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How One Young Trep Landed Venture Funding After Getting Booted from Y Combinator

How One Young Trep Landed Venture Funding After Getting Booted from Y Combinator

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In starting up, sometimes the best experiences can come from the worst ones.
February 24, 2013 in Getting Financing
The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding: In-Person Events

The Next Big Thing in Crowdfunding: In-Person Events

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When it comes to landing funding, a smile and a handshake still go a long way. Check out the latest wave in crowdfunding.
February 22, 2013 in Getting Financing
Where to Look for Grant Money for Your Business

Where to Look for Grant Money for Your Business

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Grant funding isn't just for nonprofits. Startups can also secure grant money. Finding a good match is the hard part. Here are some ideas for launching your search.
February 22, 2013 in Getting Financing
Richard Branson on Why Money Isn't Everything

Richard Branson on Why Money Isn't Everything

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You need a lot of ingredients to launch a successful business, but a big pot of money isn't one of them. Virgin founder Richard Branson explains why.
February 18, 2013 in Getting Financing
New Crowdfunding Sites Boost Health Startups

New Crowdfunding Sites Boost Health Startups

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Crowdfunding is catching fire in health care, partly because of the growing collection of sites that offer services to entrepreneurs inventing new products for patients, physicians and other medical providers.
February 15, 2013 in Getting Financing
5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor

5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor

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Like entrepreneurs, investors also tend to specialize in certain industries. Here's how to cater to all of them.
February 13, 2013 in Venture and Angel Investors
Business-Buying Search Funds Gain Momentum

Business-Buying Search Funds Gain Momentum

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The buy-build-sell strategy is spreading thanks to a few high-profile successes. Here's how it works.
February 7, 2013 in Getting Financing
Kauffman Foundation's State of Entrepreneurship: A Hopeful Outlook for 2013

Kauffman Foundation's State of Entrepreneurship: A Hopeful Outlook for 2013

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Industry watchers are hopeful that entrepreneurship is on the rise.
February 5, 2013 in Getting Financing
How TechStars Gave an iPhone Relocation App a Boost

How TechStars Gave an iPhone Relocation App a Boost

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An app that eases the packing-up process gets some help from the New York City incubator of startup accelerator TechStars.
December 18, 2012 in Getting Financing
CrowdCheck Helps Startups Navigate Crowdfunding Laws

CrowdCheck Helps Startups Navigate Crowdfunding Laws

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Companies are lining up to help 'treps navigate new crowdfunding laws. Here's one to watch.
December 17, 2012 in Getting Financing
Exclusive Q&A with Shark Tank's Investors

Exclusive Q&A with Shark Tank's Investors

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Get inside the mind's of the business and investment experts at the heart of ABC's powerhouse entrepreneurship show Shark Tank, as they dish on what it takes to make it in the world of business.
November 30, 2012 in Getting Financing
Crowdfunding Site Gives Startups and Small Businesses a Boost

Crowdfunding Site Gives Startups and Small Businesses a Boost

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A spin on crowdfunding, Smallknot, asks customers to support local businesses.
November 26, 2012 in Getting Financing
When Investor Likability Can Make or Break a Deal

When Investor Likability Can Make or Break a Deal

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Why two grandmothers chose personality over money for the shark's investment in their candy business.
November 12, 2012 in Getting Financing
The Advantages of Seller Financing For Startups

The Advantages of Seller Financing For Startups

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Seller financing has advantages for both sides of a deal.
November 12, 2012 in Getting Financing
3 Rookie Entrepreneurial Mistakes from 'Start-Ups: Silicon Valley'

3 Rookie Entrepreneurial Mistakes from 'Start-Ups: Silicon Valley'

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BravoTV debuted a new reality show based on startups, but the format is more frat party than computer geek.
November 8, 2012 in Getting Financing
3 Critical Elements of an Investor Pitch

3 Critical Elements of an Investor Pitch

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You only have a few minutes to convince an investor to fund your startup. Improve your pitch with these essentials.
November 2, 2012 in Getting Financing
Insider's Guide to How to Fund Your Startup

Insider's Guide to How to Fund Your Startup

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How you fund your startup will play a deciding role in the company you build.
October 29, 2012 in Getting Financing
3 Lessons From Shark Tank on How to Make Your Business More Likable

3 Lessons From Shark Tank on How to Make Your Business More Likable

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Are you likable? It could be the key to your business becoming more profitable.
October 26, 2012 in Getting Financing
Keys to a Thriving Startup Scene From VC Veteran Brad Feld

Keys to a Thriving Startup Scene From VC Veteran Brad Feld

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Brad Feld of the VC firm Foundry Group has funded some the biggest tech success stories of the last decade. He shares his thoughts about the state of the startup scene.
October 22, 2012 in Getting Financing
Why One Young Entrepreneur Turned Down Mark Cuban on Shark Tank

Why One Young Entrepreneur Turned Down Mark Cuban on Shark Tank

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A recent grad reveals why he walked away from $200,000 for his coat-check technology.
October 19, 2012 in Getting Financing
BrandYourself Helps Users Clean up Their Online Identity

BrandYourself Helps Users Clean up Their Online Identity

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DIY web platform helps clear up possible identity mix-ups online that could cost you business or your reputation.
October 15, 2012 in Getting Financing
Two Entrepreneurs' Marketing Plan: Crowdfunding a Reality Show

Two Entrepreneurs' Marketing Plan: Crowdfunding a Reality Show

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Startup:NYC pilot lacks drama to hook audiences and funding.
October 12, 2012 in Getting Financing
How Shark Tank Is Changing Angel Investing

How Shark Tank Is Changing Angel Investing

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Competition based reality show-style pitch events are popping up around the country.
October 5, 2012 in Getting Financing
The Email That Snagged an Investment from Shark Tank's Mark Cuban

The Email That Snagged an Investment from Shark Tank's Mark Cuban

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You don't have to go on Shark Tank to catch the eye of a major league angel investor. Here's how one entrepreneur got funding by just sending an email.
September 28, 2012 in Getting Financing
Kickstarter's New Rules for Entrepreneurs

Kickstarter's New Rules for Entrepreneurs

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Three new steps to keep in mind when submitting your project to the popular crowdfunding site.
September 28, 2012 in Getting Financing
Rock The Post's Tanya Prive on the Future of Crowdfunding

Rock The Post's Tanya Prive on the Future of Crowdfunding

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This start-up crowdfunding site isn't just up against giants like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, it also has the JOBS Act to contend with. Here, the founder dishes on the site's progress and overcoming obstacles.
September 24, 2012 in Getting Financing
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"I love to compete. I want to get out there and kick your ass in the business world. That is what inspires me."

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Founder, Quirky Inc.
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