Benchmark your startup’s financials against these key metrics to prove your potential and reduce investor risk. — Fundraising is an emotional rollercoaster for any founder. But in those pitch meetings, your feelings don’t matter. The numbers do. Financial key performance indicators (KPIs) can make or break funding. They provide the hard proof investors seek that your startup has what it takes to deliver returns.

From vision to victory, how solo founders forge their path to Ssartup greatness — A core tenet of startup culture has been the belief that new ventures should be founded by teams—not individuals. …

5 simple money-saving habits that can help transform finances. — Like everyone, saving has consistently been a struggle for me. Finding what works best for you is key. I started with daily and weekly micro-habits to see which savings methods I could get to stick. Let’s look at five specific money challenges that I’ve found the most useful: Challenge 1: The 52-week money challenge This popular…

12 mistakes you should avoid at all costs — Success and failure are two sides of the same coin, and for entrepreneurs, understanding the reasons behind failed ventures can be as valuable as examining successful ones. Based on CB Insights’ analysis of failed startups, the top reasons for failure include: No market need — 42% Ran out of cash…

The best startup ideas from Reddit’s entrepreneurial community. — Reddit is home to thousands of engaged communities discussing everything from news and politics to niche hobbies and interests. With so many active users, it’s a hotbed for crowdsourcing and discussing new startup ideas. In the various startup and entrepreneur subreddits, users frequently post questions asking for feedback on business…

Using traction to grow a startup — You have an idea for a startup. It came to you in a dream, in the shower, while staring blankly at a spreadsheet at your day job. Whatever the spark, you’re convinced this concept will be huge. It keeps you up at night, scribbling plans and Googling domain names. …

Lessons on cultivating a gritty growth mindset in the face of imposter syndrome. — When I helped start my first tech company in my early 20s, self-doubt plagued me. Despite early traction, a nagging inner voice constantly whispered, “You’re too young and inexperienced, you’ll fail.” I downplayed my capabilities in meetings. I avoided risks that could potentially expose my weaknesses. …

Insider tips and proven techniques to transform your customers into raving fans. — Customer success is the key differentiator that can propel companies to new heights. But what does it really take to help your customers reach their objectives and become raving fans? To find out, we went straight to the source — real-life customer success managers at leading SaaS companies. …

The mistakes that cause almost all startups to crash and burn. — Startup failure is the norm — a staggering 98% of startups fail within the first 5 years. As an entrepreneur and startup founder myself, I know first-hand the daily struggles of trying to build a successful business from the ground up. After analyzing research and lessons learned from my own…