For entrepreneurs who are working on getting a new business venture off the ground, it can be easy to lose sight of the long-term. While your eventual exit may not be top-of-mind right now, potential investors will want to be … Continue reading
For Startups
When it comes to scaling up there is a fine balance to be had. Startups that try to scale too rapidly typically end up with a multitude of organizational issues that are difficult to remedy later on, while startups that … Continue reading
When it comes to determining pre-revenue startup valuations, there are a lot of factors to consider. From the strength of the management team and the competitive environment to sales and marketing risk and stage of the business, quite a few … Continue reading
For any smart business, large or small, maintaining a good reputation has always been paramount. Whether it be a local restaurant with glowing reviews on Yelp or a five-star-rated vacuum on Amazon, businesses are finding that their reputation online – … Continue reading
Startup fundraising is typically a strenuous process that involves months of preparation, numerous investor pitches, ongoing research, and adjustments to your business plan. Furthermore, this process is very lengthy and very few startups actually wind up earning an investment from … Continue reading
Building a successful startup takes time, money, labor, and know-how. Unfortunately, there is a lot of entrepreneurial and startup advice online that simply isn’t true. Young companies—especially those that are starting from scratch—often rely on advice from trusted online sources … Continue reading
Startup investments are very risky ventures, but if you find one with the potential to provide returns, it can be a lucrative opportunity. The hard part is finding out which startups have the potential to grow and generate profits and … Continue reading
Direct-to-consumer startups have played a major role in transforming consumer habits and preferences in the world of e-commerce. Many direct-to-consumer (DTC) startups have achieved success by relying on a single-channel business model of driving sales only through e-commerce, while others … Continue reading
Convincing the right investors to fund your business requires a great startup pitch deck that paints a clear vision of who your company is and what it aspires to become. Creating a Successful Startup Pitch Deck One of the most … Continue reading
Creating a startup investment portfolio can be tricky. It’s impossible to predict when a startup will fail miserably or ascend to the heights of a Silicon Valley Unicorn. But, it is possible to develop a startup investing strategy that can … Continue reading
