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Serial 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.

An 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.

Many 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.

Here'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.

Buyer personas make your marketing more effective — and save you from making costly mistakes. Here's how you can build them the right way.

The 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.

Speed is crucial for a startup, but at what cost? For most, moving slower will help them grow faster.

Consumers have become jaded and expect salespeople to make promises that stretch beyond imagination. So when an employee explains to a prospective customer that the business is not the right fit, brand credibility goes through the roof.

What startups lack in recognition and capital they must make up for in creativity.

If you are pressed for time and looking for the elevator pitch of how to do content marketing, here are some tips on how to start content marketing with a startup or smaller team and budget.