Getting Financing
Five Common Startup Money Mistakes
BY Eileen P. Gunn
It's easy to go wrong when mapping out financials for a new venture. Here's how to avoid some typical potholes.
Two Weeks to Startup: Day 5: Find Financing
BY Kimberly Stansell
Today, you'll learn where look for the money you need to launch. Part five in a 10-part series to help you start a business.
Why Businesses Succeed and Fail
BY Alyson Shontell
Harvard researchers answer 10 perplexing questions.
Money From the Masses
BY Gwen Moran
Crowdfunding sites let entrepreneurs leverage the power of peer persuasion.
An Investment for Healthy Living
BY Gwen Moran
A social network that promotes healthier living through group support and motivation attracts a $5 million VC investment.
Selling Equity: A High-Stakes Game
BY Kate Lister
Sidestepping the traps of equity fund-raising
The Four Things VCs Look for In a Startup
BY Mark Sutter
They're easy to remember: management, market, money and, above all else, momentum.
SBA Loans: A Primer
BY Entrepreneur Staff
The SBA offers a variety of loan programs to fit every stage of business development.
The Four Keys to Raising Capital
BY Kim Kiyosaki
Address these four points clearly and confidently, and your investors are likely to buy in.
Self-Financing Your Startup
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Explore these potential sources of capital for financing your business.
School of Investment
BY Gwen Moran
Student-run venture funds offer startups a financing alternative, but they may not be the place to seek guidance and connections.
The Rise of the Virtual Classroom
BY Gwen Moran
Three Washington University alumni create a social-media platform for online educational resources and learn how to attract investor interest.
What the Banker Found
BY Kate Lister
Keep meticulous financial records from Day One, or pay the price later.
What You Need to Know About the Small-Business Bill
BY Gwen Moran
The Small Business Jobs Act is expected to finally pass this week, but what will it really do to help entrepreneurs?
The World of Crowd Funding
BY Kate Lister
What if total strangers gave you money to start a business and didn't even ask to be paid back? At IndieGoGo.com, they just might.
Tapping City-based Capital Coffers
BY Gwen Moran
New York and other cities are launching their own venture funds. Are they good for your business?
Best Practices for Landing Impact Investment
BY Lydia Dishman
The money is out there for social entrepreneurs. Here's how to get it.4 Tips for Raising Funds in a Harsh Environment
Lessons from an entrepreneur who raised $6.25 million in venture capital funding
The Unreasonable Institute
BY Jason Daley
A fast-track program aims to give altruistic entrepreneurs skills and funding to effect large-scale change.
Should You Tap Your 401(k) to Start Your Business?
BY Julie Bennett
Thousands of Americans are using retirement savings to start new businesses. Some thrive, others founder. Is the gamble worth it?How to Finance a Business Acquisition
BY Joseph Benoit
Tips for increasing your viability as a loan candidate and lending sources you may not have consideredA Cash Flow for All Seasons
BY Rosalind Resnick
How to finance your future
The New Blueprint for Successful VC Funding
BY Tim Beyers
Why a great business idea is only the beginning
You Violated a Loan Covenant. Now What?
BY Randy Myers
A prompt and proper response can get you out of this difficult circumstance.Investment Without Injury
BY Brad Feld
VC investors should know when to limit their involvement--and entrepreneurs should stand firm on where to draw the line.The $48,000 Question
BY Kate Lister
Where, exactly, do startups get their money? The answer may surprise you.Ads by Google
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