Raising Capital

From 25 Cents to $25,000 and Beyond: How 15 African-American Entrepreneurs Funded Their Businesses
Funding

From 25 Cents to $25,000 and Beyond: How 15 African-American Entrepreneurs Funded Their Businesses

It's Black History Month. Here are 15 African-American founders who turned small investments into big businesses.
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Why Emotional Fundraising Is Bad for Your Business's Health

Entrepreneur and angel investor Paul Hickey on how to stop the capital killers inside each of us.
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These City Programs Are Giving Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Access to Capital

These City Programs Are Giving Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses Access to Capital

If you're an entrepreneur in Minneapolis, Atlanta or New York, these programs could help fund your business idea.
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