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Analysis and Development "...I found SUCCESSFUL STARTUPS to be very informative and useful, and would recommend it to any aspiring entrepreneur. I especially liked the frequent checklists which address critical business plan development requirements." Bob
Foster, Director, Global Access Program The authoritative review and guide to successful business startup development by experienced venture analysis experts. Based upon nine critical success factors that are the key to developing a business model investors will approve and engage in. Separate critical chapters cover opportunity analysis, market validation, the management team, financial projections, the marketing model, competitive analysis, intellectual property, the venture structure, and the equity placement. For each success factor chapter there are separate sections on business plan objectives, a current research summary, and a detailed self-testing questionnaire and scorecard. The reference appendix includes a Harvard Business School venture case study on critical funding issues, a complete subject bibliography of research articles, and a comprehensive guide to venture information sources and services. This big-picture guide and workbook for entrepreneurs is full of expert advice from venture investors, lawyers, finance executives and successful entrepreneurs who point out common mistakes in early venture development, and explain how to avoid these miscues. Published by TBG Publishing; 285 pages, 7x10, $24.95. |
