Business Funding
For Entrepreneurs, Venture Capital Is Not Always the Best Option
Entrepreneurs get creative about funding their businesses -- and maintaining control of their vision.
By Clint Carter
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Business Accounting
LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman to Entrepreneurs: Raise More Money Than You Need
In the new episode of 'Masters of Scale,' host Reid Hoffman chats with the founder of Eve and Minted about the importance of stocking the war chest with a lot of cash.
Thought Leaders
3 Entrepreneurs Share How They Got a VC to Say ‘Yes’
An investor shares why he said yes to these founders.
By Nancy Miller
Online Presence
The World’s Last Male Northern White Rhino Has Joined Tinder
Give the rhino some love.
By Rose Leadem
Business Accounting
7 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the State of Venture Capital
Software, life sciences and biotech are among the industries getting the most love.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Funding
Raising Capital? The Latest (and Greatest) Ways to Fund Your Startup
Silicon Valley attorney Craig Jacoby discusses the latest trends in VC funding.
Online Presence
Facebook Now Allows You to Create Fundraisers
Facebook's strategy seems to become a societal platform with less emphasis on simply keeping up with friends and family.
By Lesya Liu
Business Funding
What This Investor Looks for When Funding a Company
At Circular Summit, Jesse Draper of Halogen Ventures will share what investors like her seek in early-stage companies to those ready to make an exit.
Thought Leaders
How to Build a Volunteer Corps That Outlasts a Surge
Turn one-time volunteers into lifelong supporters.
By Rob Wenger
Business Funding
You Want to Start a Business — How Should You Finance It?
Steering through fundraising pitfalls can be the life or death of your company.
By Mark Abell
Business Funding
5 Business-Funding ‘Rules’ to Break
New options exist for small businesses struggling to find financing. It's easier than ever to secure funding -- if you're willing to explore uncommon avenues.
By Sherry Gray
Building a Business
The 3 Big Things VCs Look For When Funding Startups
VCs don't want to miss out, but they need to know the investment is worth it.
By Dana Oshiro
Building a Business
5 Types of Startup Investors To Avoid
These investor behaviors can permanently damage their startups
Business Accounting
How to Bleed Your Friends Dry for Your Business — and Still Remain Friends
Family and friends might be your only option for funds. Here are some tips on how to best go about it.
By Levi King
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
Business Accounting
3 Shifts That Signify Where Venture Capital Is Headed This Year
Following a peak in 2015, investors are adjusting their priorities.
Building a Business
5 Essentials for Your Crowdfunding Project to Succeed
Lots of good projects flop as crowdfunding projects, not because the idea was bad but because the funding campaign was poorly executed.
By Lesya Liu
Building a Business
VC Funding Is a Pipe Dream, as Investors Pour Money Into Fewer Companies
The number of venture-funded companies has been declining for five consecutive quarters.
Building a Business
10 Signs Your Startup Won’t Get Funded
Are investors giving you the cold shoulder? There may be good reasons for that.
Building a Business
(Social) Mission Accomplished: 6 Female Founders on Raising Capital With a Triple Bottom Line
Fundraising advice from six women who merge profit with purpose.
Building a Business
3 Common Gaffes That Sabotage Most Fund-Raising Founders
Raising money is never easy but failure to prepare makes it impossible.
By Ken Dunn
Building a Business
5 Fundraising Tips From ‘The Billionaire Whisperer’
Jennifer McCrea has shifted how people think about fundraising for causes that matter.
By Deep Patel
Business Accounting
‘Trust But Verify’ Is How to Fight Back Against Employee Theft and Fraud
The people you can trust handling money are the ones who don't bristle at reasonable internal financial controls.
By Daniel DeMeo
Business Funding
6 Lessons Learned From Raising $2 Million
Fundraising is a full time job, and so is running your company. It's a lot to figure out.
By Steve Eakin
Building a Business
New Report Shines Light on the U.S. Accelerator Industry
Gust released its 2015 Global Accelerator Report. The U.S. and Canada are leading the way.
By Miklos Grof
Building a Business
Indiegogo Expanding Beyond Crowdfunding to Be a ‘Springboard’ for Entrepreneurs
The San Francisco-based fundraising platform is pushing into new territory under its new CEO, David Mandelbrot.
Building a Business
Don’t Make This Huge Mistake on Your Financial Model
Investors are curious about projected expenses but your projected revenue is what will decide if they write a check or send you on your way.
By Andrew Cohen