What is a Startup Accelerator?by The Startups TeamIn this informative article, we explain what accelerator programs actually do, who they help, the pros and cons of joining one — and some new alternatives to the traditional startup accelerators.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
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
Convertible Debt for Startupsby The Startups TeamConvertible Debt is a “loan” that converts into an equity investment at some future date at or below a specific Valuation Cap. It’s a popular way for early-stage startups to raise money versus a traditional equity funding round. Continue reading to understand how it works in further detail.Continue
Founder Compensation: The Good, the Bad, and the Suicidalby Marcello MirandaOr, how to cash out without killing your startup in the cradleContinue
How to Create a Founders Agreement for Your Startupby The Startups TeamWhat is a founders agreement — and do you need one? (Spoiler alert: You do.) Here's everything you need to know.Continue
What Does Founder Success "Feel" Like?by Wil SchroterMost people focus on hiring more people, settling in a bigger office, or getting additional funding as a form of success. But for most Founders, at the early stages of their business, it’s all about taking away liabilities one at a time.Continue
Can a Founder Take a Sabbatical? | Startups.comby Wil SchroterThe biggest fear Founders have is what happens to the business when they take a much needed break. But guess what? With the right people in place, more than half of a Founder’s work can be done by someone else.Continue
Flee Your Overpriced Cityby Wil SchroterYears ago, when a business needed to expand, they often moved to a big city, brought key employees in, and raised funding to cope with a much higher cost of living. But times have changed.Continue
Great Ideas All Start As Dumb Ideasby Wil SchroterIt’s no surprise that most of the successful Startups today started off as a completely bad idea. As it turns out, given the right circumstances, the dumbest idea can become the most profitable company.Continue