Comments on: F*ck Business Plans, Start Blogging http://www.techsoomer.com/2008/12/fk-business-plans-start-blogging/ at the intersection of business and technology Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:25:07 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: pruett http://www.techsoomer.com/2008/12/fk-business-plans-start-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-34 pruett Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:35:17 +0000 http://www.techsoomer.com/?p=152#comment-34 Hey GB...Thanks for the repost. In regards to raising money, I agree that having a business plan is essential. In these times, where bootstrapping is so fundamental, I took the perspective from the early stage startup, in the initial business development phase. VCs don't normally enter the picture until you have fully committed to a unified company goal, and this might not come about right away. Instead, I feel it is beneficial for companies to be reaching out and creating dialogue with as many individuals as possible, constantly redefining your goals and company objectives...something that just isn't possible with a static document.<br><br>Thanks for the comments -Pruett Hey GB…Thanks for the repost. In regards to raising money, I agree that having a business plan is essential. In these times, where bootstrapping is so fundamental, I took the perspective from the early stage startup, in the initial business development phase. VCs don't normally enter the picture until you have fully committed to a unified company goal, and this might not come about right away. Instead, I feel it is beneficial for companies to be reaching out and creating dialogue with as many individuals as possible, constantly redefining your goals and company objectives…something that just isn't possible with a static document.

Thanks for the comments -Pruett

]]> By: Greg Berry http://www.techsoomer.com/2008/12/fk-business-plans-start-blogging/comment-page-1/#comment-33 Greg Berry Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:07:48 +0000 http://www.techsoomer.com/?p=152#comment-33 Good thinking. Re-blogged it at <a href="http://blog.businesscatapult.com" rel="nofollow">Business Catapult</a>. <br><br>The place you made your mistake (and I agree with most of the premise) is that the truth of the matter is that If you really want to raise money, you're going to need a plan sooner or later, so the "either / or" argument doesn't really hold water. But your arguments for blogging in order to gain the interest of potential clients, investors and partners is a sound one.<br><br>Best, -gb Good thinking. Re-blogged it at Business Catapult.

The place you made your mistake (and I agree with most of the premise) is that the truth of the matter is that If you really want to raise money, you're going to need a plan sooner or later, so the “either / or” argument doesn't really hold water. But your arguments for blogging in order to gain the interest of potential clients, investors and partners is a sound one.

Best, -gb

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