What Is An Angel Investor?by The Startups TeamLearn about angel investors, what they are, who can be one, advantages and disadvantages of angel investment, as well as how to pitch angels to get funded.Continue
5 Keys to Strengthening Your Online Reputationby Jennifer TomlinsonTo cultivate a healthy online reputation, companies need to constantly demonstrate why people should come to them as industry leaders and trustworthy partners.Continue
10 Ways to Win in Amazon’s Worldby Phil NadelWith Amazon disrupting and dominating more and more industries, how can your business thrive? 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
Sharing is Caring: Why Startups Need to Look Insideby Darren ChaitBuilding a team is usually the most important and costly step in building a business, but many founders overlook the value a diverse team can bring in terms of advice, counsel and decision making. The Co-Founder of Hugo shares some of the value they have created by sharing information with their team and encouraging discussion, ideas and problem-solving, across the business.Continue
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Cheap on Creative Talentby Adam TompkinsThe first impression a company makes will determine whether a potential customer passes or gives it a closer look. And design is largely responsible for that first impression.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
Top 17 Crowdfunding Experts and Consultantsby The Startups TeamHere's a list of some of the industry's most highly-rated crowdfunding experts and consultants. Their years of hard-won expertise can help you determine if crowdfunding is right for your business, as well as how to increase the odds of getting funded.Continue
How Startups Can Build Effective Buyer Personas | Startups.comby Keith ShieldsBuyer personas make your marketing more effective — and save you from making costly mistakes. Here's how you can build them the right way.Continue