Chicago Startups

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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8 Top-Ranking Startup Podcasts

Eight Top-Ranking Startup Podcasts Are you getting nervous by the alarming news on COVID-19 every morning and could not help but worry about your business in the economic downtown? Instead of getting worried, get inspired! Come and listen to some of the best startup podcasts tailored for small business owners and ambitious entrepreneurs just like …

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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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Keep The Ecosystem in Mind

In Part I of How Do You Know It’s a Good Idea?, we saw that successful startups do not just focus on perfecting the product or technology – it is more important to understand the relevant market and customer needs in order to get to product and market fit. In this second installment, we will …

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When to Bring On Outside Help

Cre8tive Capital wants to ensure startup tech and tech enabled companies are well managed and stable. We are writing this blog to help you with essential questions that we often see clients struggle with. Welcome to Part 4 of Building a Great Team. So you’ve built your team, you’ve identified a problem, and now you’re …

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