Free Online Skills Training: From Creating Personas to Reading Financial Reports
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Learn about the different funding options available to new businesses, and how to choose the one that’s right for you.
Benefits of Equity Vs. Debt Financing: 17 Insights from Entrepreneurs
In the modern business landscape, choosing between equity and debt financing can be a game-changer. CEOs and founders…
Top Networking Tips to Hit a Home Run for Your Nonprofit
An absolutely foundational aspect of non-profit success is building your network. I learned that first-hand when co-founding a…
How These 3 Financial Tips Can Benefit Your Startup Stage
The initial startup stages are fraught with challenges. When your business is first starting out, cash flow and…
7 Steps to Set Up Your Business for Financial Success in 2025
Whether you’re launching your business in 2025, or hoping to grow yours, you may be feeling a combination…
Free Coaching, Mentoring and Skills Training from Verizon Digital Ready
Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready program provides $10,000 small business grants at certain times of the year. Though…
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…
Which Are the Top Credit Rating Agencies? 12 That Entrepreneurs Should Know.
Entrepreneurs understand the importance of gauging risk factors and determining whether certain ventures are worth it. Banks and…
Startup Financing: From Traditional Loans to Innovative Solutions
One of the most crucial challenges for a startup is financing. There are many options available, both traditional…
12 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for an SBA Loan
Navigating the complexities of Small Business Administration loan applications can be daunting, so we’ve gathered firsthand advice from…
10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders
An investor’s initial exposure to a startup is generally through its pitch deck. If the product or service…
Free Business Funding: 5 Tips for Writing a Winning Small Business Grant Application
When it comes to raising money for your small business, there is no shortage of options: friends and…
Mike Maples on Pattern Breakers: Why Some Startups Change the Future
The following is an excerpt from “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future” by Mike Maples Jr.,…
What is Seed Money and How Can Entrepreneurs Get It?
As small businesses and startups survey today’s difficult environment for raising money, entrepreneurs can be forgiven for battling…
Bootstrapped and Global from Day One: The Story of Linktree
The link-in-bio startup Linktree reported in May 2024 that it had surpassed 50 million users. Of those 50…
The Challenges of Rural Entrepreneurship and Some Solutions
Rural area constitutes 97% of America’s land mass, but it’s home to only one-fifth of the nation’s population,…
How to Raise Money You Don’t Have to Pay Back
At a time when securing funding can be so difficult given high interest rates and a credit squeeze,…
Raise, Cut or Hold Interest Rates? How Federal Reserve Action Affects Your Startup.
Seeing the path of core inflation as promising but still uncertain, the Federal Reserve held the line Wednesday…
How Can Your Business Grow Without Venture Capital? 15 Strategies.
Exploring ways to expand a business without relying on venture capital can be a game-changer for many entrepreneurs.…