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Growthink's Funding Pyramid™ - Critical to Raising MoneyGrowthink's Funding Pyramid™ - Critical to Raising Money
Understanding Growthink's Funding Pyramid™ is absolutely critical to your success in raising money. So, look at the pyramid right now, understand its importance, and start from the BOTTOM and NOT the top of it. . . . keep reading

The Three Types of PPMs You Should to Know AboutThe Three Types of PPMs You Should to Know About
I've been getting lots of questions about the 3 types of PPMs (private placement memorandums) lately and realized I should post my answer to everyone so you know the facts.. . . . keep reading

MP3 Inside: August 2010 GTU Mastermind CallMP3 Inside: August 2010 GTU Mastermind Call
I'm happy to share with you a recording of the August Mastermind Call we held here at Growthink University. We covered a lot of ground, and some of the information provided on the call includes: 1. How and why to find corporate/strategic investors/partners for your business 2. How to prevent others from stealing your idea as you are raising funding 3. Why multiple rounds of funding should be raised versus shooting for just one large funding round . . . keep reading

July 2010 Direct Access Call-InJuly 2010 Direct Access Call-In
Last week, we had another fantastic Direct Access Member Call-In here at Growthink University. We covered a lot of ground, and some of the information provided on the call includes: #1. What impact will the Financial Reform Bill have on raising angel funding and venture capital? #2. What type of funding should I go after - strategic partners, angels, and/or VCs? #3. What are the differences between pre-money and post-money valuation? . . . keep reading

3 Ways To Generate More Revenues3 Ways To Generate More Revenues
The good news is that there are really only three ways to increase your revenues. The reason this is good is because it simplifies things. Now, what are these three ways, and how can you improve on each of them so you can really grow your revenues and your profits. . . . keep reading

Using Legal Counsel - Tips on Choosing and Working With Your LawyerUsing Legal Counsel - Tips on Choosing and Working With Your Lawyer
Last Friday, Growthink University members were treated to a presentation on "Using Legal Counsel," hosted by Michael Homeier and Jor Law, the founders of Homeier & Law, P.C. Michael and Jor covered a lot of ground on the webinar, including: How to avoid legal troubles as you start and/or grow your business . . . keep reading

The Critical Importance of Negotiating the Option Pool with VCsThe Critical Importance of Negotiating the Option Pool with VCs
Too many companies focus solely on valuation in their discussions with venture capital firms. The problem is that there are other key factors. In fact, you can raise money at a LOWER valuation and still retain a HIGHER percent equity in the company based on the option pool. This article shows you how this works and what to do about it. . . . keep reading

Growthink's Funding Pyramid™ - Critical to Raising Money
Growthink's Funding Pyramid™ - Critical to Raising Money Understanding Growthink's Funding Pyramid™ is absolutely critical to your success in raising money. So, look at the pyramid right now, understand its importance, and start from the BOTTOM and NOT the top of it. . . . keep reading
The Three Types of PPMs You Should to Know About
The Three Types of PPMs You Should to Know About I've been getting lots of questions about the 3 types of PPMs (private placement memorandums) lately and realized I should post my answer to everyone so you know the facts.. . . . keep reading
An Interview with Sales Expert Marvin Montgomery
I recently interviewed sales expert Marvin Montgomery. And I don't use the word "expert" lightly....Marvin has 30 years of sales training experience, served as director of sales for one of the . . . keep reading
How to Delegate Effectively - An Interview with Perry McIntosh
If you want something done right, do it yourself! We've all heard this one.But is it true?I think it is definitely true. With some caveats of course.But bef . . . keep reading
The Importance of a CFO - An Interview with Jonathan Weiss
There's one role in an organization that most entrepreneurs and business owners' don't really understand.It's not the Marketing Manager. That's pretty easy. The Marketing Manager is in charge o . . . keep reading
An Interview with Scott Jordan: Financing Your Business with Debt Capital
Recently I had the opportunity to interview Scott Jordan, founder of All Credit Lending Solutions. All Credit Lending Solutions was formed in 2005 to help small business owners in obtaining co . . . keep reading
Before You Walk into a VC Meeting, You BETTER Know This
Before You Walk into a VC Meeting, You BETTER Know This I've been in a lot of meetings with venture capitalists. And EVERY time, the same question is asked. And answering it incorrectly will help dig your grave. Here is the CORRECT answer to this pesky question. . . . keep reading

5 Tips for Improving Your Business Plan's Credibility
5 Tips for Improving Your Business Plan's Credibility The moment you start hyping up your business to investors is the moment they get turned off. Simply put, you can't say how great you are; rather, you need to prove it. You really need to be careful with superlatives like "world-class," "best-ever" and the like and replace them with actual accomplishments of your management team and third-party market research. . . . keep reading
The 10 Ingredients to a Killer Business Plan
The 10 Ingredients to a Killer Business Plan The Center for Venture Research reports that less than 2% of business plans succeed in raising capital. This is because most business plans are poorly prepared and are missing key ingredients. Here are the 10 things you MUST include. . . . keep reading
The 5 Things Your Financial Plan MUST Address (But Most Don't!)
The 5 Things Your Financial Plan MUST Address (But Most Don't!) There are FIVE elements that need to appear in the Financial Plan section of your business plan. Your pro-forma financial statements (your income statement, balance sheets and cash flow statements) are JUST ONE of these five elements. . . . keep reading
Are You Guilty of Hiding Key Information from Investors?
Are You Guilty of Hiding Key Information from Investors? Are you answering the key questions that investors NEED to know? And need to know immediately if they're even going to spend time reviewing your company? Unfortunately most companies are guilty of this. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: How to Write an Executive Summary
VIDEO: How to Write an Executive Summary Your Executive Summary must stimulate and motivate the investor to learn more about your business. Learn how to accomplish this. . . . keep reading
Why Suppliers/Vendors Might Give You Money (and a WHOLE lot more)?
Why Suppliers/Vendors Might Give You Money (and a WHOLE lot more)? Vendor financing is a relatively underutilized financing source with great advantages. Debt-based vendor financing is a no-brainer to use, and many vendors are completely open to it. Equity-based vendor financing can be the holy grail to your business. . . . keep reading
The 160 Angel Investor Networks You Need to Know About
The 160 Angel Investor Networks You Need to Know About Angel investor groups comprise over 10,000 angel investors and fund over 1,000 new companies each year. This article lists the 160+ angel investor groups in the United States and Canada and discusses the background and deal sizes typical of these groups. . . . keep reading
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