Ready to Take Your Startup to the Next Level?
RJ Mollen MBA
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If you're a startup founder ready to transition from your current job to full-time entrepreneurship, you’ve likely encountered some challenges along the way. We’ve spoken to countless first-time founders, and the journey from a great idea to a successful business is no small feat.
The first step is transforming your idea into a solid plan. But even the best ideas need the right team to thrive. While you may know a lot about your business, delegating certain tasks to experts is essential. Take your company website as an example—it may seem easy to build one yourself using available templates, but is that the best use of your time?
Time is your most valuable asset, and hiring professionals who can do tasks better and faster at a lower rate than your time is worth makes sense. If you’re earning $50,000 per year, your hourly rate is roughly $24. Hiring someone at $10 per hour for tasks like web design or admin work allows you to focus on what matters most—running your company.
Now, let’s talk expertise. Not everyone is an expert in legal matters, accounting, or specialized areas. It’s worth investing in top-tier professionals, even if you only need them a few hours a week. Having the right team around you is an investment that will pay off in the long run.
“But what about the cost of outsourcing?” you might ask. Many founders struggle with cash flow and try to bootstrap everything. But there comes a point when you need experts to move forward. Some entrepreneurs have a misguided idea that they can find someone to raise capital for them, and then pay them later. In reality, it’s not a viable approach. People’s time and expertise come at a cost. In my 20+ years of experience, less than 2% of companies succeed by following that path.
If you’re serious about raising capital, you need to work with professionals—investment bankers, and broker-dealers—who will get the job done, and yes, they need to be compensated for their time and results.
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So, how can you get started? If you’ve had a taxable income of at least $50,000 in the last few years and a credit score of 680+, there are funding options for you. You can secure up to $500,000 in business loans, spread over seven years, to kickstart your venture.
Some entrepreneurs hesitate to take on personal loans because they’re unsure about their business model. But think about it—if you’re asking investors or even friends and family for capital, they’re taking a risk too. If you don’t believe in yourself, why should they?
If you have a solid business model and are ready to commit, we’re here to help. Send your business plan to [email protected] , and we’ll review it and offer a free consulting call. Our team has worked on projects totaling over $30 billion in investments, and we only take on clients we believe in. If your business has potential, we’ll be your winning partner. But be prepared—if your plan needs work or lacks vision, we’ll tell you directly.
Take the first step by exploring your funding options or send us your business plan to schedule a call. We value your time, just as we value ours. Let's turn your vision into a reality.
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