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you in some way)? These might include affiliations, contracts,
responsibilities, behaviors, etc.

RELATIONSHIPS AND RESOURCES

F14. What helpful relationships/contactsdo you bring, including potential:
9 Clients/customers
9 Team members or employees
9 Mentors/advisers
9 Service partners (legal, financial, HR, consulting)
9 Suppliers
9 Investors/funders
9 Referral sources
9 Other

F15. What financial resources are available to you (savings, ready in-
vestors, existing lines of credit, etc.)? Describe type and amount.

PERSONAL NEEDS AND INTERESTS

F16. What minimum personal income do you need to earn on a monthly
basis over the next twelve to thirty-six months to be able to pur-
sue this venture?

F17. What are your longer-term personal financial goals in pursuing
this venture?
9 Annual return beyond thirty-six months?
9 Total personal return from business?

F18. What current commitments of your time (other than new ven-
ture) will remain in place? How many hours/weeks do you ex-
pect to spend on this venture?

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