Jonathan Mills Patrick

Can you launch a tech startup without a technical background?

Never let a lack of a technical background stop you from building a tech startup. Focus on what you are good at doing.

How long does it take to write a business plan?

How long does it take to write a business plan? It depends. I've done one as fast as two days. It wasn't quality work. But, you can do them quickly and with quality.

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Thoughts on <the metaverse>

Yes, we will eventually be working, playing, and living in the metaverse, In fact, we already are.

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The Best Companies for Startup Formation

If you are going to raise capital for your startup then you are going to need to legally incorporate your business. These are the best startup formation companies that I have found.

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Lessons from writing over 1,000 words per day

In a 90-day period, I wrote over 1,000 words a day. Here are the eight lessons I learned about writing a book during that experince.

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Thoughts On <If the Housing Market Will Meltdown>

I have seen a lot of articles written that try to compare the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the housing market crash to right now. They aren't the same economies.

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There Are Two Main Types of Business Plans

Most people only think about a business plan when they are seeking funding. But business plans serve another function as well.

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Heard of SAFEs? What about SAFTs?

SAFTs, or Simple Agreements for Future Token, have become popular fundraising mechanics lately. But that doesn't mean they are right for your startup.

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When Should You Use a Business Plan Template?

Using a business plan template can be helpful. Especially if you are going to be applying for an SBA loan. But sometimes it doesn't make sense.

NFTs

Thoughts On <NFTs>

I’m not always an early adopter of new technologies. Although, within my own circles, I do tend to be the first person to adopt them. I bought an iPhone early on. I had the first version of the iPad (and took it back because I didn’t see the

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The Best Pitch Deck Templates

The key is finding pitch deck templates that are 1) designed by someone who knows what they are doing; 2) are customizable with minimal headache and/or skill with graphic design needed; 3) don’t cost a fortune.

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Should You Use a Pitch Deck Template?

There are a few choices when designing a pitch deck. One question to consider is whether or not you can leverage an existing pitch deck template to make the process smoother?

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Thoughts On <the US National Debt>

I’ve done a deep dive on the US National Debt. How we got here, who we owe, who owes us, etc.

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Managing Productivity and Time-off Around the Holidays

Looking to take time off during the holidays but afraid all of the distractions will lower your productivity? Here's some tips to help you benefit on both ends of the spectrum.

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These are the pitch deck slides that every founder screws up

I'm no graphic designer. In fact, when I design pitch deck slides, whether for my own startup ideas or for a client, I don't always handle the graphical pieces. While have an aesthetically pleasing deck is important its the structure of the story, the order of the slides, and which

Small Business Grants are still available through a variety of federal and state programs

Small Business Grants That Are Still Available

When COVID-19 was at its height the U.S. government decided to offer small business grants and loans in the forms of the Paycheck Protection Program, where it lent out more than $780B, and by relaxing the criteria for the already existent Emergency Injury and Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. While