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The Most Promising US Cities for Biotech Startups
From coast to coast, the biotech industry is booming. Here’s a look at the cities helping this space to thrive and why biotech startups flock there.
Translation Services: What Are the Benefits for Startups?
This is a guest post from Luke Palder who is the CEO over at TranslationServices.com, who are translation experts for academic, business, and literary translation for any language. A little-known business fact is that translation services are among the most profitable investments for startups. As professional translators, we know how much translation can help a
Negotiating and Closing Your Series A
Coming to the end of your Series A round can drum up a few significant feelings. Relief, joy, fear, and excitement, usually top the list—just to name a few. While it may seem more comfortable to stand back and let things play out, now is the time to refill your coffee, so you’re extra attentive.
How COVID-19 Impacts IP Insurance Risks
COVID-19 is shaking up the economy — but how does this impact IP insurance risks? Here’s a closer look for small and mid-market business owners.
D&O Pricing Trends: Q2 Update
Amid the pandemic, D&O insurance has taken some unique turns. Here’s a look at our Q2 update for small businesses and mid-market companies alike.
Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: Why It Really Matters
What does it mean to be licensed, bonded, and insured? Here’s a look at what startups and small businesses genuinely need to know.
EPL Coverage: How Does Your Employee Handbook Measure Up?
Here’s why every startup or mid-market business should size up their employee handbook against its EPL coverage.
Why SEO is Critical Right from the Start
This is a guest post from Derick Michael who is the SEO expert over at Firon Marketing, which is a strategic digital marketing agency in NYC. Imagine that you have an amazing product and you’re ready to introduce it to the market. So, you decide to design a website to show it off to the
The Series A Term Sheet
dEmbarking on a Series A funding round requires intention and precision. No matter if you’re busy choosing venture capital (VC) investors or creating your perfect pitch deck, having your ducks in a row is beneficial. When it comes to the term sheet, however, your negotiating skills can either make or break you. But we can
Webinar – Your Guide to Startup Resources
Real-business advice from the real-world to help small business owners like you tap into those resources available to you.
Webinar – Risk Management & Insurance for Early Stage Growth
Our goal is to demystify insurance and risk management to put you in position to maximize your growth.
Webinar – Derisking an early-stage venture capital raise
Develop a better understanding of investors as a customer persona, so that you can better align with market expectations and potentially shave months off your fundraising timeline!
How to Scale Your Business With Business Process Outsourcing
Nick from Spoke discusses the advantages of outsourcing operations. Find out this can help your business!
What D&O Insurance Endorsements Do You Need?
From startups to small businesses to mid-market companies, here are a few widespread D&O insurance endorsements to help customize your insurance plan.
How to Create the Perfect Pitch Deck
As an eager business owner, the pitch deck for your Series A is often the first thing on your to-do list. This item is one of the more exciting parts, after all. But just as we’ve described in this entire blog post series, the strategy is everything. Take a step back and slow down to
Insurance for Cleantech Companies
It’s a delicate balance, deriving energy from natural resources while sustaining a thriving ecosystem. But cleantech companies are up for the challenge. While these businesses are watching over the environment, though, who is protecting them? In this post, we highlight some of the risks these companies face and how the right insurance policy can support
Getting Ready for Your Series A: Fundraising Strategy
No hard and fast rules exist regarding prerequisites for your Series A fundraising strategy but consider these insider guidelines to get the most out of your professional pursuits.
Top 10 Biotech & Life Science Startups
Plenty of biotech and life science startups launched in late-2018. Here’s a list of the top ten making waves in this space.
D&O Insurance Exclusions: Red Flags and What to Look out For
Purchasing the right D&O insurance policy means understanding vital details. Here are some “red flags” to watch for when reviewing your plan.
What D&O Insurance Endorsements Do You Need?
If you’ve caught a glimpse of any news, you already know that claims arising against directors and officers are more widespread now than ever before. Over the past five years, a whopping $23B was the cost of securities litigation—which is the most prevalent lawsuit nowadays. What this has created is an increase in risk exposure
Claims-made vs. Occurrence Insurance Policies Explained
Choosing a claims-made vs. occurrence insurance policy for your startup or mid-sized company means knowing the pros and cons. We’ve got the details for you!
Finding the Right VC
Plunging in a Series A funding round typically means two things. For starters, you’re on the brink of a massive and profitable (hopefully) business venture. And secondly, you’re likely losing sleep because of all the details on your to-do list. Before attempting to tick off any more tasks, let’s slow down and talk about finding