Stever Robbins

A selection of press appearances

These are a selection of press appearances over the last several years.

Author
Periodical
Title
Media

Lessons from Nine(teen) Startups

Speech

Mastering Metaphors

Workshop

Cognitive Modeling

Workshop

Finding and Using Advisors in Your Startup Business

Speech

Mastering Metaphors

Workshop

Cognitive Modeling

Workshop

Putting Best Practices into Practice

Article

How to Set Salaries

Article

Determining what to pay your employees doesn't have to feel like a calculus test. Follow these tips for setting fair and equitable rates that won't break the bank.

Why You Need a Business Plan

Article

A business plan is a road map for your future.

Writer's Block (Business Plans)

Article

Need a business plan but your writing is less than award winning? Here are a few tips on how to create a masterpiece.

Jump Start your Business

Article

Research and planning are necessary steps to starting a business. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Raising Capital: Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

Article

Get capital for your business with a solid business plan.

Outline of a Sample Business Plan

Article

Not sure how to format your business plan? Here are step-by-step instructions.

Writing a Business Plan & Protecting Your Idea

Article

Don't know where to start? Here are the first steps, plus how to protect your business idea.

Making Projections

Article

How to put together numbers for your business plan

When a Business Plan Fails

Article

Not sure why your plan isn't getting you anywhere? Check out what you should and shouldn't do.

Preparing for a Business Plan Presentation

Article

Win over investors by knowing your business plan inside out.

Do Your Research

Article

Don't forget to include market information in your business plan.

Creating A Management Team

Article

A solid business plan and a knowledgeable team could help you get financing.

Choosing Which Business to Build

Article

Determine what your customers need, and then go on from there.

Creating Knock-Out Business Proposals

Article

Taking the time to tailor your proposal makes all the difference in the eyes of a client.

Many Happy Returns

Article

How to make investors an offer they can't refuse

Paying Vendors With Equity

Article

How to determine how much to offer

Presenting Persuasive Financials

Article

Your pro forma is what gets investors interested. Make sure you do it right.

Sources of Start-Up Capital

Article

Don't forget about the not-so-obvious sources in your quest for cash.

Does It Pay to Hire a Business Plan Consultant?

Article

Hiring a consultant shouldn't take the place of your own understanding of your business plan.

Creating a Business Plan That's You

Article

Your business plan is your business plan--so make sure it doesn't read like a template.

Finding Market Research Sources

Article

Your business plan isn't complete until you conduct market research. But where can you find the data you need?

The Dangers of Friends and Family Financing

Article

Heed our warnings before you play this dangerous game.

Nonprofit vs. Traditional Business Plans

Article

If you're changing the structure of your company, then your business plan should change, too.

Presenting Your Business Plan Online

Article

Learn how to publish, track and protect your business plan on the Internet.

Projecting Income

Article

Prove your worth to investors by showing them how you'll bring in the money.

Business Plan Risks

Article

How to present your business risks without scaring away investors

Pitching Your Idea to a Heavyweight

Article

How to interest a large company in your idea--and why you might not want to

Determining Your Competition

Article

Sometimes it's not obvious who your competition is. Here's how to find out and present it in your business plan.

Updating Your Business Plan

Article

There are many reasons why you should revisit your business plan.

Starting Your First Business

Article

Wondering where to begin? Here's a step-by-step formula for success.

Down and Dirty Market Research

Article

You can learn a lot by visiting your competitors.

How to Set Starting Salaries

Article

Determining the salaries of your company's founders will impact both funding and friendship.

The Difference Between Managing and Leading

Article

Understanding people will help you make the shift from managing to leading a business.