Business Grants for Veterans: What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamWe've compiled all the information veterans need to find business grants ranging from federal government grants to state-level small business grants, as well as resources for private funding specific to current and former service members.Continue
Federal Government Grants for Small Business: What You Need to Knowby The Startups TeamWe've compiled all the information startups need to find grants from the federal government including: R&D grants, helpful links to the Grants.gov database, as well as resources for state-level small business grants.Continue
Venture Capital: What It Is & Why Use Itby The Startups TeamA comprehensive overview of venture capital, what it is, why startups may use it, how it works, as well as how to get it, and what types of VC are typically available to startups.Continue
How to Stop Company-Wide Games of Telephoneby Tony DelmercadoUnhealthy grapevines take root in company gossip. They twist as colleagues share snippets of information and fill in blanks. Learn how to foster a healthy grapevine that limits and addresses company gossip, workflow disruptions, and enables employees to understand the the purpose behind any decision.Continue
How To Apply For A Small Business Loanby The Startups TeamSmall business loans are a more traditional way of getting financing for your startup idea. Learn how to apply for small business loans with this step-by-step guide. Continue
A Brief History Of Crowdfunding [Infographic]by The Startups TeamWe look at some of the historical movements that led to the development of crowdfunding, as well as events over the past two decades that have shaped modern crowdfunding.Continue
How To Start a Startup: 10 Steps to Launch | Startups.comby Wil SchroterSerial entrepreneur and Startups.com Founder and CEO, Wil Schroter walks you through 10 steps for starting a startup, and explains why it isn't just about opening your doors or launching a website.Continue
What Is a Business Plan: An Introductory Guideby The Startups TeamAn introductory guide to explain what a business plan is, why you need it (and how it helps), key components, how long it should be, how to write it, who needs to see it, and much more.Continue
Building a Better MVP: How to Say “No” to the Wrong Things So You Can Say “Yes” to the Right Thingsby Keith ShieldsHow to say "No" to the wrong things so you can say "YES!" to the right thing.Continue
How to Make Customers the Focus of Your Marketingby Jeff WintersMany marketing efforts focus too heavily on creating a “wow” factor. Even if your team can crank out dozens of flashy campaigns, they mean nothing if they don’t promote effective customer engagement.Continue