Business Loans for Veterans: What You Need to Know and Top Veteran Loans in 2022-2023by The Startups TeamA comprehensive guide to business loan options available specifically for veterans including government and private sector financing options to help former military members running a veteran owned business get their company off the ground.Continue
Idea Validation Process: The Elevator Pitchby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we explain how to refine the learnings from the previous sections into a polished Elevator Pitch and continue our startup idea validation.Continue
Idea Validation Process: Customer Discoveryby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Idea Validation Series, we cover how to use customer discovery as a methodical approach to ensure the product idea you’ve identified aligns with what potential customers actually want at a price they are willing to pay.Continue
The Customer Acquisition Slideby The Startups TeamOur Customer Acquisition Slide in our pitch deck details our acquisition strategy for new customers. For many startups, defining a marketing growth strategy will be inherently linked to our customer acquisition cost for new customers and the key metrics in how we convert them.Continue
Key Investor Pitch Assetsby The Startups TeamIn this section of our Funding Series, we'll look at 6 assets a successful business will use to raise funds and then go a bit deeper into some pitch deck examples and some key points that will help you raise money from prospective investors.Continue
13 Best Books on Entrepreneurshipby Sarah HumphreysWhy go at it alone, when you can learn straight from the source? Business books that have already helped millions of entrepreneurs can guide you along the way to obtaining a sustainable business. Here are the 13 best business books that will help "lead" you on your path. Continue
The Funding Slide — Pitch Deck Perfectionby The Startups TeamThe Funding Slide is the final slide of a pitch deck, where Founders transition from pitching investors to making the big ask. In this section of our Pitch Deck Series, we will cover three critical factors to include on this slide and share the "perfect" funding formula that is key to a stunning pitch deck.Continue
What is a Startup Accelerator?by The Startups TeamIn this informative article, we explain what accelerator programs actually do, who they help, the pros and cons of joining one — and some new alternatives to the traditional startup accelerators.Continue
Best Banks For Business Loansby The Startups TeamHere are the best banks for small business loans, as well as the types of loans available and the steps you need to take to apply. Continue
How To Apply For First Time Business Loansby The Startups TeamHere’s your comprehensive guide to first time business loans, including what to expect, how to prep, where to find them, and how to apply.Continue