Choosing The Basic Software You Need

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 […]

Hiring an Accountant: 10 Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring an Accountant

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 […]

Billing, Collections and Payments

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 […]

Create a Separate Bank Account

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 […]

Register With Your State

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 […]

Plan Your Funding

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 […]

Tax Issues Startups Face

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.

When Do I Need a Lawyer?

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 […]

Intellectual Property Overview

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 […]

Choosing The Right Company Type

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

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 To Receive Payments

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 […]

Setting Up a Company vs. Being a Sole Proprietor

Entrepreneurs often ask the question, “do I have to set up a company to start providing my product or service?”. The answer is technically “no”, but […]

CFO vs. Controller: What’s The Difference (& Why Does It Matter For Your Startup?)

It’s not always obvious which roles you should be hiring for in your company or when to do so. For many […]

Product positioning strategies that keep you top of mind - how to differentiate from competitors, address real buying criteria, and say it in one clear line.

Funding Sources to Launch Your Company

Get the Cash to Get Your Business off the Ground

Starting your own business to get rich is backward thinking. Put yourself behind a product or service that you know, […]

What are SAFE Agreements?

ABOUT THE SAFE

Y Combinator introduced the safe (simple agreement for future equity) in late 2013, and since then, it has been used by almost all YC startups and countless non-YC startups […]

Elements of a Fundraising Strategy

While raising money for an entrepreneur can seem like a daunting task, there are actually specific steps you can take to make your company a more attractive investment. These include […]

Create a Regular Pattern of Communication

Establishing a standard process for communication helps to keep various constituents informed and brings consistency to your messages. Tailor the content of the communications to your business. Assign ownership […]

Tools to Stay Organized— And They Are Free

You feel disorganized every day but you are not really sure how to change that. Certainly many of the other perspectives in this guide (e.g., setting priorities, […]

Using a Regular Meeting Schedule to Create Efficiency

Every company has the same basic functions—sales, marketing, product, operations, finance, etc. Organize regular meetings for each department or for major issue that require attention (e.g., pricing, […]

Streamlining Communication with the One Page Business Summary

Things move fast and it is hard to keep everyone informed. Distribute a one-page Business Summary at the same time each week that updates company constituents on […]

Process and Tools Improve Communication

Wouldn’t it be great if at the beginning of your entrepreneurial venture you were handed a “Starter Kit” that magically put everyone on the same page and created efficient ways […]

I’m Emotional and Intelligent but What is Emotional Intelligence?

When you’re running about your day with a mile long “to do” list, it’s unlikely you have the extra time to figure out how everyone is […]