Financing
Small Businesses Borrow More, But Should They?
BY Carol Tice
An uptick in small-business lending may mean entrepreneurs will start hiring in 2012, or they might just sit on their cash. Six Small Business Proposals from Washington You Need to Watch
BY Catherine Clifford
The package of bills aims to increase access to funding for entrepreneurs. Why the SBA's Early-Stage Innovation Fund Won't Help Startups Access Capital (Opinion)
BY Peter S. Cohan
One of the SBA's biggest investment programs to launch this year may fall on deaf ears as the venture-capital community swoons from years of lousy returns. Let Small Investors Join Angel Groups (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Being rich does little to protect an investor from fraud. Often there is safety in numbers. How to Raise Cash With Crowdfunding
BY Gwen Moran
Sites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo attract hobbyists and wannabes, but they can also help aspiring raise up to the five or six figures. Want to Wow Investors? Bring Your Kids to the Pitch Meeting
BY Carol Tice
See how two inventors fared when they brought their children along to pitch the 'Sharks.' Where to Look to Raise Cash For Your Business
BY Erika Napoletano
When local options fail, it's time to cast a wider net. Here are ways to expand your funding search. Would You Sell Your Startup Right Now If I Gave You $600,000?
BY Carol Tice
Few business owners expect to get a fat buyout offer while their startup is still on the launch pad. Here's what one business owner did when confronted with an offer. SBA Seeks More Money in 2013 for Fewer Loans
BY Catherine Clifford
The Small Business Administration asked for almost $1.1 billion for fiscal year 2013, but don't get too excited. They also plan to back fewer loans. 10 Ways to Get Investors to Listen to Your Business Pitch
BY Carol Tice
Wooing investors is a challenge even for entrepreneurs who're enthusiastic about their business. Here are ten tips on how to craft your investor pitch. Zuckerberg's $1 Salary and More: Parsing the Facebook IPO Filing
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Facebook's IPO filing reveals a great deal about the company. Here's a brief overview. What Facebook's IPO Means for VCs and Entrepreneurs
BY Peter S. Cohan
The social networking giant's showing on the public market may land with a thud. The 10 Things Facebook Got Right Pre-IPO
BY Mikal E. Belicove
Facebook has the potential to raise $10 billion in an IPO. Here's why that's possible. How to Sell Shares Without Going Public
BY Peter S. Cohan
Secondary markets like SharesPost and SecondMarket offer a less costly avenue for raising money from investors than an IPO. A Starbucks Initiative to Brew Up U.S. Jobs
BY Michelle Goodman
An initiative by Starbucks and Opportunity Finance Network is pouring small-business funding into private lending institutions Starbucks Is Into Them. But What Exactly Are CDFIs?
BY Catherine Clifford
A quick guide to Community Development Financial Institutions: How they work and whether they can help you get money to start your business. For Tech Startups, the U.S. -- Not China -- Is the Place to Launch
BY Peter S. Cohan
For those interested in catering to Chinese customers, it helps to have ties to America. What's Hot in Venture Capital in 2012
BY Colleen DeBaise
New York investors make predictions as to which sectors will receive funding in the coming year. Live Chat with Shark Tank's Daymond John
BY Teri Evans
One of the sharks from ABC's hit entrepreneur reality show answers your questions about pitching, investing and what it's like in the shark tank.Play Video A Bakery Makes a Sweet Comeback With Crowdfunding (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
After investors backed out, pastry chef Jessie Isaacs turned to her customers to raise money to open her storefront. In this video, she provides tips on how to crowdfund. How to Raise Money for Your Startup -- Now
BY Jason Fell
Entrepreneur and finance expert Asheesh Advani shares his best tips for finding capital in a difficult economy. The Home-Equity Credit Crunch (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
How home price declines have contributed to tight credit for small businesses. Three financial resolutions that can benefit your business.
BY Gwen Moran
Three financial resolutions that can benefit your business Top Sources of Small-Business Financing in 2012
BY Catherine Clifford
The lending market for small businesses cratered during the recession and has been on a jagged path of recovery. To help fill the void, entrepreneurs are finding alternative financing sources. How Entrepreneurs with Social Vision Secured Venture Capital
BY Gwen Moran
VCs help sharpen Warby Parker's focus on the eyeglass industry. Lawmakers OK Small-Business Research Programs
BY Diana Ransom
Lawmakers moved to extend and expand two key small business research programs facing expiration this week. See what changes may come down the pike.Ads by Google
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