The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Startup founders have a seemingly never-ending list of things to do, whether it’s growing sales, hiring new team members, or marketing your latest product. Since you might be responsible for many of these tasks yourself, thinking about your company’s finances might not be at the top of your list.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

For a startup, the first few hires can be critical: Bringing on a new team member is a hefty financial and personal commitment, and only the right choices will allow a company to scale. On the flip side, the wrong hiring choices can be financially and emotionally devastating. What to Search for in Your First Hire.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

New startups are created every day – each with fresh ideas and solutions. However, the reality is stark: up to 90% of startups fail, with the average failure rate for the first year standing at 10%. Understanding the Tech Startup Landscape The tech industry today is a mixed bag of opportunities and obstacles.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 2, 2021

When it comes to an industry like finance, artificial intelligence encompasses almost everything. AI is giving the world of finance and banking an efficient way of meeting the needs of their clients and customers. Let us now discuss some ways that AI has changed the finance industry. AI for managing risks . AI for security .

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As a mentor to startups, I see more startups that are really an individual professional, marketing themselves as a consultant or freelancer in this new gig economy. Tomorrow you may be looking for a Personal Finance Professional, Health-Care Professional, or even a Startup Professional. Staffing Professional.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 6, 2019

But talking specifically about Startups, there still lies a loophole/s. Software Testing’, or specifically the lack thereof, is one of the answers of why startups fail. Many startups just skip testing in order to save time during the development process. Cost of skipping Software Testing in Startup Culture.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2020

So, you’re preparing to launch a startup of your very own: congratulations! Before you start earning profits and making an impression on the startup market, you’ll want to learn from your colleagues’ common startup mistakes. If you’re committed to making your startup a success, be sure to read this guide first.

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The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

Running your own business is incredibly liberating and fulfilling, but it can also be a particularly challenging journey, especially considering the large percentage of startups that fail during their first year. As long as you remain resilient in the face of adversity, you will be able to reap the rewards of long-term startup success.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

by Arsalan Sajid, startup community manager at Cloudways. After spending a good amount of time researching about the benefits of having a startup, you are ready to open your own startup. I have got a shocking statistic for you, startup enthusiasts. Launching your startup is a BIG decision.

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Startup Lessons Learned

DECEMBER 14, 2017

Guest Post by Misti Yang, Writer for Lean Startup Co. Editor’s Note: We wrapped up the 2017 Lean Startup Week in San Francisco just a few weeks ago, and we’re excited to share with you some of the best lessons learned in entrepreneurship and corporate innovation. Because these Lean Startup people, they do crazy stuff,” Alex joked. “So

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 8, 2024

You may need funding for new equipment, hiring additional staff, expanding facilities, or investing in marketing and advertising campaigns. Equipment Financing: Leveraging Assets for Growth Equipment financing allows businesses to purchase or lease equipment needed for expansion without tying up capital or resorting to large upfront payments.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2019

Look at the big picture first of development, finance, and marketing/sales. Partner decisions are more important than team member hiring decisions. Beyond the core team of two or three startup partners, every startup should seek to “outsource” the rest of their strategic requirements to external business partners.

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2019

It might seem easier to put off thinking about your first essential new hires. Try to do it all and you’ll spend a lot of time learning new skills (that you’ll eventually hire for) when you should be focusing on growing your business. Hire someone who understands Generation Z (or your target demographic). It’s that simple.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Final startup grind from msuster. And the folks at Startup Grind have been kind enough to invite me to present this morning in Mountain View on the topic. PMs are a vital part of a tech startup. Don’t hire a homogenous team. Don’t hire “relationship management” sales people too early.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 23, 2023

Every year, new startup entrepreneurs attempt to launch a business on the leanest budget possible. Whatever the case, you’ll need to make some big sacrifices and strategic managerial decisions if you want this lean startup budget to work — and it’s definitely possible. Instead, consider hiring based on talent.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

When it comes to scaling your startup’s Web development resources (or lack thereof), it seems like you can never have enough assistance. But for startups, which is really better: in-house talent or outside agencies? Hiring an agency is usually less expensive, and you can utilize them only when there’s a problem.

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Austin Startup

OCTOBER 11, 2021

the world’s largest senior care network and technology platform which recently acquired global home care provider Home Instead , today announced it has raised $70 million in Series E funding and $300 million in debt financing. Honor Technology, Inc. , We’re trailblazing in an industry that takes care of our parents?

