Financing
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. Proposed Rules for Private-Stock Sale Advertising Delayed
BY Catherine Clifford
The Securities and Exchange Commission pushes back its release of proposed rules on advertising private stock sales. How Social Entrepreneurs Who Need Money Can Get Noticed
BY Catherine Clifford
If you want to raise money for your business from impact investors, then help them find you by putting your company information right in front of them. 4 Tips for Negotiating a Personal Guarantee
BY Catherine Clifford
It is highly likely that you'll be asked to sign a personal guarantee to get a bank loan. Before you do, make sure you are getting the best terms possible. What Venture Capitalists Are Investing in Right Now
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at what's hot and what's not, when it comes to the industries attracting the most funding. What the IPO Market Revival Means for Start-Up Funding
BY Peter S. Cohan
Why a good showing among two recent public offerings could bode well for fast pace startups. 3 Signs You May Need to Ditch Your Bank
BY Catherine Clifford
It is a hassle to change banks. Here is when it is worth it. SEC to Miss JOBS Act Deadline
BY Catherine Clifford
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro says it's more complicated than it seems to write the rules. 'J Curve' and Other Buzzwords Investors Don't Want to Hear
BY Sam Hogg
Don't hide behind jargon. Seasoned investors know B.S. when they hear it.Ads by Google
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