Some startups hire a marketer right of the gate and some wait. But which makes more sense, and how do you know when it’s time for your startup to make its first marketing hire? Continue reading
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This week, we’re talking about why PR is so important in aiding business growth, and how it can offer startups more than just publicity. Continue reading
For any company, the board of directors can have a major impact on direction and growth. As such, we would urge startups to begin assembling their board carefully. Continue reading
In order to get the most out of a startup accelerator program, choosing the right accelerator for your business is essential. Continue reading
As an entrepreneur seeking funding for your startup, you’ve likely seen a term sheet. If you have, then you’ll know that they hold a lot of information, much of which can be complex and overwhelming. And if you don’t have … Continue reading
Prolific writer and Nobel Prize laureate, William Faulkner, is credited with the following quote: “I only write when inspiration strikes. Fortunately, it strikes at nine every morning.” Certainly, writing the “Next Great American Novel” is quite different from developing the … Continue reading
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
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
When it comes to selecting a potentially promising investment opportunity, experienced venture capitalists will agree that there’s more to it than simply seeking out the “best” or most innovative startup ideas – it’s the people involved that can make or … Continue reading
