The Startup Digest Report
January ’11 Edition
Hello Fellow Entrepreneurs!
Thanks for reading The Startup Digest Report. Our purpose for this report is to provide you with useful information about what is going in the world, and how it impacts startups, as well as keep you updated with whats going on in our business and how we can help you out.
Its been about four months since we launched, and weve been busy writing business plans for some great new and existing companies, as well as creating some new products to continue helping entrepreneurs succeed. In this months newsletter well check in some of the top news and articles of the month from around the web that impact startups, give you a quick taste of our featured blog post, and provide a quick update on whats new with us at The Startup Garage!
Featured Articles:
Top 5 articles from this month that every entrepreneur should check out
- The Crowdfunding Revolution will Democratize Venture Investing *If you’re interested Crowdfunding, make sure to check out our featured blog post below!
- The Disrupters: Forces Driving Change in 2011
- How Companies are Bypassing The U.S. High Income Tax Rate
- Silicon Bubble Shows Signs of Reflating
- Why Your Business Should Consider Reverse Mentorship
Whats New @The Startup Garage:
Since weve launched, weve added a few great new products to help a broader group of entrepreneurs out there. For existing companies, were excited to announce the launch of our Marketing Plan writing service. Our Marketing Plans will help you understand your marketing focus and create a strategy that will allow you to reach your goals for growth and revenue. Just like our Businesse Plan writing process, well do all the required research and heavy lifting, and work together with you through strategic planning sessions to create a strong marketing plan that you can execute.
Weve also announced our Giving Back program at The Startup Garage, which is our way of sharing resources with entrepreneurs around the world who are committed to leaving the earth a better place than they found it. To fulfill that goal we will now offer special pricing for Non-Profit companies, providing our services to non-profit companies for 50% off regular price.
With sustainability in mind, weve had the opportunity to work with several entrepreneurs who are starting some exciting companies that have a green aspect. One such company is Bamboo Yogaplay, an expanding Costa Rican beach resort (www.bambooyogaplay.com) that offers a uniquely environmentally friendly appeal with guests rooms manufactured from recycled shipping containers, a new eco-friendly architecture trend. You can check out more of our amazing clientshere.
Whats coming up:
As many of you know, one of the main challenges standing in the way of entrepreneurs who are trying to launch is getting funding. With that in mind, were working on several fundraising -related products for entrepreneurs that we will unveil over the next month or two. If youre currently in the process of putting together investor agreements or pitching investors, give us a call.
Our Featured Blog Post: Crowdfunding- How to get your Business Funded by a Bunch of Random Strangers
“There is a growing phenomenon in the world of startup fundraising known as crowdfunding. What is crowdfunding, you ask? Basically, crowdfunding is when a venture asks members of the general public for funding through many small donations. Notice how Wikipedia has been asking for donations to keep their website ad free? That is a prime example of crowdfunding.
Kickstarter.com is a crowdfunding platform where people with creative ideas can post their story and ask for funds. For example, lets take a current venture…”
For more of this article, visit The Startup Garage’s Blog.
That wraps it up for The Startup Digest Report this month. Before we go, wed like to remind you that if youre a new entrepreneur trying to get your startup launched, or trying to grow an existing business, we are here to support you. Our business plans and other products can be a difference maker in your success, and we provide free 1 hour consultations to provide advice for startups. So give us a call, we are here to help you succeed.
Sincerely,
Tyler Jensen, CEO
The Startup Garage |
