Entrepreneurs must wear various hats to ensure their entity remains relevant and keep its doors open. This is especially critical in a day and age dominated by digital commerce and ever-evolving technological perks. Therefore, you ought to be aware of all the suitable tools to gain a competitive edge...
Starting a company is one thing, but finding the right talent to hire for various tasks is one of the headaches most startups have to deal with. For starters, the compensation package of most startups is no comparison to what established companies offer. This makes it a bit challenging...
Turning an idea into a competent and profitable business is the utmost priority for many entrepreneurs. As exciting as it may be seeing your venture keep its doors open, for one reason or another, you might find yourself wanting an exit strategy.
IPO, stepping down for others to lead or...
Marketing is one of the most powerful and effective techniques to offer your startup optimal visibility and propel it to a scalable height.
Regardless of your startup's marketing strategy, niche marketing, email marketing, influencer marketing, just to mention a few, all fall into two broad categories: pull marketing or push...
Getting funding for a startup, especially loan applications from financial institutions, is not usually straightforward. Many entrepreneurs have had banks close their doors on the, even when they believe they have done everything right with their loan application. So, what could have gone wrong? Why was your startup’s loan...
Your first year in business can be pretty overwhelming. From the diverse learning, making mistakes, hitting incredible highs, questioning your opinions, and most of all, filing taxes.
We know taxes are quite challenging, especially if you have no background in accounting/ but, it shouldn’t take away the exhilaration of being...
Accounting and regular bookkeeping are the cornerstones of a healthy startup. The knack for navigating financial statements and maintaining accurate financial records is paramount for the maturation of any entity.
Unfortunately, not many startup owners are competent in proper bookkeeping or accounting. It gets worse, considering it might overwhelm a...
Apart from having a website for the online presence, many companies are now investing in mobile apps. It gives one a competitive edge against their competitors, reaches the younger demographic, and allows one to connect better with their customers. Many customers now prefer to use a mobile app to...
This is the decade of influencer marketing. If your growing venture hasn't yet incorporated influencer marketing in its operations, or worse, heard of this new and fast-growing customer acquisition method, you ought to assess your marketing strategies. Influencer marketing growth and its success have surpassed expectations. Email marketing and,...
Savvy entrepreneurs must be aware of all prevailing technological perks and, importantly, should be capable of embracing the relevant tools that will lead to their entity’s maturation. This is especially critical in a day and age influenced by eCommerce and online shopping.
Our recent post touched more on payment processors...
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a tremendous economic impact not just on big corporations but start-ups as well. While it might be challenging to raise funds during these harsh economic times, it doesn’t mean no investors are willing to put their money where they believe the future is promising.
For...
More than ever, digital technology is an important aspect for any business, especially small businesses. The problem, however, arises in the transformation process. Without a well-planned strategy, the whole process could be expensive and useless.
As you plan a digital transformation for your small business, here are 3 key tips...
Insufficient prowess is a top reason why many startups close their doors. Finding suitable candidates to handle the venture's critical operations can be intimidating for most emerging startups and SMEs. Making a bad hire can be expensive and detrimental in the long haul.
Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to...
Starting a business is one thing, but running a business is entirely a different thing. Apart from requiring your absolute dedication and attention, the level of your skills in various business aspects goes a long way in ensuring your startup survives. If you are starting a business in 2021,...
Your startup's operations can be quite overwhelming. You have to ensure you meet customers' deadlines and within the allotted budget, keep your client management process in check while keeping your team members and other stakeholders contented. Not to mention, your primary purpose as an entrepreneur is to make your...
Entrepreneurs must wear various hats to propel their venture to scalable heights. That includes being on top of your startup's finances and taxes. Moreover, proper accounting and bookkeeping are the cornerstones of a healthy organization.
Keeping track of your startup's financial statements and maintaining accurate financial records ensures your startup...