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Admin Tools for Freelancers

It’s never been easier to hire freelancers to grow your business. The number of independent workers is rising. And, new online platforms make it easy to find experienced freelance help. Plus, rather than take on the overhead associated with additional full-time employees, using freelancers allows you to get the skills..

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Everyone wants to be a Freelancer. The rise of the Gig Economy

What do you want to be when you grow up?” Every child has heard this question over the ages. And surely the adult posing this annoying question will not have been prepared to hear “freelance architect and part-time volunteer” for an answer. Move over conventional work settings — the gig..

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What is SAFE Financing?

SAFE financings (it’s an acronym for “Simple Agreement for Future Equity”) were pioneered by the startup accelerator Y Combinator as a replacement for convertible notes. The idea was to create a simpler, more flexible alternative to convertible notes. Like a convertible note, a SAFE allows an investor to manage upside..

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Investor Startup Valuation

Pre-revenue startup valuation can be a tricky endeavor. There are many things to take into consideration, from the management team and market trends to the demand for the product and the marketing risks involved. And here’s the thing: After evaluating everything, even with the most effective pre-money valuation formula, the..

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B2B the European investment ecosystem itself is maturing

For their development and creativity, American tech businesses have received honours from all over the world. Silicon Valley has grown into a major startup hub where entrepreneurs can show off their ideas, acquire personnel, and raise money through venture capital. Entrepreneurs and investors in Europe who have long admired the..

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How to Make a Compelling Pitch Deck and Secure Funding – tips from the Startup Program

So you’ve got an idea for a business and you get to work to realize it. You find a co-founder/s you trust to work with you and divide responsibilities. You figure out your market, product/service specification, and start building your company. You work hard to get everything in order and..

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Your Best Fundraising Tactics

Fundraising will make or break your organization, especially in its early days. Before a business gets up and running, it is important to come up with a plan to strategize the steps ahead, if you need external investment. There are many different ways to approach fundraising tactics and strategies will..

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How to evaluate startups?

Both investors and entrepreneurs who want to review early-stage and seed companies must understand the impact of the valuation. To scale fast, the most successful starts must be able to acquire the necessary capital. If a startup can’t execute on marketing initiatives, hire the right people, or develop the products..

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A Guide to Seed Fundraising

Equipment must be purchased, offices must be rented, and employees must be hired. More significantly, they must expand. To execute these tasks, companies will almost always need outside cash. Seed money is a term used to describe a company's first round of funding. This quick guide summarises everything startup founders..

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