Startups

A concept company is an early-stage firm with a novel or innovative product or service, but whose value cannot be readily determined by investors. read more

The development phase is the first phase in the life cycle of a business. Development-stage companies seek to establish their business models. read more

A drip feed is the process of slowly advancing funds or capital rather than injecting a large lump sum right off the bat.  read more

The JOBS Act or Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act loosened SEC regulations on small businesses and enabled investments in startups via crowdfunding. read more

A junior company is a small company that is looking to find a natural resource deposit or field. read more

The lean startup is a method used when founding a new company or when an existing company introduces a new product. read more

A social networking service (SNS) is an online vehicle for creating relationships with other people who share an interest, background, or real relationship. read more

In finance, the term “soft metrics” is used to describe non-traditional indicators related to the value or performance of a company. read more

A startup is a company in the first stage of its operations, often being financed by its entrepreneurial founders during the initial starting period. read more

Sweat equity is unpaid labor employees and cash-strapped entrepreneurs put into a project, whether it's for a start-up or to renovate a property. read more