Operating Modelby The Startups TeamA good Operating Model focuses on showing that you’ve thought carefully about how your processes will handle critical costs and streamline operations across business units. In this section of our Funding Series, we cover everything you need in your Operating Model.Continue
13 Best Books on Entrepreneurshipby Sarah HumphreysWhy go at it alone, when you can learn straight from the source? Business books that have already helped millions of entrepreneurs can guide you along the way to obtaining a sustainable business. Here are the 13 best business books that will help "lead" you on your path. 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 to Find Investorsby The Startups TeamWe’ve spent this phase of the Funding playbook shedding light on key challenges of finding investors to show you how to break this process up into super digestible steps and begin knocking out your own investor selection starting today.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
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
How Much Equity Should I Ask For?by Sarah HumphreysEquity is the value of a company's stock, which you earn as a percentage of the company’s profits (or losses). So, how much should you ask for? It really depends on your situation. Keep reading for guidance on how to calculate equity in various situations.Continue
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
Does Having a Diverse Team Really Matter?by The Startups TeamWhy you should be building a diverse team -- and how to do it.Continue
What Is Product Design? | Startups.comby The Startups TeamWhat is product design in the age of digital startups?Continue