Business News
AI Startups Raised $50 Billion Last Year, But Some Investors Are Starting to Pass — Here’s Why
AI can take more than $100 million to develop.
By Sherin Shibu
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Building a Business
Investor Shares 5 Key Strategies For a Successful Startup IPO
Learn how to toe the line and get your initial public offering off on the right foot.
Business Accounting
This Investment Strategy Will Help You Uncover Groundbreaking Opportunities That Traditional VCs Often Miss
Thematic investing is transforming venture capital by aligning with long-term trends to uncover high-potential opportunities and drive sustainable returns.
By Dan Conner
Business Accounting
Ask Yourself These 6 Critical Questions When Choosing a Financial Partner
The right finance partner understands your unique needs and can take your business to new levels -- choose carefully.
By Matt Gardner
Business Funding
Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Reveals the Magic Formula for Grabbing an Investor’s Attention
On this episode of "Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch," tech entrepreneurs must explain complex solutions in 60 seconds or less.
By Dan Bova
Business Accounting
I’m a VC With Over 50 Startup Investments. Here Are the 4 Secrets to Securing Funding for Your Ventures.
Investor relationships are crucial in most businesses, but navigating them is no walk in the park. These insider tips from a former founder and current venture capitalist reveal how entrepreneurs can tap into the investor mindset and masterfully manage investor relations.
By Zain Jaffer
Business Accounting
Why Impact Investing Should Require a Framework for Measuring Success
As impact investors, we have an obligation to see beyond short-term profits. Measuring meaningful impact extends outside the walls of any particular investment in a portfolio.
Building a Business
5 Must-Have Qualities to Look For in Your First Investor
Every founder should use these criteria to evaluate potential investors. These traits eliminate doubts and help find the best match for long-term success.
Buying a Franchise
These 2 Visas Can Open Doors for Global Entrepreneurs to Franchise in the U.S.
Let's take a look at the E-2 and EB-5 visa options to get a birds-eye understanding of what they mean, the initial baseline requirements for each and why they are viable options for aspiring franchise owners.
By David Busker
Building a Business
What I Learned From The First 3 Months of Fundraising My 6-Figure Business
What you learn in the first three months of fundraising your business is the most critical. Here are things you should know — that you'll only learn once you begin the process.
Building a Business
‘Do You Like the Taste of Making Money?’ Investors Weigh In on Crazy New Food Biz Pitches.
On the food-focused season 11 premiere of 'Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch,' contestants serve up new business opportunities to our board of investors. Will they dig in?
By Dan Bova
Business Accounting
This One Skill Will Make or Break Your Success As a Day Trader
How you act when the chips are down is crucial to your trading success.
By Ross Cameron
Buying a Franchise
‘Fueled by a Hunger For New Challenges’ — The 5 Types of Entrepreneurs You Want as Franchisees
Franchising is well known as a pathway to entrepreneurial success, offering individuals the opportunity to build their own business under the umbrella of an established brand.
By Jeff Brazier
Building a Business
How to Navigate the Choppy Waters of Startup Valuation
In a landscape where down rounds are rising and a good business idea doesn't always equal financial gain, entrepreneurs must navigate the tricky waters of valuation with a clear-eyed approach to secure the funding they need.
Business Funding
4 Steps to Take Before Asking Investors for Money
Entrepreneurs need to ensure their company has sufficient capital. Raising funds is a fundamental way to do so.
By Liam Gill
Business Accounting
4 Promising Industries Investors Should Be Watching in 2024
Wondering whether your industry is on the decline or set to expand? Read on for these predictions on the best sectors for growth in 2024.
Business Funding
99% of Investor Pitches End in Failure. Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Part of the 1% That Succeed.
If you can't get investors to bite on your business, it may be because of one of these seven issues. Here's what they are and how you can avoid them.
Human Resources
How to Identify and Address Dysfunctional Venture Capital Relationships in the Startup Ecosystem
A psychological exploration of dysfunctional founder-investor relationships and how to navigate them effectively.
Business Accounting
Here’s Where Venture Capitalists Are Putting Their Money in 2024 — and What Startups Must Do to Attract Funding
Here are the top five industries and projects that are currently leading the market and the steps you need to take to attract investors effectively.
By Vitaly Gerko
Building a Business
Real Estate Expert Reveals How to Scale Your Rental Investment Portfolio to Maximize Your Profits and Minimize Your Risks
Ready to take your rental property investment portfolio to the next level? Our expert tips will show you how to scale your portfolio with confidence.
By Ryan Barone
Business Accounting
Don’t Fall Victim to Rental Fraud. Adopt These Smart Practices to Prevent This From Happening to You.
It's easier than ever for scammers to commit rental fraud. Real estate investors must adopt these smart and savvy practices to protect themselves.
By Ryan Barone
Marketing
5 Smart Marketing Strategies to Boost Investor Confidence and Thrive Under Their Scrutiny
Many investors think of marketing as more of a function to build brand awareness than to generate leads and sales — but it does both. Here's how to get your investors on board with your marketing plan.
By Tim Johnson
Business News
Macy’s Is Cutting Jobs and Closing Locations Amid a Leadership Shakeup — Is Your Local Store on the Chopping Block?
The retail giant is laying off approximately 2,350 corporate employees.
By Amanda Breen
Business Funding
A 5-Step Survival Guide to Fundraising for a Niche Industry
Raising investment rounds in these tumultuous times is like navigating a storm. Founders have to be especially thoughtful when it comes to crafting a pitch that will keep their company sailing straight.
Business Accounting
Is Your Opinion of Day Trading Accurate? Take This Quiz
Everyone has an opinion about day trading. Let's separate the myths from the realities.
By Ross Cameron
Business Accounting
Why the Private Sector, Not Public, Must Continue to Lead Impact Investing
Private financial institutions and organizations have both money to invest and the motivation to generate a return on double-bottom-line investments, making them the ones who drive the real results in impact investing.
Business Accounting
7 Things That Set Angel Investors Apart From Other Early-Stage Investors
I've spent the last year working alongside hundreds of angel investors and founders. Here's the inside scoop on what makes an angel investor different.
By Allison Murn