Building a startup? Start here. Our Startup Basics hub distills years of entrepreneurial wisdom into bite-sized, actionable insights. Learn the ropes, avoid common pitfalls, and set your new venture on the path to success.
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Using five startup principles, the lean startup methodology allows entrepreneurs to rapidly develop products and build sustainable startup models.
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Did you just form an LLC or incorporate a startup? After startup incorporation, there are several things you need to do before you start doing business.
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This guide defines product-market fit, why it is important for startups to understand, and how to find it for your startup.
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What is ESG? How does ESG fit into your investment strategy? In this article, we explain what ESG is, how it works, and why it matters for startups
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Business continuity planning is a process that helps to prepare for the potentially disruptive situations that could arise for a business.
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An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is used by the IRS to identify your business. Learn more about EINs and how to get an EIN for free in our guide.
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An initial public offering, or IPO for short, is the process of taking the company public by selling shares on the publicly traded market.
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Startup accelerators are programs that provide education, coaching, and funding to early-stage, growth-oriented businesses.
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Startup incubators are collaborative programs designed to incubate and nurture innovation. Learn more about the ins and outs of incubators with our guide.
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Once seemingly as rare as a unicorn itself, today, achieving the title “unicorn startup” isn’t as challenging as it used to be — but it still isn’t easy.
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We’ve created this guide to help you understand what social entrepreneurship is and how to launch a startup that will change the world.
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A sole proprietorship is an informal, unincorporated business that isn’t legally separated from its owner. Read our guide to learn all about it.