Q&A
Business Plan Format
What is the most effective media to share your business plan through? •••
- November 19, 2007
Preparing an Accountant for Entrepreneurship
I have just received an accounting degree and would like to gain work experiences that would ideally position me for deal making and entrepreneurship. Some have suggested that I should go to work for one of the big four accounting firms to gain that “pedigree” prior to moving into •••
- October 31, 2007
Sales and Installation Agreement
We are looking for a good solid sales and installation agreement for installing renewable energy systems in homes and businesses. We have one we use now, but we are not happy with it. I believe that a good contract is a good sales tool and an excellent customer service device, but I do •••
- October 22, 2007
Investing Your 401(k) in a New Business Venture
The presentation Creative Models for Raising Capital mentioned using a 401(k) to fund a start-up. Could you point me in the direction of more in-depth resources for researching this issue? •••
- October 16, 2007
Strategy for Starting a Specialty Food Company
I have an idea for a specialty food product that I'd like to start with my family, but I have no idea how to get started or how much money may be needed to create the infrastructure to produce the product. What advice would you offer someone in my position? •••
- October 8, 2007
Company Charitable Giving
We are needing to develop a “corporate charitable giving policy” for our company that reflects our Christian values. We’re already getting hit by requests (like United Way). Do you have something in writing that you can share with us, or at least some guidance? •••
- October 2, 2007
Measuring the Value of Advertising
I have a six person service company and would like to know your estimation of the value of advertising, especially yellow page and radio. •••
- September 26, 2007
Preparation to Raise Capital
What do I need to do before beginning to raise capital? •••
- February 15, 2014
Valuing an Internet Company
In your presentation on "Building a Business From Start to Finish" you profiled a business that you sold to a change of address company for $4 million that you had no revenue stream. In a case such as that where the asset is primarily a technology or an intellectual property, how do you •••
- February 15, 2014
Top MBA as Preparation to be an Entrepreneur
Is it worth the time and money to get an MBA? How much does a top-25 school matter? •••
- February 15, 2014
Acquiring Entrepreneurial Skills
What would you suggest is the best way to acquire necessary skills as an entrepreneur? •••
- February 15, 2014
Preparing to Launch
Should I launch into my new entrepreneurial idea right away even if it involves dropping a steady source of income? Or what transitional steps should I consider? •••
- February 15, 2014
Considering Hiring Employees
Should I consider hiring employees to grow my business? •••
- February 15, 2014
Hiring Employees Into a Family Business
Should I hire employees as a part of my family business? •••
- February 15, 2014
Delegating Work Without Hiring
What are your recommendations for delegating work without hiring employees? •••
- February 15, 2014
Motivating Employees
What issues do I face with employees in terms of motivation? •••
- February 15, 2014
Employees and Family Culture
How does hiring employees change the culture of my family business? •••
- February 15, 2014
Legal Constraints with Employees
What kind of legal constraints do I subject myself to when I hire employees? •••
- February 15, 2014
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