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Lean Startups

Icon Written by Steve Mortensen on May 31, 2010

What’s the ideal way to fund a new business or grow an existing one? How about having customers provide all the necessary capital.

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An Essential Unspoken Truth

Icon Written by Steve Mortensen on March 30, 2010

When raising money, there’s at least one truth that’s difficult for entrepreneurs and investors to candidly discuss, even though it’s a vital factor in the decision-making process of most investors.

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Lone Wolf or Winning Team

Icon Written by Steve Mortensen on February 7, 2010

I make a living by helping entrepreneurs prepare for the capital raising process. I’ve seen angel investors, venture capitalists, and trade associations strongly recommend that you should NOT hire people to help with your financial projections and business plans. Obviously, I disagree with this recommendation, but I believe there are several basic principles that apply to entrepreneurs trying to raise money that we should all be able agree on, leading to mutually beneficial coexistence.

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Smart Money and You

Icon Written by Steve Mortensen on February 4, 2010

Imagine for a moment you’re a hungry entrepreneur who needs capital to launch or grow a business that has some real potential for success. You started talking to angel investors about your deal, and finally connected with one that’s really interested! The angel looks you in the eye and asks, “Are you looking for smart or dumb money?”

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93 Percent of Business Funding

Icon Written by Steve Mortensen on February 3, 2010

While aspiring entrepreneurs can learn much from angel investors and venture capitalists about getting funded, 93 percent of small business funding comes from somewhere else. Somewhere that shares key viewpoints of high profile investors, but also takes many other issues into account. Things that are usually much more favorable to business owners.

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