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3 Lessons Learned From Selling My Business

Entrepreneur's Handbook

This may seem simple on the surface, but when you use e-commerce platforms, pricing, and policies throughout the years, it adds a layer of complexity. Tips for Cleaning Up the Books First things first, if you’re not already using accounting software, start now. Start by documenting everything. It’ll make your life easier.

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How to get your business funded by a venture capitalist or angel investor

Founder Bounty

While some business owners use personal savings or loans to get started, many others turn to investors to help finance their dreams. A business plan is a document that outlines your company’s mission, goals, market analysis, target customers, financial projections, and strategies for success.

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6 VCs explain why embedded insurance isn’t the only hot opportunity in insurtech

TechCrunch

And according to David Wechsler, a principal at OMERS Ventures, “having an embedded strategy is not required for venture funding.” He thinks that early use cases may center on customer service, but is certain that more will follow. Meyer added that there is particular interest in products that go beyond embedded insurance. “We

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Stop Doing These 4 Things if You Want Your Business to Last

StartupNation

If you are doubling down and want to take your best shot at making sure your business is still around in the next five to 10 years or more, here are four things you need to stop doing: Stop mixing business and personal finances . While you’re at it, get a business credit card so you’re not using your personal credit to finance your business.

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Intelligent automation: What it is and how to apply it

The Zapier Blog

Here, I'll demystify this term and explain how and why you should use it to make your life (and the lives of everyone in your organization) easier—and maybe slightly terrifying. How to kickstart your IA strategy What is intelligent automation (IA)? Analyze leads: Likewise, you can use Zapier and AI to analyze and score leads.

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Pina Earth gets seed backing to grow sustainable forestry carbon credits

TechCrunch

The startup is using AI modelling to predict how climate change will affect the future growth of forests, combined with remote data capture to monitor customers’ projects and verify improvements to forests — to boost the quality of carbon credits. Are carbon offsets b t? A renowned climate expert weighs in. eAgronom closes $7.4M

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Revenue-Based Investing: A New Option for Founders who Care About Control

David Teten VC

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. RBI structures have been used for many years in natural resource exploration, entertainment, real estate, and pharmaceuticals.