Posts Tagged "San Francisco Bay Area"

“Survive and Thrive: Incentives, Subsidies, and HR services to help San Francisco Businesses!”

Posted by on Apr 12, 2011 in Events | 0 comments

“Survive and Thrive: Incentives, Subsidies, and HR services to help San Francisco Businesses!”

As you may know we are holding a special workshop during the Office of Economic and Workforce Development’s Workforce Forum next Wednesday, April 13 at 9:15am specifically for employers, where they will learn about lots of programs and services that can help them hire for less, get tax credits, and access other City resources to help them Survive and Thrive. I need your help in reaching out and making sure that YOUR valuable employer partners are there so that they don’t miss out on this important information, and the ability to talk directly to people who can help them! Please cut and paste the info below into an email and send it to your employer...

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Bay Area Startup Network and US Angel Investors

Posted by on Apr 10, 2011 in Finance 101 | 1 comment

Bay Area Startup Network and US Angel Investors

Bay Area Startup Network and US Angel Investors CALENDAR OF EVENTS: April 2011 ========================================== Summary of events: 4/13 Screening meeting 4/21 Investor Meeting: Silicon Valley 4/22 Investor Meeting: Reno _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ BASN/US ANGEL INVESTORS MONTHLY SCREENING MEETING Date and Time: April 13, 2010 2 PM Screening meeting for selected startups interested in presenting to US Angel Investors. This event is by invitation only. For a description of our screening process or to apply please go to www.usangelinvestors.com For info e-mail at info (at) basn.org Monthly Meeting Sponsored by: Cooley,...

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The Need for Commercial Finance

Posted by on Apr 5, 2011 in Finance 101 | 0 comments

The Need for Commercial Finance

With so many financial problems arising for many businesses, business owners are turning to commercial finance experts for help. Whether they seek advice or need funding, there are many ways experts in the field of finance can help. From seeking out sourcing to your business’s financial needs to giving good old-fashioned advice, for many businesses these financial experts can mean the difference between success and failure. Whatever brings you to the decision to seek an expert’s advice, there are many in the field that are able to help. From firms that are able to find you the best lender and save you time in doing all the research, to help in locating the...

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What a Venture Capitalist Looks for in an Investment

Posted by on Jan 28, 2011 in Entreprenuers, Finance 101 | 0 comments

What a Venture Capitalist Looks for in an Investment

Image via Wikipedia You have developed your Business Plan and Investment Overview, and now you are prepare to approach Investors about funding your Company.  But before doing so, it is important to know what the Investor is looking for and take in the Investor’s perspective.  This article lists a host of variables an Investor considers when looking at a business investment opportunity, as well as, ways to make your investment opportunity more attractive. Market Driven Company: Market, Sales and Profits are more important than the Technical and Technological aspects. Short payback Period. User’s Benefit more important than Product Innovation. More...

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Mike Doherty

Posted by on Apr 30, 2009 in SF Business Services | 0 comments

Mike Doherty

Mike Doherty San Francisco, CA, United States Mike Doherty, the founder of Doherty & Associates, has a long history of business development, strategy and planning. Mike has launched and managed several ventures personally, so he understands the challenges of managing day-to-day operations while remaining focused on growth opportunities and the bottom line. He has also worked as an investor and a lender and therefore recognizes the demands and expectations these parties bring to the mix. Mike’s clients benefit from both perspectives. Share...

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