| capital one startup business loans: Why Startups Fail Tom Eisenmann, 2021-03-30 If you want your startup to succeed, you need to understand why startups fail. “Whether you’re a first-time founder or looking to bring innovation into a corporate environment, Why Startups Fail is essential reading.”—Eric Ries, founder and CEO, LTSE, and New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup and The Startup Way Why do startups fail? That question caught Harvard Business School professor Tom Eisenmann by surprise when he realized he couldn’t answer it. So he launched a multiyear research project to find out. In Why Startups Fail, Eisenmann reveals his findings: six distinct patterns that account for the vast majority of startup failures. • Bad Bedfellows. Startup success is thought to rest largely on the founder’s talents and instincts. But the wrong team, investors, or partners can sink a venture just as quickly. • False Starts. In following the oft-cited advice to “fail fast” and to “launch before you’re ready,” founders risk wasting time and capital on the wrong solutions. • False Promises. Success with early adopters can be misleading and give founders unwarranted confidence to expand. • Speed Traps. Despite the pressure to “get big fast,” hypergrowth can spell disaster for even the most promising ventures. • Help Wanted. Rapidly scaling startups need lots of capital and talent, but they can make mistakes that leave them suddenly in short supply of both. • Cascading Miracles. Silicon Valley exhorts entrepreneurs to dream big. But the bigger the vision, the more things that can go wrong. Drawing on fascinating stories of ventures that failed to fulfill their early promise—from a home-furnishings retailer to a concierge dog-walking service, from a dating app to the inventor of a sophisticated social robot, from a fashion brand to a startup deploying a vast network of charging stations for electric vehicles—Eisenmann offers frameworks for detecting when a venture is vulnerable to these patterns, along with a wealth of strategies and tactics for avoiding them. A must-read for founders at any stage of their entrepreneurial journey, Why Startups Fail is not merely a guide to preventing failure but also a roadmap charting the path to startup success. |
| capital one startup business loans: Business Funding For Dummies Helene Panzarino, 2016-04-11 Get the business funding you need to secure your success The issue of funding is one of the biggest pain points for small- and medium-sized businesses—and one that comes up on a daily basis. Whether you're unsure about how to go about getting a loan, unfamiliar with the different options available to you or confused as to which would be the right solution for your particular business, Business Funding For Dummies provides plain-English, down-to-earth guidance on everything you need to successfully fund your business venture. Friendly, authoritative, and with a dash of humor thrown in for fun, this hands-on guide takes the fear out of funding and walks you step-by-step through the process of ensuring your business is financially viable. From crowd funding and angels to grants and friends, families, and fools, it covers every form of funding available—and helps you hone in on and secure the ones that are right for your unique needs. Includes mini case studies, quotes, and plenty of examples Offers excerpts from interviews with financiers and entrepreneurs Topics covered include all forms of funding Covers angels in the UK and abroad If you're the owner or director of a small-to-medium-sized business looking to start an SME, but have been barking up the wrong tree, Business Funding For Dummies is the fast and easy way to get the funds you need. |
| capital one startup business loans: Finance Your Own Business Garrett Sutton, Gerri Detweiler, 2016-01-05 Learn the financing fast track strategies used by successful entrepeneurs and investors. |
| capital one startup business loans: Delinquent Elena Botella, 2022-10-11 The time before the debt machine -- How the machine was built -- The debtor class -- A broken net -- The quickest levers -- Divergent -- A fair deal -- The last frontier -- Transformational lending -- Appendix A : About my research process -- Appendix B : Advice for consumers. |
| capital one startup business loans: How Venture Capital Works Phillip Ryan, 2012-07-01 Explanations to the inner workings of one of the least understood, but arguably most important, areas of business finance is offered to readers in this engaging volume: venture capital. Venture capitalists provide necessary investment to seed (or startup) companies, but the startup is only the beginning, there is much more to be explored. These savvy investors help guide young entrepreneurs, who likely have little experience, to turn their businesses into the Googles, Facebooks, and Groupons of the world. This book explains the often-complex methods venture capitalists use to value companies and to get the most return on their investments, or ROI. This book is a must-have for any reader interested in the business world. |
| capital one startup business loans: The SBA Loan Book Charles H Green, 2010-12-18 Spurred by President Obama, the Small Business Association has stepped up its loan program to companies around the nation. But to receive an SBA-guaranteed loan, firms must navigate a complex course of processes, qualifications, documentation, and approvals. You need this new edition of Charles Green's invaluable book to chart the best way to apply for and get an SBA loan. Green wastes no time in showing: Why an SBA loan guarantee is a good option in tough economic times How to choose the right bank at a time when many banks have failed and credit is tight What the new rules and regulations say about the paperwork and documentation loan applicants must supply In today's turbulent economic climate, solid financial backing is the key to small business survival. And this fully updated guide to SBA loans will help you land it. |
