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Marc Romvos Marc Romvos
Updated on May 23, 2024

7 Questions Founders Should Answer Before Seeking Funding 

Securing funding can be a complex process. Answer these seven fundamental questions to impress VC investors and receive funding.  

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Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on May 17, 2024

Is Your Startup Idea Truly Innovative?

Before you raise venture capital for your business, make sure it’s a viable and high-growth business.

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Zack Ellison Zack Ellison
Updated on May 14, 2024

Founders, Here’s What to Look for in an Investor

It sometimes can be better to turn down money than partner with the wrong investor.

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Anais Osipova Anais Osipova
Updated on May 03, 2024

How Robo-Advisors Can Help You Manage Your Wealth

Fintech is simplifying the complex world of investing. Could robo-adivsors be the right choice for handling your finances?

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Josh Tolley Josh Tolley
Updated on May 01, 2024

What Really Is a Good Return on Investment?

Our expert breaks down the four types of saving most people fall into, and how you can probably be doing it better.

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Kat Weaver Kat Weaver
Updated on May 01, 2024

3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Applying for a Business Grant

It takes time and effort but can pay off in the form of capital that you do not have to repay.

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Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 27, 2024

A Super-Tool for Entrepreneurs That’s So Simple It’s Stupid

How I used a text editor to start building products, features and even entire companies.

Lisa Smith Lisa Smith
Updated on April 27, 2024

5 Mistakes People Make Building Their Startup’s Financial Model

Beware bottoms-up bulk and rabbit-hole calculations. Embrace simple color coding, laziness, and version control.

Mike DeKock Mike DeKock
Updated on April 26, 2024

Compliance Doesn’t Have to Disrupt Startup Agility — It Can Boost It

The word “compliance” might make startup founders shudder as they think of onerous, time-consuming processes that bog down their operations. But our expert says modern compliance doesn’t have to be that way.

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Joe Procopio Joe Procopio
Updated on April 22, 2024

You Need to Stay on Top of Your Startup's Finances

Accounting is boring but very important. Just remember that everything is more expensive than it looks.