13 Key Business Plan Componentsby The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to the major parts of a business plan. From elements like the executive summary, to product descriptions, traction, and financials, we'll guide you on all of the key sections you should include.Continue
What If my plan for retirement is "never retire"?by Wil Schroter and Ryan RutanIf your startup isn't something you love to do every day, you might have to rethink if you’re willing to do it forever or find something that you would want to do for the rest of your life.Continue
How do We Manage Our Founder Flaws?by Wil SchroterSharing our flaws is terrifying. But it's how we handle the challenge that people care about.Continue
Founder Success: We Need a Strict Definition of Personal Successby Wil SchroterEvery moment we spend pursuing an undefined goal is a complete waste of time — especially personal goalsContinue
Is Quiet Quitting a Problem at Startup Companies?by Wil SchroterThis may sound like a new term to a lot of Founders BUT this has been around for many ages now and we should be alarmed about it. So how can you see if your team is actually checked in or out of work?Continue
Startup Accounting: Processing the Databy Wil SchroterWe're going to update our financial statements using a simple accounting process that requires zero professional accounting experience or accounting software — it's just our income statement spreadsheet (free download for you!)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
How To Write The Best Problem Statement | Startups.comby The Startups TeamYour problem statement is the heart of your startup idea. It’s what intrigues people. Here's how to write the best business problem statementContinue
Capturing Startup Accounting Databy Wil SchroterBuilding solid financial statements starts with digging through all of the financial transactions in all of our accounts. In our example, we'll do this with a spreadsheet but you can use your accounting software to comb through your financial records and do the same thing.Continue
Finalizing Startup Projectionsby Wil SchroterIt’s not uncommon for a first-year startup to be constantly adjusting the numbers and watching the forecasts swing all over the place on a regular basis. Forecasting isn’t a one-time thing, especially for startups. We should be updating this forecast constantly as we get more and more data about how our business will perform.Continue