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30 Dec, 2022

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 3

2026-08-31T16:51:14-04:00

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 3

Entrepreneurs are not always aware of the various financing structures that may be available to them when raising new capital to finance their […]

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 32026-08-31T16:51:14-04:00
29 Dec, 2022

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 2

2026-08-31T16:51:20-04:00

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 2

Entrepreneurs are not always aware of the various financing structures that may be available to them when raising new capital to finance their […]

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 22026-08-31T16:51:20-04:00
28 Dec, 2022

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 1

2026-08-31T16:51:25-04:00

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 1

Entrepreneurs are not always aware of the various financing structures that may be available to them when raising new capital to finance their […]

The Three Most Important Types of Equity In Your Business Pt. 12026-08-31T16:51:25-04:00
27 Dec, 2022

How Much Should I Raise For My Business & When Pt. 2

2026-08-31T16:51:31-04:00

How Much Should I Raise For My Business & When Pt. 2

Determining how much money to raise for your business is a function of several variables. Having more capital gives you more flexibility, but […]

How Much Should I Raise For My Business & When Pt. 22026-08-31T16:51:31-04:00
26 Dec, 2022

How Much Should I Raise For My Business & When Pt. 1

2026-08-31T16:51:36-04:00

How Much Should I Raise For My Business & When Pt. 1

Determining how much money to raise for your business is a function of several variables. Having more capital gives you more flexibility, but […]

How Much Should I Raise For My Business & When Pt. 12026-08-31T16:51:36-04:00
23 Dec, 2022

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 5

2026-08-31T16:51:40-04:00

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 5

The first four steps in the Legal Checklist for Startups included a lot of big-picture thinking. While all of these things […]

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 52026-08-31T16:51:40-04:00
22 Dec, 2022

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 4

2026-08-31T16:51:46-04:00

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 4

Item #4 in the Legal Checklist for Startups is to define your “where.” This doesn’t just mean figuring out what state […]

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 42026-08-31T16:51:46-04:00
21 Dec, 2022

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 3

2026-08-31T16:51:51-04:00

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 3

The next step to think about when starting your business is what we call “defining your who.” This is when you […]

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 32026-08-31T16:51:51-04:00
20 Dec, 2022

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 2

2026-08-31T16:51:55-04:00

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 2

Once you’ve set a clear mission statement, it’s time to look into the future of your business and define your end […]

What’s the Most Important Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business? Pt. 22026-08-31T16:51:55-04:00
19 Dec, 2022

What’s the First Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business?

2026-08-31T16:37:36-04:00

What’s the First Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business?

Creating a clearly defined mission statement is the first thing you should do when starting a business or entrepreneurial venture.

There are many resources that […]

What’s the First Thing I Should Do When Starting My Business?2026-08-31T16:37:36-04:00
15 Dec, 2022

Why There’s ALWAYS A Way To Win In Business

2026-08-31T16:52:06-04:00

Why There’s ALWAYS A Way To Win In Business

Entrepreneurs have access to creativity that can energize a business. Don’t be deterred by the fact that there isn’t an established path. Most individuals don’t have […]

Why There’s ALWAYS A Way To Win In Business2026-08-31T16:52:06-04:00
14 Dec, 2022

The Three Leadership Traits That Can Make or Break Your Success

2026-08-31T16:35:36-04:00

The Three Leadership Traits That Can Make or Break Your Success

There are countless qualities that make for a great leader. We’ve boiled the most important qualities into three traits that we encourage you to […]

The Three Leadership Traits That Can Make or Break Your Success2026-08-31T16:35:36-04:00
13 Dec, 2022

How Your Leadership Style Impacts Your Company

2026-08-31T16:36:17-04:00

How Your Leadership Style Impacts Your Company

First, you need to understand that these behaviors undermine the day-to-day operations of your company from small details to major decision-making. Would you ever add a feature to […]

How Your Leadership Style Impacts Your Company2026-08-31T16:36:17-04:00
12 Dec, 2022

