The Ideal Client Profile Is Your Startup’s North Star (Stop Ignoring It)by Ryan RutanEarly-stage chaos feels normal, but guessing who your customer is shouldn’t be part of it—this is how you find your north star.Continue
This is BOOTSTRAPPED — 3 Strategies to Build Your Startup Without Fundingby Wil SchroterIn a world fixated on funding, could the real path to startup growth lie in resourcefulness and astute expense management?Continue
Founder Impostor Syndrome Never Goes Awayby Wil SchroterImposter syndrome can be tough, whether you're a seasoned startup pro or just starting out. But with the right mindset and tools, you can learn to recognize and overcome those nagging self-doubts.Continue
Startup CEO Salary: How Much Should A Company CEO Make?by Emma McGowanWhat's too much, too little, and just right? Well, you're in luck because we’ve created what we're dubbing the Goldilocks method to help you figure out the best startup CEO salary for your company.Continue
Analyzing Startup Accounting Resultsby Wil SchroterAnalyzing and managing the income statement is about making tons of little tweaks, all the time. Let's cover what goes into analyzing our financial statements and operating expenses to see if they accurately reflect all of the financial transactions we just inputted in our income statement.Continue
Top 4 Business Plan Examplesby The Startups TeamWriting your first business plan? Be sure to review these four business plan examples from the Startups community that really stand out from the crowd.Continue
Accounting for Startupsby Wil SchroterWhile we may not know all there is to know about our business yet, there’s still going to be some good old-fashioned accounting to do. So let’s break out those green visors and add machines — it’s time to learn WTF accounting is!Continue
Startup Financialsby Wil SchroterThere’s no special black magic to recording income and expenses. In this primer, let's discuss how to understand the basic business financials to get your startup started on the right path.Continue
Startup Company Cap Tableby Ryan RutanA capitalization table or "cap table" is a record of the equity ownership and actual ownership percentage of each member of the company. Use this article as a guide to why your startup needs a cap table, when to update it, and many other helpful hints that will support you on your journey.Continue
Managing Startup Equityby The Startups TeamHow much equity we split and the founders' ownership percentage is generally determined by what we expect each founder to contribute. In this section of our Equity Series, we cover how to manage startup equity so it's fair for everyone.Continue