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…
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Managing Finances at Your Startup: Advice that Goes from Bad to Worse
Financial management is essential for any startup. It involves thoughtful decision-making, elaborate planning and consistent implementation of the…
Beyond the Pitch Deck: Evaluating Co-Founder Fit for Startup Success
The startup journey is both exhilarating and arduous. A brilliant product idea is a must, but it’s not…
3 Best Practices for Maintaining a Successful Reselling Business
One key to success as a reseller is correctly assessing the risks of your business and operating on…
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: Venture Capital Investment at Record Numbers in First Half of 2021 (Episode 268)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses venture capital investment, which was at a record high throughout the first…
This Angel Investor Shares Why You Need an Exit Strategy from the Start
For founders and entrepreneurs building up their business, the initial startup stage typically focuses on the product, technology…
Sustainable Furniture Brand Floyd Raises $15 Million in Series B Funding
Based in Detroit, Floyd is a sustainable furniture startup founded by Alex O’Dell and Kyle Hoff. On Wednesday, April…
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…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Most Successful Shark Tank Investments (Episode 98)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, we’re featuring the list of the top five most successful products that have…
How to Turn $100 Into $1 Million According to 8 Self-Made Millionaires
Most of us can find ways to save $100. But how do we use that money to boost our finances?…
4 Self-Made Millionaires Reveal the Best Investments They Ever Made
From bitcoin to bonds, there are so many investment options today it’s hard to choose. We asked these…
4 Options for Funding Your Startup Without Losing Your Sanity
Most startup founders know that a great idea alone is worth nothing. Executing a great idea (and making…
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…
Why Content Marketing is a Smart Investment
If there’s one thing that I find myself saying over and over again, it’s this: “Content marketing is…
What to Consider When Choosing an Accelerator for Your Startup
If you’re a startup founder, everyone is likely telling you how much your business would benefit if you…
Media Today: A Never Ending, Ever Changing Las Vegas Buffet
Ever been to Las Vegas’ renown buffets? The piles of crab legs, the omelette station that can make…
Startup Funding: Which is the Right Option for you?
The right startup funding option for your business doesn't have to be a mystery. With so many options, find out which funding option can work best for you and your business now, and in the future.
Angel Investors 101
Finding funding for a business is a process that involves presenting your ideas to potential sources of funding,…