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7 Different Funding Options When Bootstrapping a Business

Bootstrapping a business is essentially the art of hustling to get your business off the ground, without any funding or aid from outside. Empires that have been forged on this often tough, but rewarding path,…

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5 Essential Tips on Presenting Your Ideas to Investors

You’ve finally identified an untapped market and succeeded in building a start-up to fill the need. As a budding entrepreneur, it’s only natural to feel anxious by the prospect of translating your big idea in…

5 Tips for Self-Financing Your Startup

If you’re launching a startup, chances are you need capital to get it off the ground. Some entrepreneurs seek outside financing, including funding from investors, in exchange for equity. Others opt for small business loans…

The A-Z of Funding Your Startup in 26 Words

You’ve set up a fledgling of a business, found enough support to get you over the first hurdles and you’re ready to progress to the next stage. You’re considering raising money on an online investment…

7 Business Grants for Women

Editorial Note: The content of this article is based on the author’s opinions and recommendations alone. It may not have been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of the organizations referenced. Business grants for…

5 Due Diligence Tips Before Investing In A Startup

After you have heard a few startup success stories, like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, you may be tempted to invest some money yourself, maybe by pooling your funds with other investors who claim to have…

What’s the most important thing in a young business?

Cash is everything to a new business.  How many times do we have to say this?  The days of being able to trust that there will be an investor or lender on the other end of…

4 Ways to Finance Your Small Business

Opening your own business is a thrilling venture. It can represent financial freedom to many, but worry about those finances remains part of the job for small businesses. Financing your business is an important part…

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Financing a Startup in Tough Economic Times

The COVID-19 pandemic has left budding entrepreneurs feeling uneasy about launching new ventures. As a potential recession seeks to emerge from the shadows, banks and financial institutions are tightening the reins on credit lending. According…

10 Strategies That Will Fail At Attracting Investors

Many new entrepreneurs are so excited by their latest idea that they can’t resist contacting every investor they know, assuming the investor will be equally excited and want to contribute immediately. Others will work hard…

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