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Tess C. Taylor is a certified SEO Web Copy Writer from Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to being a 15 year veteran in Human Resources, Tess has had over 2,000 articles published on various small business, online marketing, green lifestyle, entrepreneurial and career topics around the globe. Her work has been published in several regional magazines, and has also been featured on Dale Carnegie, The Chamber of Commerce, Yahoo Business and US News.

Specializing in: Human Resource & Careers, Small Business Marketing & Finance, Home Business Green Topics

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Monday, February 27, 2012 07:22:30 PM
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Crafting a Compelling Business Plan Executive Summary

First impressions are everything, especially when it comes down to crafting a compelling business plan executive summary for investors. Since this document will most likely be read first, before investors will dig deeper into your full business plan, you’ve got to make it count. Think of your business plan summary like a 30-second infomercial that [...]

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012 06:34:44 PM
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Finding Small Business Venture Capital

If starting a small business is in your future, you may be struggling with finding small business venture capital to pay for business equipment, staff and even office space. While most businesses have meager beginnings, started by individuals just like you in garages and living rooms around the world, there are ways to attract venture [...]

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 03:23:24 PM
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All About Non Profit Angel Investors

Dreaming of finding non profit angel investors to launch your charity organization this year, so you can make a difference in your community? While it is a noble cause, starting a non profit organization is a completely different ballgame than beginning a standard business venture. All non profits must fall under Section 501(c) of the [...]

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Friday, January 13, 2012 01:45:55 PM
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Guide to Making an Effective One Page Business Plan

Catching a potential investor’s eye can be as easy as creating a one page business plan. There are many ways to create a simple business plan to launch your new idea; however it needs to start with a realistic plan that puts everything into black and white. Using a simple business plan template makes carrying [...]

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Friday, December 30, 2011 06:09:20 PM
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Guide to the Venture Capital Due Diligence Process

The starting point for any venture capital investment, whether by an angel investor or a private equity firm, is following the venture capital due diligence process. This is a stringent review process to ensure that there are no problems in the business plan presented. This can take some time, but it is an important step [...]

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Friday, December 16, 2011 01:57:03 AM
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Finding Angel Investors is Easier Than You Think

One of the hurdles that all entrepreneurs have to face is how to find angel investors to make their dream business a reality. While not all start-ups need a large sum of money to launch, a good many will require capital to pay for equipment, staff and space in which to operate. This can be [...]

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Friday, November 25, 2011 02:03:12 AM
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What is a Business Continuity Plan?

When a disaster or unexpected emergency comes up, does your company have a business continuity plan in place to maintain business as usual? You may have wondered exactly what is a business continuity plan and how can it help an organization? It’s not just a regular business plan or a disaster recovery plan; it’s about [...]

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Thursday, November 10, 2011 04:27:19 PM
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Creating a Business Plan for Microbrewery Venture Capital

Starting a microbrewery is one of the most popular start-up ideas today, that’s catching on with many beer-loving entrepreneurs worldwide. A microbrewery is a uniquely fun business that allows for freedom of expression in the beverage industry; however, it does have its own set of challenges when creating a business plan that will attract the [...]

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Sunday, October 23, 2011 05:32:59 PM
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Restaurant Angel Investors Are Looking For You

When entrepreneurs are in the process of starting up a food service business, the frenzied search for restaurant angel investors often begins. The restaurant business is unique in that it very often requires a great deal of upfront seed money in order to finance the cost of a new or remodeled building, kitchen equipment, furnishings [...]

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Sunday, October 09, 2011 07:00:00 PM
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What to Know About an Angel Investor Business Plan

Developing an effective angel investor business plan can be challenging for any entrepreneur, but especially when trying to put together a plan that appeals specifically to this unique market of investors. There are some critical key differences between a standard business plan and an angel investor plan you should be aware of. Note that angel [...]

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