=== 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: 7.0
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 vital role in shaping emerging ventures by providing strategic direction in business, finance, and corporate growth. Acting as a bridge between ideas and execution, the consultant often collaborates with a business agency, consulting teams, and technology partners to establish strong market positioning and scalable growth. Their expertise encompasses financial planning, investments, branding, and operations, making them indispensable for modern startups. From a design perspective, a startup consultant's digital presence should embody a modern, minimal, and refined aesthetic. A clean and elegant layout fosters trust with clients and investors. With responsive, mobile-friendly, and retina-ready design, the platform guarantees a smooth experience across devices, while the user-friendly interface remains engaging with subtle animations and visuals. Built with optimized code and high-performance standards, it ensures fast loading times and secure functionality. As a multipurpose solution, it serves corporate agencies, finance firms, and consulting businesses, providing flexible customization, essential sections, and effective calls to action for improved client conversion. Whether through a landing page or a full-featured SaaS offering, the platform's professional theme supports the diverse needs of creative companies and digital businesses alike.

== Theme License & Copyright == 

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

== Changelog ==

= 1.2.6 =
* Optimized Frontend Performance.

= 1.2.5 =
* Enhanced Theme Stability.

= 1.2.4 =
* Updated getstart details.

= 1.2.3 =
* Updated Theme Framework.

= 1.2.2 =
* Refined Theme Styling.

= 1.2.1 =
* Minor issues fixed.
* Tested upto 7.0

= 1.1.9 =
* Improved User Experience.

= 1.1.8 =
* Minor issues fixed.

= 1.1.7 =
* Updated description.

= 1.1.6 =
* Resolved css error.

= 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.

= 1.1.4 =
* Fixed minor bugs.

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

= 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.

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

= 1.0 =
* Initial version release

== 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
Stable tag: 1.2.6
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