Most entrepreneurs are aware that raising funding requires a major effort. Understanding the basics of raising funding is therefore essential for success. In this blog we give you a number of steps that you should always take in the basi...
Although you cannot see a company culture, it is tangible. It can make or break your organization. A culture cannot only influence your staff, but also your reputation and business results. In this blog we give you tips on how you can bu...
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a powerful tool to make your company visible online. Yet many startups do not use this tool, we think that’s a shame! That is why we have listed a number of tips for you why you should use SEO. SEO pro...
There is no doubt that you have heard of growth hacking recently. It’s much more than a trendy buzzword in the startup world, though — it’s an essential component of growing and scaling a business. We’ve noticed a large percentage ...
Networking is very important for a startup, for example when you want to raise financing. A large network helps you to get connections with investors, partners or customers. Yet many people still find networking exciting or difficult. Be...
The pitch deck tells the essence of your company. It’s an important document for getting an investment. Pitch decks are constantly adapted and optimized for the audience. However, there are some guidelines that can help you prepare you...
Raise funding for your startup is a long and difficult process. In addition, if you do not have a high track record or excellent sales capacity, the reality is that you must have seen at least four to five potential investors before you ...
A pitch deck is a short presentation that gives your audience a clear overview of your company. You usually use a pitch deck during a meeting with potential investors, customers or partners. Professional design A pitch deck can be made i...
Recruiting hard, but recruiting for startups can be even harder. If you have only a limited cash flow, hiring the wrong employee can potentially break your startup. Below we give you some tips for recruiting top employees for your startu...
In short, a convertible loan is a loan that you can convert into shares in your company. More and more startups are choosing this option. In the initial phase, it is often difficult to give the company a realistic rating. With a converti...
As a start-up, pitching is one of the most important things you will be confronted with. Although you will think that you can answer any question from the investor, you must think carefully and practice. Here are 7 important questions yo...
A startup is a young company that is looking for a scalable business model and intends to conquer the whole world. But when are you a startup? In this article we explain our definition of a startup! Definition The definition of a startup...
When everything runs smoothly in the initial phases of starting up your business, you might think: “are we on the right way?” Although it is important to always keep an eye on all pitfalls, but we’ll examine four signs your startup is ...
In order to grow your startup, investors are often needed. But from which investors do you get this financing? It is difficult for startups to collect financing from the bank, but enough alternative forms of financing have emerged. Vario...
Due to the good startup climate and the advances in technology, more and more startups are being established. When you are searching for funding and talking to investors, you have to compete against other startups. How do you stand out b...
It’s tough running a startup on little capital. One of the biggest reasons why companies fail is that they run out of money. To let your startup grow, raise funding is a skill that you must have. Do research Always do research on the f...
Raising capital for a startup isn’t easy. Many conversations are needed with various investors to eventually come to the right investor. You will often hear a “no”, do not stop because of this and search further. The following tips...
Good customers are essential for your startup. The income you get from your customers must keep your startup running. It is also a decisive point for investors. In this blog we will give you 5 tips for attracting good customers! 1. Focus...
Fifteen years ago, the financing landscape looked completely different. By developing new financing options for startups, entrepreneurs now have more options than ever to get their idea off the ground. The rise in new, non-traditional fi...
Raising a seed investment is a hard and difficult process. We work a lot with startups, often we get the question; how do you raise a seed investment? From our experience, we would like to share with you a couple of insights into how the...
A solid three-minute pitch can help you attract suppliers, employees, and maybe even investors. But crafting a pitch is proved harder than expected. You need to deliver the pitch concisely, and with confidence. Get their attention A thre...
For startups, CRM systems can be hard to use but with accessible, real-time customer data, a CRM system helps startups to improve customer service and refine the strategies. These four tips help you get more out of your CRM systems. Stea...
For any great idea to be truly realized, it first needs to be effectively communicated and understood. With an arsenal of technology and information now at our disposal, building an effective pitch deck to get your vision across should b...
For a startup, finding an investor is not an easy job. And to a large extent, that first meeting will determine whether you get the funds or not. A first meeting is therefore extra exciting, these tips help you to prepare well! Focus on ...
If you want to make a success of your startup it is important that you have the right team behind you. It is your team that will make your startup a success. These five tips will help you in the application process to put together the pe...
When you have a meeting with investors they will only need 20 minutes to decide if they want to follow your idea. Creating an attractive pitch is a must. In this blog we give you 5 important topics that should not be missing in your pitc...
When you have an industry specific product, it is difficult to find normal investors. As a result, you quickly come across experts from the sector. These experts can offer many benefits, but there are certainly a number of points that yo...
Building a startup is not easy. A mistake is made quickly, which can be fatal for your startup. In this blog we give you 8 financial tips to avoid the most common mistakes. 1. Cash flow management Most startups fail for different reasons...
A strong defined branding is an important element for your startup. You have to stand out in this fast-moving world. The brand identity is the first impression of your startup. This first impression is also important for investors. Below...