Sharing is Caring: Why Startups Need to Look Insideby Darren ChaitBuilding a team is usually the most important and costly step in building a business, but many founders overlook the value a diverse team can bring in terms of advice, counsel and decision making. The Co-Founder of Hugo shares some of the value they have created by sharing information with their team and encouraging discussion, ideas and problem-solving, across the business.Continue
How To Apply For A Small Business Loanby The Startups TeamSmall business loans are a more traditional way of getting financing for your startup idea. Learn how to apply for small business loans with this step-by-step guide. Continue
What Is a Business Plan: An Introductory Guideby The Startups TeamAn introductory guide to explain what a business plan is, why you need it (and how it helps), key components, how long it should be, how to write it, who needs to see it, and much more.Continue
How to Make Customers the Focus of Your Marketingby Jeff WintersMany marketing efforts focus too heavily on creating a “wow” factor. Even if your team can crank out dozens of flashy campaigns, they mean nothing if they don’t promote effective customer engagement.Continue
Top 17 Crowdfunding Experts and Consultantsby The Startups TeamHere's a list of some of the industry's most highly-rated crowdfunding experts and consultants. Their years of hard-won expertise can help you determine if crowdfunding is right for your business, as well as how to increase the odds of getting funded.Continue
Types of Crowdfunding: Donation, Rewards, and Equity-Basedby Emma McGowanThe three primary types of crowdfunding are donation-based, rewards-based, and equity crowdfunding. We discuss the nuances of each crowdfunding method so you can choose which one is best for your fundraise.Continue
How Superconnecting Sends Your Business Connections Into Overdriveby Zach FerresThe key to becoming a superconnector is applying the right systems and being genuine in your interactions.Continue
Convertible Notes (aka Convertible Debt): The Complete Guideby Emma McGowanLearn everything about convertible notes and debt including key parameters such as discount rates, valuation caps, as well as advantages, disadvantages, how they compare to SAFE and equity options, and more.Continue
4 Steps to Tame Your Team for Better Salesby Matt SunshineNo bottlenecks. No issues. Just streamlined experiences on both sides that lead to best-practice outcomes and award-winning recognition.Continue
25 Startup Conferences & Events to Check Out in 2018by Emma McGowanBoost your knowledge -- and your network -- with one or more of these 2018 startup conferences.Continue