Private Investors for Startups: Everything You Need to Knowby Emma McGowanA comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about private investors for startups and small businesses.Continue
20 Best Kinds of Startups for 2023by Ryan RutanIt is difficult to predict the specific types of startups that will be most successful in 2023 with a multitude of various factors involved, but we've broken down a helpful list of 20 of the best kinds of startups to start in 2023 for your convenience.Continue
Series A, B, C, D, and E Funding: How It Worksby Ryan RutanLearn about the different stages of series seed funding from series A funding, to Series B funding, and eventually series E funding including: the process, structure, requirements, average payout amounts, and more.Continue
What Is Startup Funding?by The Startups TeamWhat is startup funding? Well, it's the money needed to launch a new business — and it can come from a variety of sources, but mostly from these 10 sources.Continue
13 Key Business Plan Componentsby The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to the major parts of a business plan. From elements like the executive summary, to product descriptions, traction, and financials, we'll guide you on all of the key sections you should include.Continue
How do We Manage Our Founder Flaws?by Wil SchroterSharing our flaws is terrifying. But it's how we handle the challenge that people care about.Continue
Analyzing Startup Accounting Resultsby Wil SchroterAnalyzing and managing the income statement is about making tons of little tweaks, all the time. Let's cover what goes into analyzing our financial statements and operating expenses to see if they accurately reflect all of the financial transactions we just inputted in our income statement.Continue
Founder Exits are Hard Work and Good Fortune, Not "Good Luck"by Wil SchroterSometimes Founders feel guilty about their own success to the point that they don’t want to reward themselves and enjoy their hard-earned money. Always remember that you earned and deserve all your wins.Continue
Top 4 Business Plan Examplesby The Startups TeamWriting your first business plan? Be sure to review these four business plan examples from the Startups community that really stand out from the crowd.Continue
Finalizing Startup Projectionsby Wil SchroterIt’s not uncommon for a first-year startup to be constantly adjusting the numbers and watching the forecasts swing all over the place on a regular basis. Forecasting isn’t a one-time thing, especially for startups. We should be updating this forecast constantly as we get more and more data about how our business will perform.Continue