An incubator is not the best option for fast-growing startups and already well-established ones. Typically, if a business already has a minimum viable product and some traction in the market, they will not be accepted to an incubator program. Instead, an accelerator is going to provide more...
The article focuses on the strategies adopted by start-up banks to balance growth and profitability in the U.S. Since January 1, 2002 about 700 banks were opened for business. Many of these banks have identified a need for more personalized service at a community level, or for niche product...
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Angela Coté came up with the idea for her business, AC Inc., after spending over 25 years in the franchise industry and realizing there was a need for a fresh and progressive approach to coaching franchisors. She used her expertise and empathy from being on different sides of the franchise ...
2. Accelerator Accelerators are highly competitive programs that typically involve applying and then competing against other startups in a public pitch event or demo day. In addition to winning funding and seed capital, winners of these programs are also rewarded with mentorship and educational progra...
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For both startup and existing businesses, credit cards serve the same purpose: immediate access to business financing. “The access is sometimes far more important than the actual cost of financing if it immediately benefits their business,” says Wade. “If it takes them a few months to pay...
Most consumer entrepreneurs these days, anywhere in the country, have read about and follow the ‘Lean’ startup mantra. Thus they want to maintain as much control as possible early on – e.g., not giving up a board seat or blocking rights for a sale – rather...
Because there are many AI tools out there today that are low-cost or even free, some experts also believe this technology can make building a startup more accessible. “From a startup founder's perspective, in my opinion, AI tools open an incredible window of opportunities for creating new...