| capital one startup business loans: Venture Deals Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson, 2011-07-05 An engaging guide to excelling in today's venture capital arena Beginning in 2005, Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson, managing directors at Foundry Group, wrote a long series of blog posts describing all the parts of a typical venture capital Term Sheet: a document which outlines key financial and other terms of a proposed investment. Since this time, they've seen the series used as the basis for a number of college courses, and have been thanked by thousands of people who have used the information to gain a better understanding of the venture capital field. Drawn from the past work Feld and Mendelson have written about in their blog and augmented with newer material, Venture Capital Financings puts this discipline in perspective and lays out the strategies that allow entrepreneurs to excel in their start-up companies. Page by page, this book discusses all facets of the venture capital fundraising process. Along the way, Feld and Mendelson touch on everything from how valuations are set to what externalities venture capitalists face that factor into entrepreneurs' businesses. Includes a breakdown analysis of the mechanics of a Term Sheet and the tactics needed to negotiate Details the different stages of the venture capital process, from starting a venture and seeing it through to the later stages Explores the entire venture capital ecosystem including those who invest in venture capitalist Contain standard documents that are used in these transactions Written by two highly regarded experts in the world of venture capital The venture capital arena is a complex and competitive place, but with this book as your guide, you'll discover what it takes to make your way through it. |
| capital one startup business loans: Expecting Money Erica Sandberg, 2017-11-03 No matter how much you earn, own, or owe, you can create a secure financial future for your family. In her engaging, down-to-earth style, nationally known credit and money management expert Erica Sandberg provides no-nonsense strategies on how to overcome the challenges every parent faces, from raising a family on a reduced income, to the practicalities of debt repayment, to managing expenses over the course of a child’s life. Indispensable and easy-to-use, Expecting Money offers you the tools to: Maximize employer benefits—during pregnancy and after the baby is born; Manage the cost of new baby expenses; Conquer financial challenges, whether you’re a one- or two-income family; Shop smart and use credit to your family’s advantage; Plan for the future— including childcare and education costs from pre-school to college. Erica’s heartfelt wit and wisdom will encourage and empower you to develop an effective financial budget—your family’s roadmap for true and lasting security. |
| capital one startup business loans: The Art of Startup Fundraising Alejandro Cremades, 2016-03-31 Startup money is moving online, and this guide shows you how it works. The Art of Startup Fundraising takes a fresh look at raising money for startups, with a focus on the changing face of startup finance. New regulations are making the old go-to advice less relevant, as startup money is increasingly moving online. These new waters are all but uncharted—and founders need an accessible guide. This book helps you navigate the online world of startup fundraising with easy-to-follow explanations and expert perspective on the new digital world of finance. You'll find tips and tricks on raising money and investing in startups from early stage to growth stage, and develop a clear strategy based on the new realities surrounding today's startup landscape. The finance world is in a massive state of flux. Changes are occurring at an increasing pace in all sectors, but few more intensely than the startup sphere. When the paradigm changes, your processes must change with it. This book shows you how startup funding works, with expert coaching toward the new rules on the field. Learn how the JOBS Act impacts the fundraising model Gain insight on startups from early stage to growth stage Find the money you need to get your venture going Craft your pitch and optimize the strategy Build momentum Identify the right investors Avoid the common mistakes Don't rely on the how we did it tales from superstar startups, as these stories are unique and applied to exceptional scenarios. The game has changed, and playing by the old rules only gets you left behind. Whether you're founding a startup or looking to invest, The Art of Startup Fundraising provides the up-to-the-minute guidance you need. |
| capital one startup business loans: The Self-Made Myth Brian Miller, Mike Lapham, 2012-03-05 Recapitulates and reinforces the government's role in supporting business and makes the case for progressive taxation and a robust public sector. - preface. |
