Crowdfunding
How to Attract Crowdfunding Investors Without Breaking the Law
BY Joy Schoffler
With the JOBS Act as the law of the land, changes to how you can market your small company to crowdfunding investors are on the way. The JOBS Act: What You Need To Know
BY Catherine Clifford
President Obama signed the JOBS Act into law today. Here is a rundown of what's in it, when those provisions go into effect and how they could impact your business. Want to Raise Money With Crowdfunding? Consider These Tips
BY Catherine Clifford
A new law will increase the ability of small-business owners to raise capital from crowdfunding. But proceed with caution. Crowdfunding's Wild West Awaits a Stampede
BY Catherine Clifford
Legislation headed to the President's desk could transform the way entrepreneurs access capital and the number of investors able to fund startups. Senate Passes JOBS Act, Clears Way for Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
After intense debate, the Senate adds a number of investor protections to the small-business bill. The Obama Administration indicated its support. Steve Case on the Future of Entrepreneurship
BY Bryan Keplesky
The future of entrepreneurship is bright, but there are roadblocks. At SXSW, Steve Case explains the potential and the perils. On Crowdfunding Sites, Age Doesn't Matter
BY Daniel Bortz
Websites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo can help young entrepreneurs lasso funding when parents and banks can't. How to Raise Cash on Kickstarter
BY Michelle V. Rafter
What you need to know about using the crowd-funding website to finance a creative project How to Raise Cash With Crowdfunding
BY Gwen Moran
Sites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo attract hobbyists and wannabes, but they can also help aspiring raise up to the five or six figures. Where to Look to Raise Cash For Your Business
BY Erika Napoletano
When local options fail, it's time to cast a wider net. Here are ways to expand your funding search. Startup America Gets a Do-Over
BY Diana Ransom
The President issued a new call on Congress to pass an ambitious legislative agenda to help small businesses, but some wonder whether it's just hot air.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. Why Crowdfunding is Bad for Business (Opinion)
BY Carol Tice
Should federal law be changed to allow crowdfunding to become more widespread? Here's why that may be a bad idea. Some Jobs Act Proposals Make Headway
BY Diana Ransom
Even as Congress considers which if any of the President's jobs measures to pass, some of his proposals are already gaining traction. Crowdfunding Case Study: How appbackr Worked for Popvox
BY Michelle Goodman
Within two months of posting their app in the appbackr marketplace, Popvox had raised the five figures needed to get its mobile project off the ground. Five Ways to Build Business Credit
BY Kelly K. Spors
Consider these options to start building an enviable credit history for your small business.Play Video How to Find an Angel Investor (Video)
BY Diana Ransom
David S. Rose of New York Angels explains how entrepreneurs can meet angel investors. Entrepreneur's Diana Ransom reports. Crowdfunding Could Be the Answer to Your Cash Woes
BY Gwen Moran
A host of websites have sprung up to help people raise money from supporters. How the Crowdfunding Site Peerbackers Got Its Start
BY Dan O'Shea
Co-founder Sally Outlaw talks about how her site helps fledgling businesses find the money to get started. Five Tips for Asking Friends and Family for Funding
BY Eileen P. Gunn
Sure, securing seed money for your startup is important, but so is preserving the relationships of those closest to you. Here's how to do both. Green-Business Experiment: Crowdsourcing an Energy Upgrade
BY Carol Tice
How a unique customer-donation program helped a small cafe pay for energy-efficient lighting. But will this fund-raising method gain traction? Raising Cash from Customers to Fund Growth
BY Eileen P. Gunn
How a small Pittsburgh company uses presales to source expansion capital. OpenIndie.com: Reeling in Funds from Fans
BY Eileen P. Gunn
How crowdfunding financed a startup to help filmmakers flourish. 
