Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
Debate over investor protection intensifies as rule makers hammer out guidelines for the JOBS Act equity crowdfunding regulations. Online VC Service Lets More Investors Into the Game
BY Vanessa Richardson
FundersClub helps facilitate financing in early-stage companies for small investors who want to make small investments. Crowdfunding Platform Offers Entrepreneurs Access to Money and Mentorship
BY Catherine Clifford
CrowdIt, which launches today, is a new online portal which brings together access to capital and professional expertise. It calls itself a 'virtual incubator.' Kickstarter's Rising Competition: Crowdfunding Alternatives to Donation-Based Sites
BY Larry Baker and Charlie Tribbett
The JOBS Act may soon go into effect, but young entrepreneurs don't need to wait to look for investors in the crowd.Solving Problems With Your Partner and 4 More Business Tips From the Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
From managing your co-founder to using the Coke bottle as packaging inspiration, here's a look at this week's best business advice. 5 Lessons I Learned From My Failed Kickstarter Campaign
BY Ryon Lane
YogoSport founder Ryon Lane offers advice to young entrepreneurs about how to make your Kickstarter project a success. How One Young Entrepreneur's Quest to Encourage Women Engineers Led Her to GoldieBlox
BY Maria Muto-Porter
Not happy about the dearth of women in engineering? Debbie Sterling thinks overly-girlie toys are to blame. Crowdfunding Goes Mainstream: Why Donald Trump and Google Are Supporting Grassroots Financing
BY Catherine Clifford
Google and Donald Trump have invested big money in crowdfunding projects, RocketHub and A&E are teaming up, and new CNBC reality show 'Crowd Rules' premieres tonight. 10 Questions to Ask When Creating Your First Kickstarter Project
BY Kim Lachance Shandrow
All you need to know to improve your odds of raising money on the popular crowdfunding site. Google Leads a $125 Million Investment in Lending Club
BY Brian Patrick Eha
The peer-to-peer lending platform is now reportedly valued at $1.55 billion. At TechCrunch Disrupt, Heavyweight Investors Answer Questions About Outside Financing
BY Andrea Huspeni
During a panel discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, investors discussed when and how young entrepreneurs should go down the venture capital route. In Mobile Push, Facebook Buys Parse to Court App Developers
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Facebook's $85 million acquisition, Tumblr's new mobile ads, Zach Braff's Kickstarter project and more social-media news. Behind a Brand Extension: How a Sweatshirt Raised Over $1 Million on Kickstarter
BY Catherine Clifford
Flint and Tinder's founder shares tips on how he successfully branched out with a new product -- and you can, too. Crowdsourcing's New Platform: Prime-Time Reality TV
BY Catherine Clifford
CNBC announces a new television show called 'Crowd Rules' where business owners compete for $50,000. The money is awarded based on an audience vote. Crowdfunding Industry On Fire: Trends to Watch
BY Catherine Clifford
Market research data shows that 308 active crowdfunding platforms raised $2.7 billion last year. In 2013, the industry is expected to raise $5.1 billion. Here's a look at where the rapidly-evolving industry is heading. JOBS Act, One Year Later: Hang Tight, Equity Crowdfunding Is Coming
BY Catherine Clifford
President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act into law one year ago today, and it's still not implemented. JOBS Act Expected to Increase Diversity in Funding
BY Catherine Clifford
Industry experts anticipate more women and minorities will become startup funders when non-professional investors are allowed to participate in crowdfunding. Raising Money Through Crowdfunding? Consider These Best Practices for Success
BY Catherine Clifford
At a conference in New York City, industry experts shared tips for tapping the crowd. Why Pretending to Be Decisive Works and Other Tips This Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
How to make a decision, personalize your funding pitch, find an original name for your business and more: our best tips of the week. 'Veronica Mars' Secrets You Can Use in Your Kickstarter Campaign
BY Rod Kurtz
Entrepreneurs looking for a funding boost can learn a few tricks from the cult favorite's Kickstarter success story. 4 Things Young Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the JOBS Act
BY Larry Baker and Charlie Tribbett
When it comes to landing startup capital, crowdfunding can be a young entrepreneur's best friend. Given the new crowdfudning law, though, here are a few changes that'll pay to know sooner than later. What Steps to Take After Crowdfunding Success
BY Logan Kugler
When Tigere Chiriga's crowdfunding campaign for his floating mug worked, he turned to CrowdHut for assistance. Indiegogo's Slava Rubin on the Myths of Entrepreneurship
BY Bryan Keplesky
The Indiegogo co-founder says anyone can be an entrepreneur and no project is too small. And, yes, it's entirely possible that one day your mom might understand what you're doing. 