| capital one startup business loans: The High-Performance Entrepreneur David Hale, 2008-07 What would it cost to hire a team of business coaches to personally coach you in achieving your entrepreneurial dream? Get ready to set your vision on sustaining your profitable business with some of the best and brightest business coaches who share their strategies for developing the HiPer Entrepreneur in you. Some of the entrepreneurs and business coaches you will get to know in The High-Performance Entrepreneur: 12 Essential Strategies to Supercharge Your Startup Business include: Barbara Lyngarkos, MBA, CEO, Executary, Inc. Timothy P. Maxwell, II, Founder and Owner, AFC Group, LLC. Michael B. Meek, MSM, CEO, M. B. Meek Consultants. Robert T. Uda, Founder and President, Bob Uda and Associates By consulting The High-Performance Entrepreneur: 12 Essential Strategies to Supercharge Your Startup Business, evolving your entrepreneurial dream will become a daily habit with information-packed, easy to implement strategies. Every strategy includes not only the procedures you need to implement, but also many how-to checklists and self-assessments. When you need particular hip-pocket training on a specific area, simply open to that strategy to locate the performance measures you seek. Among the performance measures are: How to hone your entrepreneurial dreams to viable business ventures. Why you need to locate your dream team through strategic networking. How a web presence will greatly enhance your expose to your target market. Not underemphasizing location, location, location. Lead, follow, or get out of the way. How supportive structures will assist in developing a solid business foundation. |
| capital one startup business loans: The Capital One Story Mary Curran Hackett, 2020-05-26 What can you learn from the most successful companies in the world? The Capital One Story will help you understand and adopt the competitive strategies, workplace culture, and daily business practices that enabled an unlikely credit card startup to revolutionize the credit industry. After twenty-five years in the credit card business, Capital One has earned its place in wallets across the world. When the company’s two young founders set out to individualize credit, the financial world thought they were crazy…until it was clear that they weren’t. Working in the banking industry, Richard Fairbank and Nigel Morris saw that the one-size-fits all standard that the credit card companies employed was leaving big money on the table. They cracked the code and figured out how to customize the credit card experience by offering personalized designs, credit limits, and rewards, revolutionizing the way the credit card industry operated. Known for their ubiquitous advertising campaigns with A-list talent such as Jennifer Garner and Samuel L. Jackson, the youngest bank in the business was once turned down by every one of their competitors but has since grown to dominate the industry. Through the story of Capital One, you’ll learn: How to recognize underserved sections of a market. How rejection by every company in the business doesn’t mean it’s time to quit. How to determine what people want and how to get it to them. How to employ marketing campaigns that will change the way people live. Discover how this iconic organization got it right and created a successful long-lasting business, and how you can do the same for your company. |
| capital one startup business loans: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Martha Corrales-Estrada, 2019-09-27 The world of business is constantly changing. Here, a cast of key players from Latin America explore the conceptual foundations, methodologies, and tools for mini-cases and business challenges to innovation and entrepreneurship in emerging markets. |
| capital one startup business loans: Not Just A Living Mark Henricks, 2003-07-03 As people have come to yearn for more fulfilling and creative work, many are realizing their dreams by leaving the corporate life behind and creating businesses around the things they love. In Not Just a Living, Mark Henricks explores the genesis of this cultural and social phenomenon and offers a comprehensive approach for assessing your own potential, taking the plunge, and building a business that helps you fulfill both personal and professional aspirations. Combining the authority of firsthand experience, colorful and engaging stories from the front lines, and a variety of diagnostic and planning tools, Henricks shows you how to determine whether the entrepreneurial route is right for you, recognize opportunities, overcome obstacles, plan your course, and launch and sustain your business-whether it's a solo venture out of your garage or a multi-million-dollar enterprise. |
| capital one startup business loans: Small Businesses' Access to Capital United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business, 1996 |
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| capital one startup business loans: Management Fundamentals Robert N. Lussier, 2023-02-21 Packed with experiential exercises, self-assessments, and group activities, Management Fundamentals: Concepts, Applications, and Skill Development, Tenth Edition develops essential management skills students can use in their personal and professional lives. Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier uses the most current cases and examples to illustrate management concepts in today’s ever-changing business world. This fully updated new edition provides in-depth coverage of key AACSB topics such as diversity, ethics, technology, and globalization. New to this Edition: New Cases New and expanded coverage of important topics like generational differences, sexual harassment, AI, cybersecurity, entrepreneurial mindset, managing change, and emotional intelligence Fully updated Trends and Issues in Management sections in each chapter Hundreds of new examples, statistics, and references so your students are exposed to the latest thinking in management Key Features: Case studieshighlight contemporary challenges and opportunities facing managers at well-known organizations such as IKEA, LG, Alibaba, and Buc-ees. Trends and Issuessectionsexplore timely topics such as the changing nature of work, managing multiple generations, and virtual teams. Self-Assessmentshelp readers gain personal knowledge of management functions in the real world and provide opportunities for readers to learn about their personal management styles and apply chapter concepts. Skill Builder Exercisesdevelop skills readers can use in their personal and professional lives. Ideas on Management chapter-opening caseshighlight real companies and people and are revisited throughout the chapter to illustrate and reinforce chapter concepts. Case studiesask readers to put themselves in the role of a manager to apply chapter concepts and consider issues facing real organizations. |
