Doing The Work, Business Plans, Presentations and Pitches

by Ian Gordon on August 12, 2011

Startup Daddy is a Business Startup Podcast hosted by Ian Gordon.  We discuss the issues surrounding getting a business started, and growing that business once you get it off the ground.

In this episode, I answer some questions from audience email.  Some of the topics covered include:

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  • http://entrepreneurbusinessforum.com Phil @ Entrepreneur Forum

    I have not looked into getting funding before so have never done a full business plan I just judge it on how much profits it makes. I consider funding as debt on the company and in a way it functions in a similar way.

  • http://iangordon.me Ian Gordon

    Phil, you are dead on.  Most companies never need funding.  There are so many more reasons to do a business plan though!  Just going through the process of creating the document will give you insights into your business that are well worth the effort.

  • Rio 91 Rj

    speaking of funding… I downloaded the business plan template and have filled out all the mission statement and core competencies and iv got that all under control. However im stuck at the market research I need the secondary Research data however i can only find it available from big market research companies offering private company data  of which i cant afford.  im intending to start a street wear clothing lable if that helps. does any one have any suggestions where i can get data on the market share and so on I would really appreciate it.

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