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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…
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…
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…
Are Business Loans More Affordable Now Due to the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the global economy in a number of ways. Unemployment is up, the stock…
This Startup’s Innovative Platform Can Help Solve Your Finance Problems
Sponsored content The high-cost short term (HCST) lending industry has come under much scrutiny within recent years, as…
Embrace Your Bold Ideas: 3 Tips for Securing Investment During the Pandemic
Entrepreneurs are still the future of the economy. Entrepreneurs push innovation forward and find ways to solve the…
7 Crowdfunding Tips for Securing Funds During COVID-19
Crowdfunding is a challenging endeavor even in the best of times. Recent data indicates that from January 2014…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: San Francisco-Based Density Raises $51 Million (Episode 91)
Are you wondering whether or not investors are investing in startups during the COVID-19 crisis? On this morning’s…
What We Learned From Turning Down a Deal on Shark Tank
When we appeared on Shark Tank to pitch our popular Zipadee-Zip swaddle transition product, we were thrilled to…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: TCF Bank Announces $1 Billion Loan Program (Episode 89)
Yesterday afternoon, TCF Bank unveiled its $1 billion loan commitment for minority- and women-owned small businesses. This announcement…
What You Must Know Before Raising Investment for Your Business
The following is excerpted from “Investor Ready,” courtesy of Julie Barber, CEO of Spark! Consulting www.areyouinvestorready.co.uk Before you…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Venture Capital (Episode 47)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares a newly released PwC report on venture capital. The report…
Apply for Federal COVID-19 Support Now or Risk Missing Out, Business Strategy Expert Says
As small and medium businesses scramble to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government has made…
Free Resources for Understanding COVID-19 Financing Options
Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there about COVID-19 relief loans? Not sure where…
What Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Need to Know About the CARES Act
Small businesses have long been referred to as the backbone of the economy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues,…
Frequently Asked Questions About Applying for SBA Disaster Loans (EIDL) Due to Coronavirus
This article has been updated April 23, 2020 to include additional funding approved by Congress. Small business owners…
4 Tips for Writing a Standout Business Plan Financing Request
One of the most important elements of a business plan is a financing request, or the amount of…
Do You Qualify for the $367 Billion in SBA Loans for COVID-19?
This article was updated on March 27, 2020, with the current state of the SBA Disaster Assistance in…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan Angel Investors (Episode 8)
It’s one thing to have a great business idea, but how do you get it funded? That’s where…
Is Your Big Idea Investor-Worthy? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions Pre-Launch
Entrepreneurs certainly aren’t lacking for ideas — but that doesn’t mean every concept is worth pursuing. It’s not…