Financing
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. How CouchSurfing Got its Start, and Landed VC Millions
BY Gwen Moran
Four entrepreneurs find more than pocket change in their couch. How to Weigh Your Options When Deciding on Financial Products
BY Gwen Moran
Household brands like Office Depot, Sam's Club and Google are offering financial products, but are they the way to go for your business? What Groupon's IPO Means for Your Startup
BY Peter S. Cohan
Groupon went public to overwhelming demand. But will the surge help melt the near-frozen IPO market? Now, Private Equity for the Little Guys
BY Carol Tice
Private equity funding isn't a fit for every business. But even for those where it makes sense, PE firms have been hard to find and research -- until now. Venture Investors Spar Over the Tech Bubble
BY Diana Ransom
Call it a bubble or not, Groupon's lower valuation may throw a wrench in it.Play Video Don't Be Seduced by the Wrong Investors (Video)
Quirky founder Ben Kaufman explains why the biggest money mistake is accepting funds from the wrong people. Always make sure potential investors are aligned with your business interests first. Intuit Program Awards Grants to Help Spur Local Jobs
BY Gwen Moran
Need a nudge to hire a new employee? The financial software company is offering funding to small businesses that create jobs. NBA Great Charles Barkley to Give Tech Startup $25K
BY Jason Fell
Barkley's business-plan contest award to help one lucky business owner 'get into the game.' Need Cash Fast? Pawngo Can Help
BY Jonathan Blum
When banks aren't lending, entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to online pawn shops like this one. Financing a Second Startup on Cash Flow of Your First
BY Michelle Goodman
With the success of one startup, Kiha Lee financed another. SBA Lending in 2012 Gets a Haircut
BY Diana Ransom
The SBA announced a banner year in 2011 -- supporting a record $30 billion in loans. But come 2012, the agency's sights are $1 billion lower. An Insider's Take on Attracting Angel Investment
BY Gwen Moran
James Hunt, an angel investor and adjunct professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, shares his secrets on getting attention from financial backers. Can Starbucks, GE and MillerCoors Save Small Business?
BY Carol Tice
Big companies have recently announced plans to provide loans to small businesses.Play Video Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran on Tapping Home Equity for Your Business (Video)
Shark Tank judge and investor Barbara Corcoran on whether pulling equity out of home is still a viable way to fund a business. Taking big risks can be necessary to stay afloat, she says. In bad markets, she has exhausted her options to remain in business. How Community Banks Are Wooing Small-Business Customers
BY Gwen Moran
The money is coming back in business borrowing-- so why don't businesses want it? Here's a look at what some innovative community banks are doing to try to be your lender. How to Find the Best Local Lender for Your Business
BY Gwen Moran
Interested in working with a community bank? Here are a few tips for finding the right one.Ads by Google
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