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These three critical elements must be in place before you face an investor.

Having all the answers when you pitch investors will lead them to ask only one question: ""How soon can I sign up?"

Alumni investment groups join the VC landscape.

Small businesses are cashing in from corporate loans and grants.

Most companies can afford to -- and should -- be a little scrappier. Here's why.

You don't need a lot of money upfront to build up a startup. Here's why.

Corporations, cities and special groups have jumped into equity financing.

Instead, here's what you should do when you're seeking capital.

Aggressive marketing is an essential part of every Mini IPO campaign, just as it is for rewards-based crowdfunding.

Think globally, but get your financial start locally.

A skilled entrepreneur with a fresh product for a growing market will never lack for funding.

The Securities and Exchange Commission will consider long-awaited rules to set in motion the next generation of crowdfunding.

Money hunting with venture capitalists is like dumping cash into a sports car -- a success only for the short term.

Your ideal investor won't be just a walking bank account.

If a multi-function cooler and a card game about kittens and explosions can exceed their funding goals by such large margins, imagine what you could do with your idea.

Dying to start your own business? Stop dreaming, and make like Nike...

Early-stage investors gather very little information when making a decision. But that makes perfect sense.

Enthusiastic public announcements aside, sometimes the check doesn't arrive as promised. So put down that champagne and heed the advice of entrepreneurs who've dealt with the disappointment of disappearing capital.

An expert explains the pitfalls that come after securing funding.

Don't assume that all investors are the same, just because their money is always the same color.

Wealthy families have money to invest. Here's how to find it.