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This Insurance Strategy Could Save You Thousands
Captive insurance companies have saved some firms millions in premiums and taxes.
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Won Funding? Why You Should Wait to Celebrate.
Here's why your big investment isn't (an immediate) reason to celebrate.
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Insider Tips for Dealing Expertly with VCs
How to navigate the differences between angels, seeds and VCs.
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4 Tips for Finding Open-Minded Investors
They're out there -- but you'll need to look hard.
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Meet the VC Fund Helping Startups in Underserved Communities Grow
A venture fund invests serious cash on startups in underserved communities.
Business Optimization
Why the Smart Money Invests B2B, Not B2C
An expert explains the upsides of creating a B2B company .
Venture Capital
The Unusual Way This Startup Found Funding
The Initial connection may not happen in an office. This startup went looking for backers on their own turf.
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5 Steps for Making the Most of Investor Assistance
What to do when investors arrive, claiming they're there to help.
Startup Funding
Why These 2 Similar Businesses Chose Different Approaches to Funding
Each chose different routes to funding, but the end result was the same: success.
Radicals & Visionaries
How This Startup Raised a $1.7 Million Seed Round on Chicken-Less Eggs
Clara Foods figured out how to pitch a unique product without making investors balk. Read on to learn how they did it.
Business Optimization
How to Do Well With 3 Types of Do-Gooder Investors
It's possible, but you'll need to form the right purpose-driven business.
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5 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Term Sheet
How do you distinguish the good VCs from the not-so-good ones?
Venture Capital
China's Effect on the U.S. VC Game
A VC pro explains the benefits and drawback of finding funding overseas.
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Why VCs Don't Sign NDAs and You Shouldn't Worry About It
Nondisclosure agreements are not the magic cloak many entrepreneurs imagine and often are simply counterproductive.
