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
Letting People Go: Ego and Safetyby Wil SchroterWe’ve been talking about it and now it’s happening. People are losing their jobs fast and they are left with little to no option in these trying times. As Founders, what can we do to help?Continue
This Is Fun and All, but When Do I Get Rich?by Wil SchroterIn the Startups community, many Founders expect immediate returns and instant success. The truth is, outside of the community, it takes several years (decades even!) to reach significant growth in returns.Continue
We're All Afraid of Paper Demonsby Wil SchroterWhen you focus your attention on something that has not happened yet it will create anxiety that will hinder everything. Stop worrying about the things that didn’t happen and start planning based on what’s happening now.Continue
Sometimes Shrinking is the Right Moveby Wil SchroterSometimes in order for the company to grow, we have to shrink first.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
What if I Fired Everyone and Started Over?by Wil SchroterAs your business grows, everything changes. All things evolve, and skills must upgrade. This includes everyone in the entire organization.Continue
Crowdfunding: Pros and Consby The Startups TeamWe break down the pros and cons of crowdfunding in order to help you decide if the crowdfunding approach to raising seed capital a right for your business.Continue
Don't be Afraid to Take Big Swingsby Wil SchroterSuccessful Startups did not succeed because they fear failure. Success comes when the Founder keeps taking swings and managing failure as they come because they’re focused on getting a hit!Continue
We All Fake it ‘Til We Make itby Wil SchroterYou can’t fake real success. But, in the early stages of your Startup, you can run it in a way wherein your mindset is bent on believing you can make it until you’re finally there.Continue