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What Do Pinterest and a Community Bank in Lubbock, Texas, Have In Common?
BY Catherine Clifford
When it comes to converting companies into cash, an alternative investment marketplace is expanding beyond high-growth startups. Bank Lending to Small Business Slips, Crowdfunding on the Rise
BY Catherine Clifford
Big and small banks approve fewer loans as startups turn to alternative funding sources. Pinterest and Warby Parker -- The Next Pre-IPO Stars?
BY Catherine Clifford
SecondMarket, an online marketplace for shares of private companies, ranks those with biggest jumps in popularity on its site. 5 Critical Questions Facebook Must Answer in Its IPO Roadshow
BY Peter S. Cohan
If founder Mark Zuckerberg wants to win over investors, he'll need to have clear explanations for these looming issues. Silicon Valley VCs Perk Up
BY Catherine Clifford
Inspired by new waves of technology developments and blockbuster deals, VCs are feeling better at the start of 2012. Is Microfinance for You?
BY Melinda Fulmer
Here's how a $25 loan can change the world. (But do your homework before investing.) Venture Capital: Fewer Deals, Fewer Dollars
BY Catherine Clifford
For the third quarter in a row, the market for venture capital shrank, continuing a long-term trend in the industry. Microloans Make a Macro Difference
BY Michelle Goodman
A Texas businesswoman fetched the amount she needed to open an eco-friendly pet store Do You Know What Your Business Is Really Worth?
BY Carol Tice
If you found an investor for your business right now, would you know how to value a stake in your business? A recent 'Shark Tank' episode highlighted how important it is to be realistic about valuation. The JOBS Act Doesn't Mean You Should Run Out and Raise Equity
BY Scott Shane
Selling equity in a business only makes sense for a business if there's a potential to generate substantial income on the investors' money. Small-Business Lending: Getting Better, Still Not Great
BY Catherine Clifford
Small-business lending has been showing signs of life, albeit not the activity seen before the recession.Play Video SBA Chief Karen G. Mills on the Small-Business Lending Comeback (Video)
BY Catherine Clifford
Karen G. Mills, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, talks about the agency's 2011 record year in small-business loan guarantees, helping to fill gaps when banks were reluctant to lend. How a Pile of Student Debt Inspired a Venture-Backed Startup
BY Gwen Moran
ReadyForZero racked up $4.5 million in funding to help consumers pay their bills. Looking for a Loan? Don't Wait for a Big Bank
BY Catherine Clifford
Approval rates at the biggest U.S. banks shriveled up a bit in March compared to the previous month, according to a survey. The JOBS Act: What You Need To Know
BY Catherine Clifford
President Obama signed the JOBS Act into law today. Here is a rundown of what's in it, when those provisions go into effect and how they could impact your business. What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Late-Stage Venture-Capital Investors
BY Gwen Moran
If you're looking to scale up one day, it will pay to know now about how late-stage investing works. How Guppy 'Treps Fared After a Swim in the 'Shark Tank'
BY Daniel Bortz
Here's a look at what happened to three companies once their young founders got investors to take the bait. Crowdfunding's Wild West Awaits a Stampede
BY Catherine Clifford
Legislation headed to the President's desk could transform the way entrepreneurs access capital and the number of investors able to fund startups. Senate Passes JOBS Act, Clears Way for Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
After intense debate, the Senate adds a number of investor protections to the small-business bill. The Obama Administration indicated its support. JOBS Act Hits Delays in Senate
BY Catherine Clifford
A bipartisan bundle of legislation aimed at increasing entrepreneurs' ability to access capital sailed through the House, but has been slowed down in the Senate. What the SEC Crackdown on Secondary Markets Means for Startups
BY Peter S. Cohan
Secondary markets like SharesPost and SecondMarket present exciting new ways to increase a private company's liquidity -- but there are also dangers. On Capitol Hill, Battle Over Small-Business Loans Grows Fierce
BY Catherine Clifford
Credit unions and the banking industry spar over the right to make loans to small businesses. When Seeking Funding, Credit Unions Can Be Worth Checking Out
BY Gwen Moran
More credit unions are offering business loans, and their interest rates and fees are often lower than at commercial banks. What's more, their loan officers typically have more flexibility and decision-making ability than those at larger institutions. How Dermalogica Is Giving Women Entrepreneurs a Boost
BY Diana Ransom
To alleviate many of the problems in the world, Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand boldly suggests giving women entrepreneurs a hand up. Rare Partnership: Government, Citi and a Clean-Tech VC
BY Catherine Clifford
The Small Business Administration announced that it has selected a clean-technology venture capital firm for a Startup America initiative. Tech Exec's Family Inspires a Senior-Care Business
BY Gwen Moran
Using easy-to-understand technology, Independa helps seniors stay well on their own.Ads by Google
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