Win Your Startup CapitalA business contest lets wannabe tech entrepreneurs get in the startup game.
Equipment LeasingConserve cash by leasing instead of buying.
Community Development Financial InstitutionsLoans for businesses that can't get loans
Royalty FinancingGot a hot product? Maybe you can get an advance against future sales.
Better Than a Bank?When it comes to lending, finance companies are often less demanding and more understanding than banks.
Using Credit Cards to Fund Your BusinessKnow the risks you face before you take the plunge into credit-card debt.
Business IncubatorsNest in one of these entrepreneurial hotbeds, and you may just be on your way to financing.
Can I Take Your Orders?You have no assets. You have no receivables. How do you get financing? Make purchase orders your entry-level collateral.
Value Chain FinancingGet creative with your search for start-up capital.
Private-Label Credit CardsThink issuing your own credit card is just a pipe dream? Maybe not. Here's why.
Off The Beaten TrackThere's more to financing than banks alone.
Keeping Your Shirt From CreditorsDon't let debt take over your dream.
Who Are Your Best Customers?The profitable ones, of course.
Got Cash?Financial resources for women and young entrepreneurs
They're Certifiable!Need
big bucks? Find accredited investors.
Building Business RelationshipsDon't let bad credit prevent you from starting your business. Our Shoestring Startup Expert shows you how to find suppliers, lenders and contractors.
Just For The Fund Of ItWhere can you turn if you can't get money from family and friends, your local bank or a business incubator? Here's where to go.
There Has to Be Another WayEven if loans and venture capital are out of the question, you're not even halfway down your list of options.
The Frugal GourmetOur expert offers advice on applying for an equipment loan.
Around the WorldThinking about taking your product overseas? Our Shoestring Start-Up Expert gives you a few tips about exporting on a budget.