How Much Equity do You Give Away in a Seed Round?by Sarah HumphreysThere are many different areas of startup funding to understand before diving into a funding round. In this article, we hope to demystify how much equity should be given away in a seed round and instill confidence in startups embarking on their early funding rounds.Continue
Investor Introductions: How to get themby The Startups TeamBefore contacting a potential investor, we want to find the best way to make a warm introduction. In this section of our Funding Playbook, we cover what you need to know about getting investor introductions, and what to do once you get them.Continue
Investor Outreachby The Startups TeamThe path of raising money is not linear. It’s a series of starts, re-starts, step back 3 paces, and so on. In this phase of our Funding Series, we talk about Investor Outreach and everything you need to know to get your investor strategy started off right.Continue
The 5 Types of Startup Funding by The Startups TeamWhen you're looking to secure startup funding, there are a lot of options to consider. Let's break down the 5 most common. Continue
How to Monetize a Facebook Groupby Sarah HumphreysBuilding an online community is no easy task, but the reward in doing so is worth the effort put into it. Facebook Groups are a great way to create an online business and build trust with potential customers.Continue
We Need a Culture of Accountabilityby Wil SchroterThe two main components of accountability are ownership and consequences — having these things can make a huge difference in a company’s overall success. And a Founder should be able to know how to instill accountability in their employees. Continue
Business Loans for Women: What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to business loan options available specifically for women including government and private sector financing options to help female entrepreneurs get their company off the ground.Continue
Sole Proprietorships: What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to Sole Proprietorships, what they are, how to form one step-by-step, advantages and disadvantages, as well as examples, comparisons to other business types, and some FAQs.Continue
Am I a Good Manager?by Wil SchroterWhat does it take to become a good manager? The truth is, one becomes a good manager when they can push the entire team to transform themselves and become exponentially better at what they do.Continue
How to Find Angel Investors by The Startups TeamWe're taking an inside look at how to find angel investors and how to get them to invest in your company.Continue