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.
Categories Starting Up
Nothing is more exciting -- or terrifying -- than starting a new business.
You have an idea you love and believe in. Maybe you have a name, or a couple of names, you’re thinking about. You might even have a simple one-page (or even one-paragraph!) business plan to guide you. And you’re ready to dive in and get started. But you need help: from getting your potential customers to test your business model to finding your ideal mentor, starting up successfully is no easy task. Our mentors describe what it's really like -- and what they wish they'd known before they did it.
How Being a Woman Helped Yael Cohen Change Lives
Being a woman helped Yael Cohen change lives with FCancer. She believes other women in business can follow her lead and use those “feminine” traits to their advantage.
Should You Release a Minimum Viable Product?
A proof of concept is not the same as an MVP. Vince Baskerville breaks down the “Lean Startup” methodology in practical terms for software entrepreneurs.
12 Negotiation Techniques for Buying an Existing Business
Buying a business is a major investment, but price isn’t the only factor. Twelve entrepreneurs reveal how to get the best deal for your money.
