Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about our services or how we can help your business grow? Check out our FAQs for quick answers, or contact us if you need more help!
What does the process look like?
Our website process is an immersive dive into your goals, your company, your brand and everything that you hope to achieve. Once your proposal and initial invoice are paid, Startup Street gets to work on the research end of things, and gets the project folders and documents set up in Google Drive (this is our hub for the duration).. After that is our initial Kickoff Meeting, and from there we have a few more meetings. Once completed, you receive the educational trainings needed and you’re off to the races.
Can you help me organize my business while building the website?
Yes, we pride ourselves on bringing the experience of working with hundreds of companies to the table, in order to help you make sense of things, get organized and create the perfect website.
Can you help with About Me and product/service descriptions, etc?
We can always get the details of the website written out for you if needed.
Do you make ecommerce websites?
Yes we make great E-commerce websites that function properly and look great.
How long does it take to build a website?
Generally speaking plan on about 4-6 weeks. If you need it faster we may have some options, so feel free to reach out and let’s talk HERE
Do I own my website once we are done?
Yes, we always get you set up with your own hosting account. We have no desire to own your site and hold you hostage.
Are there monthly charges after for maintenance?
Depending on your needs, you may want a monthly maintenance plan. Many times clients do not need this.
Can you fix my current website?
We can certainly take a look and provide some feedback!
What platforms do you build websites on?
Most of our website development is done on either WordPress or Shopify.
What if I don’t have a domain name?
Startup Street can help you pick out the domain name for your website.
Does Startup Street own the website once it’s finished?
No, we have no desire to own your website once finished. You own it free and clear.
Does Startup Street maintain my site once it’s finished?
We offer maintenance packages upon completion, usually for as low as a couple hundred dollars a month. Many websites do not require ongoing maintenance as the website is not generating tons of traffic.
Can I log into my website?
Yes, once completed our “Offboarding” process provides you with the logins required and educational materials to make minor changes on your website as needed.
How do I know who is visiting my website?
We install analytics on all site builds, which helps with understanding your website traffic and where it comes from. You are provided with these logins along with some basic educational material to learn how to make sense of the data.
What if my website needs changes once it’s completed?
Startup Street is always available for ongoing updates and website changes, which are billed out hourly.
Does Startup Street offer payment plans?
Yes, all website development projects are broken up and billed accordingly.
Does Startup Street offer a website guarantee?
Yes, we are so confident in our development and design skills that you do not pay your final installment until you are 100% satisfied.
How do I find the time to do social media?
Finding the time is one of the biggest hassles for business owners, which is why Startup Street provides three separate packages, all geared towards how much time you have.
What should I film? And how should I film it?
The possibilities are endless, what’s important is to create a solid game plan that can be replicated – to an extent – month after month. Your time is valuable, spending hours thinking about “what to make” is not a great use of it. You can check out our video services HERE.
How do I do the photography needed?
Photography is an art form, one of the more challenging aspects to learn. Startup Street can simply provide you with the guidance needed or complete the project for you.
How do I write the captions/copy?
There are methods and processes that we have created to churn out copy fast, and how to adjust according to platform. Please reach out for more information on these methods.
What should I talk about?
A key element of this question is finding a way to organize your ‘business happenings” into buckets. For instance, over the course of a month we may find ourselves discussing the benefits of a service/product, talking about recent successes, how to use, company news, etc. Start by developing a handful of key categories and go from there.
How do I do hashtags?
Hashtag research isn’t complicated. Once completed, it’s important to develop multiple “batches” of hashtags that allow for easy copy and paste when needed.
What is the difference between organic posts and paid ads?
Organic posts are what you post on your feed. These are great for brand development. Paid ads are ran on the backend of the platform, according to a budget, and are great generating sales faster.
How do I get influencers / brand ambassadors involved?
Startup Street has created processes and programs for influencer sourcing, available as either a consult package (you operate the program) or we can handle the entire package.
How do I organize all of this?
Staying organized with a dedicated social media strategy is many times the biggest hassle. Business – and life – tend to get in the way. This is why we spend so much time on the front end developing plans that will work while keeping them as simple as possible.
How can I keep this all nice and simple?
Like many other items in business, the power of “No” can be more powerful than saying yes to every idea that pops into your head. Understanding where to draw that line is a critical aspect of running a smooth social media strategy (and life in general).
