Quick tips about Angel Investment

Looking for angel investment? Check out give quick and easy tips and sources to get you started.

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True Story: How Bplans.com Started in 1995

Bplans.com founder Tim Berry takes a walk down memory lane. Read all about how Bplans.com was born.

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Cash Flow Calculator

Use this handy calculator to see the effect of sales, inventory, credit terms, and other variables on your company's cash flow.

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A Standard Business Plan Outline

What information needs to be in your business plan? What is the order of information that will make the most sense to lenders and investors?

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There's a lot you need to know before you start a business. From writing a business plan to figuring out your startup costs to planning for the legal issues, it's time to do your research.

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Before you sit down to work on your cash flow statement, it's a good idea to see how different variables are going to affect your cashflow in general. This calculator will give you a head start.