Startup Articles

Venture into the vault of visionary ventures! This directory of startup articles is your compass to the bustling universe of innovation, entrepreneurship, and game-changing ideas. Dive in, and let each piece enlighten your entrepreneurial journey. Most all of the pro forma templates here are compatible for startups.

General

• When to Pivot or Give Up on a Product / Service / Idea?
• The Benefit of Using Databases Like Excel and Google Sheets
• Why I Include a Terminal Value Option in Startup Financial Models
• Recession Proof Businesses
• Business Case Template Excel
• What Does a Stabilized Startup Look Like?
• Just Breaking Even vs Profitability - A Financial Model Can Help
• Starting a Business? Keep it Simple
• Balancing Growth and Stability in a Startup Business
• Businesses that Require Little Management
• What You Must Get Right as a Startup Founder

Negotiating

• Investor Dilution and How to Prevent It
• Considerations When Raising Money for Your Startup
• Negotiating Compensation with a Startup
• Help for Startups Hiring New Employees: Negotiation and Financial Considerations

Structure

• Cost of Capital
• I Build Pre-Seed Startup Financial Models
• Startup Fundraising Rounds and Explanation of Each
• AI and Startup Financial Modeling
• Considerations When Forming a Startup Advisory Board and Main Board
• Types of Corporate Structures
• Corporate Structure Strategy: S Corp vs LLC

Financial

• Types of SBA Loans and Risks
• Startup Capital Requirements
• Financial Modeling and Acquisitions
• Why Banks Require Financial Projections for Startups
• Using Debt for Small Business Growth
• Financial Models for the Tech Industry
• Components of a Startup Financial Model
• Financial Model Templates to Manage Working Capital
• Valuing Startups with No Revenue
• How Startups are Valued
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Financial Projections for a Startup
• Fundraising Strategy for Startups
• Best Practices for Startup Revenue Projections
• Strategies for Issuing Employees Equity
• Considerations When Giving Up Equity in Your Startup

Marketing and Brand

• How to Approach Marketing as a Startup

Startup Ideas

• Example Business Plan for ATM Machine Scaling
• Strategic Business Plan: Subscription Meal Delivery Service
• Example Business Plan for Made-to-Order Manufacturing
• Example Business Plan for Auto Repair Chain
• Example Business Plan for Professional Services Firm
• Example Business Plan for EV Charging Stations
• Example Business Plan for Cleaning Service Company
• Example Business Plan for Plumbing Business
• Example Business Plan for a Data Center
• Startup Space Industry Business Models
• Starting a Cloud Computing Business
• Starting Educational Courses (in-person)