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3 Ways to Start a Business When You’re Already Drowning in Debt

Ever since I was young, I've had an entrepreneurial spirit. When I was 15 years old, and all my friends were working at supermarkets and fast-food joints, I started a successful landscaping company. I kept...

byAndrew Josuweit

April 9, 2018

What You Need to Know About ICOs and Entrepreneurship

If you own or are considering launching a business, you’ve likely heard about cryptocurrency and the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) market. Also often referred to as a token offering, ICOs as method of crowdfunding has...

byCahill Puil

March 28, 2018

3 Components of Becoming an Investable Entrepreneur

Emerging companies looking to grow their business, at some point, have exclaimed: “if I only had (fill in the business need here), then I could (fill in the business opportunity here).” The issue with that...

byMichael S Melfi

March 24, 2018

How to Tackle the Financial Portion of a Business Plan

If you’ve ever drafted a traditional business plan or a lean startup plan, you know that it’s highly important to outline your startup’s finances. Traditional business plans require financial projections (what the cash flow looks...

byMyCorporation

March 22, 2018

What Many Entrepreneurs Wish They Had Known Earlier

I’ve researched and taught innovation strategy for 20 years, and I’ve spent a great deal of time advising startups, reviewing business plans and helping people think through their innovative and entrepreneurial ideas along the way....

byMelissa Schilling

March 20, 2018

Tips and Tools for Writing a Stronger Business Plan

A common issue that many entrepreneurs find themselves facing is that they may have a successful business, but they’re not attracting any outside help to bring them to the next level. In this case, they’re...

byReuben Yonatan

March 17, 2018

Creative Funding Options for Startups and Entrepreneurs

Startups and small businesses are a vital part of the U.S. economy: they serve as an incubator for innovation, make a significant contribution to the national GDP, and provide opportunities for diverse groups of people....

byRyan Rosett

March 15, 2018

The Top 5 Startup Business Loan Options for Entrepreneurs

High-profile startups raised billions of dollars from venture capitalists in 2017, according to TechCrunch data. Even if you weren’t one of the lucky ones to attract VC money, you have more options than ever before...

byMeredith Wood

March 12, 2018

11 Women-Focused Business Grants

Women are a core pillar in business, but in far too many cases women face inordinate challenges and find themselves behind their male counterparts based on several measures when it comes to business ownership and...

byNav

March 8, 2018

Why Venture Capitalists and Angel Investors Look at Teams, Not Ideas

Many would-be entrepreneurs spend hours, weeks and maybe even years working on the “perfect” idea to attract venture capital funding. They travel from coast to coast, setting up meetings and refining their idea. However, the...

byMark Lamoriello

March 7, 2018

Where to Start When Creating a Fundable Business Plan

If you need finance for your startup, you’ll need to create a business plan that convinces lenders that you’re a good risk. Writing a business plan also helps to confirm your goals and ideas, and...

byJeff Barber

March 1, 2018

Distill Your Business Plan Into the Perfect Elevator Pitch

You’ve spent plenty of time polishing your business plan, and you know that the only thing separating that plan from reality is that one golden opportunity to present it to the right person. Lucky for you,...

byNav

February 25, 2018

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Open a Business Line of Credit

Cash flow is one of the top concerns for small business owners and entrepreneurs, according to a recent report on the state of small business. That’s because having consistent cash flow is a necessity for...

byMeredith Wood

February 13, 2018

5 Tips for Making the Perfect Investor Pitch

You’ve heard it before and you’ll surely hear it again: “What is your elevator pitch?” Compressing passion, data and complicated work into a few key points is no small feat, but it’s necessary for introducing...

byKathleen Kelly Janus

February 8, 2018

Define Your Own Success: A Q&A with Dr. Patti Fletcher

Dr. Patti Fletcher is a seasoned tech executive, marketing influencer and gender equity advocate. She is also the author of “Disrupters: Success Strategies from Women Who Break the Mold,” an angel investor, speaker and executive-in-residence...

byCara O'Bleness

January 26, 2018

The 5 Best Ways to Fund Your Startup This Year

While it would be cool to pitch for investment on "Shark Tank," not everybody can, or needs to. So don’t worry if you don’t get the chance. The vast majority of startups get their initial...

byMeredith Wood

January 23, 2018

Find the Best Business Loan Depending on Your Credit Score

Almost every startup needs to borrow at one time or another. However, that doesn’t mean they’re equal when it comes to seeking finance. In short, your credit score and trading history will decide who will...

byCarl Faulds

January 9, 2018

How to Find Silicon Valley Success Without a Silicon Valley Address

There is a quote that has stuck with me in the weeks since I sat on a Dreamforce panel moderated by Mark Cuban: “Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not.” Rachel Carlson of Guild...

byTodd Olson

January 3, 2018

3 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Getting Business Financing

The three best ways to increase your chances of getting financing for your startup are to: Know what lenders look for when determining if and how much financing they will provide Be prepared and professional...

byAnne MacRae

December 21, 2017

Perfect Your Pitch to Exceed Your Crowdfunding Campaign Goal

SunPort is a solar startup that blew its crowdfunding goal out of the water by promising to deliver solar energy to anyone with access to an outlet. SunPort’s Kickstarter campaign exceeded its goal by more...

byDaniel Matthews

December 6, 2017