I have enough to worry about, how can I worry about all of this too?
Startup Street offers three packages, each based on how much time you have available. If you have the time but need direction, we can work together in a consulting manner. If you have no time, understand the power of social media, and want to give it an honest effort, we have packages for that as well.
What should I name my company?
We have some tried and true systems for developing a company name that’s meaningful and powerful, and pride ourselves on helping new entrepreneurs choose a name they love.
How much money do I need to launch?
No two launches are the same, and many times figuring out these costs is a major initial element to determining your launch. Please inquire for more information.
How do I develop my products?
Your products can be developed in a variety of ways, either locally, in the US or overseas. Startup Street has contacts in all categories.
How do I design my packaging?
Package design begins with brand development of the company as a whole. Once your company brand is completed, we move to package design.
How do I determine my costs of operating the business?
Understanding your expenses – labor, overhead and cost of goods sold – is extremely important. We dive into this at a granular level, providing you with the level of clarity you need to understand your costs.
How do I create different revenue streams?
Most every company has opportunities to explore new revenue streams, with a few examples including new services/products, partnerships, wholesale/distribution opportunities, etc. Determining if they are a good fit is always the first step.
How do I find investors?
Finding investors is never an easy task, which is why we created Thestartupdistrict.com. Our platform connects startups with investors in an easy, hassle free manner. Check it out here
How do I sell to wholesalers?
Startup Street is well versed in creating wholesale options for companies, including pricing strategies, margin analysis, shipping options and more. Figuring items such as these out is the first step towards building a viable wholesale business.
What legal agreements do I need?
ome startups need more legal agreements than others. Startup Street has a trusted stable of legal professionals to help you with all of your legal needs.
What else should I think about?
Launching a company is a big task. Many times once we start working together we find more items that need clarity than previously known. This is normal and we pride ourselves in making sure every aspect of the new business has been addressed.
Can Startup Street handle my entire launch?
Most certainly. First things first, let’s have a conversation. HERE
What is a Brand?
A brand is basically what your customers think and feel about your company. Granted, customers will have opinions and thoughts regardless if you work on your branding or not, but when you make the effort to really create a solid brand, they become fans of your company, and their thoughts and views line up with what your brand is all about.
Brand vs Branding
A brand is how you are perceived by the marketplace, while branding is the act of actively working on and/or promoting the brand.
What makes a Great Brand?
Great brands are developed through a unique combination of art, emotion and business know-how. This requires determination, focus and patience, as brands are not created overnight. But rest assured, this is one of the greatest investments you can make in your company. Startup Street is here to manage the process in an organized and easy to understand manner.
How Do I Build a Brand?
Brands are built through time and effort. Startup Street believes that brand development is a three part process; Brand Strategy, Brand Infrastructure (logos, website and videos) and Brand Marketing. Figure our your strategy, get your basics lined up and completed, and then get the word out with the brand in mind.
What is a Rebrand?
A rebrand is when you have an existing company and would like to change/improve the branding. Rather than building from scratch like a startup, we work within your existing company structure to create a brand you can be proud of.
How important is a logo?
While it is not impossible to create a great company without worrying about your logo, if you are serious about developing a stand-out brand, your logo plays an important role. It’s the symbol that represents you, and hopefully, a symbol that people will remember and refer. Possibly even wear themselves if you can build a big enough brand.
What are your thoughts on package design?
Package design should be based on the overall brand of the company, and ideally be designed as an offshoot of existing designs within the company. Many times once the packaging design – along with the brochures, instructionals, etc – companies realize the entire company needs to upgrade their entire branding.
How many ways can I brand my business?
Branding opportunities are endless, including everything from how you design your website to how you communicate with your customers. Many possibilities, so it’s always best to just pick a few avenues and get started without overcomplicating it.
What are the common mistakes with branding?
Common mistakes with branding by founders include not creating a definitive strategy, focusing too much on themselves, and lack of patience.
Does Startup Street Offer Package Deals?
Yes, we bundle together services more often than not, especially when working with startups. Ready to get started? Drop us a line here.
Does Startup Street Offer Payment Plans?
Yes, all projects are usually divided into multiple payments. Ready to get started? Drop us a line here.
