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	Startup 101 Posted by Chris Barsness Esq. MBA in Corporate Basics - Legal Formation/Maintenance \| 27 Votes An overview of some of the issues faced by startups and founders and some of the basics they need to understand.
	Do You Need a Business Plan to Launch a Business? Posted in Getting Started - Business Plans & Models \| 25 Votes While you don't need a formal 50 page business plan, you need to think through all the important questions such as financing, first hires, product development and marketing.
	Create Your Own Business Plan Posted in Getting Started - Business Plans & Models \| 20 Votes If you are writing a business plan, this SBA guide is a must read. They provide a detailed summary of what you should include in each section.
	Startup Business Development 101 Posted in Sales & Business Development - Business Development \| 16 Votes Check out this beginner's Guide to Startup Business Development and learn the 15 basic rules to maximize your business development efforts.
	Testing Your Assumptions With Eric Ries Posted in Customers - Customer Feedback \| 15 Votes Eric Ries outlines the different methods for testing assumptions.
	Startup Partnering: 10 Do’s and Don’ts that Make Successful Partners Posted in Sales & Business Development - Partnerships \| 15 Votes Developing successful partnerships is critical for startups, but determining who and when to partner with can be challenging. Here are some valuable tips to help you get started.
	Executive Summary Template Posted in Money - Funding \| 15 Votes An executive summary is important for pitching for funding, as well as helping you think through your business plan before launching.
	163 Ways to Become an Entrepreneur Posted in Getting Started - Entrepreneurship \| 15 Votes Thinking about taking the leap into entrepreneurship? This is a great overview of what it takes and things to consider before launching.
	Friends Don’t Let Friends Be Their Customer Posted by John Wolforth in Customers - Customer Relations \| 14 Votes When you do business with friends, is it a business relationship or a friendly favor?
	Developing a PR Strategy Posted in Marketing & Advertising - Public Relations \| 12 Votes If you want to make sure your business's name gets heard you need to plan for PR. Here are some tips to developing your plan.