Series A, B, C, & D funding are funding rounds that take place after an initial investment, typically known as the “seed funding stage.” Each round allows investors to partake in an investment in a high-potential startup or small business in exchange for a stake in equity. These rounds typically have various purposes, funding amounts,…
Starting a Business
How To Raise Venture Capital Funding For Your Business
Raising venture capital (VC) requires the consideration of the value of your business, amount of funding, business goals, and relationships with investors. It can be challenging to find venture capitalists who will invest in your business, so be sure to determine if it’s a suitable option before proceeding with seeking investors and the following steps….
Best Businesses to Start in 2024
Starting your own business is by no means a walk in the park, but it can be one of the most exciting periods of your life—the feeling of opportunity, seizing the moment, creating something out of nothing, and putting some money in your pocket on your own terms is hard to beat. I know it…
10 Best States to Start a Business (+ the 5 Worst)
If 2024 resembles the last two years, this marks an excellent time for starting a business. Entrepreneurs in the US launch roughly 4.4 million new businesses every year. Both 2022 and 2023 blew that average out of the water, with 5 million startups in 2022 and a massive 5.7% year-over-year increase over that in just…
50 Small Business Statistics for 2024
2024 promises to be a year of challenge and growth for small businesses. Everyone may be tired of hearing about COVID, but those years changed the nature of business. In 2024, small business owners are still dealing with inflation, supply chain issues, and changes in what employees expect from the workplace. Below are 50 statistics…
Breaking Through: Women in Business Statistics & Advice From Founders
Women entrepreneurs have historically faced challenges starting a business. But women-led businesses have been the main drivers of the post-pandemic small business boom. We’ve collected integral women-in-business statistics and asked some iconic, female small business owners for their advice and insights. If you are a woman in business or are aspiring to be one, these…
12 Recession-proof Business Ideas That Stay Profitable
Starting a new business during economic uncertainty might seem daunting, but some businesses can thrive even in tough times. Understanding which business ideas will be resilient during downturns can provide a solid foundation for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the challenges of a recession. These recession-proof business ideas not only can withstand economic hardships but also…
42 Entrepreneurship Statistics & Trends to Know in 2024
Entrepreneurship is almost always on the rise, and recent data reveals there’s good and bad news—all of which is important to know in supporting your entrepreneurial endeavors. We’ve divided these key entrepreneurship stats into seven overall categories to help guide your current and future entrepreneurial decisions. General Entrepreneurship Statistics 1. There are over 98,000 entrepreneurs…