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How To Open A Spa Business And Attract Your First Customers

Opening your own spa can be a rewarding, lucrative endeavor. But in order to succeed, you need to be knowledgeable about the factors that contribute to success. This guide will show you how to open a spa and attract your first customers.

How To Find And Approach Investors On LinkedIn With Ease

Are you looking to raise capital for your startup or new business venture? It may seem like an impossible task at times, but it's easier than you think with the help of Linkedin.

How To Determine What Is A Fair Percentage For An Investor

An investor's return on investment is a very important part of the equation. Here are some things to keep in mind when determining what is a fair percentage for an investor.

Differences Between A Budget & Forecasting For Growth Planning

Identifying the right time to budget and forecast is important for your business growth. Find out how to create a budget and forecast for your company's future plans.

How To Value A Startup And The Methods For Doing It Right

Valuing a startup is tricky. There are many methods for doing this, and some can be more accurate than others. We discuss them all so you can find the one that's best for your business.

5 Small Businesses to Start in a Recession

This post outlines 5 different types of businesses we think will continue to grow and be viable in the upcoming recession.

Founders Unseen #1: The Weird Company

The Weird Company founder, Duygu Ozen, tells us a little about herself and the founding of her company. Learn a little about a founder you've likely never heard of before!

Top 5 Things to Consider When Paying a Startup Lawyer with Equity

Do I need an attorney? How much does a startup attorney cost? Can I pay a startup attorney with equity? As founders ourselves, we’ve been through this and put together this list of the top 5 things to consider when you pay your startup attorney with equity.

How to Create Financial Projections for a Franchise Using an FDD

Getting funding or financing for your new franchise is almost a necessity and you will be required to provide financial projections. Read along as we help you figure out what parts of a FDD you can use for your projections.

How Do Business Loans Work & Ways To Increase Your Chances Of Approval

Applying for a business loan can seem like a daunting task. But with these tips to increase your chance of approval, you can get your business the funding it needs.

3 Reasons Why D2C Companies can’t Scale as Fast as Software Startups

Based on our study of 107 tech startups in our 2022 Tech Startup Financial Projection Report, we found that there are 3 distinct reasons why D2C (direct-to-consumer) companies can't scale as quickly as software companies can.

How long does it take tech startups to breakeven? A study of 107 tech startup projections.

If you are pitching to investors, when do investors expect you to show a projected breakeven? We analyzed the financial projections of 107 of our clients to get a clear idea of what tech startups are projecting when it comes to reaching profitability.