Resources

for Startup Entrepreneurs

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“As the founder of a small EDA startup, I have found Sean to be a valuable strategic advisor. He helped with the business and product strategies and contributed to our first patent as a co-author. He developed marketing materials and our early sales pitch. He was instrumental in securing our first customers.” (Dec-13-05) Ser Hou Kuang, CEO, PicoCraft

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Legal

  • Barriers to Entry
  • Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation
  • Copyrights
  • Employer Identification Number
  • Business License / Local Tax Registration Certificate
  • NDA
  • Occupational or Health Permits
  • Patent Application
  • Seller’s Permit
  • Trademarks and Servicemarks
  • When to get an Attorney

Accounting

  • Capital Budget
  • Break even Analysis
  • Taxes

Funding

  • VC
  • Angel
  • Bootstrapping

Marketing & Sales

  • Website
  • Trade shows
  • Promotions
  • Blogging
  • Market Sizing
  • Marketing Collateral
  • Marketing Overview
  • Online Advertising
  • Positioning & Branding
  • Pricing Analysis
  • Managing a Sales Staff
  • Software Demos
  • Sale Pitches

Public Relations

  • How to Choose a PR Firm
  • Grassroots PR

Recruiting/ Hiring

  • First Employee
  • Basic Labor Laws
  • Interview Do’s and Don’ts
  • Standard Offer Letter

Partners

Advisors

Templates