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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. 9 Things Startups Must Know Before Approaching Lenders
BY Catherine Clifford
These steps will put you ahead of the game before you start, and increase your chances of securing funds for your small business.Shark Tank vs. KickStarter: How One Startup Used Both to Launch
BY Carol Tice
When deals fall apart, it can often be for the best. For this business owner, the upside of losing angel funding was retaining equity and control over his company. Got Investors? Now, How to Handle Your Salary
BY Catherine Clifford
Whether your investors are friends and family or VCs, here's a guideline on how to pay yourself as your startup grows. Big Investors Are Helping Trippy Go the Distance
BY Gwen Moran
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. DVD Pick for Tech Startups: 'Something Ventured'
BY Peter S. Cohan
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. What Facebook's IPO Debacle Means for Startup Funding
BY Peter S. Cohan
The disastrous Facebook initial public offering isn't likely to damp venture-capital interest in tech startups. 3 Online Tools To Find Funding
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at ways to find the best funding sources and tailor the options for your small business.Play Video Getting the Big Banks Back into Small-Business Lending (Video)
BY Catherine Clifford
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
BY Catherine Clifford
Southeastern states have a particularly high percentage of small businesses being hamstrung by tight credit conditions. 3 Rules for Successful Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
Consider these tips before pitching the crowd to fund your startup.Play Video The SBA's Karen G. Mills on the Small-Business Credit Comeback (Video)
BY Catherine Clifford
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
BY Diana Ransom
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.Play Video SBA Seeks to Boost Small-Dollar Loans With New Push (Video)
BY Catherine Clifford
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
BY Colleen DeBaise
At a town hall at National Small Business Week, some entrepreneurs complain to Karen Mills about access to credit and high health insurance costs.Play Video Gaps Persist Amid Small-Business Lending Comeback (Video)
BY Catherine Clifford
In 2011, SBA lending hit a record level. SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills explains why.Play 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. Momentum and the Art of the Investor Pitch
BY Ross McCammon
Too much crocodile salesman in your pitch? The Esquire guy helps you sharpen your skills.Play Video How Industry Clusters Can Spur Small-Business Growth (Video)
BY Catherine Clifford
One way the SBA has sought to foster entrepreneurial growth is through industry clusters.The SBA's Karen Mills explains how.Ads by Google
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