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Resources for startups and SMBs

Everything you need to know about building a business, from raising funding to marketing your product.

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A product launch checklist for your next release

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Articles

Read tips for building your business, getting funding, marketing your product, and more.

Guides

Download in-depth guides on optimizing your infrastructure for streaming, building a tech stack, and getting started with Kubernetes.

Videos

Watch videos of founders like you and in-depth webinars with practical advice.

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Listen to DigitalOcean's new podcast, Making Work Work, which explores what makes a business sink or swim alongside expert guests.

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Tips for starting and growing your business

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28 best practices for managing remote teams
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How to build a foolproof startup marketing plan
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12 startup business models (and how to choose the right one)
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When and how to make a business pivot
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What is product-market fit (and how to find it)
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How to measure product-market fit (15 metrics to monitor)
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How to prioritize your product roadmap
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How to hire a product manager for your startup
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A product launch checklist for your next release

Creating your tech stack

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Explore the DigitalOcean Marketplace: 15 1-Click Apps and Add-Ons to grow your startup
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7 best startup HR software platforms you need in 2023
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6 best CRM tools for startups in 2023
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12 best marketing tools for startups in 2023
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Managed Databases for startups
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Podcast: Episode 5
What's Next in Tech? Serverless
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How to optimize your cloud infrastructure for 2023
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Podcast: Episode 1
Scale Without Scaling
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A startup’s guide to getting started with managed Kubernetes

Funding your business

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What is free cash flow (FCF)? Formula and calculation
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Cash flow vs. profit: What's the difference (and why it matters)
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Understanding equity for your startup
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Five tax credits available to startups in the US
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How to successfully bootstrap your startup
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The pros and cons of crowdfunding your startup
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Startup funding explained: Series A, Series B, Series C
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How to raise seed capital for your startup
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Beginner's guide to pre-seed funding

Industry specific resources

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Podcast: Episode 6
Tech Innovation in Emerging Markets: India
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Podcast: Episode 3
Building Tech for the Next Generation
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Best practices for optimizing live streaming experience
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Optimizing performance and price in streaming
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Improve the performance of your media streaming application
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Building a cloud-based blockchain business

Startup and founder stories

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Podcast: An Aha Moment 4
An Aha Moment: Kognitas
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Podcast: An Aha Moment 3
An Aha Moment: Clearpol
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Podcast: An Aha Moment 2
An Aha Moment: Cerberus Tech
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Podcast: An Aha Moment 1
An Aha Moment: Unicodemy

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