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BY Brian Cohen
In his new book, angel investor Brian Cohen talks about the importance of getting smart money for your startup. Free Online Service Matches Small Businesses With Lenders
BY Michelle Goodman
An art school uses an online lending matchmaker to find capital. The Bitcoin Buzz and How Young Entrepreneurs are Cashing In
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Even with its roller-coaster volatility, young entrepreneurs are banking on the digital currency. At TechCrunch Disrupt, Heavyweight Investors Answer Questions About Outside Financing
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During a panel discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt NY, investors discussed when and how young entrepreneurs should go down the venture capital route. 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. What Angel Investors Want Now
BY Catherine Clifford
The second annual Halo Report released today shows where angels are excited to invest, both by sector and geographically, and how much they are commonly investing. The Rising Threat of Patent Trolls and What You Can Do to Protect Your Startup
BY Andrea Huspeni
Tim Sparapani of Application Developers Alliance provides insight into the world of patent trolls. Venture Capital's Big Boys Getting Bigger
BY Catherine Clifford
Fewer private U.S. venture-capital funds are raising money to invest in startups, the National Venture Capital Association says. The biggest players are at the top, the smallest are at the bottom and the midsize firms watch the clock tick. Crowdfunding Industry On Fire: Trends to Watch
BY Catherine Clifford
Market research data shows that 308 active crowdfunding platforms raised $2.7 billion last year. In 2013, the industry is expected to raise $5.1 billion. Here's a look at where the rapidly-evolving industry is heading. New Crowdfunding Sites Boost Health Startups
BY Arlene Weintraub
Crowdfunding is catching fire in health care, partly because of the growing collection of sites that offer services to entrepreneurs inventing new products for patients, physicians and other medical providers. CrowdCheck Helps Startups Navigate Crowdfunding Laws
BY Michelle Goodman
Companies are lining up to help 'treps navigate new crowdfunding laws. Here's one to watch. Entrepreneur Cafes Help Feed Local Startups
BY Ellen Hoffman
Fundraisers in West Virginia nurture fledgling businesses and help create a culture of entrepreneurship in the state. Can Your Startup Snare the Likes of Billionaire Investor Richard Branson?
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After landing a top-dollar investment from the famed entrepreneur, the young founders of MySocialCloud.com have found continued success. But could their strategy work for you? Closing the African-American Startup Gap (Opinion)
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Targeted minority-lending programs have had only limited success in encouraging new-business creation among minorities. Could crowd-funding help close the startup gap? The Advantages of Seller Financing For Startups
BY Michelle Goodman
Seller financing has advantages for both sides of a deal. What Two Tech Startups Learned at a Business Accelerator
BY Catherine Clifford
One of the most attractive reasons for a startup to participate in a business growth program is the expert guidance. Here is an inside look at some of the most common -- and best -- advice they get. How Shark Tank Is Changing Angel Investing
BY Carol Tice
Competition based reality show-style pitch events are popping up around the country. 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. How to Jump-Start Your Business With an Accelerator Program
BY Michelle Goodman
Two entrepreneurs fast-tracked their startup with help form Launchpad LA. How Social Entrepreneurs Can Edge Out the Competition
BY Neil Parmar
An upcoming social-venture competition sheds light on the increased enthusiasm among young entrepreneurs to start up social-impact companies. Here are five ways to rise above the competition. 7 Paybacks an Alma Mater Can Offer Young Entrepreneurs
BY Martin Zwilling
Think university resources are only for students? Here are some ideas for how to best utilize your old school -- even when you're no longer on campus. What Venture Capitalists Are Investing in Right Now
BY Catherine Clifford
A look at what's hot and what's not, when it comes to the industries attracting the most funding. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Business-Plan Competitions
BY Matt Villano
For startups seeking critical seed money, business-plan competitions can be both a blessing and a curse.Connect with Entrepreneur
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