Business Loan Requirements by The Startups TeamBefore you step into the bank to ask your lender for a business loan, make sure you're prepared with these essential business loan requirements. Continue
5 Ways Gen Z Will Transform Entrepreneurshipby Zach FerresFor my generation, “entrepreneurship” was more of a tough spelling bee word than a career option. Members of Gen Z don’t see things that way.Continue
How To Write A Competitive Analysis For Your Business Planby The Startups TeamA solid competitive analysis is your way of showing that you know exactly where you stand among your fiercest competitors — and that you have a way to out-maneuver them. Continue
Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s): What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), 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
A Brief History Of Crowdfunding [Infographic]by The Startups TeamWe look at some of the historical movements that led to the development of crowdfunding, as well as events over the past two decades that have shaped modern crowdfunding.Continue
Term Sheets: What You Need To Knowby Emma McGowanA term sheet is the first formal (but non-binding) document between a startup founder and an investor, and lays out the terms for investment. We take a look at the key characteristics of a good term sheet, as well as some elements every founder should be sure to avoid.Continue
Types of Crowdfunding: Donation, Rewards, and Equity-Basedby Emma McGowanThe three primary types of crowdfunding are donation-based, rewards-based, and equity crowdfunding. We discuss the nuances of each crowdfunding method so you can choose which one is best for your fundraise.Continue
Content Marketing for Startups & Small Business: Everything You Need to Knowby Maggie BarrIf you are pressed for time and looking for the elevator pitch of how to do content marketing, here are some tips on how to start content marketing with a startup or smaller team and budget. Continue
Why M&A Due Diligence Is So Important: A Cautionary Taleby Jordan FrenchMergers and acquisitions can be paramount to a company’s long-term growth strategy, but when M&As go wrong, it can lead to disaster. Here's why M&A due diligence is so important.Continue
3 Ways to Accurately Measure Digital Marketing ROIby Kazu TakiguchiFor a company to accurately measure its ROI, it must consider all expenses used to produce a successful marketing campaign. In doing so, a company can see where it started, more accurately understand what it has achieved, and ultimately develop greater clarity surrounding its ROI. Continue