Tech
Fintech Disruptors are Changing How Entrepreneurs Invest and Raise Capital
Toss traditional out the window. Be creative finding funding.
By Rehan Ijaz
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Business News
Go Debt-Free: Benefits of Using Your 401(k) to Buy a Business
The dream of business ownership can be a reality without having to pay any tax penalties or even needing a loan.
Thought Leaders
VCs Ask Men About the Future and Women About Failure, New Study Finds
That affects how much money they ultimately raised. But here's a strategy to fight back.
By Nina Zipkin
Business Funding
What Is a Family Office and How Can It Help You Fund Your Business?
Many entrepreneurs have never heard of a "family office," but this type of funding source could be just what you're looking for.
Business Funding
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Seeking Startup Capital
Give your business idea its best chance to grow without risking your personal finances.
Business Funding
The 7 Businesses Venture Capitalists Are Really Interested In
VCs fill us in on the sectors likely to score major financing in the months and years ahead.
Business Funding
How to Finance a New Business by Rolling Over Your Retirement Funds
There may be a safe way to use your retirement savings to fund your new business. Get the skinny here.
Business Funding
Expert Tips for Not Blowing an Investor Interview From 7 of the Top VCs on the Planet
You can't afford obvious mistakes. Investors are looking for reasons why they shouldn't risk money on your company.
By John Rampton
Business Funding
Landing Financing Without Taking on Debt or Giving Away Equity
If you haven't heard of royalty financing, now may be the time to study up and land that startup funding you need.
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 Accounting
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the Fed’s Rate Rise
How the financial web will help small business owners ahead of the increase.
By Ryan Himmel
Business Funding
The Truth About Working With Asian Investors
Understand the opportunities and considerations for emerging companies seeking funding and strategic partnership from Asian investors.
By Ekta Sahasi
Business Funding
9 Steps to Launching a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
If you're looking to get attention and funding for your business idea, crowdfunding might give you the initial push you need to make your dreams a reality.
Thought Leaders
Successfully Making the Jump From Employee to Entrepreneur
It took me more than one leap to land safely on the other side.
Business Accounting
Entrepreneurs Don’t See Business Financing the Way Lenders Do and It’s Costing Them
Many small-business owners are stressed about cash flow because they don't understand how banks assess whether they're a good bet.
By Lisa Stevens
Building a Business
What Corporate Incubators and Accelerators Can Mean for Your Business
You may need funding, but the benefits of corporate incubators and accelerators may do more for your startup than the money.
Thought Leaders
Why I Turned Down a $100,000 Deal on Shark Tank
One entrepreneur reveals how a moment of clarity led her to walk away from a life-changing offer.
Business Funding
Joining a Pitch Fest for Business Financing
Entering a contest is a clever way to meet investors and industry bigwigs with whom you couldn't otherwise rub elbows.
Building a Business
Bootstrapping the Smartest Way
Working as a consultant or freelancer in your target market gets you paid to gain greater insight for your startup's success.
By Aytekin Tank
Building a Business
The Ins and Outs of Microfinancing Your Small Business
What you need to know to land a $10,000 to $50,000 loan.
Marketing
4 Ways to Market Your Startup On the Cheap
Nothing spurs the imagination like bootstrapping with very little money to work with.
By Kc Agu
Building a Business
4 Essential Steps for a Successful Kickstarter Campaign
When you launch a crowdfunding campaign, everyone can see if you're successful or not. Make this your motivating factor.
Business Accounting
The Benefits of Buying a ‘Boring’ Businesses Instead of Seeking the Next Big Thing
Boring businesses are stable and profitable, but could use some new marketing strategies to tap into additional growth.
Business Accounting
3 Strategies for Getting Into Lending Shape
Convincing a lender of your need and viability as a business can often be the biggest hurdle.
By Brock Blake
Building a Business
How This Entrepreneur Grew Her Online Business While Working Full Time
Find out how this entrepreneur started, runs and self-funds her e-business, all while (still!) working a full-time job
Business Accounting
The Beauty of Bartering: A Smart Way to Start and Grow Your Business
Don't have the cash you need to pay vendors and employees? Bartering could be the answer.
Building a Business
3 Alternatives Better Than Raising Startup Capital From the 3 F’s
Of all the burdens a startup founder bears, none is heavier than knowing family, friends and fools who believed them have their savings on the line.
By Ahmad Raza