Sarah Humphreys

Elated Light

About

A long time ago, someone told Sarah that she was going to do great things. And even though that person was her own reflection looking in the mirror, those words have carried her through the thick of it all. You may find her singing in her car, cleaning things as stress relief, or using humor in uncomfortable situations. Sarah is a professional photographer, expert-level copy editor, copywriter, digital creator, and a nice lady to boot!

Articles

Choosing The Right Type Of Website For Your Business

We've created this comprehensive guide to help you on your website-building journey. Join us and fellow community members as we break down which type of website would be best for your business.

Quiet Quitting — How is it Impacting Startups?

If you’re a Startup Founder, quiet quitting is something that can negatively affect your business, so keep reading to gain a better understanding of what it could mean for your company.

Finding a Co-Founder

Matching with a co-founder is a complex combination of effort, experience, personality, and skill set — it's a ton of work, but is it even worth it? Keep reading to find out if finding a co-founder is right for your startup. Plus, we've shared alternative options to consider when you can't find a good fit.

15 Essential Podcasts for Entrepreneurs

For startup founders embarking on the entrepreneurial journey for the first time, or even for the serial entrepreneur, we've compiled a list of various entrepreneur podcasts that can support you in whatever stage your startup may be in.

13 Best Books on Entrepreneurship

Why 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.

How Much Equity do You Give Away in a Seed Round?

There are many different areas of startup funding to understand before diving into a funding round. In this article, we hope to demystify how much equity should be given away in a seed round and instill confidence in startups embarking on their early funding rounds.

How to Monetize a Facebook Group

Building an online community is no easy task, but the reward in doing so is worth the effort put into it. Facebook Groups are a great way to create an online business and build trust with potential customers.

How to Sell an Idea to a Company Without Them Stealing It

For 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.

How Much Equity Should I Ask For?

Equity 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.

Founder vs CEO: What's the Difference?

What should you call yourself in your startup? CEO, VP of Product, Founder — whatever title you choose, is one better than the other for a startup head? The answer is: it depends (gripping, we know!). Keep reading to find out why, and what most founders choose.