Posts Tagged ‘Funding’
8 Ways to Get Off the Ground with Angel Investors
Angel investors are still the lifeblood of early-stage startups, despite the surge of activity in crowdfunding and an increasing early interest from venture capitalists. According to the Angel Capital Association, at least 300,000 people have made angel investments in the last two years, totaling $24 billion in the U.S. alone. These are all accredited investors who…
Read More3 Creative Ways to Fund Your Ideas
You’ve gotta spend money to make money. It might be a tired old cliche, but when it comes to small businesses and startups, it still rings true. These days it’s very hard to get anything or anywhere on goodwill, thus if you are in the midst of building your business, you are going to need…
Read MoreHow to Collect the Capital to Start Your New Business
The hardest part about starting any business is getting enough money to get your business off the ground. Ideas for new businesses are a dime a dozen, but getting needed funds can be difficult. For this reason, potential business owners should take the time to examine the amount of money they will need at each…
Read More5 Ways to Vastly Improve Your Chances of Getting a Loan
To say that finding the right funding is important to the prospects of small businesses would certainly be something of an understatement. It can, in fact, be the crucial factor determining whether or not an SME is able to find the traction it needs to develop towards sustainability. So how can you improve your chances…
Read More7 Seed-Stage Funding Sources to Finance Your Startup
Even if you work every day in the world of new-venture funding, as I do, the options are confusing, and their meanings seem to change on a regular basis. I challenge any entrepreneur, for example, to define the difference between “seed-stage” and “early-stage” financing. Yet, knowing this distinction is important. Remember, you have only one…
Read MoreWhat Matters Most to Venture Capitalists
Make no mistake—pitching your startup to investors is tough. You may think your company is the next big thing, but so do a lot of other founders. And just like you, they’re keen to get their hands on venture capital. How do you stand out? Having a unique product is a no-brainer, but a successful…
Read More10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid with Venture Capitalists
Entrepreneurs often know more about running their business than they do about raising funding from venture capitalists. As a result, their attempts to get VC funding fall short. There are a number of typical pitfalls that an entrepreneur or startup should try to avoid when working with venture capitalists or soliciting funding. Rob Jevon is…
Read MoreSmall Business Funding Options: Business Credit Cards vs. Consumer Credit Cards
Credit cards are a common part of daily life, in both a personal and business respect, for many. Small business owners have the option to finance much of their day to day on a credit card. Should they use a business credit card or their personal credit card? What is the difference? Which one is…
Read More5 of the Most Exciting Startup Cities in Europe to Get Funding
