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Worst of times for VCs in the US?
12|30|2010
- Jay Maharjan
Ever wonder if we are going through another bubble, here is a synopsis on the VC outlook and the assessment of the performance from this past year
VCs are not going through a bubble.
Though media is quick to pointing out that Venture Capital industry is going through a bubble, the reality is, contrary to [...]
Rethinking American export policies to help entrepreneurs
12|23|2010
- Jay Maharjan
President Obama’s recent decision to re-strategize the export policy is a timely move. The current trade policy is getting obsolete – with the clauses like the one that restricts Radio Shack from exporting electronic gadgets was appropriate in the 70’s when the rest of the world didn’t have the same level of technology [...]
Salvaging the Middle Class
12|19|2010
- Jay Maharjan
I do not believe in socialism, but I have to admit that the current socialist Independent Senator from Vermont Bernie Sanders’ speech does reflect a fairly accurate state of America. In his passionate speech given on the Senate floor, Senator Sanders presents a case for shrinking middle class in America. He makes his [...]
Tips on Becoming a Creative Entrepreneur
09|01|2010
- Jay Maharjan
Living in Los Angeles, I come across creative types who are often struggling to balance between mastering their craft versus marketing them. Creative professions, by nature is highly competitive in regards to making monetary gains. Creative types disregard the realistic aspect of making it and truly follow their passion. And by [...]
Ten Critical Steps to writing a Business Plan
10|07|2009
- Jay Maharjan (11.02.07, revised 12.08.08)
Starting a business is a major commitment that will consume 24/7 of your life with no end in sight. It is always good to know what you are getting into before you take the plunge. From my experience writing business plans for large and smallcompanies alike for the last 8 [...]
4 Overlooked Strategies to Grow Your Service Business
03|05|2009
By Matt Rodela
No doubt, the economic climate for small business owners is tense and tight these days. That guaranteed income from yesterday is a hit or miss crap shoot today. On top of that, every time you turn around there is a new competitor springing up in your area, vying for the [...]
Ten Critical Steps to writing a Business Plan
03|27|2008
By Jay Maharjan
Starting a business is a major commitment that will consume 24/7 of your life with no end in sight. It is always good to know what you are getting into before you take the plunge. From my experience writing business plans for large and small companies alike for the last 8 years, [...]
10 Critical Steps to Writing a Business Plan
01|09|2008
By Jay Maharjan
Starting a business is a major commitment that will consume 24/7 of your life with no end in sight. It is always good to know what you are getting into before you take the plunge. From my experience writing business plans for large and small companies alike for the last 8 years, there [...]
No non-sense approach to Business Planning
01|06|2008
I was encouraged to get large number of feedbacks for my previous post on Business Plan Basics. As an entrepreneur or a business owner, business planning is a very important aspect of starting a successful venture – yet people overlook the significance and end up making same mistakes. If nothing else, business plans will help [...]
Principles of Sun Tzu and The Art of Business
12|01|2007
November 30, 2007 at 5:04 pm
1. Win all without fighting
Capturing your market without destroying it
2. Avoid Strength/Attack Weakness
Striking where they least expect it
3. Deception and foreknowledge
Maximizing the power of market information
4. Speed and preparation
Moving swiftly to overcome your competitors
5. Shape your opponent
Employing strategy to master the competition
6. Character-based leadership
Providing effective leadership in turbulent time
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1. Win [...]
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Entertainment
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