Business Startup Survival Secrets

Business Startup Survival Secrets

How to Start a Small Business

How to Start a Small Business

How do I know if I have what it takes to start a business?

How do I know if I have what it takes to start a business?

What is a positioning statement and why do I need one to start a business?

What is a positioning statement and why do I need one to start a business?

Why is it so important to determine all cash needs before starting a business?

Why is it so important to determine all cash needs before starting a business?

What is a business plan and why is it needed to start a business?

What is a business plan and why is it needed to start a business?

What are the first steps to take in starting a business?

What are the first steps to take in starting a business?

Business Startup Survival Secrets

Business Startup Survival Secrets

The Financial Documents You Should Save

The Financial Documents You Should Save

Why Saving Financial Documents Is Important

Why Saving Financial Documents Is Important

The Types Of Documents You Should Save

The Types Of Documents You Should Save

Know How Long To Keep Financial Documents

Know How Long To Keep Financial Documents

How Investor Behavior Influences Investment Performance

How Investor Behavior Influences Investment Performance

Benefits Of Investing In A Roth IRA

Benefits Of Investing In A Roth IRA

Understanding Bond Investment Risks

Understanding Bond Investment Risks

Important Life Insurance Information

Important Life Insurance Information

Introduction to Homeowners Insurance

Introduction to Homeowners Insurance

Understanding The Importance Of Auto Insurance

Understanding The Importance Of Auto Insurance

Investing the Right Way During Retirement

Investing the Right Way During Retirement

Avoid CD Investment For Retirement

Avoid CD Investment For Retirement

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David Krauskopf is an entrepreneur experienced in starting, financing and growing several companies with direct experience in travel, hospitality, software, computer, and retail industries.   His specialties are in business planning, marketing (internet particularly) and financial management.  David was the general manager of Apple Computer in Russia from (1993-1999) and owned the exclusive representative for Apple Computer in Russia and the Ukraine.  He founded a printing and press room solutions company in Russia in 1996, and these combined companies in 2007 had over $300M in sales revenue.   David helped start and was on the advisory board of Travelpost.com that was acquired by Sidestep in 2007.  In 2000, David developed and now owns Hamanasi Adventure Resort (<a>www.hamanasi.com</a> ), a high-end boutique resort in Belize, Central America.  This resort has 70 employees, high operating margins and is currently ranked number one in Belize and Central America by the hotel review web site TripAdvisor.com.  Mr. Krauskopf lives in Northern Virginia, is an angel investor with New Vantage Group (<a>www.newvantagegroup.com</a>) , David is a volunteer SCORE (<a>www.score.org</a>) business counselor partnering with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and for two years has been an Assistant Wrestling coach at Langley High School.  David holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (2005) and a B.S. degree in Management from Miami University. 

Business Startup Survival Secrets

Business expert David Krauskopf explains how to tell if starting a new business is a good idea and what skills you should have when starting out.

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Business Planning

Business Planning

Business Planning - What is the best entity to use when starting a business?

Business Planning - What is the best entity to use when starting a business?

Business Planning – Advantages and disadvantages of LLC’s and S corps

Business Planning – Advantages and disadvantages of LLC’s and S corps

Business Planning – Non-Compete agreements

Business Planning – Non-Compete agreements

Business Planning – Top negotiating techniques for lease agreements

Business Planning – Top negotiating techniques for lease agreements

Business Planning - Preparing to sell your business

Business Planning - Preparing to sell your business

Business Planning – Succession issues

Business Planning – Succession issues

Business Planning - Charitable Planning

Business Planning - Charitable Planning

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Ten Easy Recycling Tips

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