When Competition Doesn't Matter | Startups.comby Wil SchroterHow many times has your competition kept you up at night? A new feature here, seed funding there, maybe you’ve even lost a customer or two – but how much of a threat are they, really?Continue
The Risk of Trading Vulnerability for Opportunityby Wil SchroterAt the early stages of a startup, Founders often seek to partner with a co-founder in the hopes of growing the company. But what Founders don’t realize is that it may be too early to look for a partner, or even too risky.Continue
We Only Get to be Great at One Thingby Wil SchroterOftentimes, Founders are stuck in the idea that they need to add more features to make their product appealing and saleable. Instead, our focus should be on making sure that we’re doing the core product right — and nothing else matters.Continue
Our Latest Success May Be Our Lastby Wil SchroterWe need to recognize that whatever our latest success may be, it may in fact be our last big hit — and that's OK.Continue
It Doesn't Matter if My Startup is Bigger Than Yoursby Wil SchroterIs it a waste of time to compare our startup with other startups? Absolutely. And here's why.Continue
Where to Find Opportunities in a Recessionby Wil SchroterWhen crisis is unavoidable, strong Founders will find the right opportunities during a recession.Continue
Should Big Competitors Scare Me?by Wil SchroterThink of big competitors like the Death Star. On the outset, it's a planet killer. But its weakness is that it moves at a glacial pace.Continue
Everything You Need To Know About Pitching Investorsby The Startups TeamEverything you need to know about pitching, from what your pitch to include to how to create a killer pitch deck to the things you should absolutely NOT do.Continue
What Is Product Differentiation? by The Startups TeamWhat is product differentiation? How do you do it? And why should you care? Everything you need to know about this essential step in the startup process.Continue
Customer Segmentation for Startups and Small Businesses | Startups.comby The Startups TeamIf you're going to effectively market to your consumer base, you have to go through a process called "customer segmentation." Here's what it is, and how to do it.Continue