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A Bra Company That Uses Smartphones to Find the Right Fit Just Raised $8 Million

The goal is to use technology to make the shopping experience, as well as the bras themselves, more comfortable.

By Laura Entis

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Why Big Brands Are Offering Big Funds to Small Businesses

By Michelle Goodman

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7 Ways Franchises Help Franchisees Obtain Financing

By Jared Hecht

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These 8 Disciplines Define a Fundable Entrepreneur

By Martin Zwilling

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6 Smart Reasons to Get a Business Loan

Don't have the working capital to take the next leap? There are good reasons to go into temporary debt.

By Jared Hecht

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10 Entrepreneurship Realities You’d Better Learn Early

Don't quit your day job if you think investors will drive over the cash you need as soon as they hear about your startup.

By Anna Johansson

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How My Not-So-Hot Rod Taught Me the Difference Between Endearing and Enduring

Money hunting with venture capitalists is like dumping cash into a sports car -- a success only for the short term.

By Ray Zinn

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The Trick to Splitting Startup Equity Among Key Players

When it comes to splitting equity it is important to create a structure that keeps all key parties properly motivated in the ebb and flow of building a startup.

By Tony Conrad

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The Perils of Short-Term Business Loans

Sometimes it makes sense to take a loan at brutal interest rates. More often, it's a sign the business is failing and the time has come to cut losses.

By Doug and Polly White

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Turn Your Customers Into Investors

Ever hear of Regulation D 506c? If you're raising capital, you'll want to check it out.

By Sally Outlaw

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The Truth About Bridge Loans

Need a loan? Ask your investors.

By Sam Hogg

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18 Ways to Make Your Financial Model Stand Out to Investors

Investors don't buy what they can't read.

By David Teten

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Venture Capital Confidence Hits Two-Year Low

The second-quarter Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index was released on Tuesday.

By Ari Levy

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How to Create a Budget for Your Startup

Failing to plan financially might mean you're unknowingly planning to fail. Learn how to develop short- and long-range plans to control your cash flow.

By Teresa Ciulla

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4 Tips to Set You Up for Crowdfunding Success

For small-business owners considering alternative funding options, here are a few basic things to know about crowdfunding.

By John Swanciger

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7 Loan Programs Offered by the SBA

If banks turn you down for a standard loan, check out these options from the federal government.

By Teresa Ciulla

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Why You Should Keep Your Personal and Professional Finances Separate

It may be tempting to go all-in on your company, but it's better to play it safe.

By Steph Wagner

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How to Find and Land Angel Investors

If you're seeking equity funding for your new business, don't forget to look into angel investors.

By Teresa Ciulla

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The ABCs of Equity Financing

An introduction to financing your new business with equity funding

By Teresa Ciulla

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What You Need to Know About Funding Your Business Through Friends and Family

Read this before you approach friends and family to finance your new business.

By Teresa Ciulla

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How to Finance Your Business Yourself

Here's what you need to consider if you're thinking of bootstrapping your business.

By Teresa Ciulla

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Reduce These 9 Startup Risks for a Better Shot at Investor Funding

Entrepreneurs can build leverage during negotiations by addressing these common causes of funders' anxieties.

By Peter Gasca

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How to Find the Right Lending Alternative for Your Small Business

Four reasons you may need to borrow, and alternative lending options for each one.

By Kari Luckett

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Angels vs. Venture Capitalists: How Do They Think?

Before you make your first pitch, it's critical you know the mindset of these two groups.

By Lisa Serwin

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Startups: Don’t Make These 3 Financial Mistakes

How you manage your initial funds is critical, especially because many entrepreneurs use their life's savings to make the leap into independence.

By Taylor M.

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Money Talks: Alternative Financing Might Be Right for Your Business

Skipping the bank is now easier -- and more popular -- than ever.

By Stephen Sheinbaum

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5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Pitching Their Ideas to Investors

While entrepreneurs work hard to get a meeting with an investor, not all come prepared.

By Arie Abecassis

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Financing Face-Off: Debt vs. Equity

One offers more money while the other allows for more control. The Money Guy breaks down the pros and cons of each option.

By Joe Worth

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4 Tips for Landing Revenue-Based Financing

No profit? No assets? No problem.

By Michelle Goodman

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Angels, Venture Capitalists or the Crowd: Who Should Fund Your Startup?

The availability of capital for entrepreneurs is not the issue anymore, but rather how to access these funds from the angels, VCs or the crowd.

By David Drake