Before defining your company in a few phrases, read these tips to craft an effective mission statement — one that both guides your actions, and attracts customers.
Categories Business Planning
Do you really need a business plan to start up?
A little planning -- whether you put together a formal document, a one-page sketch or a simple paragraph -- can boost your confidence and create a roadmap for business success. Just remember: the best business plans change over time, so include Plan B's in your Plan A, and always stay open to opportunity.
3 Lessons I Learned After Skipping College to Start Up
Since she was 18 years old, Andrea Lake has started a total of 14 companies — and many of them are hugely successful. Here are 3 business lessons she’s learned from mentors along the way.
11 Things to Avoid When Raising Money From Friends and Family
Want to ask mom or grandma for startup cash? Great — but be very, very wary of how you approach them, the terms you offer and the steps you take to protect each other in the process.
4 Steps That Help You Score a Spot in a Startup Accelerator
Ethan Austin shares 4 steps that helped secure his award-winning company GiveForward a spot in Excelerate Labs, a startup accelerator.
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