Equity Funding for Startupsby The Startups TeamPursuing equity financing means that in exchange for the money they invest now, angel investors or venture capitalists will receive a stake in your company and its performance moving forward.Continue
Debt as Startup Capitalby The Startups TeamDebt is the most common type of financing however it only works if you have assets that can collateralize the debt in some form. Continue with us in this section to learn everything you need to know about debt as startup capital.Continue
Startup Bootstrappingby The Startups TeamBootstrapping is the way of life for entrepreneurs. For every great company (even the funded ones) there is a great story about how the Founder leveraged some form of Bootstrap Capital to get the company out of the gates. Keep reading to understand all the different avenues of bootstrapping to see what will work for your startup. Continue
Letting People Go: Ego and Safetyby Wil SchroterWe’ve been talking about it and now it’s happening. People are losing their jobs fast and they are left with little to no option in these trying times. As Founders, what can we do to help?Continue
This Is Fun and All, but When Do I Get Rich?by Wil SchroterIn the Startups community, many Founders expect immediate returns and instant success. The truth is, outside of the community, it takes several years (decades even!) to reach significant growth in returns.Continue
What a Market Downturn Means for Startupsby Wil SchroterLet's talk about putting a freeze on your resources when returns take a downturn. You can definitely weather the storm when you understand where to find the opportunities unwanted downturn provides.Continue
Should We Focus on Profit or Growth?by Wil SchroterJust because we're a startup doesn't mean we are entitled to profit or growth — so what do we focus on when we really want both?Continue
Funding is a One Way Streetby Wil SchroterThere is a lot to think about before raising money. If we weigh out all the possibilities, we can be confident in choosing that path for our company.Continue
My Startup Stalled — Now What?by Wil SchroterIf our startup has stalled, that doesn't mean we’ve given up on it, it just means we have to figure out where it best fits in our lives.Continue
What if I Fired Everyone and Started Over?by Wil SchroterAs your business grows, everything changes. All things evolve, and skills must upgrade. This includes everyone in the entire organization.Continue