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How to Pitch to Investors
Pitching an investor can be a nerve-wracking job. However, with this detailed guide, you will learn how to pitch the investors with a purpose-driven pitch deck. Read now.
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How to Write a Mission Statement for Business Plan With Examples
A mission statement is more than just a few words on paper; it's a reflection of your company's purpose and core values. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of crafting an impactful mission statement for your business plan.
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What is Ratio Analysis? Explained Financial Ratio Analysis Concept
Financial Statements will give you the numbers while the Financial Ratio Analysis will tell you how good the financial health of a company is
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7 Small Business Financing Options
To give you an overview of the funding options available out there for your new startup business here are seven financing methods that you can adopt
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Budgeting Vs Forecasting Key Differences to Know
For every business budgeting and forecasting are the key steps in having your business strategy in place while also getting the desired funding
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Key Considerations of the Sources and Uses of Funds Statements
The sources uses of funds statements can secure loans and attract investors apart from reflecting the funds inflow and outflow of your business
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Determine the Legal Structure of Your Business
Choosing a legal structure for your business is an essential aspect of business planning Some of the common business structures are 1 Sole proprietorship 2 Partnership 3 LLC 4 Corporation
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How to Write a Business Proposal: With Example
Want to write an effective business proposal? This blog guides you about how to write a killer hook statement to CTA and everything in between with examples. So, read now.
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How to Find a Business Partner
Finding a suitable business partner is as difficult as its rewarding An ideal partner can help you make better decisions and grow faster Lets see how
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Start a successful Boutique Business | Step-by-Step Guide
The next step for your fashion and design inclinations with clothing is plunging into a boutique business of your own. Before the era of ready-made clothes, boutique businesses were, in fact, quite the norm for any kind of clothes shopping. […]
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8 Best Tools for Effective Market Research
Getting effective results out of your research can be daunting even for the best of marketers These market research tools would help make your job easy
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7 Top Business Plan Books for New-age Entrepreneurs
A business plan is the first step in an entrepreneurial journey. Check out the 7 best business plan books to create a perfect business plan.
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5 Essential Elements of Strategic Planning
What’s your plan for success? This is the first question your stakeholders would ask. The answer to this lies within your strategic business plan. However, creating one is challenging, that’s why we’ll cover all the elements of a strategic plan in this blog for your understanding.
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Strategic Business Planning: Way for Business Success
Strategic business planning provides the following benefits 1 Gives clear goals and strategies 2 Boosts employee morale
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How to Write a Business Case? (Guide + Examples)
A business case is crucial when you want to present your project to decision-makers. But how to write one? Let’s understand that in this blog post.
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How to Start a Catering Business
What goes into running a successful catering business Check out this listing to find out all the aspects that need to be taken care of
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Understanding the Cash Burn Rate & How to Reduce It
Cash burn rate helps you determine whether your efforts are going in the right direction to generate positive cash flows or not
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Business Model vs Business Plan What’s the Difference?
Understand the crucial differences between a business model and a business plan. A business model outlines how a business creates value, while a business plan details strategies for achieving goals.
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Startup Business Grants: Apply Now
There are several startup business grants and government loans to help you fund your startup or small business Here is the complete list
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Fixed Assets Vs Current Assets: Understanding Key Differences
Fixed assets vs current assets The difference is when the company plans to hold its assets Lets understand what they are and their key differences
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Guide to Start a Woodworking Business
Are you skilled to design woodcrafts Or want to start your own woodworking venture Read up to learn everything about setting up an exclusive woodworking business
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Reasons for Startup Failure and How to Avoid it
Startup failure rates can be quite demotivating but what is the reason for such rates and how to avoid them Well learn everything through this article
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Business Planning Process: Create a Business Plan That Works
All of us know that business planning is foundational to success But how to do it the right way Well discuss that and more through this article
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How to Start a Manufacturing Business
Have you ever thought of becoming a manufacturer? If yes, this guide about starting a manufacturing business will help you out from
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Direct Vs Indirect Cash Flow Methods Which Is Better ?
Both direct and indirect cash flow methods have their purposes and usability But which one should you use Read on to know more
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The Ultimate Guide to Net Income Calculation: Formulas and Examples
You only need three items from the balance sheet to calculate your net income revenue cost of goods sold and expenses
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How to Write Management Team Section in a Business Plan
A management section is crucial because it gives investors and stakeholders insight into the expertise, experience, and capabilities of your team. Explore how to write one in this guide.
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How to Write a Vision Statement for Your Business
Learn how to write the best vision statement look into the experts suggestions and study the example
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How Much Should a Business Plan Writing Cost?
Planning is important but how much should a business plan cost and what are the different methods Well discuss all of these and more through this article
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How to use : The Business Model Canvas explained in Few steps
The Business Model Canvas’s nine building blocks and the interrelationships between them provide a way to show the key elements of any business model.
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