18 Creative Revenue Models to Fund Growth Without Investors
Growing a business without external investors requires innovative funding approaches, as demonstrated by the 18 creative revenue models…
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Fundraising Trends in 2025: What Every Founder Needs to Know
Fundraising has never been more critical — or more complex. In a world flooded with smart ideas and…
What Investors Look for in a Small Business Acquisition Deal
Everyone’s heard the stories. The solo founder who raised $2 million in two weeks. The startup that went…
17 Lessons Learned from Pitch Deck Revisions for Angel Investor Feedback
Revising a pitch deck can be a daunting task, but it’s a crucial step towards securing investment. With…
Through the New Normal: Fundraising and Investment Strategies for Modern Entrepreneurs
The landscape for fundraising and investment has shifted significantly in recent years, moving from a period of overfunding…
Need Funding? Here’s What to Know about Angel Investors and 3 Tips to Win Them Over
Has there been a better time to start your own business? Industries are ripe for disruption. Tech companies…
How to Secure Funding as an LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur
Getting your startup off the ground is hard enough. Now imagine the extra challenges you might face as…
Angel Investor Doron York on Winning Entrepreneur Traits
On this episode of “Inside Michigan Business,” Jeff Sloan talks with angel investor Doron York about the excitement…
The Importance of Angel Investing in the Startup Ecosystem
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan talks with City Side Ventures‘ Doron York…
From Our Founder: 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…
How Venture Capitalist Diane Yoo Chooses Her Startup Investments
With so many entrepreneurs and startup ventures seeking investment opportunities, it’s crucial that venture capitalists (VCs) create a…
Is Your Business Scalable? Why the Answer Matters to Potential Investors
Financing a small business initiative by offering investors a percentage of ownership equity in your business is called…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Information Regarding Angel Investing (Episode 284)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff speaks with Marcia Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association Board of Directors,…
Ask the Experts: Armando Ojeda, Angela Barbash, and Marcia Dawood on StartupNation Radio
On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff speaks with StartupNation’s subject matter experts from SCORE Mentors: Armando…
Female Founders, Get Funding Now with These 4 Alternatives to VC
In 2019, venture capital investment into U.S. startups nearly doubled from $88 billion to $144 billion. So, while…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Angel Funding Booming in Michigan Despite Pandemic (Episode 117)
Despite the chaos of the pandemic, deal flow has remained fairly steady for existing angel groups in the…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: IPO Marketing Slowing (Episode 53)
We’ve highlighted on previous Business Beat segments how early stage funding from angels and venture capitalists, for example,…
6 Tips to Improve Your Odds When Facing Investors
It takes money to make money. But how do you get startup funds to get your business off…
7 Alternatives to VC Funding That Women Entrepreneurs Need to Know About
News, television and other media have pushed venture capital from specialized financing vehicle to the mainstream. It would…
3 Things Entrepreneurs Must Do to Increase Their Startup’s Chance of Survival
Entrepreneurship is often idealized — you can “be your own boss,” attain “financial freedom” and work a “four…