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Subject	Date Asked
Letter of Intent in B.P.	5/1/2011
Q: Regarding the inclusion of a Letter of intent from a potential party that would be doing business ... A: LOIs are an excellent way to demonstrate that you have already gone out and begun to secure the ...
Starting a Co-operative	4/13/2011
Q: I am in the process of organizing a community garden co-operative. Each member of the co-operative ... A: Good for you! Great project! This is an interesting question but I'm not sure I'm the best person ...
Adding Video Link/s in Business Card - Can it Add Value ?	2/17/2011
Q: Adding Video Link/s in Business Card - Can it Add Value ? For example : The Hyperlink URL for ... A: I'm not an axpert in this area but I know that video is an extremely valuable Internet tool these ...
where to go next?	2/15/2011
Q: with regards to building an acutal building as part of a plan, how much of the business plan should ... A: I understand. In general, you should be dealing in round numbers but maybe not necessarily as round ...
where to go next?	2/15/2011
Q: with regards to building an acutal building as part of a plan, how much of the business plan should ... A: This is a very good question. The not so helpful answer is that it depends but generally speaking, ...
HOW TO CREATE AN EATERY BUSINESS	9/8/2010
Q: IN SETTING UP AN EATERY INDUSTRY, WHAT ARE THE MARKET SURVEY I NEED TO CARRY OUT ON THE PROJECT. A: Do you mean a restaurant? If so, you will need to know things like: How far people in your area ...
Seeking advice for starting up new business	8/1/2010
Q: Sue Brissette, This is Senthilnathan writing to you. I am from India. I want to start a Business ... A: Your question is a bit broad for me to answer very well, I'm afraid. However, here are a few ...
Conducting Market Validation on a Tight Budget	12/12/2009
Q: I have relationships with the potential customers and market influencers that we want to interview ... A: While market research firms are the best alternative, you can probably use a good business ...
business plan	10/30/2009
Q: I, along with my mom and sister, are in the midst of starting a home-based business. Our business ... A: The answer to your question depends on whether or not these three businesses actually come together ...
National Growth Funding - San antonio, tx	9/22/2009
Q: we found National growth funding online and were hoping to learn about the grant writing process. ... A: Sorry for the delay in response. Thanks for your question. I looked at the NGF site and it does ...
finance	7/30/2009
Q: Can a company have a good profitability ratio and still be in trouble? A: Absolutely! Cash flow problems can destroy a company. In healthcare, a doctor treats patients and ...
New Business	5/15/2009
Q: I'm a 17 year old student studying Business in the U.K. I have a project of starting a business ... A: You have a very interesting idea! I think it has potential. If you want to view your idea as more ...
Business Template?	5/9/2009
Q: I was wondering if you could give me a business template (so I can just fill in the blanks), or send ... A: I can appreciate your desire for a quick way to put together a business plan but please don't do ...
new business	5/8/2009
Q: if I have a great knowledge in some issue (industry) also I enjoy it and interested in too , is that ... A: It's certainly important for you to be knowledgeable and passionate about the industry that you may ...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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B.S. Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, MA M.S. Health Policy & Management, Harvard School of Public Health

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Axiom Sports A Pet’s World Black River Nursery Angela’s Healthy Kitchen Hawke’s Restaurant Niagara Thermal Wendy Pepper, LLC Florida Daycare Reality Engineering Scrapbook.com Cardiovascular Associates of the Virgin Islands MedQuest Ultimate Transition Fitness Emeryville Medical Groups Occupational Medical Centers PeopleCARE Intivia Healthworldnet ESources AussieMed MedCARE Nereus Medical International Hayes Consulting Sohnar ConceptShare

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