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What Are SAFEs and How Do They Work?

SAFEs or Simple Agreements for Future Equity are mainly designed to be used directly for unpriced investment rounds at businesses. In this article, we’ll explain how they work.

Should You Send a Non-Disclosure Agreement to Potential Investors?

There are very few circumstances when it’s acceptable to send an NDA to potential investors. In this article, we’ll explain why you should not.

What is Pre-Money and Post-Money Valuation?

The implications of SAFEs and convertible notes on value, how to calculate pre and post-money valuation, and the distinctions between pre-money and post-money valuations.

The Differences Between Priced and Unpriced Financing Rounds

In this article, we’ll cover the main differences between priced and unpriced financing rounds.

How to Prepare Your Startup for Success

In this article, we’ll cover how entrepreneurs can prepare their startup for success in today’s marketplace.

Startup Resources: Reward-Based vs. Equity Crowdfunding

There are multiple ways to go about crowdfunding your business. In this article, we’ll go over two main options: Rewarded-Based and Equity Crowdfunding.

Realistic Ways to Fund Your Startup in 2022

There are many different ways to raise funds for your startup in 2022. In this post, we’ll cover the most common methods used by entrepreneurs.

The Different Types of Investors for Startups

There are many different types of investors that can help you obtain the necessary funds for your startup. In this article, we’ll cover the five main types typically used by successful entrepreneurs.

Find a Profitable Niche for Your Startup

In this article, we’ll cover three simple steps that will help you find a profitable niche for a newly developing startup.

How to Be a Successful Solopreneur

“Solopreneur” is a term that is much more common nowadays due to the existence of different online tools to help develop your business. In this article, we’ll cover how you can grow your startup and be a successful solopreneur.

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