Sole Proprietorships: What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to Sole Proprietorships, 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
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 Sell an Idea to a Company Without Them Stealing Itby Sarah HumphreysFor many, coming up with an innovative idea leads to a desire to do something with it — and in the absence of knowing how to commercialize a great idea, many people jump to the conclusion that it can simply be sold to a big company. Then they worry that the big company will simply take their idea, and leave them in the dust. It’s a great story — it just tends to be a tale of fiction, on many levels.Continue
Equity Funding for Startupsby The Startups TeamPursuing equity financing means that in exchange for the money they invest now, angel investors or venture capitalists will receive a stake in your company and its performance moving forward.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
Stop Glorifying Hustle Porn by Wil SchroterThe adrenaline to overexert and overwork yourself so you can get more things done is a hustle that no founder should be investing into. Here’s why.Continue
What do We "Owe" Our Employees?by Wil SchroterEmployees are a key component in the livelihood of a startup. For all of the work they invest, what return should they rightfully expect on that effort?Continue
Why Our Founder Reputation Mattersby Wil SchroterHow we represent ourselves as Founders follows us throughout our startup journey. It's more than first impressions, it's how we handle everything from shaking hands — to closing doors.Continue
Will Investors Fund a "Small" Business?by Wil SchroterWill anyone be interested in funding a small business if it doesn't have a big outcome? Continue
Should Big Competitors Scare Me?by Wil SchroterThink of big competitors like the Death Star. On the outset, it's a planet killer. But its weakness is that it moves at a glacial pace.Continue