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BY Catherine Clifford
University of Nicosia in Cyprus announced today that it will accept the digital-only currency as legal tender for tuition and fees. 3 Big Misconceptions About Bitcoin
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Bitcoin is everywhere these days, and so is the confusion. Here are three myths about the virtual currency you need to stop believing now. Report: Dropbox Eyeing $8 Billion Valuation
BY Julie Bort
The online data-storage company is reportedly looking to raise $250 million in the next few weeks, seeking a valuation of about $8 billion. Survey: 1 in 2 Angel Investors Regrets an Investment Made This Year
BY Catherine Clifford
Entrepreneurs tend to over-promise when pitching their startup at the earliest stages, investors say. How to Build Great Credit for Your Fledgling Startup
BY Odysseas Papadimitriou
Young entrepreneurs have the challenge of raising funds on little to no credit history. Here's how to overcome this obstacle. How the JOBS Act Boosted the IPO Market (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at the companies that have gone public since President Obama passed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act in April of 2012. This Major Crowdfunding Site Now Accepts Bitcoin Pledges
BY Catherine Clifford
Users of Australian crowdfunding platform Pozible can raise money for their venture using the online-only currency. SEC Releases Long-Awaited Rules on Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
More than a year after President Obama signed the JOBS Act into law, the Commission released rules for regulating equity crowdfunding. Here's what you need to know. What Your Banker Isn't Telling You
BY Gene Marks
Understanding how bankers work with small-business owners will help you make the most of your relationship. How a Good Credit Score Can Save You More Than $100,000
BY Brittney Castro
Your credit score is important when it comes to managing your personal finances. Here's how to take better control of it. Obama Says Shutdown Is Hurting Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
Today, the president traveled to M. Luis Construction in Rockville, Md., to deliver his latest in a series of strongly-worded attacks against House Republicans regarding the government shutdown. What the U.S. Can Learn From the Netherlands About Equity Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
U.S. regulators are tied up in knots trying to figure out how to write laws for equity crowdfunding to prevent fraud. Perhaps they should take a page from the Dutch. AngelList CEO Says Being Accredited Is Not Enough
BY Catherine Clifford
With the recent lift on the ban of general solicitation, the SEC also ruled that a third party has to verify that an investor is accredited. AngelList CEO Naval Ravikant says there are other critical components to be sure an investor is ready to play ball. PayPal to Give Small Businesses Access to Working Capital in Minutes
BY Catherine Clifford
The online payments giant is getting into the finance market, providing access to credit based entirely on sales history no credit check required.How to Fix Mistakes on Your Credit Report
BY Jason R. Rich
Are the errors you find while reviewing your credit reports fixable? Some are, and one personal finance expert outlines the steps you can take to correct the problems.The Do's and Don'ts of Meeting With Investors
BY Paul Lee
Lightbank VC investor Paul Lee gives us the skinny on what young entrepreneurs should and shouldn't do when meeting investors. Secret's Out: Now You Can Tell the Whole World You're Raising Money for Your Business
BY Catherine Clifford
The SEC takes a step forward in administering the JOBS Act by lifting the ban on general solicitation.Play Video Fin-Tech Startups Take On Wall Street's Pain Points (Video)
BY Colleen DeBaise
Five years since the crisis, opportunities in financial technology are plenty. We talk to three entrepreneurs who have grown their startups in New York's FinTech Innovation Lab. Crowdfunding's Growth Spurt Going Strong
BY Catherine Clifford
Crowdfunding platforms are multiplying around the world and the sums that they're raising are growing exponentially. Regulators Wrangle Over How to Protect Crowdfunding Investors
BY Catherine Clifford
Debate over investor protection intensifies as rule makers hammer out guidelines for the JOBS Act equity crowdfunding regulations. Best Credit Cards for Small-Business Owners in 2013
BY Catherine Clifford
After reviewing more than 1,000 credit cards, credit-card comparison website CardHub.com releases an analysis of which credit cards are best for entrepreneurs and why.Negotiating Secrets: How to Convince Creditors Not to Ruin Your Credit Score
Not everything in your credit history has to show up on your credit report. Here's how to convince your creditors to remove or modify negative information. The Startup Money Hunt: When Entrepreneurs Bring In Investors (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
Entrepreneurs looking to grow quickly often exchange portions of their company for cash several times in their company's lifecycle. Here is a look at what that path can look like. 7 Trends in 'Green' Business, Not Just for Tree-Huggers
BY Catherine Clifford
Environmental responsibility is a hot trend for companies, whether or not they target the granola set. 