| capital one startup business loans: The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Marcus Powell, 2013 The SSBCI provides funding to states, territories, and eligible municipalities to expand existing or to create new state small business investment programs, including state capital access programs, collateral support programs, loan participation programs, loan guarantee programs, and venture capital programs. This book examines the SSBCI and its implementation, including Treasury's response to initial program audits conducted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office and Treasury's Office of Inspector General. These audits suggested that SSBCI participants were generally complying with the statute's requirements, but that some compliance problems existed, in that, the Treasury's oversight of the program could be improved; and performance measures were needed to assess the program's efficacy. |
| capital one startup business loans: The Founder's Dilemmas Noam Wasserman, 2013-04 The Founder's Dilemmas examines how early decisions by entrepreneurs can make or break a startup and its team. Drawing on a decade of research, including quantitative data on almost ten thousand founders as well as inside stories of founders like Evan Williams of Twitter and Tim Westergren of Pandora, Noam Wasserman reveals the common pitfalls founders face and how to avoid them. |
| capital one startup business loans: It's About Damn Time Arlan Hamilton, Rachel L. Nelson, 2020-05-05 “A hero’s tale of what’s possible when we unlock our potential, continue the search for knowledge, and draw on our lived experiences to guide us through the darkest moments.”—Stacey Abrams From a Black, gay woman who broke into the boys’ club of Silicon Valley comes an empowering guide to finding your voice, working your way into any room you want to be in, and achieving your own dreams. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FORTUNE In 2015, Arlan Hamilton was on food stamps and sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport, with nothing but an old laptop and a dream of breaking into the venture capital business. She couldn’t understand why people starting companies all looked the same (White and male), and she wanted the chance to invest in the ideas and people who didn’t conform to this image of how a founder is supposed to look. Hamilton had no contacts or network in Silicon Valley, no background in finance—not even a college degree. What she did have was fierce determination and the will to succeed. As much as we wish it weren’t so, we still live in a world where being underrepresented often means being underestimated. But as someone who makes her living investing in high-potential founders who also happen to be female, LGBTQ, or people of color, Hamilton understands that being undervalued simply means that a big upside exists. Because even if you have to work twice as hard to get to the starting line, she says, once you are on a level playing field, you will sprint ahead. Despite what society would have you believe, Hamilton argues, a privileged background, an influential network, and a fancy college degree are not prerequisites for success. Here she shares the hard-won wisdom she’s picked up on her remarkable journey from food-stamp recipient to venture capitalist, with lessons like “The Best Music Comes from the Worst Breakups,” “Let Someone Shorter Stand in Front of You,” “The Dangers of Hustle Porn,” and “Don’t Let Anyone Drink Your Diet Coke.” Along the way, she inspires us all to defy other people’s expectations and to become the role models we’ve been looking for. Praise for It’s About Damn Time “Reading Arlan Hamilton’s It’s About Damn Time is like having a conversation with that frank, bawdy friend who somehow always manages to make you laugh, get a little emo, and, ultimately, think about the world in a different way. . . . The book is warm, witty, and unflinching in its critique of the fake meritocracy that permeates Silicon Valley.”—Shondaland |
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| capital one startup business loans: Business Loans Daniel Shore, In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, access to capital is often the lifeblood of success. Whether you're launching a startup, expanding an existing venture, or weathering unforeseen challenges, securing the right business loan can be a crucial step towards achieving your goals. This book is designed to be your comprehensive guide through the intricate landscape of business lending. From understanding the different types of loans available to navigating the application process and managing loan funds effectively, we'll walk you through every stage of the journey. Starting and running a small business is no small feat. It requires vision, determination, and, of course, financial resources. But with the right knowledge and preparation, obtaining and utilizing a business loan can become a strategic tool in your entrepreneurial arsenal. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this book aims to demystify the world of business loans, empowering you to make informed decisions that will propel your business forward. Let's embark on this journey together, as we unlock the doors to financial opportunity and success for your small business. |
