Most startups need some form of financing, whether that’s from bootstrapping, borrowing, or selling equity. Making sense of all the options can be overwhelming; we’ll make it simple. Learn the basics of each approach, and find out which one is best for you, in this interactive, online webinar.

Whether you raise capital or bootstrap, you’ve got to understand the rules of the funding game. We’ll match you with an UpStart coach who has bootstrapped, and raised capital from friends and family, angel investors, and venture capitalists. We’ll explain the issues that drive how much capital to raise, where to find it, and how to establish terms. You’ll also learn how bootstrapping works, in case that’s a viable option.

At a startup, numbers are your friend. They can help you predict how the business will develop, identify key milestones, and forecast how much time and money you need. With this coaching package, you’ll learn about basic, back-of-envelope calculations, and more complex financial projections. We’ll show you which numbers matter most, help you build an Income Statement, and make sure you understand it all.

Before you show your business plan to investors and advisors, run it past an UpStart expert. We’ll evaluate your plan to make sure it covers all the most important issues, that it’s clear, compelling and concise, and that it’s formatted properly. After the review, you’ll know if your plan is ready to share, and where it may need some work. To qualify for this business plan review, you must have a presentation with less than 25 slides, an executive summary on two pages or less, or both.

To raise capital, you’ve got to nail your pitch. Before you try pitching to real investors, perfect your delivery with the help of an UpStart coach. We’ve been on both sides of the table, so we understand what investors want to hear, and how to give it to them. You’ll learn how to start on the right foot, keep investors nodding their heads, handle tough questions, and close a deal.