topic: Fund Your Business
9 Tips for Women Who Want to Start a Business
10 Sep 2016
Women entrepreneurs have become a strong force in today’s business world. Across the globe, many leading companies are now led by female entrepreneurs, many of whom already paved the way...Read More
Female Entrepreneurs and the Fight for Funding
30 Aug 2016
“If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere.” New York has always been attractive to the self-made man, but it could now be the premier destination for the...Read More
7 Small Business Grants for Entrepreneurs
09 Aug 2016
Using small business grants can be extremely appealing. After all, it’s money you don’t have to pay back, which means no interest payments, no late payments and no chance of...Read More
Busting the Myths of Small Business Funding
30 Jul 2016
Securing funding for your startup may seem impossible, but it is no more difficult than making a sale. Fundraising is not impossible, it is an obstacle that requires the proper...Read More
How to Write a Business Plan: Tips from the Experts
12 Jun 2016
For even the most organized and motivated entrepreneur, writing a business plan can be a daunting task. After all, your business plan is your first opportunity to make critical evaluations...Read More
How to Start a Blooming Transportation Company
26 May 2016
During the recession, the transportation industry was almost as dry as a desert. Businesses large and small tried to weather the drought by trimming expenses, and as a result, trucking...Read More
How to Deliver a Great Elevator Pitch
25 May 2016
“I have a great idea!” “I want to tell you about my project.” “You have to hear this pitch!” OK, so you’ve teed up a conversation, but can you deliver...Read More
Pitching Your Startup to the Media
20 May 2016
Many bootstrapped startups handle their own public relations rather than outsourcing it to an agency. Thanks to services like HelpaReporter.com, entrepreneurs can land major media mentions on their own. Still,...Read More
10 Ways to Create a Successful Business Pitch
29 Apr 2016
Recently, the term “business pitch” has become as popular as the term “startup.” A pitch is essentially a business plan that one presents verbally to potential investors of a business....Read More
What Small Businesses Should Know About Crowdfunding
06 Apr 2016
Crowdfunding is the most exciting area of business fundraising these days. Instead of presenting financials to bankers, companies bring their product ideas to potential customers and ask for commitments. Kickstarter,...Read More
10 Smart Ways To Get Your Startup Founded
24 Mar 2016
Every business starts out as an idea. When that idea takes shape with a feasible business plan, the focus will shift to the turning point of every startup venture: getting...Read More
Financial Knowledge for a More Successful Startup
07 Aug 2015
Before approaching investors for major funding, entrepreneurs should make sure that they are fully financially literate.
Small Business Loans and Rejection
16 Jul 2015
A Rejection Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Get a Small Business Loan The challenge of finding capital is a top-of-mind concern for many small business owners. While a loan rejection is...Read More
Forget the banks! 5 alternative ways to fund a business
14 Jul 2015
As an aspiring entrepreneur, you may well find funding a small business trickier than you had imagined. Just being smart and enterprising won't be enough to meet the eligibility criteria some lenders demand.
4 Crucial Tips When Applying for Startup Finance
30 Jun 2015
The Process of Applying for Startup Finance Applying for funding or for a loan as a small business or startup presents a variety of challenges to entrepreneurs leading the process....Read More
Four Lessons I Learned About Bootstrapping After I Bought My Business
29 Jun 2015
Bootstrapping makes you appreciate your business, your team, and your success. Those lean times will be rough, but make it through, and you’ll feel unstoppable.
