=== Business Startup Expert ===

Contributors: drakearthur
Requires at least: 5.5
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.2
Stable tag: 2.1
Version: 2.1
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Tags: one-column, two-columns, three-columns, four-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, grid-layout, wide-blocks, editor-style, full-width-template, custom-background, custom-colors, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, sticky-post, featured-images, footer-widgets, flexible-header, featured-image-header, post-formats, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, rtl-language-support, portfolio, education, blog

== Copyright ==

Business Startup Expert WordPress Theme, Copyright 2025 drakearthur
Business Startup Expert is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

== Description ==

Business Startup Expert is a multipurpose and modern free theme designed for startups, entrepreneurs, agencies, Digital startup agency, startup marketing agency, business startup consultants, business mentors, startup advisory firms, corporate agencies, digital marketers, business launch consultants, entrepreneur coaches, finance consultants, and professionals seeking a strong online presence. With its minimal, clean, and elegant design, this theme offers a sophisticated and responsive layout that is both user-friendly and visually appealing across all devices. Its retina-ready display keeps visuals sharp and professional, while SEO optimization ensures higher search visibility. Packed with powerful features, Business Startup Expert provides extensive personalization options to match your branding needs. You can easily customize elements using shortcodes, the Bootstrap framework, and built-in customization settings without writing a single line of code. It integrates smoothly with popular plugins like WooCommerce, Contact Form 7, Yoast SEO, and Jetpack to enhance functionality, improve engagement, generate leads, and enable online sales. The theme includes an engaging banner section, dynamic testimonial showcase, service highlight area, pricing tables, portfolio display, and strategic Call to Action (CTA) buttons to boost conversions. Optimized coding, secure performance, and faster page load times make it a reliable choice for business professionals. Its animated sections, parallax effects, and interactive layouts give your site a luxurious and polished look. Built with social media integration and translation-ready functionality, it helps startups connect with a global audience effortlessly. Whether you’re a developer creating sites for clients or a small business owner managing your own brand, Business Startup Expert is agency-friendly, scalable, and designed for growth. With its blend of elegance, innovation, and powerful functionality, this theme is the perfect choice for building a modern, high-performing business or startup website that drives visibility, credibility, and success.

== Installation ==
	
1. In your admin panel, go to Appearance > Themes and click the Add New button.
2. Click Upload and Choose File, then select the theme's .zip file. Click Install Now.
3. Click Activate to use your new theme right away.

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License and Copyrights for Resources used in Business Startup Expert WordPress Theme
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1) Screenshot Image
Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1456591
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1434697
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1445813
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

Theme image
URL: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1450327
Source: https://pxhere.com/
License: Creative Commons Zero

== Changelog ==

@version 0.1
* Initial release

@version 1.1
* Added get started.
* Added footer link.
* Added Demo Import.
* Added Notice Function.

@version 1.2
* Updated Footer Widgets.

@version 1.3
* Added Limits in default footer.

@version 1.4
* Updated Free vs Pro information.
* Added Conditions for Scroll to top & Preloader color settings.
* Added Hover Effects.
* Added Default images in posts.
* Added Default sidebar code for fetching categories.

@version 1.5
* Added New Description.

@version 1.6
* Added New Notice Function.
* Updated Get Start.

@version 1.7
* minor css

@version 1.8
* Minor bug fixes.

@version 1.9
* Added Animations.
* Added Animations On/Off Setting.
* Added WOW JS Licence & Copyright in Readme.
* Added Animate CSS Licence & Copyright in Readme.
* Updated POT File.

@version 2.0
* Fixed Minor Issues.

@version 2.1
* Description Update.