=== Startup Consultant ===
Contributors: themescarts
Tags: one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, block-patterns, block-styles, editor-style, wide-blocks, template-editing, style-variations, grid-layout, full-width-template, footer-widgets, featured-images, full-site-editing, featured-image-header, flexible-header, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-menu, custom-logo, post-formats, sticky-post, threaded-comments, translation-ready, theme-options, rtl-language-support, education, blog, portfolio
Requires at least: 5.5
Requires PHP: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.9
License: GNU General Public License version 2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

== Description ==

A Startup Consultant plays a crucial role in shaping emerging ventures by delivering strategic direction across business, finance, and corporate growth. Acting as a link between ideas and execution, the consultant often works alongside an agency, consulting teams, and technology partners to build strong market positioning and scalable progress. Their expertise covers financial planning, investments, branding, and operations, making them valuable for modern startups. From a design perspective, a Startup Consultant’s digital presence should feel modern, minimal, and refined. A clean and elegant layout helps build trust with clients and investors. With responsive, mobile-friendly, and retina-ready design, the platform ensures a smooth experience across devices. The interface stays user-friendly and engaging with subtle animations and visuals. Built with optimized code and strong performance standards, it delivers fast loading and secure functionality. As a multipurpose consulting solution, it fits corporate agency, finance firms, and consulting businesses, offering flexible customization, key sections, and clear calls to action for better client conversion.

== Theme License & Copyright == 

* Startup Consultant WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 ThemesCarts 
* Startup Consultant is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Changelog ==

= 1.0 =
* Initial version release

= 1.1.1 =
* Added Pot file.
* Added Get started.
* Added footer link.
* Added Page (Right Sidebar) Template.
* Removed Page (Full width) Template.
* Added two more patterns.

= 1.1.2 =
* Done Escapping in Footer Copyright.
* Added CSS for WooCommerce.
* Added Bundle Button in Customizer & Get Start.
* Updated RTL CSS.
* Updated POT File.

= 1.1.3 =
* Added Meta Feilds on inner banner.
* Added Posts Pagination.
* Updated Templates.
* Added Required CSS.

= 1.1.4 =
* Fixed minor bugs.

= 1.1.5 =
* Added scroll to top.
* Added archive-inner-banner pattern for archive page.
* Added id to main tag.
* Added css for screen-reader-text.

= 1.1.6 =
* Resolved css error.

= 1.1.7 =
* Updated description.

= 1.1.8 =
* Minor issues fixed.

== Resources ==

Theme is Built using the following resource bundles.

= Images =
Image for theme screenshot, Copyright https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/764428

Image for theme screenshot, Copyright https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/434687

Image for theme screenshot, Copyright https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1659338

Image for theme screenshot, Copyright https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1563085

Image for theme screenshot, Copyright https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1451441

Image for theme screenshot, Copyright https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1629587

Image for theme screenshot, Copyright https://pxhere.com/
License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) https://pxhere.com/en/license
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1573329

= Fonts =
Google Web Fonts - Poppins & Inter By Google - https://google.com
https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/glossary/licensing

* Poppins, This is the normal family, Licensed under Open Font License, https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Poppins

* Inter, This is the normal family, Licensed under Open Font License, https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Inter

* WOW JS
Copyright 2016, Matthieu Aussaguel
LICENSE URL: GPLv3 https://github.com/matthieua/WOW/blob/master/README.md
SOURCE URL: https://github.com/matthieua/WOW

* Animate CSS
Copyright 2021, Daniel Eden
LICENSE URL: 2.1 https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css/blob/main/LICENSE
SOURCE URL: https://github.com/animate-css/animate.css

* Owl Carousel v2.3.4 Copyright 2013-2018 David Deutsch
Licensed url: https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2
Licensed under: SEE LICENSE IN https://github.com/OwlCarousel2/OwlCarousel2/blob/master/LICENSE