Resources for Startups

Do you want to start a small business? Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur looking to pursue a new venture or a first-timer who has always dreamed of owning their own small business, the startup phase can be exciting, but also exhausting.

To help you launch your business, we’ve assembled some of the best tools and resources for startups from around the world. Let them help you give your new company the head start it deserves.

Do you know that entrepreneurship is right for you, but you aren’t sure what type of small business you want to launch? Let these collections of startup ideas inspire you.

101 Small Business Ideas – by thebalance.com
Small Business Ideas to Start Right Now – from Entrepreneur.com
Part-time Side Business Ideas – from TheGuardian.com
Online Business Ideas – from BusinessNewsDaily.com
20 Business Ideas for Teens – from SmallBizTrends.com

You have the perfect business idea. But before you can launch or seek financing for your startup, you need a solid business plan. Let these business planning tools and resources guide you.

Business Plan Writing Guide – from The U.S. Small Business Administration
Sample Business Plans – from BPlans.com
Business Plan Software – from LivePlan.com
Online Business Plan Tool – from Enloop.com
Experiment Board – from Tilburg University IQONIC
Idea Generation and Validation – from PlanBox
Idea Generator – from PageFly.io
Name Your Product – from Namify
Company Name Generator and Domain Checker – from naminum.com
Help With Finding a Short Company Name – from wordoid.com
Domain Name Helper – from leandomainsearch.com
Domain Name Search – from domainr.com
Business Phone Service – from Nextiva.com

Whether you want to attract investors for your startup or you simply want your business to be a success, you need a financial plan. These financial tools and resources can help.

Startup Cost Calculator – from UpWork
Break-Even Point Calculator – from the U.S. Small Business Administration
Online Invoicing – from FreshBooks.com
Profit and Loss Statement Spreadsheet Template – from Smartsheet.com
Accounting & Financial Reporting Templates – from Monday.com
Accounting Templates – from Double-Entry-Bookkeeping.com
Getting More Funding – from The U.S. Small Business Administration
Business Finance Resources – from Gov.uk
Invoice Generator – from invoiceto.me
Invoice Generator – from invoice.to
Simple Invoice Software – from Zoho
Free Invoicing and other financial tools – from waveapps.com

If you want your startup to grow and gain attention from both customers and investors, you’ll need an effective marketing strategy. Let these tools and resources help you develop the perfect marketing plan and attract new customers.

Marketing Plan Outline – from QuickMBA.com
Business Marketing Plans – from BPlans.com
Social Media Marketing Resources – from SproutSocial.com
Email Marketing Services for Small Businesses
Email Marketing Guides – from MailChimp.com
Email Marketing Software – from HubSpot
The Beginner’s Guide to Online Marketing – from QuickSprout.com
Marketing E-books – from DuctTapeMarketing.com
Internet Marketing and Social Media Guides – from DirJournal.com
Hipster Logo Generator – from BrandCrowd.com
Squarespace Logo Generator – from Sqaurespace
Handwritten Signature Maker – from signature-maker.net
Free Press Kit Templates – for Adobe Express
SEO Guide for Lawyers

More marketing tools and resources

SEO and Analytics Resources

Social Media Management Resources

Writing Resources

Content Creation and Curation

Blog Topic Generator Tool – from HubSpot.
Buzzsumo.
Feedly.
Google Trends.
Quora.
Reddit.
Title Maker – from Portent.

Image Resources

Email List Resources

Free Training Resources

Other Helpful Resources

Stay on top of small business news and the latest resources for your startup by following these sources.

Here are some website resources, for assistance:

When you’re looking for small business tips and advice on growing your startup, check out these websites and blogs to learn something new.

If you’re looking for more in-depth information about starting and running your own business, these business books are a good place to start.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People — by Stephen R. Covey
How to Win Friends & Influence People — by Dale Carnegie
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity — by David Allen
The Lean Startup — by Eric Ries
The One Minute Manager — by Ken Blanchard
The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business — by Josh Kaufman
The E-myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It — by Michael Gerber
The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything — by Guy Kawasaki
The Small Business Start-Up Kit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide — by Peri Pakroo J.D.
Bookkeeper’s Boot Camp: Get a Grip on Accounting Basics — by Angie Mohr

Do you think you have a hot startup idea with enough potential to attract investors? Here are some of the top venture capital firms to consider pitching.

If you’re looking for some seed capital or mentoring to boost the growth of your new business, you might want to join a startup incubator or accelerator. Check out these examples.

Sometimes you need more than resources. You need inspiration. Check out these companies. They were named some of the most successful startups of 2013 by Forbes.com. Then imagine where your new business could be a year from now and get to work!

For our local readers, we wanted to bring you some of the best business resources right here in Pakistan.

Get business tips and advice at Insider.pk.
Stay on top of the latest business news at Dawn Business.
Seek seed funding or mentoring from P@shafund, Peracha Ventures, I2I, Regional Plan9, and the NIC.
Explore some of Pakistan’s recent inspiring startups like Convo, Finja, and TAG.

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