Monthly Archives: August 2007

Stock Photo Site Free Range

The Lifehacker blog recently wrote a post concerning the stock photography website Free Range as the site provides free stock photography for commercial and noncommercial use.
Free Range has in-house photographers and access to photo archives, but also accepts photo submissions. The company operates through an ad revenue generated model that is split with 80% [...]

The Due Diligence Process

Due to the high volume of business plans a VC reviews, only approximately 10% will actually move into the due diligence process and be considered for an investment.
The due diligence process entails a thorough look at all aspects of the business including primary and secondary research and monitoring over a period of time, usually taking [...]

Business Plan Breakdown

As an analyst for a venture capital firm, I read hundreds of business plans a year and assist our portfolio companies in keeping their business plans updated for further rounds of financing. I often am asked advice on how to compile a business plan and though there are numerous formats that can be used, [...]

Utah Blog with Positive Vibes

One of my favorite aspects about blogging is the positive nature that can be generated through posts and comments. A local Utah blogger has started weekly postings titled “Giving Props to My Peeps” where the writer, Thom Allen, writes about a person he has been impressed with during the last seven days. [...]