When you ask yourself the question posed here, “How do you know when to close your startup?” When you are asking when, all the issues raised above are already in play, and it’s a matter of time of your startup shutting down. In fact when you use the word quit, you’re really negotiating with yourself, […]
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Famous Startups that Failed Despite Millions in Funding
In this article, we examine startups that were previously very popular, but ultimately failed to live up to the hype. These startups can be used to examine reasons for startup failure, that we at Startup Storey hope will be useful in your entrepreneurial journey. Segway Segway remains the canonical example, and I think offers […]
What is it like to work at a startup?
Introduction Startups are not like the movies. Life in the startup world can be brutal. It forces you to abandon everything that is known and comfortable – you are constantly on the edge. Nothing is yours (at least not yet). Expect and plan for that feeling and you will achieve success. At the same time, […]
How do you tell if an angel investor is the right fit for your startup?
Introduction Listed in this article are the top questions that a startup CEO should ask of an angel investor to determine if they, you and your project are a potential fit. This article is brought to you by StartupStorey and if you like this article, check out other articles on entrepreneurship. Also included are the […]
How to Make $10,000 a Month Dropshipping
Introduction Starting a business whether online or a physical store all start with an idea. But an idea alone will not guarantee you success. The same goes with dropshipping – your commitment and time you put into your project will determine the success of your idea. People can sell anything over the internet. This article […]
5 Must Have Tools for Startups in 2018
This is a guest post by James Wignall, founder of Gotkard, who write about his effective list of tools for startups today. More about the author can be found at the end of this post. Looking to make your start up more productive in 2018? Most successful entrepreneurs are always looking out for the next gadget, […]
What is Life as an Entrepreneur like?
In this article, we asked several entrepreneurs, some being CEOs, how their lives have changed for them once they started on their entrepreneurial journeys. Vivak, CEO of a Small Company It’s 9.30am on a Wednesday morning and I’m at McDonald’s right now having a cuppa tea, working on my laptop, wearing 3/4 shorts. My […]
10 Persistent Problems Faced by Any Startup
Introduction The problems faced are many, and it varies based on what industry your startup is in. Every situation is unique but it seems to me that 99 percent of issues come down to just a few simple things. As someone who has had experience consulting multiple companies, all I can say is, take […]