Tips for starting or buying a business

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Title	BrainFood Description	Order
Cash is king	Cash flow is the lifeblood of every enterprise, so you must forecast, track and control it diligently. This is a Microsoft Excel cash flow spreadsheet you can use to project and control.	Worksheet
Build a winning business model	Carefully plan the ways that you intend to use your firm’s tangible and intangible resources to provide customers with unique value. Time 6:45	Audio
Am I really, really ready?	Here's a simple Self Check exercise that you can help you determine whether you're ready to make your entrepreneurial dream a reality.	Self-check exercise
Do I have what it takes?	This Self-Check Exercise lets you match your traits, attitudes and inclinations against those who have chosen entrepreneurial careers.	Self-check exercise
Opportunities for researchers and inventors	New trends are emerging in today's business marketplaces. Learn how your technology can be made appealing to progressive corporations.	Audio
Creating a business from new technology	Find out how to transform a great idea into a thriving business. The process is called "technology transfer," but it ain't rocket science.	Audio
Borrowing from family members	Uncle Joe can be a good source of quick money to fund your start-up venture. Here are a few guidelines for avoiding hassles later on. Time 7:55	Audio
Does a patent make sense	When will a patent be important to you? Tips for getting the patent protection you'll need.	Coming soon
What does it take?	Understand the character, talents and attributes one must possess to be a successful innovator.	Coming soon