The Emotional Cost Of Being A Startup Founderby Wil SchroterWhat’s the greatest cost in starting a company? Staffing? Capital? Or is it actually the emotional toll it takes?Continue
Getting Your Idea Going: There is No Perfect Ideaby Wil SchroterThe more time you spend chasing the "perfect idea" the less time you spend refining the idea until it really is perfect. Continue
5 Ways to Improve Your Sales Processby Matt SunshineDitch the "why" of your sales conversation and focus on the "how" to show prospects that you hear and understand their needs and can solve their unique problems.Continue
Federal Government Grants for Small Business: What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamWe've compiled all the information startups need to find grants from the federal government including: R&D grants, helpful links to the Grants.gov database, as well as resources for state-level small business grants.Continue
A Brief History Of Crowdfunding [Infographic]by The Startups TeamWe look at some of the historical movements that led to the development of crowdfunding, as well as events over the past two decades that have shaped modern crowdfunding.Continue
How To Start a Startup: 10 Steps to Launch | Startups.comby Wil SchroterSerial entrepreneur and Startups.com Founder and CEO, Wil Schroter walks you through 10 steps for starting a startup, and explains why it isn't just about opening your doors or launching a website.Continue
Building a Better MVP: How to Say “No” to the Wrong Things So You Can Say “Yes” to the Right Thingsby Keith ShieldsHow to say "No" to the wrong things so you can say "YES!" to the right thing.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