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This Angel Investor Shares 11 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Raise Smart Money

StartupNation

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. However, what is often direly needed is how to appeal to investors and raise smart money — knowledge that is essential for fundraising and a master key to building, accelerating and scaling your new venture.

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The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021

StartupNation

Since 2012, there’s been little increase in venture capital going to women-founded businesses. And still, only about 3% of venture capital goes to female founders—that number is even lower for BIPOC female entrepreneurs with an average funding rate of less than 1%. Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding?

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This Angel Investor Shares Why You Need an Exit Strategy from the Start

StartupNation

For founders and entrepreneurs building up their business, the initial startup stage typically focuses on the product, technology or service offering. You’re energized by your idea and engrossed in building the best business concepts possible.

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Are You Cut Out to Transition From Startup to Scale Up CEO?

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Take the short quiz below to see if you are on the right track Photo: Pexels You have worked hard to get the business up and running and find product market fit. The stress levels are rising as your workload and demands on you accelerate. If you don’t, you and your company will crash and burn. It feels good.

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If You Don’t Define Your Personal Brand the Market Will

Both Sides of the Table

I have long advised startup companies that if you don’t control your messaging somebody else will and your potential customers will form impressions of you shaped by somebody else or by nobody at all. It’s why it’s important to establish a brand, know what your key messages are and communicate them often and simply.

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Running More Effective Board Meetings at Startups

Both Sides of the Table

I got very little value from them despite having very smart and talented people around the table. We started with our financial statements. I think our investors walked away with a very good understanding of our businesses and always complimented us for being their most thorough and prepared board. I appreciate your input.&#

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A Conversation with Lori Greinger from Shark Tank: Ramon Hosts the Verizon Small Business Webinar Series

Smart Hustle Magazine

Ramon Ray got to host the Verizon Small Business Webinar Series with special guest Lori Greinger. Her passion is helping budding entrepreneurs and small businesses achieve similar success. Lori tells us that there are 4 main ways to sell your products: Traditional retail store. Tv sales on a home shopping network.

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