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Continue reading →: Why You Must Read “Think Big, Buy Small” by Walker DeibelMost entrepreneurs are taught the wrong first step. They’re told to brainstorm ideas.Build from scratch.Raise capital.Hope it works. But what if the smarter move is buying something that already works? That’s the central idea behind Think Big, Buy Small, and it’s one of the most practical entrepreneurship books you’ll ever read.…
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Continue reading →: What is a B Corporation?I recently invested in a buddy’s startup. While browsing their website, I noticed they were listed as a B Corp. Given that I receive a K-1 each year indicating they are set up as an LLC, I was curious about what being a B-Corp actually entails. Like many of you,…
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Continue reading →: “Roll the Dice” by Charles BukowskiRoll the Dice if you’re going to try, go all theway.otherwise, don’t even start.if you’re going to try, go all theway. this could mean losing girlfriends,wives, relatives, jobs andmaybe your mind.go all the way.it could mean not eating for 3 or4 days.it could mean freezing on apark bench.it could mean…
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Continue reading →: How to Build a Winning Pitch DeckThink of your pitch deck as your startup’s Hollywood trailer, it needs to hook attention in seconds, build excitement, and leave investors wanting the full feature (a meeting with you). Aim for 10–15 slides total (14 is fine for depth, but keep text minimal, big fonts, visuals, and bullet points…
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Continue reading →: How to Raise a Seed Round (From Someone Who’s Been on Both Sides)Most seed round advice is written by people who’ve read about fundraising. This is written by someone who’s lived it, as a founder who’s raised, and as an angel investor who’s written checks into 50+ startups. Only about 1% of startups that seek venture funding actually get it. That stat…
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Continue reading →: Stephen Schwarzman: A Visionary in Finance“It’s as hard to start a small business as it is a big one. You will suffer the same toll financially and psychologically to bring it into existence. So if you were going to dedicate yourself to a business you should choose one with the potential to be huge” –…
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Continue reading →: Personal Finance Made Simple for Small Business Owners and Startup FoundersRunning your personal finances like a business is one of the smartest moves you can make as an entrepreneur. I know from personal experience. It brings clarity, reduces stress, and ensures you’re prepared for the unpredictable journey of building a company. Strong personal finances give you the stability to take…
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Continue reading →: Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible spending accounts (FSA’s) – also known as flexible spending arrangements – allow you to pay for medical bills or childcare expenses on a pre-tax basis. What is an FSA? A flexible spending account (FSA) is a pre-tax account deducted from payroll that you can use for qualified medical or…
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Continue reading →: I-Bonds – The Best Investment Value Right NowI-Bonds are U.S. savings bonds that earn interest based on a combination of a fixed rate and an inflation rate. Introduction to I-Bonds I-Bond Rates How Do You Buy I-Bonds? Pros and Cons of I-Bonds I-Bonds vs EE Bonds vs TIPS Conclusion Introduction to I-Bonds First issued in 1998, I-Bonds,…
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Continue reading →: What It Actually Means to Be an Accredited InvestorMost private deals, from seed rounds to hedge funds, are legally off-limits unless you clear one specific bar. Here’s how it works and what it unlocks. If you’ve ever tried to invest in a startup outside of an equity crowdfunding platform, you’ve probably run into the accredited investor check. It’s…
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