Financing
Financing
Entrepreneurs Don't See Business Financing the Way Lenders Do and It's Costing Them
Many small-business owners are stressed about cash flow because they don't understand how banks assess whether they're a good bet.
Startup Funding
4 New Ways to Self-Fund Your Startup
Bootstrapping is a perfectly viable option, unless you're launching a business that needs staff, equipment or contractors, in which case you need money.
Financing
3 Financing Keys for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
As bank assets become more concentrated, entrepreneurs face increasing difficulty in obtaining financing. Here's how to maintain your momentum until you find funds.
Financing
2 Services That Can Help You With a Friends and Family Business Loan
If you're borrowing from people you know to get your startup off the ground, check out TrustLeaf and Able. These services may help make the process easier.
Bootstrapping
Bootstrapping the Smartest Way
Working as a consultant or freelancer in your target market gets you paid to gain greater insight for your startup's success.
Financing
Why You Might Want to Seek a Female Investor for Your Idea
Women's investing power is at a historic high.
Financing
3 Strategies for Getting Into Lending Shape
Convincing a lender of your need and viability as a business can often be the biggest hurdle.
Startup Basics
The Tax Break That Small Businesses Need to Know About (Infographic)
You can get a tax deduction for equipment you buy for your startup
Business Plans
7 Steps to a Perfectly Written Business Plan
Your business plan is how investors and potential partners see that you know everything you can about your industry.
Financing
4 Ways to Finance Your Business
The first step in building your business, or creating sustained growth, is a solid business plan.
IPO
Go Public or Stay Private? The Endless Debate, Continued.
Deciding whether to go public or not is about evaluating what's best for your company and its stakeholders.
Financing
Debt vs. Equity Financing: Which Way Should Your Business Go?
Before making any decisions, know your goals and what you are looking for.
Funding
Airbnb Seeks Funds Valuing it at $30 Billion
The booking site intends to use the financing to support new investments and growth opportunities.
Ask Entrepreneur
Here's How to Attract Talent for Your Pre-Revenue Startup
When you don't have funding, here are a few pointers for attracting top-notch employees.
