Starting a Business

Get advice on how to start — and run — a business, from fundraising to branding.

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Starting a Business
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Starting a Business

How to Write a Business Development Plan

A business development plan is key to maximizing your company’s growth. Here’s how to make one that fits your business goals and opportunities.

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August 26, 2024 • 16 minute read
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Why Total Addressable Market (TAM) Matters — and How To Find Yours

Total addressable market (TAM) can help you set realistic revenue goals, analyze opportunities, and raise funding. Here’s what it is, how to calculate it, and how to understand yours.

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August 26, 2024 • 10 minute read
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Building a Startup

Best Startup Ideas in 2024: How to Launch a Business with Potential

Finding startup ideas is easy. Finding a great startup idea is harder. Here’s our process for coming up with startup ideas worth pursuing.

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August 06, 2024 • 11 minute read
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How to Create a Startup: A Step-by-Step Success Guide for Founders

Building a startup from the ground up can be daunting. In our guide, get real advice for the entire process, from ideation, funding, building, launching, and more.

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August 01, 2024 • 15 minute read
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Building a Startup

Is Bootstrapping Worth It? Pros and Cons of Bootstrap Financing

You don’t need external funding to launch your startup. You can get started with your own funds, even if you’re not wealthy. Here’s how to bootstrap your own company, along with pros and cons to consider.

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July 26, 2024 • 15 minute read
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How to Manage Cash Flow as a Startup Founder: Our Top Tips

Managing cash flow is important for every startup. If you’re bootstrapping, it’s even more essential. Get our best tips and advice on managing cash flow to keep margins healthy.

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July 26, 2024 • 12 minute read
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How to Protect User Data in 8 Simple Steps: Bubble’s Approach to Customer Data Privacy

As cybercrime becomes more common, protecting customer data is more important — and more difficult — than ever. Learn our best practices and comprehensive approach to customer data privacy in this article.

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July 11, 2024 • 10 minute read
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The Best Ways to Fund Your New Business: 8 Startup Financing Options

Sometimes it’s tough to figure out how to fund your new startup. These 8 startup financing options will make it a lot easier to get the runway you need to launch, grow, and expand.

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July 11, 2024 • 12 minute read
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15 Practical Ways to Improve App User Retention in 2024

Winning new users is one thing‌ — ‌keeping them around is another. This guide explores how to retain the users you acquire.

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June 20, 2024 • 12 minute read
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Usability Testing 101: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Do It

What is usability testing and how can you do it effectively? We walk you through everything you need to know about usability testing to build and launch apps your audience will love.

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May 20, 2024 • 24 minute read
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RICE Scoring 101: How to Calculate Value and Power Your Product Roadmap

The RICE framework evaluates product priorities against four dimensions: reach, impact, confidence, and effort.

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April 30, 2024 • 8 minute read
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How User Story Mapping Can Help Focus on the Big Picture to Prioritize Product Features

User story mapping is a prioritization technique that allows you to keep the customer experience front and center. Here’s how it works and how to use it with your team.

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April 26, 2024 • 7 minute read
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How to Use the Jobs to Be Done Framework for Innovative Products

The Jobs to be Done framework helps you prioritize your product development based on customer needs, not feature ideas. Here’s how it can help you push for innovation.

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April 26, 2024 • 11 minute read
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How to Use the Kano Model: A Complete Guide to Prioritizing Features by Customer Value

The Kano model is a great prioritization method for focusing on customer satisfaction. Here’s what it is, how to use it, and who it’s for.

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April 19, 2024 • 8 minute read
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8 Best Prioritization Frameworks For Building Your Product Roadmap

Prioritizing features for development can be tricky. Here are 8 of the best frameworks to try to navigate product development.

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April 12, 2024 • 13 minute read
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