Business

Cybersecurity is no longer a luxury or “nice to have.” It’s a critical part of doing business even in the earliest stages. But for startups and small businesses, it can be tough to know where to begin without a dedicated IT or security team. To demystify the process, we sat down with Stacey Robinson, founder…

You’ve chosen a state in which to incorporate, established a business structure, and now you’re busy selling your product or service to satisfied clients and customers. The business you’ve nurtured is now growing rapidly, and the time has come to make the leap into nationwide or even international expansion. Navigating multi-state and global operations is…

Forming a new business is a detailed undertaking–there is a lot to consider; a great many pieces to the puzzle. Some choices you make can be changed later with relative ease; others are foundational and long-lasting in their implications. Choosing the right state for your business is one of the latter. The state in which…

So, after years of hard work and sleepless nights, a major investor has offered to buy your startup. It’s a great offer; there are more zeros than you’ve seen in your life and you’re ready to jump for joy. However, before you accept there are some questions you need to ask. As tempting as that…

Expanding your business into the USA can be an exciting opportunity but comes with challenges. For international companies, especially those from India, it’s crucial to understand the complexities of the American market to ensure a successful venture. At Bagchi Group, we offer a specialized USA Market Discovery service designed to provide comprehensive insights and strategic analysis. Here are the top six items you should consider before making your move:

As advisors to companies raising venture funds, we often review pitch decks. The pitch deck represents your compelling story attracting investors to a deeper conversation. Below, we describe best practices and provide a template for what we see in successful decks. Best Practices Developing an effective pitch deck is challenging for all entrepreneurs, as you…

Jim Roberts was the Founding Executive Director of the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship incubator and is the founder of the Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW) as well as the WALE Angel network. He has spent the last decade working to grow the startup community by creating connections that promote growth in Wilmington’s…