Who Has Time For This?: How To NOT Write A Business Plan

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should not exceed 10 slides
Nothing beats responding to some VC's question with a slide from the appendix
critical exercise of describing the business in very few words.
Select a mission statement that is achievable, but not yet achieved.
A clear mission statement also includes a clear idea of what the startup will NOT do
Emphasize the pain level and the inability of incumbents to satisfy the need
technology or methodology
numbers, logos, testimonials.
expected cost of customer acquisition
market size estimates.
headcount and cash balance. It should be clear how you expect the company to perform top line and bottom line three years out, and how much capital will be required now and later.
Ideally, find the opportunity to walk the VC through your powerpoint plan in person, or at least by phone. If not, at least find a mutual friend to persuade the VC to review the powerpoint on his or her own

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Entrepreneurs often ask me for a sample business plan they can use as a model for their fundraising efforts. They are surprised when I send them a powerpoint file.

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Craig Tyler

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nothing slows down a VC as much as a comprehensive business plan. Powerpoint presentations, in contrast, can be quickly emailed and skimmed, eliciting much faster indications of whether there is a fit. And if there is a fit, the VC will have an easier time educating the firm about the opportunity. So powerpoint plans greatly increase your chance of getting a term sheet, or at least the dignity of a quick No.
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send a business plan just ends up on "the-pile" - instead try a ten slide presentation, with recommended format/content, e.g. mission, team, strategy, earnings etc.

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