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Got Investors? Now, How to Handle Your Salary

Got Investors? Now, How to Handle Your Salary

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Whether your investors are friends and family or VCs, here's a guideline on how to pay yourself as your startup grows.
June 7, 2012 in Getting Started
Big Investors Are Helping Trippy Go the Distance

Big Investors Are Helping Trippy Go the Distance

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Backed by author Tim Ferriss, singer Jason Mraz and Randi Zuckerberg, Trippy lets you tap the wisdom of your social network for in-the-know recommendations.
June 6, 2012 in Venture Capital
DVD Pick for Tech Startups: 'Something Ventured'

DVD Pick for Tech Startups: 'Something Ventured'

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Trying to figure out how Silicon Valley really works? This documentary, recently released on DVD, offers plenty of insight into Apple, Intel and the money guys who bet on them.
June 5, 2012 in Venture Capital
What Facebook's IPO Debacle Means for Startup Funding

What Facebook's IPO Debacle Means for Startup Funding

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The disastrous Facebook initial public offering isn't likely to damp venture-capital interest in tech startups.
May 31, 2012 in Venture Capital
3 Online Tools To Find Funding

3 Online Tools To Find Funding

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A look at ways to find the best funding sources and tailor the options for your small business.
May 30, 2012 in Financing
Getting the Big Banks Back into Small-Business LendingPlay Video

Getting the Big Banks Back into Small-Business Lending (Video)

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The SBA is partnering with the largest U.S. lenders to raise the amount of money loaned to small businesses, particularly in small loans and underserved communities.
Small Businesses Suffer in States Hardest Hit By Housing Meltdown

Small Businesses Suffer in States Hardest Hit By Housing Meltdown

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Southeastern states have a particularly high percentage of small businesses being hamstrung by tight credit conditions.
May 23, 2012 in Self-Financing
3 Rules for Successful Crowdfunding

3 Rules for Successful Crowdfunding

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Consider these tips before pitching the crowd to fund your startup.
May 23, 2012 in Financing
The SBA's Karen G. Mills on the Small-Business Credit ComebackPlay Video

The SBA's Karen G. Mills on the Small-Business Credit Comeback (Video)

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The small-business credit market has recovered since 2009, when lending had all but frozen. Banks are coming back to the market and seeing greater demand for loans from business owners.
Google Hangout with SBA Chief Karen Mills

Google Hangout with SBA Chief Karen Mills

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As part of National Small Business Week, Entrepreneur's Diana Ransom moderated a live chat with SBA chief Karen Mills and winners of the SBA's video contest.
SBA Seeks to Boost Small-Dollar Loans With New PushPlay Video

SBA Seeks to Boost Small-Dollar Loans With New Push (Video)

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The SBA is looking to increase the number of smaller loans in underserved communities with a new push.
Business Owners Take SBA Chief to Task

Business Owners Take SBA Chief to Task

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At a town hall at National Small Business Week, some entrepreneurs complain to Karen Mills about access to credit and high health insurance costs.
Gaps Persist Amid Small-Business Lending ComebackPlay Video

Gaps Persist Amid Small-Business Lending Comeback (Video)

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In 2011, SBA lending hit a record level. SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills explains why.
Pitching: How to Paint a Quick Picture for InvestorsPlay Video

Pitching: How to Paint a Quick Picture for Investors (Video)

To persuade investors to back your business, you must first start by conveying your belief in your message. The Esquire guy explains.
May 21, 2012 in Angel Investors
Momentum and the Art of the Investor Pitch

Momentum and the Art of the Investor Pitch

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Too much crocodile salesman in your pitch? The Esquire guy helps you sharpen your skills.
May 21, 2012 in Angel Investors
How Industry Clusters Can Spur Small-Business GrowthPlay Video

How Industry Clusters Can Spur Small-Business Growth (Video)

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One way the SBA has sought to foster entrepreneurial growth is through industry clusters.The SBA's Karen Mills explains how.
What Investors Really Want to Hear in Your Pitch

What Investors Really Want to Hear in Your Pitch

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A good concept is one thing, but investors are more likely to consider these three criteria -- and they can make or break your pitch
May 19, 2012 in Venture Capital
3 Things You Must Know Before Pitching Investors

3 Things You Must Know Before Pitching Investors

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Consider these tips before you seek funding for your startup, whether from angel investors or VCs.
May 18, 2012 in Venture Capital
4 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Bank Loan

4 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Bank Loan

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Two leading banks, honored for National Small Business Week, offer their best advice to business owners seeking credit.
May 18, 2012 in Financing
Angels, Equity and a Shark of One's Own

Angels, Equity and a Shark of One's Own

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Many small-business owners who hope to land angel funding have expectations that are wildly unrealistic. Here's a reality check.
May 18, 2012 in Angel Investors
The SBA's Karen G. Mills Answers Her Agency's CriticsPlay Video

The SBA's Karen G. Mills Answers Her Agency's Critics (Video)

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Some critics have called for dismantling the U.S. Small Business Administration. The agency's leader says demand for its services is only growing and is a good value to tax payers.
7 Ways Entrepreneurs Will Ride Crowdfunding's Ripple Effect

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Will Ride Crowdfunding's Ripple Effect

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A look at how the impending new crowdfunding rules are prompting entrepreneurs to predict -- and deliver -- what the expanded industry will demand.
May 15, 2012 in Financing
Shaping Crowdfunding 2.0

Shaping Crowdfunding 2.0

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As the crowdfunding industry braces for a massive shift, its players are seeking rules that will serve both to protect investors and entrepreneurs.
May 11, 2012 in Financing
What Do Pinterest and a Community Bank in Lubbock, Texas, Have In Common?

What Do Pinterest and a Community Bank in Lubbock, Texas, Have In Common?

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When it comes to converting companies into cash, an alternative investment marketplace is expanding beyond high-growth startups.
May 9, 2012 in Financing
Bank Lending to Small Business Slips, Crowdfunding on the Rise

Bank Lending to Small Business Slips, Crowdfunding on the Rise

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Big and small banks approve fewer loans as startups turn to alternative funding sources.
May 8, 2012 in Financing
Pinterest and Warby Parker -- The Next Pre-IPO Stars?

Pinterest and Warby Parker -- The Next Pre-IPO Stars?

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SecondMarket, an online marketplace for shares of private companies, ranks those with biggest jumps in popularity on its site.
May 7, 2012 in Financing
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