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Best Credit Cards for Small-Business Owners in 2013
BY Catherine Clifford
After reviewing more than 1,000 credit cards, credit-card comparison website CardHub.com releases an analysis of which credit cards are best for entrepreneurs and why.
Crowdfunding Platform Offers Entrepreneurs Access to Money and Mentorship
BY Catherine Clifford
CrowdIt, which launches today, is a new online portal which brings together access to capital and professional expertise. It calls itself a 'virtual incubator.'
Kickstarter's Rising Competition: Crowdfunding Alternatives to Donation-Based Sites
BY Larry Baker and Charlie Tribbett
The JOBS Act may soon go into effect, but young entrepreneurs don't need to wait to look for investors in the crowd.5 Ways to Lose Investors in Under 3 Minutes
BY Peter S. Cohan
The opening of your investor pitch is critical. Flounder and you might lose a venture capitalist's attention from the start. Here are five missteps VCs look out for when sitting down with entrepreneurs.SBA Secures Pledge from Banks to Lend More to Veteran Entrepreneurs
BY Catherine Clifford
The government's small-business agency announces a pledge to support approximately 2,000 additional businesses.
5 Reasons a Young Entrepreneur Should Raise Outside Funding
BY Peter S. Cohan
Investor Peter S. Cohan gives us the lowdown about scenarios when a young entrepreneur should turn to investors for funds. Behind the Scenes: What It's Really Like to Pitch for a Spot on 'Shark Tank'
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Meet the entrepreneurs who lined up to pitch to casting directors of the ABC reality TV show.Why Raising Capital Is a 4-Step Process
BY Peter S. Cohan
Seeking funding for your business shouldn't be a one-time endeavor. Here are four stages of business development that can serve as a road map for your funding strategy. 3 Lessons for Seasoned Entrepreneurs From CNBC's 'Crowd Rules'
BY Stephanie Vozza
Even experienced business owners can fall into counterproductive habits. The premier episode of CNBC's new small business reality show aims to solve them. NY Angels' Brian Cohen on How to Get 'Smart' Funding for Your Billion Dollar Idea
BY Brian Cohen
In his new book, angel investor Brian Cohen talks about the importance of getting smart money for your startup. Crowdfunding Goes Mainstream: Why Donald Trump and Google Are Supporting Grassroots Financing
BY Catherine Clifford
Google and Donald Trump have invested big money in crowdfunding projects, RocketHub and A&E are teaming up, and new CNBC reality show 'Crowd Rules' premieres tonight. Free Online Service Matches Small Businesses With Lenders
BY Michelle Goodman
An art school uses an online lending matchmaker to find capital. 5 Ways to Minimize Risk for Investors
BY Dave Lavinsky
If you want investors to be confident in financing your business, show them you know the risks your business is up against and are working to avoid them. Here are five ways to get started. 10 Questions to Ask When Creating Your First Kickstarter Project
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
All you need to know to improve your odds of raising money on the popular crowdfunding site.Ads by Google
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