Hi, I used to manage a non-profit organization - the process is challenging but it is possible. I'd be happy to advise. First stop: try get a Google Grant for Google Adwords - it will help you a lot to promote your business. Good luck
Hi, If you were going to sell the business, the first thing a knowledgeable buyer (or investor) would do is normalize the wage expense vs. fair market. If you and the other founders are not paying yourselves what you would earn working for a stranger, then your financial statements are meaningle...
As an current investors and former Chief Strategist of Metroclick one of the largest interactive touchscreen & kiosks suppliers in the states. It's very easy to lease the equipment, the more important questions is the reason behind the use of the equipment. Also the location of the kiosks test ma...
AngelList is your best bet. Since you're asking the question, chances are you don't have a way to get introduced to these investors. The simple truth (like it or not) is the chances very low that you'll get a deal done without an introduction from someone they trust. AngelList can help with th...
First, this is a tough spot you’re in. By making it this long you’ve already accomplished something most people never do. My own company was bootstrapped and we’re in our 16th year now. We’re still employee-owned and have no outside investors. Looking back, there have been trade-offs to doing...
Compared to other business ideas, yes it is easy but it's not 'push-button' as many experts would have you believe (as they pitch you their $5,000+ training/services to help you). Selling products on Amazon is a business and the more you treat it like 'your baby', the much higher chance you will ...
I started my last company and grew it with $20,000 to $12 million in 10 years. And while I was in the early phases, I did put in on my resume.. So, I believe you should. If it is a registered business entity and you are working it, it is still what you are doing, regardless of revenue of the c...
This Udemy course is the best introduction to lean startup marketing that I know of: https://www.udemy.com/growth-hacking-masterclass-become-a-digital-marketing-ninja/ The content is very well explained in an engaging way with downloads, and screencasts which all help to show explicit examples o...
Hello, So usually; at least in my opinion, the best search for funding follows validation from the market, a certain amount of recurring revenue and proof that business works (and can scale). Do you have these?
First, hat tip to you for being a young entrepreneur. Keep it up! If you have the funds to build out your MVP, hire a developer and possibly a mentor. If your idea is marketable, you don't need to give up equity by bringing in a co-founder. If this is your entrepreneurial venture, I would reco...