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5 Unexpected Truths About Crowdfunding Your Business

By Lending Tree | Jul 14, 2020

It’s a difficult time for small business owners. As the coronavirus crisis has disrupted business operations, more banks are tightening their standards for lending, making it harder for small businesses to access crucial capital. While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established several temporary programs designed to provide relief to businesses during…

5 Simple & Smart Ways to Finance Your Business Even During Hard Times

By Devin Caldwell | Apr 1, 2020

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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…

Are Businesses Looking to Decrease Dependency on China in an Increasingly Troubled Market?

By Philip Piletic | Feb 19, 2020

Economists originally predicted that the so called US-China trade war would have little impact on small-to-medium sized businesses. Once a trade deal was in place, they announced everything was over. Nevertheless, a great deal of damage had been done and business owners started to suffer. Almost immediately afterward, the aviation industry was hurt by the…

Crowdsourcing for Small Business: Genius or Madness?

By Marsha Kelly | Aug 7, 2018

Crowdsourcing has been both a success and a failure for my business. I love my new logo design but am disappointed that I failed to raise startup funds. Benefit from my experience and get valuable crowdsourcing tips in this article. Throughout this process, I’ve learned valuable lessons on how to increase the likelihood of positive…

6 Places to Find the Right Investor for Your Startup

By Marty Zwilling | Jul 12, 2016

One of the biggest myths I have found in the entrepreneur community is that every startup needs one or more outside investors for credibility and success, and perhaps is even entitled to at least one. They don’t realize that according to statistics from Startup.co, almost 60 percent are funded with personal savings and credit, and another…

Will Crowdfunding Replace Angel and VC Investors?

By Marty Zwilling | Apr 3, 2015

Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today.

How to Successfully Crowdsource Anything for Your Small Business

By Susan Solovic | Jul 23, 2014

Think of crowdsourcing as a kind of Internet dating approach to finding your small business the capital, creativity, help and ideas it needs to take it to the next level. And just as there been an explosion in Internet dating sights, there’s been a boom in crowdsourcing sites.

Where to Find (and How to Hire) the World’s Best Freelancers

By SmallBizClub | Jul 14, 2014

Now in 2014, crowdsourcing platforms offer access to thousands and thousands of freelance designers in locations around the world. You will find freelancers who do all kinds of design work including logo design, product label design, sign design, and much much more.

Crowdsourcing Your Org Chart: Why You Should Collaborate on HR Docs

By Eliza Wright | Dec 13, 2013

When was the last time you looked at your company’s organizational chart? If it’s been a while, you should think about the purpose—and potential—of this document.

Don’t Be Fooled by All the Hype for Crowd Funding

By Marty Zwilling | Dec 3, 2013

The new hot topic for entrepreneurs the last couple of years is crowdfunding, which is anticipated to at least supplement, if not replace, the slow and mysterious process of current Angel and venture capital investors. The problem is that crowdfunding means something different to everyone, and even I have been confused by the different ways the term gets used.