What Kind of Leader Your Company Needs You To Be

2026-08-31T16:52:12-04:00

What Kind of Leader Your Company Needs You To Be

In addition to the functions you must perform, you also must be three things: unemotional, deliberate and thoughtful—all while in the midst of the […]

What Kind of Leader Your Company Needs You To Be2026-08-31T16:52:12-04:00
9 Dec, 2022

2 Reasons Startup Financial Projections Are Vital

2026-08-31T16:52:16-04:00

2 Reasons Startup Financial Projections Are Vital

Creating financial projections for startups can be time-consuming and complex, so what makes it a worthwhile use of your resources? Two key startup functions require accurate financial projections. […]

2 Reasons Startup Financial Projections Are Vital2026-08-31T16:52:16-04:00
8 Dec, 2022

What are the Basic Financial Statements You Need to Have?

2026-08-31T16:52:22-04:00

What are the Basic Financial Statements You Need to Have?

The financial performance of a business is reflected in a series of what they call “financial statements.” While every entrepreneur does not need to be […]

What are the Basic Financial Statements You Need to Have?2026-08-31T16:52:22-04:00
7 Dec, 2022

PART 2: Accounting Basics Every Startup Needs to Track

2026-08-31T16:52:27-04:00

PART 2: Accounting Basics Every Startup Needs to Track

If you’re not sure whether something needs to be tracked, err on the side of caution and assume that it does. In all cases, the following […]

PART 2: Accounting Basics Every Startup Needs to Track2026-08-31T16:52:27-04:00
6 Dec, 2022

Accounting Basics Every Startup Needs to Track (Pt. 1)

2026-08-31T16:52:33-04:00

Accounting Basics Every Startup Needs to Track (Pt. 1)

While it is possible to manage your business accounting in a manual accounting system, you’d be much better served using an accounting software application.

Most entry-level applications on the […]

Accounting Basics Every Startup Needs to Track (Pt. 1)2026-08-31T16:52:33-04:00
5 Dec, 2022

Seven C’s You Need To Know To Win In Entrepreneurship

2026-08-31T16:35:13-04:00

Seven C’s You Need To Know To Win In Entrepreneurship

Customer Journey: The customer journey is the process through which a client passes from awareness to purchase. Companies often track customer journeys online and note […]

Seven C’s You Need To Know To Win In Entrepreneurship2026-08-31T16:35:13-04:00
2 Dec, 2022

Six Ways To Stand Out From Your Competition

2026-08-31T16:52:38-04:00

Six Ways To Stand Out From Your Competition

A difference is worth establishing when it meets at least one of the following criteria:

  • Valuable: the perceived benefit exceeds the cost
  • Important: delivers […]
Six Ways To Stand Out From Your Competition2026-08-31T16:52:38-04:00
1 Dec, 2022

What Exactly Is a “Financial Plan” & Why You Need One

2026-08-31T16:34:13-04:00

What Exactly Is a “Financial Plan” & Why You Need One

Your financial plan outlines how your business will perform from a financial perspective. It comes to life in the form of three […]

What Exactly Is a “Financial Plan” & Why You Need One2026-08-31T16:34:13-04:00
30 Nov, 2022

Why Priority-Setting Should Be Your Top Priority

2026-08-31T16:52:43-04:00

Why Priority-Setting Should Be Your Top Priority

Most entrepreneurs are in a state of chaos. Everything needs to be done at the same time. Financing, people, product, customers, business models, technology, operations, […]

Why Priority-Setting Should Be Your Top Priority2026-08-31T16:52:43-04:00
28 Nov, 2022

What Are Your Mission, Vision & Values? Why They Can Make or Break Your Success

2026-08-31T16:52:53-04:00

What Are Your Mission, Vision & Values? Why They Can Make or Break Your Success

A company’s mission, vision and values set the direction of the company. These may sound like things […]

What Are Your Mission, Vision & Values? Why They Can Make or Break Your Success2026-08-31T16:52:53-04:00