Getting Financing
The $48,000 Question
BY Kate Lister
Where, exactly, do startups get their money? The answer may surprise you.Document Your Successes
BY Joseph Benoit
Highlight previous success to make yourself a better candidate for a loan.The Post-Banking Loan
Factoring--an expensive way to get cash fast--is on the rise. But before you take the money, take a hard look at the deal.The Accidental Investment
BY Gwen Moran
Mobile app maker Smule wasn't looking for more funding but saw the value when the right backers came knocking.Know When to Walk Away
BY Brad Feld
Don't ask venture capitalists for referrals if they say they're not interested.You Can Still Make Big Money on the Web
BY Rosalind Resnick
Popular social networking platforms aren't the only sites making money online.A Fairer Share
BY Asheesh Advani
Founder stock is one of the trickier matters for new businesses. Here's how to get it right.
Peer Lending for Entrepreneurs
BY Gwen Moran
Person-to-person lending can score the cash your business needs. SBA Loans for Your Startup
BY Asheesh Advani
Find money today for your new business with this review of the SBA's top three loan programs.Break Down the VC Barrier
BY Carol Tice
Landing investors takes a lot of persistence and a little luck. Here's how these entrepreneurs did it.A New Year, a New Strategy
BY Asheesh Advani
It's not all bad news on the financing front. Here are the top trends for 2010 and how to make the most of them.A Small Business Bailout--Maybe
BY Carol Tice
ARC loans are only available to businesses that meet very strict criteria.5 Rules for Pitching the Very Rich
BY Bill Bartmann
Wonder if even seasoned pros screw it up? Let me count the ways.Ex-Googler Launching $5 Million VC Fund
Chris Sacca goes from angel investor and Google employee to venture capitalist. Tapping Friends and Family for Startup Funds
BY Cliff Ennico
Make sure you cover your bases before accepting a loan or investment from a friend or family member.7 Tips to Score VC Cash
BY Carol Tice
Venture capitalists tell us what it takes to win funding in this environment.Take Advantage of Every Opportunity
BY Lydia Dishman
Learn to leverage your status as a minority-owned business to get the funding you need. Your Startup May Be Worth Less Than You Think
BY Asheesh Advani
The recession has resulted in a drop in the valuation of startups.The Feel-Good Investment
BY Carol Tice
Why socially responsible companies are more attractive to investorsFrom T-Shirt Salesman to TV Icon
BY Jennifer Wang
As he prepares to put small business in the spotlight, reality TV titan Mark Burnett reflects on his own entrepreneurial journey.Google Could Be Your VC
BY Pieter van Noordennen
Up-and-coming companies can now do a Google search for startup money.Friends With Money
BY Asheesh Advani
Network your way to potential investors.Greasing FreeWheel
An internet advertising technology company gets big bucks.Find Funding in Your Backyard
BY Lydia Dishman
Local, state and regional funds aim to keep local economies going strong.The Venture Capital Infusions
BY Carol Tice
Federal incentives mean more money for VC firms--but what do they mean for you?Ads by Google
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