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
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
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
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
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
What is Crowdfunding?by Emma McGowanWe define crowdfunding, explain why it's a different kind of fundraising, discuss the benefits, as well as the different types of crowdfunding campaigns.Continue
Telling Your Customer ‘No’ Can Be the Best Way to Grow Your Businessby Joey ColemanConsumers 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.Continue
The Do’s and Don’ts of the Best Startup Business Ideasby Emma McGowanIf you want to launch a startup, you have to start with an idea. But how do you find the best startup business ideas? Let us guide you.Continue
Process vs. Progress: How to Have Each in Healthy Amountsby Emerson TaymorNot every team has a process or a progress problem, but most could use a better balance.Continue