Financing
Crowdfunders Step Up Lobbying for SEC Rules
BY Catherine Clifford
Members of the crowdfunding community descended on Washington, D.C., calling for the regulatory agency to finalize rules. Social Marketing Service Gets a VC Boost
BY Kara Ohngren
Social Toaster, an online marketing service, snags $2 million by sticking close to home. What to Look for in an Accelerator Program
BY Paula Andruss
Accelerator programs are exploding in number, promising cash, mentorship, exposure and prestige. Here's what to look for, how to get in and how to reap the rewards. What's Ahead for the SBA in 2013
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at what the federal government's small-business agency could be up to this year and beyond. 5 Funding Sources to Grow Your Business (Infographic)
BY Kara Ohngren
A look at the pros and cons of securing capital from crowdfunding, angel investors, venture capitalists, the SBA and community banks. Loan Market Remains Weak Amid Small-Business Struggles
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Findings from Moody's Analytics reveals that small-business credit quality weakened in the third quarter. When Investor Likability Can Make or Break a Deal
BY Jeremy Liew
Why two grandmothers chose personality over money for the shark's investment in their candy business. Small-Business Lending Remains Tight, But Bright Spots Exist
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
While the SBA reports that lending was down in the second quarter, there are hopeful signs that the credit crunch is easing. Credit Crunch Easing for Small Businesses
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
Entrepreneurs remain optimistic about profits and growth according to new report. 3 Lessons From Shark Tank on How to Make Your Business More Likable
BY Stephanie Vozza
Are you likable? It could be the key to your business becoming more profitable. PayPal Lets Small-Merchant Shoppers Buy Now, Pay Later
BY Brian Patrick Eha
By extending its 'Bill Me Later' option to customers of small and medium businesses, PayPal gives owners another way to encourage shoppers to spend. BrandYourself Helps Users Clean up Their Online Identity
BY Gwen Moran
DIY web platform helps clear up possible identity mix-ups online that could cost you business or your reputation. Finally, Access to Capital Improving for Small Businesses
BY Catherine Clifford
Several reports show that entrepreneurs are gaining ground when it comes to the funding they need to run and grow their business. Count Me In Helps Women Entrepreneurs Increase Their Revenue
BY Michelle Juergen
The nonprofit provides resources, business education and a supportive community to help women turn their ventures into serious moneymakers. 7 Credit-Card Blunders That Could Hurt Any Small Business
BY Odysseas Papadimitriou
Credit-card debt can be tempting for startups seeking a smooth launch. Consider these tips for avoiding costly mistakes. Rock The Post's Tanya Prive on the Future of Crowdfunding
BY Lambeth Hochwald
This start-up crowdfunding site isn't just up against giants like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, it also has the JOBS Act to contend with. Here, the founder dishes on the site's progress and overcoming obstacles. The Forgotten Issue? Romney, Obama Stay Mum on Capital
BY Catherine Clifford
Neither candidate has said much about what they would do to help small businesses get the funding they need to run their business. The Biggest Credit Card Mistake Entrepreneurs Make -- and How to Avoid It
BY Odysseas Papadimitriou
Before you reach for plastic to help start your business, consider the challenges that could cost you the success you're working so hard to build on. How to Jump-Start Your Business With an Accelerator Program
BY Michelle Goodman
Two entrepreneurs fast-tracked their startup with help form Launchpad LA. Move Over, Kickstarter: Microfunding Sites Target Local Communities
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Several new funding sites are emerging to give entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to realize their goals one step -- and one community -- at a time. Proposed Rules for Private-Stock Sale Advertising Delayed
BY Catherine Clifford
The Securities and Exchange Commission pushes back its release of proposed rules on advertising private stock sales. How Social Entrepreneurs Who Need Money Can Get Noticed
BY Catherine Clifford
If you want to raise money for your business from impact investors, then help them find you by putting your company information right in front of them. 3 Questions You Must Ask Before Securing a Small Business Credit Card
BY Catherine Clifford
While it's tempting to sign up for another card to survive a cash flow crunch, consider these important tips first. SEC to Miss JOBS Act Deadline
BY Catherine Clifford
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro says it's more complicated than it seems to write the rules. 