Websites
What does the process look like?
Our website process is an immersive dive into your goals, your company, your brand and everything that you hope to achieve. Once your proposal and initial invoice are paid, Startup Street gets to work on the research end of things, and gets the project folders and documents set up in Google Drive (this is our hub for the duration).. After that is our initial Kickoff Meeting, and from there we have a few more meetings. Once completed, you receive the educational trainings needed and you’re off to the races.
Can you help me organize my business while building the website?
Yes, we pride ourselves on bringing the experience of working with hundreds of companies to the table, in order to help you make sense of things, get organized and create the perfect website.
Can you help with About Me and product/service descriptions, etc?
We can always get the details of the website written out for you if needed.
Do you make ecommerce websites?
Yes we make great E-commerce websites that function properly and look great.
How long does it take to build a website?
Generally speaking plan on about 4-6 weeks. If you need it faster we may have some options, so feel free to reach out and let’s talk HERE
Do I own my website once we are done?
Yes, we always get you set up with your own hosting account. We have no desire to own your site and hold you hostage.
Are there monthly charges after for maintenance?
Depending on your needs, you may want a monthly maintenance plan. Many times clients do not need this.
Can you fix my current website?
We can certainly take a look and provide some feedback!
What platforms do you build websites on?
Most of our website development is done on either WordPress or Shopify.
What if I don’t have a domain name?
Startup Street can help you pick out the domain name for your website.
Does Startup Street own the website once it’s finished?
No, we have no desire to own your website once finished. You own it free and clear.
Does Startup Street maintain my site once it’s finished?
We offer maintenance packages upon completion, usually for as low as a couple hundred dollars a month. Many websites do not require ongoing maintenance as the website is not generating tons of traffic.
Can I log into my website?
Yes, once completed our “Offboarding” process provides you with the logins required and educational materials to make minor changes on your website as needed.
How do I know who is visiting my website?
We install analytics on all site builds, which helps with understanding your website traffic and where it comes from. You are provided with these logins along with some basic educational material to learn how to make sense of the data.
What if my website needs changes once it’s completed?
Startup Street is always available for ongoing updates and website changes, which are billed out hourly.
Does Startup Street offer payment plans?
Yes, all website development projects are broken up and billed accordingly.
Does Startup Street offer a website guarantee?
Yes, we are so confident in our development and design skills that you do not pay your final installment until you are 100% satisfied.
Social Media
How do I find the time to do social media?
Finding the time is one of the biggest hassles for business owners, which is why Startup Street provides three separate packages, all geared towards how much time you have.
What should I film? And how should I film it?
The possibilities are endless, what’s important is to create a solid game plan that can be replicated – to an extent – month after month. Your time is valuable, spending hours thinking about “what to make” is not a great use of it. You can check out our video services HERE.
How do I do the photography needed?
Photography is an art form, one of the more challenging aspects to learn. Startup Street can simply provide you with the guidance needed or complete the project for you.
How do I write the captions/copy?
There are methods and processes that we have created to churn out copy fast, and how to adjust according to platform. Please reach out for more information on these methods.
What should I talk about?
A key element of this question is finding a way to organize your ‘business happenings” into buckets. For instance, over the course of a month we may find ourselves discussing the benefits of a service/product, talking about recent successes, how to use, company news, etc. Start by developing a handful of key categories and go from there.
How do I do hashtags?
Hashtag research isn’t complicated. Once completed, it’s important to develop multiple “batches” of hashtags that allow for easy copy and paste when needed.
What is the difference between organic posts and paid ads?
Organic posts are what you post on your feed. These are great for brand development. Paid ads are ran on the backend of the platform, according to a budget, and are great generating sales faster.
How do I get influencers / brand ambassadors involved?
Startup Street has created processes and programs for influencer sourcing, available as either a consult package (you operate the program) or we can handle the entire package.
How do I organize all of this?
Staying organized with a dedicated social media strategy is many times the biggest hassle. Business – and life – tend to get in the way. This is why we spend so much time on the front end developing plans that will work while keeping them as simple as possible.
How can I keep this all nice and simple?
Like many other items in business, the power of “No” can be more powerful than saying yes to every idea that pops into your head. Understanding where to draw that line is a critical aspect of running a smooth social media strategy (and life in general).
