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
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
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
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
Term Sheets: What You Need To Knowby Emma McGowanA term sheet is the first formal (but non-binding) document between a startup founder and an investor, and lays out the terms for investment. We take a look at the key characteristics of a good term sheet, as well as some elements every founder should be sure to avoid.Continue