Financing
9 Things Startups Must Know Before Approaching Lenders
BY Catherine Clifford
These steps will put you ahead of the game before you start, and increase your chances of securing funds for your small business. 3 Online Tools To Find Funding
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at ways to find the best funding sources and tailor the options for your small business. Small Businesses Suffer in States Hardest Hit By Housing Meltdown
BY Catherine Clifford
Southeastern states have a particularly high percentage of small businesses being hamstrung by tight credit conditions. 3 Rules for Successful Crowdfunding
BY Catherine Clifford
Consider these tips before pitching the crowd to fund your startup. 3 Things You Must Know Before Pitching Investors
BY Catherine Clifford
Consider these tips before you seek funding for your startup, whether from angel investors or VCs. 7 Ways Entrepreneurs Will Ride Crowdfunding's Ripple Effect
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at how the impending new crowdfunding rules are prompting entrepreneurs to predict -- and deliver -- what the expanded industry will demand. Shaping Crowdfunding 2.0
BY Catherine Clifford
As the crowdfunding industry braces for a massive shift, its players are seeking rules that will serve both to protect investors and entrepreneurs. What Do Pinterest and a Community Bank in Lubbock, Texas, Have In Common?
BY Catherine Clifford
When it comes to converting companies into cash, an alternative investment marketplace is expanding beyond high-growth startups. Bank Lending to Small Business Slips, Crowdfunding on the Rise
BY Catherine Clifford
Big and small banks approve fewer loans as startups turn to alternative funding sources. Pinterest and Warby Parker -- The Next Pre-IPO Stars?
BY Catherine Clifford
SecondMarket, an online marketplace for shares of private companies, ranks those with biggest jumps in popularity on its site. Silicon Valley VCs Perk Up
BY Catherine Clifford
Inspired by new waves of technology developments and blockbuster deals, VCs are feeling better at the start of 2012. Venture Capital: Fewer Deals, Fewer Dollars
BY Catherine Clifford
For the third quarter in a row, the market for venture capital shrank, continuing a long-term trend in the industry. Microloans Make a Macro Difference
BY Michelle Goodman
A Texas businesswoman fetched the amount she needed to open an eco-friendly pet store Small-Business Lending: Getting Better, Still Not Great
BY Catherine Clifford
Small-business lending has been showing signs of life, albeit not the activity seen before the recession. What the 'Buffett Rule' Means to Small-Business Owners
BY Catherine Clifford
The Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would impose a minimum tax of 30 percent on all individuals with incomes of more than $1 million. Looking for a Loan? Don't Wait for a Big Bank
BY Catherine Clifford
Approval rates at the biggest U.S. banks shriveled up a bit in March compared to the previous month, according to a survey. 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. What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Late-Stage Venture-Capital Investors
BY Gwen Moran
If you're looking to scale up one day, it will pay to know now about how late-stage investing works. Small-Exporter Support Facing Uncertainty
BY Catherine Clifford
The charter for the Export-Import Bank is set to expire at the end of May without Congressional action. 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. Why We Should Invest More in Existing Businesses (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Small businesses employ a lot of people, so policy makers invest in resources that help start new companies. But more resources should be allocated to helping existing business stay afloat. 
