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Jacqueline Jensen Jacqueline Jensen
Updated on April 22, 2024

Hey, New Startup Founders: You Need a Good Answer to This Question

At some point in your journey as a founder, a person in a position to lend you a hand will ask you some version of the question, “How can I be helpful?” You need to know how best to answer it.

Vikas Agrawal Vikas Agrawal
Updated on April 22, 2024

3 Key Business Finance Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs

When you’re launching your own business, you have a whole host of important financial decisions to make. Here are some tips to make sure you get off on the right foot.

Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on April 22, 2024

11 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Here’s what it takes to turn your dream business idea into reality.

Hal Koss Hal Koss
Updated on April 22, 2024

Welcome to the Era of Angel Investors

The barrier to entry has never been lower for people who want to invest their own money in startups — and the implications are massive.

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Carlos Antequera Carlos Antequera
Updated on April 22, 2024

Startups: Here Are 3 Alternatives to a Venture Raise

Options include online lending, crowdfunding and revenue-based financing.

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Rami Essaid Rami Essaid
Updated on April 22, 2024

Why Startups Need to Rely on Solid Financial Modeling to Succeed

Founders should develop a money model from the start and keep close tabs on it each month to understand where they came from — and what heights their company can reach next.

Dominic Costanzo Dominic Costanzo
Updated on April 22, 2024

Here’s How to Thrive During the Shifting VC Funding Environment

Recalibrate your strategy and finances to grow even if money is tight.

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Tom Walker Tom Walker
Updated on April 22, 2024

5 Tips for Seed Funding Success

The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is not investing in the legwork required to truly understand the customers they’re planning to serve.

Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

Startup Success Is All About What You Don’t Do

How to say no when every instinct tells you to say yes.

Nidhi Jain Nidhi Jain
Updated on April 22, 2024

6 Tips for Negotiating Better Deals With Vendors

Start by knowing what you need and understanding how vendors operate.

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