Financing
Small-Business Lending Remains Tight, But Bright Spots Exist
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
While the SBA reports that lending was down in the second quarter, there are hopeful signs that the credit crunch is easing. Barack Obama's Second Term Small-Business Agenda
BY Diana Ransom
Barack Obama won his reelection bid last night. See what his second term holds for small businesses. Shark Tank's Lessons in the Art of Negotiation
BY Jeremy Liew
The entrepreneur behind a leftover-saving plate attempts to make the sharks bid against each other. How to Get Funding? Act Like You Don't Need It
BY Gwen Moran
Vungle, a mobile advertising startup, makes trailers for apps and had investors fighting get in on the action. Watch Our Google Hangout With Stars of 'Shark Tank'
BY Teri Evans
Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John, Lori Greiner, and Kevin O'Leary from the popular reality show dished behind-the-scenes secret and what you need to know to dive in the tank for funding. 14 Hot Startups Funded by High-Profile Entrepreneurs
BY Kara Ohngren
Find out which startups are attracting the attention -- and the dollars -- of some of the most high-profile entrepreneurs. How to Get Help if Sandy Knocks You Out
BY Catherine Clifford
If your business is damaged in the approaching Frankenstorm, here's how to get financial help from Uncle Sam. On Sharks, Scrubbies and Why Money Isn't Everything
BY Jeremy Liew
In this new series, an investor takes a closer look at a deal for a promising scrubbing sponge business on the hit business television show. Credit Crunch Easing for Small Businesses
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Entrepreneurs remain optimistic about profits and growth according to new report. Why VCs Should Think Like Entrepreneurs
BY Amy Cosper
The world needs a more VCs who think like entrepreneurs -- ready to invest in the next great big idea. How to Find Your Money Zen
BY Catherine Clifford
Here are four things you can do to keep your business's finances organized. Finally, Access to Capital Improving for Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
Several reports show that entrepreneurs are gaining ground when it comes to the funding they need to run and grow their business. Count Me In Helps Women Entrepreneurs Increase Their Revenue
BY Michelle Juergen
The nonprofit provides resources, business education and a supportive community to help women turn their ventures into serious moneymakers. Romney Is Right on Foreign Aid (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
The Republican challenger delivered an important message for economic development at the Clinton Global Initiative. U.S. foreign aid, he said, should be linked to efforts to promote free enterprise in the developing world. Betaworks Uses Creative Methods to Find and Fund the Next Big Idea
BY Vanessa Richardson
Betaworks calls itself a 'maker,' and so far they have helped build some of the social web's biggest companies including TweetDeck, Kickstarter and Tumblr. Revenue-Based Financing Offers a Flexible Route for Cash
BY Vanessa Richardson
A loan that provides capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of gross monthly revenue is gaining new traction among startups. For some borrowers, it can be an attractive alternative to a traditional bank loan. 7 Credit-Card Blunders That Could Hurt Any Small Business
BY Odysseas Papadimitriou
Credit-card debt can be tempting for startups seeking a smooth launch. Consider these tips for avoiding costly mistakes. JOBS Act Legislation Opens Up Crowdfunding
BY Sam Hogg
Under the new legislation, the typically small round of capital that flies under the regulatory radar for most startups has been expanded to $1 million a year. What the SBA's Future Holds: Romney vs. Obama
BY Catherine Clifford
How the presidential candidates view the Small Business Administration, the 59-year-old federal agency serving America's entrepreneurs. Is Your Business Ready for an Incubator? 5 Tips from a 'TechStars' Grad
BY Carol Tice
One of the reality show's most successful startups, Onswipe, offers advice on how they did it. The Truth About Getting Funded
BY Sam Hogg
VC funding isn't the end of the entrepreneurial journey, it's the beginning of a new trip -- here's how to navigate it. The Forgotten Issue? Romney, Obama Stay Mum on Capital
BY Catherine Clifford
Neither candidate has said much about what they would do to help small businesses get the funding they need to run their business. Why the Fed Should Ease Up on Weak Small Banks (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Lending to small businesses has dropped, but experts disagree on the reason. The Biggest Credit Card Mistake Entrepreneurs Make -- and How to Avoid It
BY Odysseas Papadimitriou
Before you reach for plastic to help start your business, consider the challenges that could cost you the success you're working so hard to build on. Entrepreneur Offers Alternatives to the High Cost of Solar Energy
BY Gwen Moran
OneRoof Energy wants to change the way homeowners think about solar energy, and how much it costs. Move Over, Kickstarter: Microfunding Sites Target Local Communities
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Several new funding sites are emerging to give entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to realize their goals one step -- and one community -- at a time.Ads by Google
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