A startup seed germinates when a breakthrough innovation that solves a problem is discovered, but it requires funding to gain traction. According to studies, this is the reason why over 90% of Indian startups fail in early inception. One of the most important components that businesses must fulfil in order to lower their chances of failure is effective seed funding. This comprehensive Guide to...
You’ve probably heard success stories of Oyo, Nykaa, Swiggy, and others. These startups were lucky enough to flourish, while others, such as Dazo, Bite Club, Local Banya, and Purple Squirrel, never saw the light of day. According to a recent report, 80-90 per cent of Indian firms fail during the first five years of operation, despite having fantastic ideas. Do you know why? Because of a...
Co-founding a business with anyone is not an easy task. A partnership is entirely different from founding a company on your own and comes with a unique set of challenges and considerations. One of the biggest challenges is finding the right business partner as a co-founder. Since this is your livelihood it is advisable to take it slow despite your initial excitement of setting up a new...
In business terminology, growth and scaling are often confused with each other. When we talk of growth vs scaling there is a distinct line that differentiates the two. Before we go any further it is imperative that we understand the difference between growth and scaling. Growth is that point in the business where it is ready for expansion and looks for added options to generate additional profit...
Every startup business comes to that crossroad where they need to decide whether it is the growth they are aiming for or scaling. Scaling a business is really an exciting opportunity to reach new customers and unlock new revenue streams but it is also a journey that is challenging and filled with accidental pitfalls. Whether business owners are on a trajectory to build up their team or expand...
The startup culture around the globe has ushered in stimulating changes and exciting new ways to do things. Business news is awash with lead stories that feature sensational new startups and unicorns being created. The excitement is quite palpable and there is a huge buzz in investment circles around startups. Investors are eager to bet big, pick that next winner, and surge ahead in the race to...
Securing funding is, without a doubt, a big relief for any startup business. However, obtaining finances is only the beginning of the adventure. Funds will just push your startup to the next level, which means you will have to work faster in terms of completing more work, meeting deadlines, and taking on more responsibilities. What comes after funding and what are the important things you should...
Have you heard the success stories of Twitter, Google, Facebook, or Skype? All these startups achieved success because they not only had the ability to scale but also the correct guidance to scale it systematically. So, if you are a startup that has garnered sufficient traction, then use this guide crafted by Coffeemug team to understand: when to scale your business and how to scale your startup...
A financial plan is a necessity for every startup especially if you want to get investment from an angel investor, a venture capitalist, or even a family member or friend. However, sometimes startup financial planning can lack imagination. You might wonder why is financial planning important for startups? They provide insight into the company we can expect to see but not the one that we actually...
Financial projections are an absolute must for a startup business. It is a way to forecast revenue and expenses in a business. How do startups get financial projections you might ask? Well, potential investors will want to look at the financial plan for the business before deciding whether or not they would want to invest in the company. And if you are a startup business founder and are...