesses that are conducted through the Internet). ...
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My business model: helping guys get laid [closed]

I’m entered into a business plan competition at my university and I could use a little inspiration to get my brain juices flowing. If the business plan works out I might even implement it in real ...
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Design Firm for Entrepreneurs. How can I find my first customers?

Thanks for reading! I am making plans to start a small consultancy with a focus on design & creative solutions for entrepreneurs and start-up companies… Services like product design, package ...
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In a standard business plan, how do you cite statistics when describing your market?

I am in the process of writing up my business plan for my startup. When describing your market, do you use statistics? If so, how do you cite those statistics?
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Fair method to divide shares in a new business venture

I recently came up with an idea for some protective equipment for pro athletes. Discussed it with 2 friends (one is an engineer with lots of experience in developing products and the other has some ...
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Where can you find the most comprehensive excel Accounting P&L case for a startup business?

Where can you find the most comprehensive excel business case for startups? This questions is more specific than what it looks. I have been looking for a detail business case excel template for a ...
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How complete should my business plan be before I approach investors?

I know there are a number of business plan questions already, but my question applies to a specific aspect of the process. As my partners and I are researching and developing our plan, I've been ...
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Does “marketplace” business have a bad rep?

I noticed that talking to people about so called "marketplace" business (bringing together different groups with complementing needs) ideas gets a lot of people excited, but it seem to quickly turn ...
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I'm in need of a business plan for Mobile App! Also contracts for revenue-shared business!

My developer asks for a business plan for Mobile Apps? We would be partners in it sharing profits! What kind of business plan do i need? Also maybe you could provide samples of a revenue sharing ...
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Will my relocation greatly affect my business? My business fields are language interpretation, real estate market, travel market, internationanl trade market [closed]

I am building my own business and tentatively I will go into business interpretation, real estate market, travel market, and international trade market. I am trilingual and I like to travel around the ...
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How can I align my business with my life goals?

These things I am bothered by my business. You know, every one of us needs to make money. I decide to do it by creating my own business and preparing to do investment. I want to live around developed ...
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Have the ideas, found the niche…what to do first?

I have found two completely seaprate niches, and identified the target markets for them both. I have comprehensive ideas and details on how the applications should work. I have a developer that I ...
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What's the best process for business planning?

So we're doing really well. Very exciting. Now we can start looking a little further out on our business planning and look for new markets, etc. What's your process for taking an existing product and ...