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I have over thirty years of experience in business management and have written hundreds of business plans, feasibility studies and financial analyses. I will be happy to answer questions about how to approach writing a business plan, how to do market research, the elements of business plan writing, how to make your business proposition compelling, how to write a value statement, management and personnel issues, market strategy, feasibility analysis, financial analysis, what investors want to know, how to find potential investors, risk issues and more. I find that entrepreneurs often find it helpful to have someone to give them a nudge in the right direction and if I can do that for you, it will be my pleasure to help. If you need more help, I will be happy to speak with you about my consulting services.
I have written well over one hundred business plans across industries from bricks and mortar retail, heating industry, restaurant industry, e-commerce, biotechnology, health and human services (my special expertise). My clients have had strong success in achieving funding through angel investors, institutional investors, bank financing, grant funding and SBA loans. I also write extensively in the areas of e-commerce and healthcare.
I have authored hundreds of articles for on-line e-commerce portals as well as writing several dozen courses across disciplines such as computer security, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA, international business, importing and healthcare for children. In addition, I have published in a number of journals such as Group Practice Management Journal, Health Information Management Journal and Southern California Physician.
B.S. Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA M.S. Health Policy & Management, Harvard School of Public Health
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Hi, The answer to your question depends on whether or not these three businesses actually come together around a client base. If you are offering event planning and personal assistance as a package
Hi, Sorry for the delay in response. Thanks for your question. I looked at the NGF site and it does seem to have a good reputation - it certainly has garnered some credibility symbols on its website
Dear Candy, Absolutely! Cash flow problems can destroy a company. In healthcare, a doctor treats patients and bills insurance. He/she can wait up to six months for payment. In the meantime, rent, saleries
Dear Khadija, You have a very interesting idea! I think it has potential. If you want to view your idea as more than a school project, you will indeed need a business plan to 1)formalize your own thinking
Dear Caine, I can appreciate your desire for a quick way to put together a business plan but please don't do yourself the disservice of approaching your plan in this way. It' so important that you use
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