Top VC Andreessen Horowitz shares valuable tips on dealing with laying off employees

If you haven't heard of the accelerator "Y Combinator" before, know that they are the kings in their space (helping companies grow FAST and aim to be a unicorn).

If you have no idea how to make a spreadsheet and categorize a budget, this may help you conceptualize putting some numbers together!

In some cases you will want to have a name for your business that is different than your legal name.

The folks over at the Small Business Administration (SBA) have a short video lesson on writing business plans. If you are a visual/audio learner, or just want to get a different point of view, check this one out.

There are so many good blog posts out there on this topic, it's not worthwhile to replicate in my own words. Here is my favorite post that explains everything about a QSEHRA.

In an ideal world, you try to find out in advance how much it will cost to launch and run your business - you need to know how much money to have on hand and whether or when you'll run out!

Layoffs are never easy. You need to be thoughtful about it, both for the people you are laying off and for your business.

When you hire people - whether as employees or contractors - you will be expected to obey a TON of laws. Some are federal, some state, and some local.

Y-Combinator — the famous accelerator — started a community to help you find a high-quality co-founder.

Chances are you need some sort of insurance coverage when you operate a business. Even if you are a sole proprietor, chances are you have some assets (a desk? a computer?) and deal with a client (you make money from someone!).

Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, NFX and Y combinator are all top rated, famous Venture Capital Funds. They invest in what they expect to be fast-growing, hugely profitable companies. They also write some good blogs!

Trying to figure out what kind of legal structure you should use to set up your business?