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Entrepreneurs vs. Solo Entrepreneurs: What Are Your Financing Options?

Working Americans choose to start their own 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....

byMeredith Turits

March 26, 2023

Former NFL Player Kamerion Wimbley Tackles Entrepreneurship Post-Football Career

If you watched NFL football any time from 2006 through 2014, you've likely heard the name Kamerion Wimbley. Wimbley was a nine-year NFL veteran who played for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans....

byRyan O'Bleness

February 2, 2020

3 Ways to Start a Business When You’re Already Drowning in Debt

Ever since I was young, I've had an entrepreneurial spirit. When I was 15 years old, and all my friends were working at supermarkets and fast-food joints, I started a successful landscaping company. I kept...

byAndrew Josuweit

April 9, 2018

Fintech, Venture Capital and Your Company

Venture capitalists have moved on from social media apps and photo filters. The new interest is financial services, especially lending. This may create new options for small businesses looking for new sources of funding. The...

byAnn Logue

November 7, 2016

Startup Funding – A Closer Look at the Key Options

Gaining access to initial funding and maintaining a workable cash flow situation are two of the biggest challenges that newly established and fledgling businesses face. There are of course no guarantees of sustainable success even...

byConrad Ford

September 25, 2014

Getting in Bed with Venture Capitalists

Marc Andreessen, famous co-founder of Netscape, finally comes clean with his opinions about entering a relationship with VC's. Bottom line: it ain't a free lunch. As a really smart entrepreneur I know says: "Partners are...

byAndrew Field

June 13, 2007