Nov 27, 2017 | Building a Business
When you’re first getting your business off the ground, it’s easy to get caught up in the everyday tasks that need your immediate attention. But, prioritizing your to-do list (check out this article if you have yet to master this) in a way that leaves time for action... 
Aug 21, 2017 | Building a Business
Having a voice is important for company culture—specifically, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and comfortable. It’s difficult to start a new job when you feel like people are breathing down your neck and micromanaging, or when you feel like you’re... 
Aug 15, 2017 | Building a Business
For many small businesses, knowing what to do with newly secured capital can present quite the challenge. You might think, “Wow, all this money is here! Now what do I do with it?” Forecast Something I encourage our entrepreneurs to do is start with forecasting. It’s... 
Jul 27, 2017 | Building a Business
“Expect the unexpected.” As a financial company, we need to put our money where our mouth is; if we expect something from our clients, we need to be doing that as well—especially when it comes to managing finances. Here are a few ways we recommend... 
Jul 21, 2017 | Building a Business
In the early days, Fundwise was known as “Business Funding Mastery.” It’s a bit of a mouthful, and from the beginning, it didn’t feel right. We knew we needed to find something that fit more of what we were trying to accomplish. We felt Fundwise was going to be the... 
Jul 14, 2017 | Building a Business
Common fears associated with startups are different for everybody, but at Fundwise, we’ve found these fears to be the most common as we’ve grown: Inadequacy Failure Success Inadequacy It’s easy to feel inadequate when running a business, having employees, putting...