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A Good Credit Score is Critical at Startup and Beyond
Anyone looking at starting a business should do everything possible to have a strong personal credit score. Normally this means above 700. Once their startup is launched they need to then build up the company’s credit rating as well. A business with a strong credit rating will be able to tap into a variety of trade credit that will help the company to grow.
Here is an article on building up and maintaining your borrowing power from a credit industry insider.
The Pitchdeck that Raised $16.5 Million
Okay, this is not a company seeking startup capital. Rather it’s an entity that has just secured its C-round but the story is still relevant for us because of the pitchdeck. It’s as close to perfection as one can get in communicating why a company’s business model works.
As you read through the slides note how your arm starts reaching for your check book.
Unfortunately, it’s too late for you to get in.
Warren shares some valuable tips on buying companies that are still relevant for smaller players. Here are 12:
“Cash combined with courage in a time of crisis is priceless.”
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”
