Business Plan Outline
A sample business plan outline that lists topics frequently covered by business plans.

The Business Model
The role of the business model and the six components found in most business models.

Attracting Stakeholders to Your Venture
Minimizing downside exposure, finding risk-tolerant stakeholders, selling potential stakeholders on the venture, and maintaining stakeholder commitment.

The VC Pitch
Tips for making a successful pitch to venture capitalists, including finding the right venture capital firm, building credibility, and delivering your presentation.

Dealing with the Press
How to deal effectively with the press. Discusses the building of relationships with reporters, understanding the implications of declining an interview, and terms of engagement.

Open Innovation
Henry Chesbrough's concept of open innovation, leveraging both internal and external ideas to commercialize technology.

Recommended Reading

Bygrave, William D., The Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship