Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
JOBS Act 3.0: Would It Help Early-Stage
Businesses?
The recent House bill tailors the JOBS Act in ways that might help
startups access cash. Highlights include providing alternative
credentials for investors, enabling investors to combine resources,
and easing regulations for emerging growth companies.
The Truth Nobody Tells You About Startup
Budgeting
As the saying goes, money doesn't grow on trees. This article
offers guidelines that can help you create (and stick to) a budget
so that your company stays afloat.
Customer Research Is Another Costly Startup
Essential You Can Bootstrap
Market research is costly, but important. Entrepreneur
discusses the limitations of certain feedback and offers several
alternative sources of market research, such as free samples,
events relevant to your business and cost-effective professional
services.
How VCs Evaluate Startups: Part
One
Securing funds from a VC is challenging. In this article, one VC
provides three criteria he utilizes before deciding to meet with
founders.
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