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

RevOps brings everyone together, ensuring collaboration, from marketing, sales, service, customer service and finance, and unites all these components with three shared goals. The tech industry is valued at $1tn in the UK alone, and with an increase in startups and scaleups, this number will only increase. These goals are.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 15, 2018

In fact, statistically speaking, 90% of all startups will fail. Though the reason for their demise will vary greatly, one of the leading factors is finances. To reduce the likelihood of this happening, most entrepreneurs turn to money-saving measures to manage startup costs. Outsource Instead of Hiring. Source: Flickr.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

Matt Blumberg has a new book out titled Startup CXO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Company’s Critical Functions and Teams. It’s a follow-up to his previous book, Startup CEO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Business. His hard-won lessons from Return Path show up in Startup CEO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Business.

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ReadWriteStart

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

An Amsterdam-based startup has secured $25 million in funding in its mission to transform the construction industry, led by robots laying bricks! The finance will enable further hires, an increase in manufacturing, and progress in the type of bricks that the robots can handle to hone their AI-powered craft further.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 7, 2019

And launching a startup can be even more challenging. So what should you do if there are gaps in your own knowledge or experience – as a new startup owner? Hire the right key people. 23% of startups fail due to lack of expertise, skills and motivation. So hiring the right people is really important.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2021

As an entrepreneur mentor, my mission is to foster the attributes in you as a startup founder that I believe will lead to success. Idea people must surround themselves with people who build momentum and get things done, including production, marketing, finance, and sales. Employees are engaged, committed, and accountable.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 31, 2019

As a startup founder with a fledgling business, the goal is to reduce/eliminate as many risk variables as possible in order to give your young startup an unimpeded runway to fly to new heights. Most startups fail. And while each startup fails for its own set of reasons, many blow up as a result of trying to do too much too soon.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

The co-founders experienced initial hiccups in their internal hiring processes, too. We’ve had mixed bags with hiring people that were somewhat related to us, friends or family,” Walters adds. Instead of bringing on fresh team members based solely on their expertise, Walters and Liyeos believe in hiring for culture fit first.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Yet despite the overarching negative outlook, startups seem to be weathering the storm. Quartz mentions that startups seem to be dealing with the pressures of the pandemic far more effectively than larger businesses and conglomerates. Much of this success is due to the flexibility of startups and their ability to adapt.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 23, 2013

There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. General startup expenses are beyond your means. bootstrap business entrepreneur startup' Marty Zwilling.

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Hunter Walker

JUNE 7, 2014

Most of the startups we’ve backed at Homebrew don’t rush to announce their funding. Contrast this to just a few years ago when it seemed every startup was jumping up and down to shout about their initial raise. Hiring Has Changed: Before the press was a way of generating interest for hiring.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Gratefully, the renovation made simple with Handy Finance’s easy loan solutions can go on to fuel the home renovation dreams of several homeowners. Will you be working on yourself, or would you consider hiring a professional contractor? It is natural for one to want their home to look like an exact copy of a celebrity’s home.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Starting a startup is definitely no easy endeavor. In fact, many experts say that around 90 percent of startups end in failure. However, there is hope for all you startup founders. With a bit of due diligence, how to develop a successful marketing plan for a startup and rules to ensure your endeavor grows and becomes successful.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 18, 2019

One of the best ways to save both money and time is to outsource part of your work to professionals who can help you deliver without having to go through the process of hiring someone full time. Besides the obvious reason of saving time, having an expert deal with your finances will give you more peace of mind. Software Development.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 16, 2019

As your business grows, you may no longer have time or expertise to effectively manage your finances. Make a Decision About Which Accounting Method to Use to Track Your Finances. If keeping up with your finances is overly time-consuming, you can seek help from an accounting professional. Review Your Accounting Tools.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Their finances are also heavily regulated – insurers have to keep a set amount of cash liquid (to write the big checks) and diversify their assets according to specific rules (so they can have enough cash available for even bigger checks). They require the most money to operate and have to fill out the most complicated forms to get licensed.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 4, 2019

by Bruce Cleveland, Founding Partner at Wildcat Venture Partners and author of “ Traversing the Traction Gap “ As we continue our exploration of the Traction Gap Framework® – a step-by-step approach that startup teams can use to go from ideation to preparing to scale – I will walk you through the principles.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Along with hiring for your startup , you’ll need to consider long-term partnerships with other businesses, including a reliable courier. It also makes it easier to budget and organize your finances when you know exactly how much you’ll be paying for each parcel you send.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 1, 2019

You probably know that the majority of startups fail within the first five years. With staggering statistics like these, it’s clear that startups need to come up with affordable ways to handle their accounting services needs in order to avoid bankruptcy. Hire a Bookkeeper. In reality, 90% of them fail. Accounting Software.

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