Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Who should be awarded equity in your startup will depend on how your business is structured. Typically, equity is divided among founders (and co-founders), employees, outside investors, and company advisors. Ideally, employee equity should incentivize employees to stay with your company and contribute to business growth and success.

Investors 142

Investors Finance Negotiation Decision-making 142

Hubspot Sales

APRIL 23, 2025

I once worked with a client who completely changed the way I think about business growth. That was the first time I really understood what a joint venture is a strategic partnership where two businesses combine strengths while staying independent. I asked him what changed. His answer? Joint ventures. Who has the final say?

Supply Chain 82

Supply Chain Manufacturing Government Acquisition 82

Aepiphanni

MARCH 16, 2021

Unstable finances cause a great deal of stress on business owners, not to mention having to address the various concerns if they have employees on the payroll. Deciding whether to find financing for one’s business and how to choose the best option can be challenging. So many alternatives… but which one should you choose?

Finance 40

Finance Banking Investors Facilitation 40

Hubspot Sales

MAY 9, 2019

With bootstrapping, you are in control of all finances because it's your money that's being used to fund business activities. This allows you to allocate the money to areas of the business that you believe are the most important. Since you aren't responsible to investors, you're able to use the money in the way you see fit.

Investors 104

Investors Small Business Suppliers Innovation 104

CMOE

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Small Business Coach’s blog is a valuable resource, covering everything from small business loans to lead generation to crafting the right marketing budget. Matt Ward Entrepreneur turned business strategist, Matt Ward , is a climate investor and thought leader in the startup and advisory services industries.

Small Business 52

Small Business Leadership Profitability Publishing 52

SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

His posts shed light on SaaS finance and calculations. You can follow Ben to manage your SaaS startup finances and calculate growth metrics accurately. Brad Feld is an active investor in the leading technology and software space. Byron Deeter is a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and is an investor in SaaS and Cloud.

Co-Creation 10

Co-Creation Investors Computers and Electronics Finance 10

SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They furnish the necessary details associated with the businesses’ market size and accessibility. This is also a key reason why these metrics serve as the key components of both – a business plan and an investor’s pitch. This aids investors in doing a more thorough analysis of each possibility.

Marketing 10

Marketing Investors Profitability Decision-making 10