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"There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come."
- Victor Hugo, Author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame -

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How Can an Incubator Help Your Startup Succeed?

By way of a definition, a business or startup incubator is a company, university, or other organization that provides resources to nurture young companies, helping them to survive and grow during the startup period when they are most vulnerable. The goal of most business incubators today is to strengthen the local economy and commercialize new technologies.

Wondering if an incubator can help your startup? Here's what they do, how to select one, and how to decide if your startup is incubator ready.

Want Investors for Your Startup? Here are 11 Ways to Get Them.

If you have a startup and are trying to attract investors, you should know early on that you will have to prove your worth to them, and that they are savvier than ever before.

Getting investors is typically a tough process, so we’ve created a list of attributes your startup should have in place before you approach potential investors. If you can check off each of these items, you’ll be more confident and be far more likely to be taken seriously.

Goodies from the Archives

Why Business Plans Don’t Get Funded

Your business plan is very often the first impression potential investors get about your venture. But even if you have a great product, team, and customers, it could also be the last impression the investor gets if you make any of these common errors found in business plans.

Investor Presentation Survival Guide

We’ve worked with a lot of businesses that are hoping to acquire investors. Throughout our experiences, we’ve learned that presenting to investors is usually quite daunting.

If you know what to expect, you can prepare more effectively and have a more realistic view of the process of acquiring investors.

Based on our real-world knowledge, we’ve put together some of the more common experiences and outcomes you should know about in advance before seeking investors, whether you are presenting at investor conferences, in a boardroom setting, or in a one-on-one situation across a desk.

Cayenne Consulting's Capital Comparison Table

Looking for capital and not sure which funding source is best for you? We've got just the thing to help you. Cayenne Consulting's Capital Comparison Table will concisely explain different capital sources, which ones are best for each situation, and their advantages and disadvantages.

Here's our comparison of 31 capital sources, which contrasts their main attributes so you can make an informed decision about how to finance your business.

Who Wants a Gift Card?

We all know that the best way to get new business is through word of mouth.

If you know an entrepreneur who could use help with their business plan, pitch deck, and financial model? Please send them to our website and ask them to put your name in the "How did you find us?" field when they contact us.

If they hire Cayenne Consulting, we'll send you a $100 Amazon gift card!

About Cayenne Consulting

Cayenne Consulting assists startups and emerging growth ventures (including new initiatives at large firms) by developing business plans, financial forecasts, pitch decks, business models, business valuations, research reports, and more.

Cayenne also provides specialty services such as exit and succession planning, grant writing, business turnaround consulting, and strategic planning.

Cayenne has served over 2,400 clients since 2001. Our consultants have prepared materials that have played an important role in raising over $4.3 billion.*

* Note that Cayenne Consulting is not a broker-dealer and therefore cannot raise capital for our clients.