Business Accounting
I’ve Watched Natural World Factors Sink Deals. Do This Before Raising Capital.
Investors are quietly pricing nature-related risks into capital decisions.
By Vian Sharif
Fundraisers
Business Funding
You Need to Do These 5 Steps If You Want to Survive the Difficult Funding Market
The VC market took a beating in 2023, and the VC funding market is not going to reopen anytime soon. This article will teach you how to survive a difficult funding market like today, so you can live to fight another day.
By George Deeb
Building a Business
4 Fundamental Mistakes in Fundraising That Startup Founders Can’t Afford
Trying to prepare for a fundraising round and want to know what critical errors to steer clear of? Well, you've come to the right place – here's a founder's guidebook on what not to do.
By Greg Waisman
Business Funding
3 Essential Funding Factors to Consider If You Want Your Startup to Bloom
Companies must employ strategic measures to enhance their chances of securing vital financial backing in a market plagued by waning investor sentiment. Here are some valuable tips for businesses that seek to navigate the challenging landscape better, bolster investor confidence and raise funds.
By Greg Waisman
Marketing
Why Explainer Videos Are Essential for Startup Success
Explainer videos are essential tools for startups seeking seed funding. Explainer videos improve understanding, showcase the product's USP, demonstrate market potential, build credibility and trust, and offer a competitive advantage.
Business Funding
Funding Your Values-Based Business: How to Clarify Your Goals and Values in Preparation for Fundraising
With proper fundraising planning, you will reap positive outcomes and ensure your business continues to be a source of pride and joy for years to come.
By Jenny Kassan
Business Funding
How Nonprofits Can Secure a Corporate Sponsorship
Corporate sponsorships can have plenty of benefits for your nonprofit — follow these strategies to secure more money.
Business Accounting
How To Raise Capital For A New Business Idea
These practical methods and tools are available to entrepreneurs who want to raise money to create their own new businesses.
Business Funding
5 Ways to Fundraise and Grow a Solid Endowment
A growing endowment is critical to the future of any nonprofit entity, but it can be challenging to achieve. Here are five strategies that can help you grow your endowment in effective and sustainable ways.
Thought Leaders
How Tim Cadogan Used His Past Experience to Lead GoFundMe Through the Pandemic
Thirteen leadership lessons from the CEO of the world's largest fundraising platform.
By Jason Nazar
Business Funding
5 Reasons Bootstrapping Your Business is the Best Thing You Can Do
Investors know those companies that are bootstrapped know how to run the business and ensure equity.
By Brian Foley
Building a Business
Doing Good One T-Shirt at a Time
Sevenly serves its causes through the sale of limited-edition T-shirts.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
CharityBuzz’s Big Idea: Altruistic Online Auctions
An upscale auction site offers ultimate access to big-name talent -- and charities reap the rewards
By Gwen Moran
Marketing
Three Ways to Give Back to Your Community at Holiday Time
Doing good is good for business and your brand. Here are three ideas for cause marketing that can work on a small scale.
By Gail Goodman
Building a Business
Green-Business Experiment: Crowdsourcing an Energy Upgrade
How a unique customer-donation program helped a small cafe pay for energy-efficient lighting. But will this fund-raising method gain traction?
By Carol Tice