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TSG’s Highlights from the Connection Innovation Report: San Diego

CONNECT, a San Diego non-profit helping to create and scale innovation companies, assists entrepreneurs by providing resources that allow them to grow their business. Since 2005, they have measured the growth in economic innovation in San Diego. We highlighted the key findings of the report to showcase the advancement of San Diego’s entrepreneurial growth. We […]

5 Excellent Startup Tips on Securing a Bank Loan

Bank Loan Tips From The Startup Garage

It’s no secret that securing bank funding for your startup is difficult these days – but it’s not impossible. Give yourself better odds with these 5 simple Startup tips: Write a clear and convincing business plan. Business owners must build a strategy from the very beginning around being “lendable,” so a business plan helps lay […]

5 Reasons to Attend The USD V2 Pitch Competition For Entrepreneurs

On Thursday April 28th University of San Diego School of Business will hold an exciting competition in a “Shark Tank” like setting. Top student entrepreneurs from USD and Tijuana will compete for a total of $100,000 in cash and invaluable mentorship and support. The Startup Garage Team Compiled The Top 5 Reasons this is a […]

How To Understand Customer Lifetime Value and Customer Acquisition Costs?

The Key to Profitability for your business Understanding customer lifetime value and customer acquisition costs. It comes as no surprise that a company must earn more revenue over the lifetime of any given customer (referred to as Customer Lifetime Value or CLTV) than it costs to acquire the customer (referred to as Customer Acquisition Cost […]

Business Plan Writer vs. Business Plan Strategic Consultant

People often ask me, “What are my options for writing a business plan?” At the highest level, there are two options, writing it yourself or hiring someone else to do it for you. The benefits of writing the business plan yourself are that you will save money and you will learn a lot about your […]

7 Reasons Why Hera Venture Summit Is A Must Attend Startup Event

On Aug 4, 2015 The White House, Tech Giants, Entrepreneurs, and Venture Capitalists across America committed to invest in the future of women in business. A commitment that set the stage for previously untapped opportunities for female founders. Leading the forefront of female entrepreneurship is the conglomeration of Hera Hub= Female focused Co-working Space Hera […]

28 Essential Hashtags To Use For Your Startup Business

Hashtags or the #symbol were originally created as a way to categorize messages, making it easier for users to find messages with a specific theme or content. Hashtags ultimately help connect your Startup Business with an audience that shares similar interests, views, and insights. When used routinely along with captivating relevant content, hashtags have the […]

Why A Business Plan Is Essential When Crowdfunding Your Startup

Business Plans and Crowdfunding

Letting the crowd fund your startup doesn’t mean allowing your business plan to go unwritten. In the business world, approximately 543,000 new businesses get started each month and funding those businesses comes from a variety of sources. Most recently, startups are beginning to utilize crowdfunding sites to promote their ventures and raise the capital they […]

How To “Winterize” Your Startup For Success

4 Tips To Get Your Startup Ready For Winter Startups businesses, just like automobiles, require winterization in order to keep running smooth and stealth during the cold months ahead. In this article, I’ll highlight the key components found in winterizing an automobile to help aid in Startup triumph. The Engine | The Motor of a […]