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Compare Costs to Run a Business in Different Cities Around the World

Here is a recently completed research study by George Bowden to find out what it actually costs to run a business in different cities across the world, ranked the results from best to worst in a beautiful table that shows you exactly what it will cost to run a successful business in 70 of the world’s top cities.

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How Good Business Plan Can Help Your Company Survive – Especially Now

Some say that investors don’t read business plans. Why is it that the “Sharks” often do? Because when you have written a business plan you can answer their questions, your team is on the same page, and your project has more credibility. It’s well worth doing — for all stages of business growth — especially when there are millions at stake. Read on…

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Video – Writing Your Business Plan Executive Summary:
Pitching the “Opportunity”

VIDEO – What investors and lenders look for in your business plan! In this brief video, Business Power Tools founder and BizPlanBuilder business plan software template creator Burke Franklin coaches on writing a business plan — What to think about as you edit the “Opportunity” section of your business plan and what investors and lenders (crowdfund, angel, venture capital, SBA) look for as they consider funding your start up or growing company.