Raising Capital
News and Articles About Raising Capital
Fundraising
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You Want to Start a Business -- How Should You Finance It?
Steering through fundraising pitfalls can be the life or death of your company.
Funding
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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.
Raising Capital
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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.
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When Raising Capital For Your Business, Bigger Checks Are Not Always Better
For lots of smaller businesses, bootstrapping and micro-VC might be a better option.
Pitching Investors
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How This Tampon Company Overcame Investor Knowledge Gaps and Raised $11.2 Million
The founders of LOLA made a list of every question investors might ask and added it as a slide to their pitch deck.
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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.
Venture Capital
5 Ways Venture Capital Can Steal Your Dream
Many entrepreneurs chase VC funding, but the ones who fail to get it may be better off than those who do.
Crowdfunding
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Consider Crowdfunding at Your Own Peril
Weigh the pros and cons of crowdfunding versus venture capital.
Run a Better Business
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The Basics of Borrowing From Friends and Family
Getting a loan from family or friends? Here are some tips to make the deal a success.
Run a Better Business
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The 5 Cs of Qualifying for an SBA Business Loan
Discover the five factors that banks analyze to determine whether to approve your small-business loan application.
Run a Better Business
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10 Questions to Ask Before Applying for a Bank Loan
Before you even fill out a loan application, here's the key information you need to know about small-business loans.
Run a Better Business
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The Number One Reason Banks Deny Loans to Many Small Business Owners
Why your business credit score is the make-it-or-break-it factor when it comes to small-business lending
Run a Better Business
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Busting the 5 Myths About Small Business Lending
Don't miss out on opportunities to secure funding for your business due to false information.
Raising Capital
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Seeking Startup Capital? Ask Your Family and Friends.
Recent studies reveal the most popular ways in which entrepreneurs are financing their new businesses.
