Most startups begin with a dream that transforms into an idea and later, a business. For the better part, entrepreneurs have their ideas figured out. They know the amount of capital, team members, and even the audience they wish to target. But along the way, things change. It is estimated that up to 90% of startups collapse in the first year. There are various reasons … [Read more...] about 5 Warning Signs Your Startup is About to Fail (and Here’s What to Do About it)
Startup Errors
6 Things You Most Likely Didn’t Know About How to Raise Funds for Business Start-Up
People usually need money in their business, and it is normal that they would look for ways on how to raise funds for business start-ups. There are a lot of funding options available in the market, but you need to pick the best one that is ideal for your business needs. People in business usually go for loans for business start-up, so as to start up with the business and to … [Read more...] about 6 Things You Most Likely Didn’t Know About How to Raise Funds for Business Start-Up
Worst Startup Fundraising Mistakes
Don’t make these startup fundraising mistakes… Succeeding at fundraising, and maximizing your time and resources spent on fundraising depends just as much on knowing what mistakes to avoid as what you should do. Not Being Prepared For Rejection Yes, there are rare cases in which entrepreneurs have landed funding from cold emails, Twitter messages, and just showing up. … [Read more...] about Worst Startup Fundraising Mistakes
Start-up Business Tips for Women
America has more than 12.3 million businesses owned by women and they employ over nine million people and bring in over 1.8 trillion dollars. There are lots of opportunities out there for women to succeed as entrepreneurs but in our male-dominated society, women also face significant challenges, so it’s important to be aware of the resources available to help you overcome them. … [Read more...] about Start-up Business Tips for Women
Why Transparency is Crucial for New Businesses
In business, it is inevitable that things will, at some point, go wrong. Customers may be annoyed immediately, but over time it is far more productive to apprise consumers of any issues or delays rather than gloss over any problems. Larger companies are better suited to weather the odd complaint, but new businesses can live and die on their reputation in the … [Read more...] about Why Transparency is Crucial for New Businesses