Investing
BY Andrea Huspeni
Before you pack your bags and head off to Silicon Valley, check out how the top startup ecosystems rank when it comes to ease of starting a business.
Richard Branson on Convincing Investors to Fund Your Tech Startup
BY Richard Branson
Virgin's founder weighs in on what questions to ask yourself when determining whether your business will attract investors.
10 Questions to Answer Before Pitching Investors
BY Jane Porter
Preparation can mean the difference between securing funding and being left high and dry. Here's how to make sure you've covered all your bases.
Mark Cuban: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Starting a Business
BY Jason Fell
The billionaire tech entrepreneur and 'Shark Tank' star on all things startups and investing.
14 Hot Startups Funded by High-Profile Entrepreneurs
BY Kara Ohngren
Find out which startups are attracting the attention -- and the dollars -- of some of the most high-profile entrepreneurs.
JOBS Act Legislation Opens Up Crowdfunding
BY Sam Hogg
Under the new legislation, the typically small round of capital that flies under the regulatory radar for most startups has been expanded to $1 million a year.
Impact Investing for the Rest of Us
BY David Ferrell
You don't have to be Bill Gates to make a difference as a social entrepreneur. Here's how Ron Cordes is using the financial empire he built to help others.
Is Microfinance for You?
BY Melinda Fulmer
Here's how a $25 loan can change the world. (But do your homework before investing.)
Rare Partnership: Government, Citi and a Clean-Tech VC
BY Catherine Clifford
The Small Business Administration announced that it has selected a clean-technology venture capital firm for a Startup America initiative.



