Startup
10 Strategies to Cover New Product Development Costs
The “valley of death” is a common term in the startup world, referring to the difficulty of covering the negative cash flow in the early stages of a startup, before their new product or service…
Why Marriages and Businesses Fail: A Love Story
In his speeches about strengths and weaknesses, thought leader David Rendall frequently tells the story of Brenda, a detail-oriented young lady, who falls in love with Eddie, a free-spirited young man. Brenda is the consummate ringleader….
How to Read the FDD’s Financial Performance Representations
Let’s be frank for a moment. The Financial Performance Representations, item #19 in the FDD, carry serious weight in determining if you purchase a franchise. It addresses the burning question driving every prospective buyer, “How…
How Can You Protect Your Mobile App Idea?
If you have an exciting idea for a new mobile app, but are new to the world of mobile app development, you may make the common mistake of thinking least about the thing you should…
7 Tips for Raising Capital as a Solo Founder
I’ve played a role in founding three startups, but I’d never tackled the trials of fundraising until Roomi. Within a year, I raised $2 million. Convincing someone to invest in your brainchild is one of…
10 Things Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Success
Success is what happens when you’ve survived all your mistakes; success doesn’t happen until you have stumbled and fallen, only to get back up again. Entrepreneurs make the same mistakes all the time but it…
Choose the Right Non-Profit Group for Your Small Business to Support
Charitable contributions from your small business not only benefit the less fortunate but also allow you to receive a tax deduction. But what’s the correct approach for immersing your business into the world of philanthropy?…
Avoiding Joint Employer Issues When Owning a Franchise
What is a Joint Employer Issue? A joint employer issue can happen when one company may end up supervising what at first glance could appear to be another company’s employees. If a company has direct…
Which Term is Right for Your Franchise?
Converting your thriving business into a profitable franchise will bring about a seemingly endless laundry list of decision-making. One you will need to face is setting the best term for franchisees. Franchise terms, the length…