Raising Capital
Investors
Startups Need More Than Money to Succeed -- They Need Smart Money
Startups need investors who bring not only cash to the table, but also their networks and business acumen.
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Startup Financing
Work it Step-by-Step to Get a Better Business Loan
Smaller business loans are great stepping stones toward bigger, less-expensive financing in the future.
Pitching Investors
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Without you, your deck is just a memo with diagrams.
Raising Money
When Raising Capital, the Most Important Thing Is Who Is Giving You the Money
The right investors can make or break your business, regardless of the dollar amount.
Project Grow
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Funding
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