Career Warrior News

04/18/2019

Are you trying balance business development and administrative tasks all while producing a quality product that keeps customers coming back?

Check out these great tips for managing your hectic schedule.

If you're too busy to set aside time for priorities then, by definition, you're busy with the wrong things. From the moment you wake up to when your head hits the pillow, entrepreneurs spend their days jumping from task-to-task. We’re also rushing from meeting-to-meeting. Putting out fires. And, g...

09/17/2017

Are you thinking about investing in your future?

Check out this handy guide to picking a mutual fund that fits your investment philosophy.

This article explains how to successfully pick good mutual funds. On this page, we discuss why you should always buy no-load funds.

09/10/2017

Be sure to discuss roles and responsibilities with your new co-founder.

Kim Folsom, founder of LIFT Development Enterprises and Founders First Capital Partners, discusses how to strategically choose a co-founder.

09/01/2017

Check out this list of apps that will help keep your business organized.

Even bosses need help being a boss sometimes.

08/27/2017

Is it time to update the financial section of your business plan?

It may be time to update if you are seeking investment from venture capitalists, angel investors, or even smart family members.

They are going to want to see numbers that say your business will grow--and quickly--and that there is an exit strategy for them on the horizon, during which they can make a profit. Any bank or lender will also ask to see these numbers as well to make sure you can repay your loan.

An outline of your company's growth strategy is essential to a business plan, but it just isn't complete without the numbers to back it up. Here's some advice on how to include things like a sales forecast, expense budget, and cash-flow statement.

08/23/2017

Are you seeking money from investors to help take your business to the next level?

It's time to get your pitch deck ready.

The pitch deck typically consists of 15-20 slides in a PowerPoint presentation and is intended to showcase the company’s products, technology, and team to the investors.

Raising capital from investors is difficult and time consuming. Therefore, it’s crucial that a startup absolutely nails its investor pitch deck and articulates a compelling and interesting story.

Pitching to investors can be tough, so it’s important to nail your presentation. Learn do’s and don’ts for an investor pitch deck as well as the most important elements it must include.

08/23/2017

Are you running a one person show?

Check out these helpful tips on how to keep your business going strong without running yourself ragged.

If you are a solopreneur, you wear many hats. You may hire some freelancers to do some work for you, but you still do much of the work yourself. Wearing those many hats all day every day may be excit…

08/23/2017

Are you having a hard time figuring out how your business is going to make money?

Check out this helpful infographic before you submit the business plan to investors.

The potential for IoT is huge but many businesses are still grappling with how it can benefit their organisation and how exactly to get started. Canonical recently surveyed over 360 IoT professionals to examine their current and future challenges plus opportunities that exist for organisations looki...

08/11/2017

Is it time to start writing your annual fundraising plan?

This planning worksheet will help make the process smoother than it was last fall.

08/08/2017

Are you thinking about getting a loan to help pay expenses?

Approval of your loan request depends on how well you present yourself, your business, and your financial needs to the lender.

Check out this helpful guide to make sure you can get the funds you need.

Approval of your loan request depends on how well you present yourself, your business, and your financial needs to the lender. The best way to improve your chances of obtaining a loan is to prepare a written loan proposal or business plan. Lenders look to a loan proposal as evidence that your busine...