Funding/VC

Why You should be Infusing Storytelling into Your VC Pitch (UPDATED)

Preparing a VC pitch deck can be a demanding job. Imagine that you have a wonderful idea, and you want to sell it to that stranger sitting at the opposite of the table, who has probably seen similar kinds of ideas thousands of times. How could you ensure your presentation beat everyone else’s? The key …

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2020 COVID-19 Stimulus Package, and How it Affects Your Small Business

As 2020 comes to a close, many small businesses struggle to earn revenue.  COVID-19 is still a huge threat to many small business owners and employees.  Early last week we saw Congress pass a new relief package recently signed by President Trump.  Within this stimulus bill there are a few key advantages for small business …

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A Crash Course on Valuation

Whenever we talk to founders, the question of valuation tends to come up. In this article, we’ll dive into some of the methods for calculating startup valuations. So welcome to your crash course on valuation. Large, established companies are valued using methods like discounted cash flow, comparable company analysis, and precedent transaction analysis. But for …

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How to Fund Your Business with Venture Capitalists or Angel Investors

What is the Difference? When asking yourself how to fund your business, knowing the difference between angel investors and venture capital investors is important to make the right financial choices for the future of your business. Both angels and venture capitalist firms cater to innovative startup businesses, and hope to earn a healthy return on …

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How To Start A Business Using Savings

It’s not surprising that the most popular source of financing for a startup is using the personal savings of the business’s founders. There is a misconception that entrepreneurs must go into debt to start a business. There is not a perfect formula to starting a business, but through smart saving techniques it is possible to …

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