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More than $33 billion was invested in startups by venture capitalists in the first three quarters of this year, surpassing the $30 billion invested by venture capitalists in all of 2013.

Two years after President Obama signed the act into law, we lay out the good and the bad.

Naive optimism fuels the dream of building your own company but when you launch, it is time to get real.

There is nothing like a few meetings with insincere, boastful investors to encourage your embrace of the lean startup strategy.

Winning VC funding is a gratifying rite of passage that some of the most successful entrepreneurs skipped in favor of funding growth from revenue.

When pitching investors it is important to get it right the first time – as often this is the only chance you got. So avoid these nine major blunders.

Entrepreneurs are an optimistic bunch -- a trait that could cloud your financial judgment. Here are five lessons to keep your business from becoming a cash casualty

Assisting entrepreneurs for years with startup finances, this month's expert Alex Katz is looking to take people's questions relating to bookkeeping, payroll, financial statement preparation, tax issues and more.

Big banks aren't so good with small loans. There are new options available for getting financing with minimal hassle on friendly terms.

Business incubators present an amazing opportunity for startup companies, as long as you have the right expectations.

It's hard to pick winning investments but there are often clear signs of a losing investment.

Credit unions, long an alternative to banks for individual customers, are keenly interested in small business lending.

Athletes today are famously well paid and far more business savvy than in years past.

Investors need to be assured your business is in good shape. It also helps to not proclaim your desire for a new car.

ASAP54 matches users' photos of apparel and accessories to identical or similar product images stored in its database.

With just a fraction of startups receiving venture capital financing, approach your social circles, with these five pointers in mind.

While the 'average Joe' can breathe a sigh of relief that tax season is behind him, small-business owners can't do the same. To ensure entrepreneurs keep their finances on track all year around, here are seven mistakes to avoid.

Former VC says you should approach these funders carefully, and be thorough in your research.

How to save on items that can quickly deplete a startup's bank account.

The cloud-based payroll company plans to hire more employees and extend its reach.

Egg-replacement startup Hampton Creek has raised its biggest round of funding to date thanks to the investment of Asian billionaire Li Ka-shing.