I have enough to worry about, how can I worry about all of this too?
Startup Street offers three packages, each based on how much time you have available. If you have the time but need direction, we can work together in a consulting manner. If you have no time, understand the power of social media, and want to give it an honest effort, we have packages for that as well.
Startup Consulting
What should I name my company?
We have some tried and true systems for developing a company name that’s meaningful and powerful, and pride ourselves on helping new entrepreneurs choose a name they love.
How much money do I need to launch?
No two launches are the same, and many times figuring out these costs is a major initial element to determining your launch. Please inquire for more information.
How do I develop my products?
Your products can be developed in a variety of ways, either locally, in the US or overseas. Startup Street has contacts in all categories.
How do I design my packaging?
Package design begins with brand development of the company as a whole. Once your company brand is completed, we move to package design.
How do I determine my costs of operating the business?
Understanding your expenses – labor, overhead and cost of goods sold – is extremely important. We dive into this at a granular level, providing you with the level of clarity you need to understand your costs.
How do I create different revenue streams?
Most every company has opportunities to explore new revenue streams, with a few examples including new services/products, partnerships, wholesale/distribution opportunities, etc. Determining if they are a good fit is always the first step.
How do I find investors?
Finding investors is never an easy task, which is why we created Thestartupdistrict.com. Our platform connects startups with investors in an easy, hassle free manner. Check it out here
How do I sell to wholesalers?
Startup Street is well versed in creating wholesale options for companies, including pricing strategies, margin analysis, shipping options and more. Figuring items such as these out is the first step towards building a viable wholesale business.
What legal agreements do I need?
Some startups need more legal agreements than others. Startup Street has a trusted stable of legal professionals to help you with all of your legal needs.
What else should I think about?
Launching a company is a big task. Many times once we start working together we find more items that need clarity than previously known. This is normal and we pride ourselves in making sure every aspect of the new business has been addressed.
Can Startup Street handle my entire launch?
Most certainly. First things first, let’s have a conversation. HERE
Branding & Logo Design
What is a Brand?
A brand is basically what your customers think and feel about your company. Granted, customers will have opinions and thoughts regardless if you work on your branding or not, but when you make the effort to really create a solid brand, they become fans of your company, and their thoughts and views line up with what your brand is all about.
Brand vs Branding
A brand is how you are perceived by the marketplace, while branding is the act of actively working on and/or promoting the brand.
What makes a Great Brand?
Great brands are developed through a unique combination of art, emotion and business know-how. This requires determination, focus and patience, as brands are not created overnight. But rest assured, this is one of the greatest investments you can make in your company. Startup Street is here to manage the process in an organized and easy to understand manner.
How Do I Build a Brand?
Brands are built through time and effort. Startup Street believes that brand development is a three part process; Brand Strategy, Brand Infrastructure (logos, website and videos) and Brand Marketing. Figure our your strategy, get your basics lined up and completed, and then get the word out with the brand in mind.
What is a Rebrand?
A rebrand is when you have an existing company and would like to change/improve the branding. Rather than building from scratch like a startup, we work within your existing company structure to create a brand you can be proud of.
How important is a logo?
While it is not impossible to create a great company without worrying about your logo, if you are serious about developing a stand-out brand, your logo plays an important role. It’s the symbol that represents you, and hopefully, a symbol that people will remember and refer. Possibly even wear themselves if you can build a big enough brand.
What are your thoughts on package design?
Package design should be based on the overall brand of the company, and ideally be designed as an offshoot of existing designs within the company. Many times once the packaging design – along with the brochures, instructionals, etc – companies realize the entire company needs to upgrade their entire branding.
How many ways can I brand my business?
Branding opportunities are endless, including everything from how you design your website to how you communicate with your customers. Many possibilities, so it’s always best to just pick a few avenues and get started without overcomplicating it.
What are the common mistakes with branding?
Common mistakes with branding by founders include not creating a definitive strategy, focusing too much on themselves, and lack of patience.
Does Startup Street Offer Package Deals?
Yes, we bundle together services more often than not, especially when working with startups. Ready to get started? Drop us a line here.
Does Startup Street Offer Payment Plans?
Yes, all projects are usually divided into multiple payments. Ready to get started? Drop us a line here.
