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 to The Wall Street Journal, big lenders like Chase, Bank of America and Capital One are updating lending requirements to […]
Funding a Startup
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 on a business plan, and then mail it indiscriminately to every potential investor they can find on the Internet. Both […]
6 Keys To Managing Funding From People Close To You
In their passion to succeed, too many entrepreneurs treat friends and family investments as “low-hanging” fruit, only to find out later, after a stumble, that the pain of lost relationships is greater than the loss of their beloved startup. Other entrepreneurs never start their adventure, because they can’t face the prospect of even approaching friends […]
5 Simple & Smart Ways to Finance Your Business Even During Hard Times
Starting a business is exciting, even during uncertain times. But no matter what industry you’re planning to enter into, you’ll need money to make it happen. There are dozens of ways to finance a new business, but some of them are better than others. Here are five proven and easy ways to get your business […]
5 Factors That Set Your Best Startup Funding Strategy
With the advent and popularity of crowdfunding platforms, including Kickstarter and IndieGoGo, as a winning alternative for funding your new venture, I find that many aspiring entrepreneurs are confused about the need to ever seek a professional angel investor. I think it’s great to have more options, but I still see each one having a place, so don’t be […]
4 Basic Ways to Get Your Startup Funded
Thanks to the age of the internet, more people than ever before are beginning to discover new opportunities for bringing their entrepreneurial dreams to life. These days, you don’t necessarily need a huge amount of cash or a lot of investors to begin running your own company. With a little intuition and the right business […]
Why Set Up a Bank Account for Your New Business?
Starting a new business can be exciting—and also daunting. There’s so much to think about right off the bat. What’s your niche? Are you opening a location, or all online? How will you structure your business? Beyond those initial steps of starting a business, there is another one that doesn’t always come to mind right away: […]
Craving Funds for Your Startup? Alternative Financing Could Be the Right Solution
Exactly a year ago, Roman left his lucrative job at a multinational to venture into his own business. Although he was on a career path that most people could only dream of, he left it to pursue his dreams. He had profound expertise in the e-commerce industry and was confident of his success. However, things […]
Diversify Your Startup Financing with These 6 Funding Options
Startup businesses are tricky. Some advice is to never stop searching for capital to grow your business. Some advice is to only secure the funding necessary to get a product out, then start another round of fund raising. There is no one right answer, and the options presented to entrepreneurs for business funding can be […]
Finding the Right Angel Investor for Your New Venture
If your startup is looking for an angel investor, it makes sense to present your plan to flocks of angels, and assume that at least one will swoop down and scoop you up. Or does it? Actually numbers and locations are just the beginning. The challenge is to find the right angel for you, and […]
