financial

Very complete model for 5 year financial projections, including valuations. Be prepared to spend a bit of time going through this, but the comprehesive resluts will help you with investors and additional planning.

Breaks down the basics of term sheets and the major issues that they address.

Very important to understand these terms, as they greatly affect your relationship with investors, managment efforts, and how the investment is structured.

Don't run out of cash!! The number one killer of businesses is a bottoming out of cash. Guide to focusing on what is important and keeping your business afloat, funded or not.

Get a feel for what you should be examining in the current market. Revisit this document in the solution stage to measure where you are and where you can make progress.

You have had the opportunity to build your product, get it in front of customers, and generally test your assumptions and approach to the market place.

Now it is time to reexamine and redefine your business in preparation for expansion. At this point you should be preparing to put your full vision into action and should have a clearer focus on what your company is and how to address the needs you plan to serve.

Many will be seeking funding, either in debt or equityi, both will require complete and concise business plans and presentations.