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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...

byThe Oracles

May 9, 2022

The 7 Benefits of Forming a Corporation

Whether you are just starting your business or you have already been operating as a sole proprietorship or general partnership, you may be wondering about the benefits of forming your business as a corporation. Often,...

byBizFilings

October 3, 2021

Business Line of Credit vs. Business Credit Card: Which is Right for My Business?

As an entrepreneur, capital is one of your most valuable tools. It takes money to make money, but you often need an initial influx of cash to turn a healthy ROI. However, even the most...

bySamantha Novick

November 9, 2020

Leveraging Credit to Build a Healthy and Thriving Business in 3 Steps

Popular media would have entrepreneurs believe that money is the solution to all of their business problems. Although 84 percent of business failures can be attributed to being undercapitalized and suffering from inadequate cash flow,...

byTy Kiisel

September 30, 2020

4 Funding Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

March is Women’s History Month, and last year, I shared an article about small business grants available for women entrepreneurs running niche startups. Grants are a fantastic resource for any entrepreneur starting or growing a...

byDeborah Sweeney

March 8, 2020

When You Invest in Women Entrepreneurs, the Impact is Priceless

Women entrepreneurs are an unstoppable force within small business. They’re disrupting, innovating and succeeding in every industry they touch, and they’re growing at a rapid pace. It can be seen in the 58 percent increase...

byCheryl Guerin

May 14, 2019

Venture Capital vs. Angel Investments: What’s Best For My Business?

For those new to entrepreneurship, it’s not uncommon to get venture capital and angel investments mixed up when considering funding options for your business. The reality, of course, is that these two types of investors...

byDeborah Sweeney

March 14, 2019

Entrepreneurship is About the Journey, Not Just the Destination

The following is excerpted from "The Entrepreneur's Framework: How Businesses Are Adapting in the New Economy," available at select bookstores and on Amazon, in paperback and for the Kindle. All proceeds from book sales are being...

byJoshua H. Davidson

December 11, 2018

Entrepreneurs vs. Solopreneurs: What Are Your Financing Options?

Working Americans choose to start a business for any number of reasons. There’s increased flexibility and independence, as well as more ambitious goals, like fulfilling a lifelong vision or dream. According to the U.S. Small...

byMeredith Turits

June 13, 2018

Creative Funding Options for Startups and Entrepreneurs

Startups and small businesses are a vital part of the U.S. economy: they serve as an incubator for innovation, make a significant contribution to the national GDP, and provide opportunities for diverse groups of people....

byRyan Rosett

March 15, 2018

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Open a Business Line of Credit

Cash flow is one of the top concerns for small business owners and entrepreneurs, according to a recent report on the state of small business. That’s because having consistent cash flow is a necessity for...

byMeredith Wood

February 13, 2018

When To Sell on Amazon… and When Not To

Online selling platforms are plentiful these days. E-commerce professionals have a variety of options for where and how they set up their store, from Etsy and eBay to Amazon and Shopify. Amazon is a popular...

bySimon Slade

February 9, 2018

How to Find Silicon Valley Success Without a Silicon Valley Address

There is a quote that has stuck with me in the weeks since I sat on a Dreamforce panel moderated by Mark Cuban: “Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not.” Rachel Carlson of Guild...

byTodd Olson

January 3, 2018

3 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Business Financing

The three best ways to increase your chances of getting financing for your startup are to: Know what lenders look for when determining if and how much financing they will provide Be prepared and professional...

byAnne MacRae

December 21, 2017

The 5 Criteria You Need to Choose a Business Loan

Starting a business requires at least some upfront funding. You can attempt to be frugal and startup on a tight budget, but most businesses will require at least a few thousand dollars to afford initial product...

byLarry Alton

September 25, 2017

Demystifying Small Business Debt to Unlock Growth

It often seems as though people treat debt like they do the plague: a nasty state of negative balances that should be avoided at all costs. But debt is less of an enemy and more...

byBond Street

September 11, 2017

How to Start an E-Commerce Business with Next to No Capital

Many aspiring entrepreneurs are often faced with the daunting task of amassing capital in order to commence business endeavors. The idea that you have to be rich to start a business, or attain a large...

byRuben Pierre-Antoine

November 5, 2016