Small businesses really are the backbone of America. There are 30 million small businesses in the U.S., employing 47.5% of the population. If you're one of the 400,000 new businesses started in the last year, congrats are in order! But it can also be scary. Half of all startups fail...
Investment Vocabulary: Your Guide to the Terminology of Startups
"Startup" is a very broad term. You could be whipping a business together from scratch, all the way up to having a highly-trained team that is ready to take an industry by storm. In pretty much every case, however, there's one thing that unites startups: the need for startup capital....
The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Online Business
When building an online business from scratch, where do you even begin? Right here, of course. Here you'll find the best wisdom gained through decades of business experience, plus up-to-date startup advice for the current online market, all condensed into one perfect guide. Read and apply these essential tips for...
A Dollar and a Dream: Starting a Business with No Money
Did you know that around 65 percent of entrepreneurs started off their companies without enough money? If you want to start a business without any money, you shouldn't let your lack of capital put you off the idea. It doesn't always take money to make money. But, it definitely helps to have...
What’s Your Role? A Founder’s Guide to the 5 Stages of a Startup
Today, there are 27 million entrepreneurs in the U.S. alone. Hoping to become one of them? Then you'll want to know how to prepare for the different stages of a startup. Many people can easily envision some parts of the business life cycle. For the most part, when we decide to become...
The Ultimate Guide to Being a Great Leader for Your Startup
Getting ready to undertake a new business idea? Wondering how to get funding for a startup? Starting a new business comes with a lot of challenges. Out of these many challenges, acquiring funding can be one of the most difficult. If you need help with the funding process, you need...