BrighterBox's ultimate startup guide

 

From the perfect name to the perfect hire

To help get your startup set up for success, we've compiled an Ultimate Startup Guide that'll give you insights into all the nitty-gritty elements involved in starting your own business. So, whether you're looking for tips on how to create an enviable logo or seeking the need-to-knows of hiring an intern, we've got you.

 

1. Setting up

Great foundations provide the springboard to prosperity. Here you'll find all you need to know to start your new venture off in the right direction.

 

- 6 crowdfunding tips for startups

- How to find your brand voice

- 7 reasons why London is a great place for a startup

- How to do your market research as a startup

- Surviving your first year as a startup

- Tips for raising venture capital for your startup

- How to choose a name for your startup

- How to design an awesome logo for your startup

- Can raising too much money harm your startup?

- Top 4 traits of a successful startup CEO

 

2. Marketing

Great idea? Check. Now to share it with the masses. See which platforms may work best for your business and how great SEO content can increase awareness.

 

- How to write consistently good content

- Utilising Twitter for your startup success

- 10 common marketing mistakes made by startups

- Should your startup be on Pinterest?

- Easy SEO tips for startups

- 5 ways to get your content to go viral

- Crash course in using Instagram to promote your startup

- 4 great books about marketing for startups

- Top 3 reasons why your content isn't being shared

 

3. Hiring and growing

You're getting in the swing of things now! Might it be time to start growing?

 

- Is your startup finally ready to scale?

- In-house vs agency – is there a right way to recruit?

- What you need to know before hiring an intern

- How to hire on potential rather than experience

- How to use Instagram to hire grads

- How to make a graduate a job offer that they can't refuse

- How to attract top graduate talent to your startup

- Common startup hiring mistakes

- How to make a new hire feel welcome

- What's in a name? Employment statuses defined

 

4. The workplace

Top talent is backing your startup - make sure they feel supported and engaged with your culture.

 

- How to convert employees into brand ambassadors

- 10-minute team activities to boost startup work productivity

- How to encourage a fit and healthy startup culture

 

5. The pandemic and future of work

When COVID strikes, strike back! Provide consistency for your employees and job candidates, alongside a healthy dose of team bonding.

 

- 5 ways to bond with your team during a pandemic

- Graduate job interview experiences in lockdown

 

 

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