Posts Written by Noah Parsons

Noah Parsons

Before joining Palo Alto Software, Noah Parsons was an early Internet marketing and product expert in the Silicon Valley. He joined Yahoo! in 1996 as one of its first 101 employees and become Producer of the Yahoo! Employment property as part of the Yahoo! Classifieds team before leaving to serve as Director of Production at Epinions.com. He is a graduate of Princeton University. Noah devotes most of his free time to his three young sons. In the winter you'll find him giving them lessons on the ski slopes, and in summer they're usually involved in a variety of outdoor pursuits. Noah is currently the COO at Palo Alto Software, makers of the online business plan app LivePlan. You can follow Noah on Twitter.

LivePlan Posts Written By Noah Parsons

Posted October 25, 2023 By Noah Parsons

How to Collaborate With AI to Write a Better Business Plan

You can’t generate a good business plan using AI. But with a human touch, AI can still be used to help write your plan. Here’s how.

Posted October 25, 2023 By Noah Parsons

How to use AI & ChatGPT to Identify Target Markets for Your Business Plan

Learn how to generate key market segments using ChatGPT and how to apply a human touch that ensures accuracy while expediting your research.

Posted August 15, 2023 By Noah Parsons

The Pros and Cons of Using AI for Business Planning

Tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Bard have opened up intriguing new possibilities for entrepreneurs looking to streamline the business planning process.

Posted July 6, 2023 By Noah Parsons

Financial Projections for Startups

Financial projections are not just wild guesses about how much money you’ll make. Instead, they are based on reliable data, market research, and sensible assumptions. They show potential investors that you’ve done your homework, that you understand the marketplace, and that you’re serious about making your business a success.

Posted July 6, 2023 By Noah Parsons

How to Get a Startup Business Loan With No Money

Here are the tricks to getting a startup business loan without money. This article will help you understand lender requirements, know how to determine how much you should borrow, learn how to figure out if you’ll be able to repay the loan, and explore alternatives to a business loan.

Posted June 6, 2023 By Noah Parsons

4 Advanced Ways to Use ChatGPT for Better Financial Forecasting

Unlock advanced financial forecasting in ChatGPT with prompts to help with trend analysis, scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and industry benchmarking.