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
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 Long Will It Take To Have a Successful Startup?by Wil SchroterLaunching a startup can happen really quickly. Making it a real business — Now, that takes a lot of time. But how much time does it take to make a startup successful?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
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 Write A Business Plan: A Comprehensive Guideby The Startups TeamA comprehensive, step-by-step guide - complete with real examples - on writing a business plan with just the right amount of panache to catch an investor's attention and serve as a guiding star for your business. 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
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
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
What Is a Startup Company, Anyway?by Emma McGowanWhat is a startup? Let these startup founders clear it up once and for all.Continue