| capital one startup business loans: The SBA Loan Book Charles H Green, 2005-06-01 The SBA Loan Book, 2nd Edition provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to maneuver through the complex maze of eligibility, qualification, and approval needed to get SBA financing. This edition includes the most up-to-date information on policy changes including Revision E, the 504 program, and the SBA Express program. The SBA Loan Book, 2nd Edition gives you answers to your most important questions, including how to: Increase your chances of getting a loan Fill out a loan application Present yourself to lenders Consider your options for SBA-guaranteed loans Close your loan fast In addition, you'll learn how to appeal a lender's denial, as well as how to approach a loan request if you've previously filed bankruptcy. The SBA Loan Book, 2nd Edition also includes the latest resources and forms. AUTHOR: Charles H. Green is a vice president with Sunrise Bank, one of the leading SBA lending banks in the nation. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, and Bloomberg Business News. He lives in Atlanta, GA. |
| capital one startup business loans: Disney World Hacks Dia Adams, 2019-10-12 Amazon Bestseller Disney World Hacks is UPDATED for 2020 with over 40 new pages of tips, tricks, secrets and hacks that only the most savvy know.What are the 13 Disney World Resorts you should avoid?What 9 restaurants- that don't need reservations- should be on your short list?What 4 questions should you ask before you go?What 3 Disney World resort hacks will save you thousands?Where are the 2 secret Disney World outlets?What Disney World meal comes with free childcare?Learn all of this and much more with Disney World Hacks.Saving on a Disney vacation is supposed to be notoriously difficult. However, as Walt put it himself, it is kind of fun to do the impossible! As a nationally known author and speaker I have spent years planning and helping others plan Disney vacations. Ask Google a Disney planning question and you might find my answer. Along the way, I have learned a thing or ten about how to maximize the fun and minimize the expense.Disney World Hacks is for people who want to maximize their Disney World experience without emptying their pockets and spending hundreds of hours planning the trip. The book covers both planning and on-the-ground hacks that will save you time and money.I am here to give you a ground level, no bull, action-oriented set of tips and tricks that will save you time and money on what can be the most stressful trip you might ever plan. The 180 pages in the book cover items that anyone can do without having to become fluent in Disney-speak. About the AuthorDia Adams is a real-life Mom of two kids in the DC Metro area. She is creator of The Deal Mommy, a successful family travel community, and is featured on many of the nation's largest family travel sites. She is regularly quoted in national media and speaks often at conferences about Disney and family travel. |
| capital one startup business loans: Contemporary Business Louis E. Boone, David L. Kurtz, Susan Berston, 2019-03-26 Contemporary Business, 18th Edition, is a student friendly, engaging product designed to attract students to the field of business. Boone 18e offers a comprehensive approach to the material that will cater to a wide variety of students with different learning needs. Up-to-date content is vital to any Intro to Business course and Boone 18e with its contemporary style, wealth of new examples, and hot business topics can deliver that currency. |
| capital one startup business loans: The Customer-Funded Business John Mullins, 2014-07-21 Who needs investors? More than two generations ago, the venture capital community – VCs, business angels, incubators and others – convinced the entrepreneurial world that writing business plans and raising venture capital constituted the twin centerpieces of entrepreneurial endeavor. They did so for good reasons: the sometimes astonishing returns they've delivered to their investors and the astonishingly large companies that their ecosystem has created. But the vast majority of fast-growing companies never take any venture capital. So where does the money come from to start and grow their companies? From a much more agreeable and hospitable source, their customers. That's exactly what Michael Dell, Bill Gates and Banana Republic's Mel and Patricia Ziegler did to get their companies up and running and turn them into iconic brands. In The Customer Funded Business, best-selling author John Mullins uncovers five novel approaches that scrappy and innovative 21st century entrepreneurs working in companies large and small have ingeniously adapted from their predecessors like Dell, Gates, and the Zieglers: Matchmaker models (Airbnb) Pay-in-advance models (Threadless) Subscription models (TutorVista) Scarcity models (Vente Privee) Service-to-product models (GoViral) Through the captivating stories of these and other inspiring companies from around the world, Mullins brings to life the five models and identifies the questions that angel or other investors will – and should! – ask of entrepreneurs or corporate innovators seeking to apply them. Drawing on in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs and investors who have actually put these models to use, Mullins goes on to address the key implementation issues that characterize each of the models: when to apply them, how best to apply them, and the pitfalls to watch out for. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur lacking the start-up capital you need, an early-stage entrepreneur trying to get your cash-starved venture into take-off mode, an intrapreneur seeking funding within an established company, or an angel investor or mentor who supports high-potential ventures, this book offers the most sure-footed path to starting, financing, or growing your venture. John Mullins is the author of The New Business Road Test and, with Randy Komisar, the widely acclaimed Getting to Plan B. |
