The Right Way to Ask for an Introductionby Wil SchroterIntroductions are favors, and favors have value. How we ask for an introduction is an important component not only to ourselves, but to those we are asking to introduce us as well.Continue
How do I leave my Startup Stress at Work?by Wil SchroterWhile startup stress might not ever diminish completely, how we manage it can help us navigate balance in our lives as Founders.Continue
How a Founder should Communicate in Crisisby Wil SchroterDuring a crisis there is no time for fluff. Knowing how to communicate directly and effectively is exactly what our startup needs.Continue
Everything You Need To Know About Pitching Investorsby The Startups TeamEverything you need to know about pitching, from what your pitch to include to how to create a killer pitch deck to the things you should absolutely NOT do.Continue
When Should My Side Hustle be Full Time?by Wil SchroterNow that we're getting some traction on our side hustle, the real question is, when do we go all in?Continue
What Should I Never Say to an Investor?by Wil SchroterMore often than not, what we avoid saying to investors is as valuable as what we do say.Continue
Will Investors Fund Just an Idea? by Wil SchroterThere's a commonly-held myth that startups get funded with great ideas. But how much truth to that is there, really?Continue
What's the Cost of a Toxic Employee?by Wil SchroterNearly every startup deals with a "toxic employee." And every minute we wait to address the issue, we create an even bigger organizational challenge that will be way too hard to tackle down the road.Continue
What Are The Pros/Cons of Work From Home?by Wil SchroterOver the past few years we've developed a significant work from home policy at Startups.com. Here's what we've learned from our experience. Continue
Angel Investor Tax Credits: Everything You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamDid you know that both you and your investors could potentially save millions in state and federal tax credits?Continue