Every business begins with a good idea, which is usually inspired by a particular need or problem in society that the business aims to address. In […]
Over the last few years, we’ve spent tens of thousands of hours working with hundreds of different marketers. When you spend this much time with […]
You’ll get different advice from different people when it comes to what makes an investor invest. And there isn’t one simple formula. And certainly different investors look for different […]
At one time or another, every company runs into a cash flow crunch, losing out on business opportunities or falling behind while waiting 30, 60 or even 90 days for […]
What business valuation means, why a higher valuation lets you keep more of your company, and how the number decides what investors get for their money.
Getting out in front of employee issues as a startup can help you avoid some challenging issues down the line. Many of these issues can be avoided by putting in place […]
A legal guide to SaaS agreements - why your customers license rather than own your software, and the terms every SaaS contract needs to cover.
For many, freelancing can be a perfect way to live your working life on your terms. You choose your hours, clients, and location. And if times get tough and […]
Entrepreneurs/founders are known to gamble with calculated risks as a recipe to success. For them, every day is a risk-taking- make or break situation. Startups are a […]
Advisory boards can be an invaluable source of insight. Think of an advisory board as a collection of mentors that can provide individual expertise, provide you a sounding board for ideas, […]
In years past launching a web site required knowing the technology to actually write “code.” These days there are incredibly powerful tools – called website builders – that allow almost anyone […]
While we always say when you are an entrepreneur there is no difference between your business life and your personal life, when you start your business you actually have to […]
There will be a day when you have a full staff of employees. But as you are building your company from the ground up, you have to make the […]
Keeping your business organized and structured is key to managing your most valuable asset – time. Selecting a few basic software packages that can do this work for you […]
Do-it-yourself bookkeeping and accounting can help you through the early days of getting your business off the ground.
The problem with business leaders spending […]
Many businesses struggle not because they can’t generate sales, but because they don’t manage cash. There is nothing more important to the success of your business than your system for managing […]
It is important to have a separate bank account for your business because you do not want to commingle your business funds with your personal funds.
One reason that you do […]
Let’s walk through the very simple process of how to do it online in Colorado.
Start by going to the Colorado Secretary of State’s website and navigating to the business section.
If […]
We’ve all heard the saying, “It takes money to make money.” And in the case of most startups and small businesses, it’s true. You are going to need some amount of money […]
No one likes to think about taxes. But as a startup you must consider them when you are making decisions about how to set up and run your company.
Entrepreneurs have plenty on their plate and the last thing we want to do is to learn the law. That being said, there are lots of things that entrepreneurs […]
A significant portion of a business’ value lies in its intellectual property. With many startups any value lies in the value of their ideas.
It is vital for businesses to ensure they clearly own […]
Founders often ask themselves “do I need to form a company to start a business? The answer is “no” but if you don’t set up a company, you will likely […]
Setting up an accounting system is another way to manage your risk as a business owner, because if you let your books get sloppy it could sink your business.
There are […]
Setting up a business also means putting in place processes to receive payments. While you don’t need any special license or permit to start accepting money from customers, there are […]