| capital one startup business loans: Finance Your Business The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, 2016-11-21 FUND YOUR DREAM BUSINESS Every business needs money. Whether you’re just starting out or are ready to expand, hunting for cash isn’t easy and you’ll need a game plan to be successful. The experts of Entrepreneur can help improve your odds of success by exploring the available options to guiding you from small business loans and angel investors to crowdfunding and venture capital. |
| capital one startup business loans: Angel Investing Joe Wallin, Pete Baltaxe, 2020-07-01 Angel Investing: Start to Finish is the most comprehensive practical and legal guide written to help investors and entrepreneurs avoid making expensive mistakes. Angel investing can be fun, financially rewarding, and socially impactful. But it can also be a costly endeavor in terms of money, time, and missed opportunities. Through the successes, failures, and collective experience of the authors you’ll learn how to navigate the angel investment process to maximize your chances of success and manage downside risks as an investor or entrepreneur. You’ll learn how: - Lead investors evaluate deals - Lawyers think through term sheets - To keep perspective through losses and triumphs This book will also be of use to founders raising an angel round, who will be wise to learn how decisions are made on the other side of the table. No matter where you’re starting from, this book will give you the context to become a savvier thinker, a better negotiator, and a positive member of the angel investing and startup communities. |
| capital one startup business loans: Venture Capital and Angel Investing Andrew M. Lane, Nicole P. Mifflin, 2011 Entrepreneurs constantly seek capital for new and existing ventures even though they face considerable constraints in obtaining financing. Venture capital from outside investors has been considered an important driver in the start-up and growth of entrepreneurial firms. Unlike venture capital investments, angel investments are made by individual investors who do not make up a known population. Therefore, much of what is reported about angel investing comes from anecdotes and surveys of convenience samples, which are prone to biases and inaccuracies. This book examines the roles of angel investing in the entrepreneurial finance system and the funded and unfunded business plans to determine the key factors in the venture capital investment decision process. |
| capital one startup business loans: The Mom Test Rob Fitzpatrick, 2013-10-09 The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and everyone will lie to you at least a little . As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and it's worth doing right . Talking to customers is one of the foundational skills of both Customer Development and Lean Startup. We all know we're supposed to do it, but nobody seems willing to admit that it's easy to screw up and hard to do right. This book is going to show you how customer conversations go wrong and how you can do better. |
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| capital one startup business loans: Technology Entrepreneurship Thomas N. Duening, Robert A. Hisrich, Michael A. Lechter, 2014-08-12 The focus of this book is on technology ventures — how they start, operate, and sometimes exit profitably. In short, it covers all the elements required to launch a successful technology company, including discussion of cutting-edge trends such as entrepreneurial method and lean startup, emphasis on the ideation process and development of an effective business plan, coverage of product and market development, intellectual property, structuring your venture, raising capital, sales and marketing, people management, and even strategies for exiting your venture. This is not another armchair book about entrepreneurship. It’s a working guide for engineers and scientists who want to actually be entrepreneurs. An intense focus on product design and development, with customers and markets in mind Extensive discussion of intellectual property development, management, and protection Potent insights into marketing and selling technology products to the global marketplace Techniques for forecasting financials, raising funds, and establishing venture valuation Best practices in venture leadership and managing growth Overview of various exit strategies and how to prepare the venture for exit |
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| capital one startup business loans: Raising Capital David E. Vance, 2005-12-05 Most small businesses cite lack of capital is a major constraint on growth. Raising Capital focuses on non-bank sources of capital since banks only lend to companies that fit a very narrow profile. The topics covered include: (i) capital sources entrepreneurs can tap when they are too small or unusual for banks, (ii) angel investors and venture capital, (iii) where to look for angels, venture capitalists and other capital sources, (iv) how to pitch your company and close the deal, (v) deal terms and issues that arise when negotiating a deal, (vi) going public through an IPO or little known small public offerings, (viii) asset based lenders, and (ix) other financing vehicles including: bond, commercial paper, PIPEs and securitization. The scope of the book ranges from capital for entrepreneurs who have little more than an idea, to capital for top rated companies. |
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