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How-to and guides for startups and investors: tutorials, tips, guidelines. Learn how to get found and funded. Learn how to become a better investor. From people with first-hand experience.
How can entrepreneurs generate passive income to bootstrap their startup?
If you think of yourself as an entrepreneur, then you're probably the type of person that isn't afraid of trying something new. Perhaps you've faced failures and setbacks along the way, but that has never stopped you from pursuing your dreams. Past failures and setbacks have only fueled your ambition and endeavors with more planning and better execution. That's why it's important for individuals like yourself to prepare in the loom of an ...
How to apply for a NIE if you want to invest in Spanish startups?
Nowadays, the world of startups is one of the most sought after by investors. In Spain, the situation is the same, which is why foreigners are also looking at our market. The only requirement is the NIE. At Startupxplore we will tell you how to apply for this document that will allow you to invest in our active rounds. What is the NIE? The NIE starts with a letter X, Y or Z, followed by 7 numbers and ending with a check digit. Further...
Tips for Writing Great Niche Content
Niche content focuses on words that are content-specific to the topic at hand. Whether you write for fun or to make additional income, what you write makes a huge difference to your audience. If you write about multiple different themes, you will have too many target audiences to please. Writing about something you are passionate about is a good way to find your niche if you haven’t already. But, once you have your niche, you need to ...
Tips for Businesses to Reduce Operational Expenses
Operational costs are any expenses related to the running of your business. These can include office fees, advertising, payroll, and the costs of owning business equipment. The more these things cost, the lower your profit margin, so it makes sense to reduce expenses where you can. There are several ways to do so. Cut Back on Fleet Costs A good fleet management solution can really help you save money. Using GPS tracking software to track ...
5 Signs Your Business Needs Funding to Survive Lean Periods
Countless small businesses across the country provide valuable services and products with an attention to detail and loyalty to the customer that you just can’t find with other companies. While we normally characterise these businesses by quality customer service and the ability to provide niche products and services to our local communities, they can also be characterised by a lack of capital. Having the financial means to successfully own and operate a small business is crucial to growing and sustaining your company into something you’re truly proud of. But now, as you move forward, you realise that you may need additional business funding. Maybe to expand and grow your business or just to survive lean periods. Whatever the reason, the signs are out there, and you can’t just ignore the fact that you need more funding.
5 Business Software Applications Every Startup Needs
Every successful small business startup needs several advanced software applications to remain productive, efficient, and profitable. Every year, more startup organizations are turning to software products to automate office tasks, replace paper processes, and simplify document management. Plus, these innovative solutions are known to support automated workflows, superior onboarding processes, and more effective workplace communication. Whether you own a tech-savvy IT firm, consulting company, or restaurant business, you’ll want to know about the latest tools that can streamline daily operations. This way, you can leverage the most popular digital platforms for strategic business decision making and threat protection. To get started now, read on to learn about the top business software applications every startup needs.
How A Multi-Currency Account Can Spur Start up Growth
Start-ups face many challenges in their first year of operation and then manage to find solutions after that. But one challenge that can go past the first year is their financial operations. As your business grows, you start receiving and paying more money than before, which means you need to have a better financial system to handle all the transactions. During the expansion, the business will start operating abroad, which means they'll have to pay international vendors or receive money from other countries. As the world's financial markets become increasingly interconnected, it's no longer enough for companies to have a single currency account. Instead, they need an account that allows them to transact in multiple currencies — and one that can be used both locally and abroad. With a multi-currency account, your business can open up new markets and tap into new opportunities worldwide. Here are ways this kind of account can boost your start-up's growth.
Planning To Buy An Apartment? Here Are Some Useful Tips
Buying an apartment tends to get less ink than buying a house for some reason, even though they both need much work hard to achieve. For whatever reason, buying an apartment can often be overlooked and deemed less glamorous. Probably because the idea of the American Dream is tied so closely to the image of a house and garden with a white picket fence. Regardless, buying an apartment is just as big of an investment and milestone as buying a house, if not more so. This means that there are certain things you need to be mindful of before making a down payment. Here are a few useful tips that will help you during this stressful time.
A Guide to Using PayPal
If you’ve indulged in online shopping at any point, you will be familiar with the PayPal payment option popping up on the checkout page. Many people have been using PayPal as a method of online payment for several years; PayPal’s annual revenue was $2.46 billion in 2019. Online payment can be a risky business, and you should have a good understanding of money transfer companies in order to use their services without fear and hesitation. If you’re wondering whether PayPal is safe and worth using, this article provides a simple guide. You can follow it up by going through a more detailed post on how PayPal works on any relevant site.
Using Procurement Software to Increase Efficiency
These days, almost all businesses depend on softwares and external tools to increase efficiency and accuracy. These softwares simplify and organize the work in a much more convenient way. With useful digital tools and automated systems, they provide outputs much more quickly and efficiently.