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THE 10-K FILING: THE MOST IMPORTANT DOCUMENT THAT SAMS NEVER READ

Strategic Account Management Association

They make great paperweights, but if asked about specific details, most of us might offer an uneasy grin, knowing that we have companions-in-arms, equally guilty of shirking that responsibility to read altogether. So why on earth do we still bother with documents numbering hundreds of pages, sans picture and color?

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Silent Partners, Explained: What to Know About Finding a Silent Partner for Your Business

Hubspot Sales

They invest their money in your business, but they don't attend meetings or make decisions. These partners share their contacts and resources, they make important decisions, and they tackle tough tasks like hiring and firing in order to keep the business viable. What Is a Silent Partner? Risks for Silent Partners.

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The Ultimate Guide to Startups

Hubspot Sales

The following sections outline the different spokes that make up the proverbial startup wheel. Getting funded by outside investors doesn’t necessarily make it easier, either … considering that 75% of funded startups fail. Fun fact: HubSpot’s Dharmesh Shah is an angel investor in over 60 startups. Setting Up Your Business.

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Limited Partnerships: Their Structure, Value, & Practical Examples

Hubspot Sales

A limited partnership is a business model that can connect bold, enterprising entrepreneurs with savvy investors looking to finance lucrative, low-touch business ventures. Investors are often drawn to their "lower stakes" liability model and "pass-through" taxation structure. Let's dive in.

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The 15 Best Crowdfunding Sites to Launch Your Business or Product

Hubspot Sales

Crowdfunder is a community of 200,000 entrepreneurs and investors offering equity crowdfunding -- which allows entrepreneurs to sell shares in their company to accredited investors. Their network of 12,000 VCs and angel investors has helped startups of all kinds raise money ( Over $150 million ) from Pre-Seed to Series A.

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Startup Funding: What It Is, How It Works, & 5 Tips for Landing It

Hubspot Sales

The CEO searches for investors, loans, grants, and other forms of funding to help their business grow. In those cases, investors exchange capital for equity — or partial ownership — of the company. If founders don't want to involve outside investors, they can get capital through small business loans. The downside?

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The Ins & Outs of Conducting a Break-Even Analysis

Hubspot Sales

This statement isn't even remotely controversial, shocking, or insightful, but it's still true: Businesses sell products and services to make money. Sales — at its core — is the pursuit of profit, so naturally, companies need a pulse on what it takes to get there. Shooting in the dark when pricing products is never a good call.