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A comprehensive overview of venture capital, what it is, why startups may use it, how it works, as well as how to get it, and what types of VC are typically available to startups.

Unhealthy grapevines take root in company gossip. They twist as colleagues share snippets of information and fill in blanks. Learn how to foster a healthy grapevine that limits and addresses company gossip, workflow disruptions, and enables employees to understand the the purpose behind any decision.

Building a team is usually the most important and costly step in building a business, but many founders overlook the value a diverse team can bring in terms of advice, counsel and decision making. The Co-Founder of Hugo shares some of the value they have created by sharing information with their team and encouraging discussion, ideas and problem-solving, across the business.

There are many advantages that only small businesses have, but leaders need to be gutsy enough to squeeze those advantages for all they’re worth rather than try to be miniature versions of larger companies.

Small business loans are a more traditional way of getting financing for your startup idea. Learn how to apply for small business loans with this step-by-step guide.

An introductory guide to explain what a business plan is, why you need it (and how it helps), key components, how long it should be, how to write it, who needs to see it, and much more.

How to say "No" to the wrong things so you can say "YES!" to the right thing.

Many marketing efforts focus too heavily on creating a “wow” factor. Even if your team can crank out dozens of flashy campaigns, they mean nothing if they don’t promote effective customer engagement.

Here's a list of some of the industry's most highly-rated crowdfunding experts and consultants. Their years of hard-won expertise can help you determine if crowdfunding is right for your business, as well as how to increase the odds of getting funded.

Buyer personas make your marketing more effective — and save you from making costly mistakes. Here's how you can build them the right way.