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2021 Midwest Venture Showcase to Feature 57 Companies Actively Seeking Funding
The 2021 Midwest Venture Showcase, a partnership between the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) and InvestMidwest, will showcase…
April 15, 2021
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies (Episode 211)
On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff welcomes Dr. Craig Everett, finance professor at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School,…
April 14, 2021
Free Business Funding: 5 Tips for Writing a Winning Small Business Grant Application
If you’ve researched grants for startup or existing businesses, you know how hard they are to find. Sure,…
April 14, 2021
From Our Founder: New Legislation Makes Equity Crowdfunding the Go-To Source for Startup Funding
Venture capital funding, while essential to the startup growth ecosystem, is a funding source that makes its way…
April 13, 2021
Get Startup Funding Fast! Applications Open for Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies
The Graziadio Business School of Pepperdine University has opened entries to its fourth annual competition, Pepperdine Most Fundable…
April 12, 2021
3 Fintech Founders Share How They Are Closing the Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps
The racial and gender wealth gaps remain a major source of inequity in the United States. Three entrepreneurs…
April 7, 2021
The Best Loans for Franchises
Opening your own franchise is a smart decision if you’re an ambitious entrepreneur. Being the owner of a…
April 6, 2021
President Biden Signs PPP Extension Into Law, Application Deadline Now May 31
On Tuesday, President Biden signed a bill extending the the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
March 31, 2021
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Timing Couldn’t Be Better for Equity Crowdfunding (Episode 193)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses new regulations in equity crowdfunding, which allows startups in private…
March 16, 2021
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Second Round of PPP Funding Still Available (Episode 180)
The Small Business Administration’s second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding is open through March 31, 2021,…
February 24, 2021
How Trade References Can Help Your Startup Get Financing
New businesses often find it challenging to get financing. Many lenders prefer to lend to businesses that are…
February 16, 2021
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Raising Money from Grant and Contest Programs (Episode 175)
For those of us in the entrepreneurial community trying to take a swing at creating and growing a…
February 15, 2021
What You Need to Know About Unsecured Business Loans
As a small business owner, you may need financing at some point. You might need help purchasing an…
January 27, 2021
5 Alternative Financing Options That Help Startups Access Funding Quickly
Securing funding can be difficult for new entrepreneurs, especially given how stringent banks are when qualifying potential borrowers.…
January 10, 2021
5 Ways to Raise Capital for Your New Business
When starting your new business, one of the biggest, and most common, challenges you will face is finding…
January 5, 2021
How to Create a Fundable Business Plan
Business plans are created for various reasons. Sometimes a plan is prepared for a strategic partner. In this…
January 4, 2021
How to Pitch Like a Shark Tank Winner
During my 20 years in the window industry, I’ve dealt with countless and constant complaints from my customers…
November 16, 2020
5 Things Veterans Should Know About Starting a Business
Pursuing a second career after leaving the military can be challenging, which is why a growing number of…
November 11, 2020
Why Was My Business Loan Application Denied?
This is a pretty simple question with a more complicated answer. There are a lot of reasons why…
October 21, 2020
Pet Plate Founder Renaldo Webb Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look at His Shark Tank Experience
I’m the founder of Pet Plate, a fresh-cooked, human-grade pet food subscription service. We use only the freshest…
October 12, 2020