Salesforce

OCTOBER 18, 2024

A top motivating factor for most people — especially those in finance, insurance, and construction — is money. When you own a small business, you control your finances and your destiny. Author Martha Sinetar encouraged entrepreneurs to do what they love and the money will follow in her 1980s bestseller. Is there demand?

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Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2022

Startup financing ranges from news-worthy venture capital rounds to credit cards, grants, and small business loans. All entrepreneurs need to raise capital at some point — whether to get their business up and running or accelerate growth. Understanding your financing options is essential for success. What is Startup Financing?

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Hubspot

JULY 25, 2019

Up to 2 years; flexible. Office space, administrative and legal support, business planning, prototyping, and product development. If you’re thinking about applying for a startup accelerator, ask yourself the following questions to see if your business is ready. Do you have a minimum viable product (MVP)?

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Global venture funding hit $437 billion in Q3 of 2021, up from $284 billion in 2020. They use personal savings or money from family and friends to get their companies up and running. We rounded up the common types of startup funding to help you understand what's out there and how it aligns with your company's goals. Interested?

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Sales Hacker

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Everything else we associate with startups follows from growth.”. Seed: This is the initial stage of funding, and is generally used to employ the founding team and begin market research and product development. The company is past the MVP (minimum viable product) and is showing initial signs of success.

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Salesforce

JUNE 2, 2025

You set the vision, make the decisions, and deal with the ups and downs. You have to show up and take the risks. It allows you to follow up at the right time and close more deals without losing your mind. Bonus if it gives you insights like which leads are most likely to convert or when to send a follow-up.

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Incompetence is the #1 reason small businesses fail, followed by inexperience. Women were starting 40% of all new businesses, and persons of color made up 40% of entrepreneurs in 2016. Set yourself up for luck. Simply put: if you’re the first to market with a good idea, your competition will have to play catch-up.

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