Posts Tagged ‘Funding’
Does Your Business Need Money? Read This!
The subject of raising money is critical to many businesses and a passing option to others, depending upon the capital efficiency of the enterprise. Some businesses require very little capital and the founder can self-finance the enterprise and retain 100% of its ownership and control from ignition through liquidity event (startup through sale). For you…
Read MoreWhen and From Where Should I Seek Business Funding?
There are many reasons why a business may require an injection of funds. Before you seek finance it is crucial that you establish whether you truly need external finance, how much you need and the most suitable source of funding for your needs. When to seek funding Only seek outside funding when: You have a…
Read More4 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Financing Their First Startup
For entrepreneurs starting a small business for the first time, it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed by all of the funding options available. Do you go with the first offer made to you or shop around? Is it better to go it alone with your personal savings and bootstrap instead? And what about crowdfunding…
Read MoreSmall Businesses Rising: How to Get Through the First Years Financially
Starting a small business is a goal most people have at some point in their lives. Despite this, many people never start the businesses they have in mind because of the cost involved. Staying afloat as a new business owner will be difficult, but with the right preparations it is possible. Here are four tips…
Read MoreHow to Use Forex Trading to Finance Your Startup
Financing a startup business is incredibly difficult. Since the credit crunch of 2008, mainstream banks have been less willing to fund startups, leaving many people’s dreams just that… dreams. However, being turned down by a bank doesn’t mean that your dreams cannot become reality. Instead, it merely means that you may have to find alternative…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Raise Capital for Your Small Business
Small businesses don’t necessarily need to grow quickly (though they should certainly want to grow, as stagnation is one very small step away from contraction). They often operate in less competitive markets and don’t have the explicit goal of becoming a huge company. Without the brutality of highly-funded competitors trying to eat your lunch day after day,…
Read MoreFundraising 101: 3 Typical Startup Funding Paths
In my previous post, “Should Your Startup Actually Be a Small Business?” I addressed what may be the most important differentiator between a startup and a small business: growth. While I hope it was useful, especially from a theoretical standpoint, I want this one to go directly where the rubber meets the road: How does a startup…
Read More8 Small Business Funding Options That Solve a Cash Flow Crisis
If small business owners had it their way, they’d never have to worry about money. Their bank accounts would always give them the financial flexibility necessary to pursue any and all opportunities for growth. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. According to a recent study, more than 60% of small business owners worry about their cash flow…
Read More8 Steps in Securing a Bank Loan to Fund Your Startup
A common question I get is “How do I get a bank loan to fund my startup?” The default answer is that it probably won’t happen, because most banks just don’t make bank loans to startups. The failure rate is just too high, and startups typically don’t have the assets or revenue stream to back…
Read More7 Startup Scenarios That May Be Judged Non-Fundable
If you aren’t willing to take some risk as an entrepreneur, then don’t expect any gain. Yet everyone has limits, and every investor implicitly has similar limits on what makes a startup investable, or one to avoid at all costs. If you need investors, it’s important that you understand their filters, and even if you…
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