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 to get rolling, but these can feel out of reach for startups that have no revenue or financial history. Self-funding […]
Funding a Startup
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 platform. Great – now what? With the rate the sector’s evolved over the past few years, where do you even […]
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 women are a form of funding that typically does not require repayment. Women entrepreneurs can secure grants from public or […]
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 a great track record. My advice is to leave the investing in startups to the professionals (or friends and fools). […]
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 a call or email whenever needed ended with the 2000 and 2008 bursts of those respective bubbles. It’s entirely possible […]
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 of starting a company that can make or break your business within the first year of operation. Here’s what you […]
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 to The Wall Street Journal, big lenders like Chase, Bank of America and Capital One are updating lending requirements to […]
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 […]
