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WJR Business Beat: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Announces New Grant Program (Episode 408)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff Sloan announces a new grant for small businesses from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and FedEx to help small businesses impacted by natural disasters. Tune in to today's Business Beat to learn why this grant is so important: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m....
Don’t Miss Your Chance at a $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is committed to helping small businesses grow. It’s why we are partnering with this program to arm businesses just like yours with the tools and resources needed to thrive in today’s digital economy. By joining this free platform, you’ll not only get access to courses, live coaching sessions and invaluable...
Business Entity Types Affect Financing Options
One of the most important decisions you’ll have to make for your new business is to determine a business entity type. While the topic may seem daunting for new entrepreneurs, establishing a business entity early on is vital because the structure you choose will have financial and legal implications for your business. One of the...
The Best Business Loans to Help with Payroll
When faced with the unexpected, coming up with the capital needed to pay employees on time can be challenging. While it’s important to budget and allocate cash accordingly, financial challenges and unplanned costs are common for all businesses. The good news is, there are a variety of small business lending options that can provide you...
How Pitch Videos Can Help Your Startup Get Funding
When you’re about to launch a startup, gaining the interest and support of startup investors is an important element in becoming a successful brand. These days, videos are a great way of communicating information and landing you anything from seed funding to crowdfunding. After all, a great pitch video can grab your investors’ and consumers’...
6 Successful Dealmakers Provide Top Tips on Raising Capital
Bootstrapping will only take your startup so far. Many businesses underestimate how much money they really need to keep going and growing, and they run out of runway. When raising capital, these investor-entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles share their best secrets, tips and strategies. 1. Soul-search For me, it’s all about enthusiasm. You need to show...
WJR Business Beat: New AWS Accelerator for Black Founders Open for Applications (Episode 403)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares information on how your startup can win $225,000 in grants, plus personalized support and resources, through the AWS Accelerator for Black Founders program. Tune in to today's Business Beat to how you can apply: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m....
From Concept to Delivery: Tips for Perfecting Your Investor Pitch
Raising money for a startup is a long process, but an important one. Securing funding may not be easy, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. In order to successfully pitch investors, you’ll need to move through several steps, from concept to pitch deck to the act of pitching itself. Below are some pointers to help...
How to Design and Deliver a Business Pitch That Secures Startup Funding
A business pitch is a presentation put together to entice an investor or group of investors. The goal of your pitch is to secure funding to proceed with your value proposition so you can take your idea to the market. Remember, the pitch process is about getting investors to back people; it’s not about backing...
Top 10 Ways to Fund Your Startup
Deciding to start a new business is exciting, but it can be tough to maintain that eagerness throughout the journey, especially when it comes to finding funding for your startup. Funding for any business can be challenging, but for startups, it’s notably more difficult. This is because many traditional business loans require at least one...
How to Bootstrap Your Side Hustle into a 6-Figure Business
How do you successfully bootstrap a side hustle into a six-figure business? Building a wildly profitable business is simpler than you might think. With the right business model and strategy, you can build a successful side hustle that doesn’t require any external funding and turn it into your full-time job. Here’s how I did it...
How Different Startup Sectors Project Revenues and What It Means for Investors
In partnership with ProjectionHub, STORY Pitch Decks researched the best way to project revenue for early-stage startups across B2B and B2C tech, D2C product, and marketplace business models. Financial projections can make or break an investor meeting. Too low, and the opportunity looks too small. Too high, and the investor might lose trust in a...
Why and How Companies Must Prepare for ESG Investing
Historically, revenue, capital growth and safety of returns have been the key determinants used by investors when making any investment decision. And, that still holds true – but there is a new factor that investment firms are increasingly taking note of when making their investments and that is known as ESG investing. While ESG investing...
5 Types of Investors for Startups
“The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed.” -Adam Grant, organizational psychologist Investors are unique players in the growth process of a business. The level and quality of their involvement can ultimately help determine a company’s success or failure. It is imperative for budding entrepreneurs to take the time to learn about...
6 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Successfully Pitch to Women Angel Investors
The stats for women in investing are somewhat bleak. Only 11% of VC partners are women, and as a whole, women angel investors have only reached 22%. On the entrepreneur side, things look better, with over 40% being women. However, things are starting to look up even more. According to the Angel Capital Association (ACA),...
Has VC Funding Bounced Back? A Look Into Post-Pandemic Venture Capital Trends
The U.S. startup landscape boomed in 2021, doubling year on year with a $329-billion venture capital investment across the board. This was compared to $166 billion in 2020, and experts suggest we could see a new peak toward the end of 2022. As VC investors continue to search for out-of-the-box opportunities, 2022 continues to open...
Rewards-Based or Equity Crowdfunding: Which is Best for My Business?
One of the most popular methods of fundraising for a startup is the use of crowdfunding platforms. With crowdfunding, people choose to make a donation through an approved funding platform to help raise money for a specific venture or project. If you're considering crowdfunding, it's important to have an understanding of the various models available...
Successful Medical Startups: What You Need to Know From Someone Who’s Been There
Launching any new business venture requires a fair amount of strategic planning, especially considering that only 50% of all startups survive beyond 5 years. A medical startup aimed at an industry as regulated as that of health care, however, requires even more. Between navigating various federal regulations as well as the differences in those regulations...
The Ultimate List of Books to Read to Sharpen Your Financial Literacy
Managing your finances should be taught in school. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. More than half of us live paycheck to paycheck. Similarly, nearly one-third of adults have no emergency reserves or savings. This is a recipe for disaster, especially when we’re faced with recession or a pandemic. Solid financial guidance is essential....
WJR Business Beat: Q1 Venture Capital Activity Shows Mixed Results (Episode 392)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff Sloan discusses venture capital results for Q1 2022. Here are the key takeaways. Tune in to the Business Beat for news on the investment activity (in billions) and how it compares to previous years: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR...