Posts Tagged ‘Investors and Lenders’
Small Business Lending 2.0: The Technological Revolution
When new technology sprouts up, there is often a battle between two entities: old guard vs. new. Normally, the old guard will hold on to its original ways as long as possible until it has no choice but to adapt.
Read More Disadvantages of Unsecured Business Loans
Most entrepreneurs want to cast a wide net when applying for loans. Before you make your final decision about which loan option is the best for you, here are some things to keep in mind about unsecured loans.
Read More 5 Logistical Steps for Startups Seeking Investors
Don’t charge the hill until you are “ready.” This probably seems obvious to military types, but I see entrepreneurs violating this rule all the time. They approach key potential investors way too early.
Read More Build a Company—Not Just a Product
Some businesses are built around a single idea. And sometimes that idea is just too small a slice of the big picture to be interesting to investors.
Read More Attracting Investors for Your Start Up Business
Sometimes it is better to use an investing partner than a bank to get the capital needed for a business. While many people think that franchising requires bank loans, there are other alternatives for financing your franchise, including investors.
Read More How to Get a Loan for That Business You’ve Always Dreamed of Starting
Credit is more readily available in 2014 than it was in previous years. However, you still have to be smart and do everything you can to increase your chances of getting a start up business loan.
Read More How to Raise Capital by Thinking Like an Investor
One of the biggest reasons small businesses fail is that they run out of money before they can effectively compete in the market. That’s why it’s important to raise enough capital at the beginning.
Read More 8 Key Questions to Expect in Investor Due Diligence
If you really want to impress a startup founder as a potential employee, or you want to be a smart investor, you need to know the right questions to ask.
Read More Could You Answer These Tough Investor Questions?
In my years of investing, I’ve developed a set of tough questions that are sure to elicit both information and a vibrant dialog—questions not on the usual checklists of angel groups or investors.
Read More Two Key Digital Innovations for Small Business
There’s never been a more exciting time to be a small business owner. Whether you are a sole proprietor or have a team of employees working for you, never before have so many innovative tools been available to improve your business.
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